I have trouble with New Year Resolutions. I find it very difficult making promises that will last more than a few months - just ask any of my three ex husbands. But something funny happened last year. I tried to keep a blog - and I did it. I decided to train for an Olympic distance triathlon - and I did it. So maybe, just maybe I'm not that bad.
They say the art of setting resolutions/goals/targets/whatever is to make them SMART. That means Specific, Measurable, Achievable, something beginning with 'R' and something beginning with 'T'.
I have already set myself a goal. It's pretty specific, and it's very measurable. But I think I've buggered it up on the achievable bit. It is of course to complete a half Ironman in 2013. But this means that I need to run a half marathon first. Or more accurately after a 1,900m swim and 90km bike.
There are things I can do to help. Like eat less cake and run round more circles. That's as specific as I can get right now - it's only 30th December so I'm already way ahead of the game.
