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2015 Goals Update

June 30, 2015 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC54 Comments

Today I’m linking up with MCM Mama Runs, My No-Guilt Life and Run the Great Wide Somewhere for a 2015 Goals Update. I’ve been doing monthly goals (look out for July’s Goals on Saturday, here were June’s goals) but it’s important to look back at my goals for the year and assess how I’m doing. So this prompt came at the perfect time! 

2015 Goals Update

Here were my goals for this year: 

  • Learn more Spanish. On our honeymoon, I was inspired to refocus on learning Spanish. I speak it conversationally (kind of) and want to increase my proficiency. 
  • Update old blog pictures and old posts. If you read some older posts here, you’ll notice that some of the pictures are old and some are missing. I really want to take the time to go through and fix this. 
  • Be proactive about staying healthy – running-wise. This year I had some little things here and there that bothered me and I basically ignored them. Not smart and I know better. This year, I’m going to be proactive about resting when needed and about talking to a doctor if pain doesn’t go away. Pain-free running for 2015!
  • Track my miles. I’ve never really committed to doing this, but this is the year! I’m going to use a combination of tracking devices but mainly I’ll use my Believe journal to track my workouts. I’m pretty excited about this – obviously, I like numbers. 
  • Try a tri. Yes, I’m putting a sprint tri on my list. I need a bike in order to make this happen, but it’s still going on the list. 

And here’s how I’m doing with each goal: 

  • Learn more Spanish. Big ole FAIL. I have not learned any more Spanish this year. I probably need to take a class but I’m just not sure how that would fit into my schedule right now so this is (sadly) on the backburner for now. I’m contemplating doing Rosetta Stone – has anyone done this?
  • Update old blog pictures and old posts. A work in progress. I’m working on this but it is VERY time consuming and will take me quite a bit of time. But it’s happening! 
  • Be proactive about staying healthy – running-wise. Going well. I’ve been doing PT exercises, keeping up with my Pure Barre classes and just being committed to being stronger. 
  • Track my miles. Yep! I’ve been using my Believe Training Journal almost every day in addition to making sure all my runs are logged through Strava. 
  • Try a tri. Yes, I’m putting a sprint tri on my list. Done! I ran an indoor tri in March and loved it! 

I feel pretty good about my progress with my goals, of course with the exception of Spanish, where there has been no progress. But big picture, I’m getting to where I wanted to be for this year. I can’t believe the year is already half way over. Thanks again to MCM Mama Runs, My No-Guilt Life and Run the Great Wide Somewhere for the topic idea! 

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Have you checked in on your yearly goals? How are you progressing towards them? 


Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    June 30, 2015 at 6:50 am

    Yay for getting the tri done! I missed some trail runs I would have liked to use for my trail running goal, but now I’m thinking of the Boordy 5K in August – have you run that one before? My friend recommended an App for French or Language courses – I’ll get the name of it to pass to you.
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 30, 2015 at 9:26 am

      I have an app on my phone…I’m just not using it anymore :/ I’ve not heard of Boordy…where is that?

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      • Jennifer says

        June 30, 2015 at 10:12 pm

        Inbetween Towson and Bel Air…tempting run http://www.charmcityrun.com/page.cfm?pageid=33&eid=1334
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    • mar @ Mar on the run says

      July 1, 2015 at 10:01 am

      I’m running Boordy!!!
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      • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

        July 1, 2015 at 10:46 am

        hmmmmm…. 🙂

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  2. mi says

    June 30, 2015 at 7:06 am

    It’s so great to have set goals like that…looks like you’re doing pretty well! Learning a language on top of everything else you are trying to do is a tough one, but I suppose it’s always good to have a goal like that! Keep at it!
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 30, 2015 at 9:45 am

      It’s definitely not easy – I’ll get there soon!

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  3. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    June 30, 2015 at 8:49 am

    Every time I think about going back and updating old blog posts, I feel so overwhelmed! Its such a tedious and time consuming process.
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 30, 2015 at 9:54 am

      Yes. It’s super overwhelming. I try to focus on just one post at a time and I don’t give myself a time limit.

