2009 in review
2009 was an interesting year. Here was my list of goals to complete that I did Jan 1 of this year:
1. Do a sprint distance triathlon. Specifics – the tri is picked out for this summer, and I have a 3-month workout plan to follow to do the training.
2. Run a 10K race. Specifics – I will continue with running my 5Ks with intervals and then will start adding longer runs once a week to build endurance.
3. Continue my eating plan. Specifics – I will work on my recipes and plan meals so that I make it as easy for myself as possible to stay on plan.
4. I will hit goal of 135 by doing all of the above.
5. I will donate blood 6 times again this year.
6. Work on my Spanish. I have CDs, I need to use them.
Report?
1. Did the triathlon!
2. 10 K race I did not do. I skipped over that and did a duathlon instead.
3. Eating plan I pretty much did all year. I struggled some during training with knowing how much to eat, but I learned a lot training for events.
4. Goal of 135? Nope. I have maintained a weight range, though.
5. Blood donations – I will get 5 in this year (the last donation will be Monday!)
6. The Spanish was a no go. Totally blew this one. I need to brush up as we are going to be in Mexico at the end of Jan.!
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Other things (good and bad) that happened this year:
Jan/Feb:
Long weekend in New Orleans with my sister!
I accepted a job offer in a new field.
Joined the Y to train for the triathlon
March:
Lost Chloe, my sweet companion of 18 years.
April:
Started New Rules of Lifting for Women
May:
Moved Finding Radiance to its own domain
June:
Hit 1 year of maintenance of a 100-pound loss
July:
August:
Sept:
I rescued a little kitten on one of my runs
Oct:
Nov:
Dec:
This was the year of fitness for me. I didn’t intend for it to be that way; it just happened! I would have loved to hit my goal weight, but in some ways the fitness accomplishments mean so much more because of the incredible challenge that some of them were. I can’t say that I am not disappointed with my weight. I learned a lot about training and eating during the last year, so hopefully I can improve on that next year.
Later this week will be the hopes and goals for 2010! I’ve got several musings posts this week (but don’t worry, there will be food pics 
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I just found your blog not long ago and wanted to say that I think you are very inspiring with the awesome year you have had! Thanks for sharing can’t wait to read about your 2010 hopes and goals.
Susan
You are very welcome!
You have accomplished so much over the past year- way to go!
.-= Alissa´s last blog ..The Aftermath =-.
What an amazing year you had. I can’t wait to see what you have planned for 2010.
I loved reading your 09 recap! That and your year’s highlights! I think it’s going to be a wonderful 2010!
.-= Cindy´s last blog ..Merry the Day After =-.
Loooove this wrap-up!! I can’t believe that I actually started reading your blog during that New Orleans trip! Then we trained for our first triathlon together
It’s definitely been a year of fitness for me too. But I find races and weight loss don’t always go hand in hand, but both come with the same feelings of self-accomplishment, you have a lot to be proud of! Can’t wait to see what this year has in store for you 
.-= Susan´s last blog ..Boxer Day =-.
Where does the time go?? It’s crazy!
Dang, Lori – you have been busy! Great post – it’s wonderful to see all that you’ve done in just 365 days…you are really a go-getter!
.-= Shelley B´s last blog ..Christmas Recap =-.
You really accomplished a lot – both personally and professionally. This is one year you can definitely look back on with a lot of pride! Congratulations!
.-= Diane Fit to the Finish´s last blog ..Return to Life =-.
What a great post of reflection Lori. I have one of these coming later this week myself, but it pales in comparison to this. You have had a great year.
Wow girlie, you rocked it this year!!! I am so happy that I have been “with” you throughout the year to read and enjoy your exploits as you’ve been accomplishing everything!!
Congrats on a spectacular year, and on a super fabulous start to 2010!
.-= PTG1002´s last blog ..confession =-.
This is really, really great. Makes me want to do one to see what I’ve done this year! I think you’ve really done a lot–you should be proud!
Happy Holidays, Lori!
.-= Lara (Thinspired)´s last blog ..My Grown-Up Christmas List =-.
You’ve had a great year as I can read it with some few downs in it. I’m really looking forward to your goals for 2010. This year I started following you around August/September and I would love to be a part of your stories for the whole new year.
.-= Fran´s last blog ..A day in my life: Sunday December 27th 2009 =-.
(wo)MAN, how GREAT do you feel just sitting back and reflecting on all that?
youve rocked 2009.
heres to US ROCKING 2010.
.-= Miz´s last blog ..5 questions to ask before you eat. =-.
wow, way to go! you’ve accomplished so many great things this year!
.-= Simply Life´s last blog ..Guest Post – Lynn @ The Actors Diet! =-.
HOLY COW! You done real good! Awesome in fact! You should be very proud of all those accomplishments! 2009 was good fro you & I can bet you will be looking that way in 2010 as well! BIG CONGRATS!
.-= Jody – Fit at 52´s last blog ..Post Holiday Catch Up =-.
You have accomplished so much this year. Congrats!
Lori, what a great year! What I keep thinking about is your last post ‘back to normal.’ How great is it that we now consider THIS way of life NORMAL.
.-= debby´s last blog ..A Most Memorable Christmas =-.
You’ve accomplished so much this last year Lori. You never cease to amaze me! I KNOW this year will hold many splendorous( is that a word??
things for you.
Wow! You’ve done so much – lots to be proud of/thankful for! I like that you use “goals” and not “resolutions”. Definitely gives the idea that you are taking steps and not just thinking about it.
.-= Tracie @hollafoodzone´s last blog ..Dueling Phillies =-.
WOW it was nice to read your 09 wrap up
It was a fast year for sure.
I love these year in review posts. They are a great way to remind yourself of how far you have come. Congratulations!
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