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2020 goals: taking on the new year

December 24, 2019      16 Comments

It’s kind of hard to think about 2020 goals, especially from where I’m sitting with an ankle full of metal and a walking boot. However, ’tis the season, and I think having some clear-cut goals will be beneficial to me.

2020 goals

Lose the Boot.

First and foremost, I have to get out of this boot. My goal date is January 20, and I am doing everything in my power to to accomplish this task. I know I’ll be much happier in a lace up brace, than clomping around in this awful apparatus.

2020 goals

Relearn How to Drive.

This isn’t a fitness goal, exactly, but this girl needs her independence back. I didn’t mind not being able to drive in the early days of my accident when I didn’t want to go anywhere anyway, but now it’s starting to grate. Mr PugRunner has been a freaking rockstar as far as handling everything, but having to ask for rides and making sure it meshes with his schedule is demoralizing.

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Maintain my Weight Loss.

I told you that dropping some weight was an unexpected side effect of my accident. Well, losing weight has never been a hardcore focus of this blog, nor has it been a primary goal, but I may as well capitalize on the natural consequence. Since November 23, I have really given up most snacking, and I haven’t even been super into dessert. I used to eat ice cream every night, but I can’t tell you the last time I had some. Am I missing it? Not really. No point in reintroducing habits that are no longer in my regimen.

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Run a Half Marathon.

I haven’t run a half marathon in a while, and obviously any plans for an early 2019 race were pretty quickly dashed. One of my friends suggested I join her for the St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon and I think that’s going to be the one. I have until December 2020 to train, it’s in a new (to me) state and it’s for a great cause. Mr PugRunner said that when I talk about this race, my face lights up, so I know it’s a great goal.

2020 goals

Run 500 Miles.

While it’s a huge setback, from my days of 1000 mile goals, 500 seems reasonable. My PT team seems certain that I will be back to running so I am going to old myself accountable to that.

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Reach 200 9Round Workouts.

This one is actually a little scarier. The idea of slamming my leg into a heavy bag fills me with dread. However, I love and miss kickboxing and how strong it made me feel. I want to recapture that feeling and get myself back.

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Pay It Forward

My family has been the recipient of so many kindnesses and blessings since the day I fell. Sometimes, it’s overwhelming to even think about it. In 2020, a big goal is to pay all that kindness back and forward. Giving of ourselves to others is truly the heart of humanity and community, and I hope I am worthy of the task.

2020 goals

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  1. Catrina says

    December 24, 2019 at 4:12 pm

    I really hope you’ll reach your first goal on 20 January! What a relief to kick the boot!
    I think it’s very wise to aim for a half-marathon towards the end of 2020. That way, you have enough time to train without overdoing it.
    And as for your last goal: love it. I have never heard the expression to pay it “forward” – it’s a great way of thinking about showing kindness to others.
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    • runswithpugs says

      December 26, 2019 at 2:32 pm

      I really hope I reach that first goal, too. Even though I feel like I am never going to be better, my husband keeps reminding me that I am actually weight-bearing five weeks after a broke two bones. That’s a big deal and I need to remember that.
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  2. Wendy says

    December 24, 2019 at 8:26 pm

    Looks like all attainable goals to me! After my prolonged RA flare last spring I never thought I’d run a distance race again. That’s what made this fall’s half marathon so sweet. And that I finished faster than last year… :p

    You got this! And it sounds like you already pay it forward–look at how everyone around you is helping out!
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    • runswithpugs says

      December 26, 2019 at 2:39 pm

      I do try to be helpful but I’m going to try to be more intentional with my help.

      A little more speed might be nice, but I’ll take my miles however I can get them.
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  3. Kim G says

    December 24, 2019 at 9:16 pm

    I’m actually considering running the St Jude Half Marathon in 2020 as well! It’s a super hilly course which I’m not a fan of, but I would love to do it because it’s for such a great cause.

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    • runswithpugs says

      December 26, 2019 at 2:40 pm

      Now I’m even more motivated to do it! It’s not going to be a PR course, but Tennessee is going to be hilly all over. I need a race there at some point, so hills it is!
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  4. Darlene says

    December 26, 2019 at 12:11 am

    You got this. No doubts.

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    • runswithpugs says

      December 26, 2019 at 2:41 pm

      Ehhhh. I have a couple of doubts, but I will get over them šŸ™‚ Thank you for all your support and encouragement. It’s meant so much to have an idea of what to expect.
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  5. Beckett @ Birchwood Pie says

    December 26, 2019 at 2:08 pm

    You have a great 2020 ahead of you! My primary fitness goal is to be grateful for each and every step that I take and to approach each workout with an “I get to do this” attitude. And run All The Races.
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    • runswithpugs says

      December 26, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      Those are all really great goals. I think I might have to borrow the first two (and strive for the third).

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  6. Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says

    December 27, 2019 at 7:47 pm

    Good luck with all your goals! Not being able to drive would be really, really limiting. Mr. Judy has talked about being a one car family & I’ve always said no way jose.

    I have consider the St.Jude’s half, but not next year. Pretty sure it just wouldn’t fit in the schedule. That’s also a great way to give back!

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    • runswithpugs says

      December 28, 2019 at 5:39 pm

      “limiting” is not the word. Hold tight to that second car with both hands. I HATE not being able to do the things I want to do when I want to do them. It’s making me hideously unpleasant, although I’m trying to be gracious as I know I’m not the only one inconvenienced.

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  7. Cari says

    December 28, 2019 at 3:36 am

    Your face lighting up when you talk about the race is a great sign that it’s the right one for you. So glad to hear that.
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    • runswithpugs says

      December 28, 2019 at 5:27 pm

      That’s what I said!

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  8. Stacie Seidman says

    December 28, 2019 at 11:22 pm

    I know these aren’t the goals you expected to be setting for the new year, but I know you’re going to crush them! Hope you’re healing is coming along well!

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    • runswithpugs says

      December 29, 2019 at 1:01 am

      Today and yesterday were hard. The PT really worked me over and I’m so uncomfortable. šŸ™

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