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  4. Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine says

    June 30, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Sounds like you are doing pretty well with your goals! And you still have 6 more months to go…plenty of time to learn Spanish:)
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 30, 2015 at 9:54 am

      Hahaha, in theory 🙂 Thanks Lisa!

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  5. Tara @ Running 'N' Reading says

    June 30, 2015 at 9:28 am

    Courtney, you’re doing GREAT! The blogging “maintenance” can be very time-consuming; I never realize how much time I’ve spent until I look down and see that two hours have gone by – ha! I have both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Spanish, have studied in Spanish-speaking countries, and while not completely qualified to give you this suggestion, I do feel confident in saying that I would recommend Rosetta Stone based on what I’ve heard from some Spanish professors and other language specialists. If you can find a good deal on it, go for it. Great post! I thought about doing one of these tomorrow, but I think I’ll wait; hope you have a great day!
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 30, 2015 at 9:35 am

      Thanks Tara – especially for your thoughts on Rosetta Stone. I really just wish I could move to a Spanish speaking country for a year or so 🙂

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  6. Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness says

    June 30, 2015 at 9:38 am

    I use to ALWAYS track my miles but since being injured the only training run i’ve done was 4 miles!!! Yup, 4 miles all year! I did 9 races though.

    I went through the process of updating an resizing blog pictures too. It takes forever an I still dont know if I’m done.

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  7. Lesley says

    June 30, 2015 at 9:43 am

    I’ve heard Rosetta Stone is really good, but I can’t justify the price, unless it’s gone down the last few years. I don’t seem to have the gift to learn a new language, and Spanish is one I haven’t tried.
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  8. Coach Henness says

    June 30, 2015 at 10:26 am

    Great job! I have not checked in on my yearly goals but I know that so far we’ve bought a house and I’ve increased my coaching clients and so I think I’ve been doing pretty good.
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 30, 2015 at 11:00 am

      that’s definitely a good year so far!

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  9. Ange @ Cowgirl Runs says

    June 30, 2015 at 10:54 am

    I’ve heard great things about Duolingo for learning languages – and I belive the app is free.
    I used to be crazy focused on goals, but it started to take the enjoyment out of living, so I’ve stepped back from them and I find that I’m happier because of it.
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 30, 2015 at 11:00 am

      Yeah, I have Duolingo – I’ve just not been using it! Spanish is on the backburner for right now, sadly.

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      • Tiffany says

        June 30, 2015 at 11:09 am

        Hah… I read this comment after I posted mine.

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  10. CK @ Cooking Up Kefi says

    June 30, 2015 at 10:56 am

    I LOVE Rosetta Stone. If you are disciplined enough to do it a few times a week, I think it is well worth the price (and ps– you can get a few license numbers and share with friends…shhh). I use it for Greek and was amazed aat how intuitive the process is. Big thumbs up from me!
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 30, 2015 at 11:01 am

      Thanks for weighing in! It might be on my Christmas / Birthday list 🙂

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  11. Ivanna says

    June 30, 2015 at 10:58 am

    This is a great time to update your goals mid-way through the year. I think it is great that not only you listed your goals but how you will accomplish them. I am rooting for you.
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 30, 2015 at 11:01 am

      Thanks Ivanna – I’ve been really good with goal setting this year. Minus the Spanish of course.

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  12. Tiffany says

    June 30, 2015 at 11:08 am

    I think that if you’re trending in the right direction for all but one of your goals (and already have one totally crossed off the list), that you’re doing a great job. I have never tried Rosetta Stone before, but I hear people say good things about DuoLingo, which is Rosetta Stone but web-based and FREE! Check it out, and great job on the goals!

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  13. Stephanie says

    June 30, 2015 at 11:19 am

    Good progress on your goals! Still a few months to get that Spanish going 😉
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  14. Daisy @ Fit Wanderlust Runner says

    June 30, 2015 at 11:26 am

    You have made some real progress to your goals! I am going to have to look back at what I put cause for some reason I can’t remember! Haha.
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  15. Lauren @ Lauren Runs says

    June 30, 2015 at 11:41 am

    I’ve been trying to get some of my older blog posts updated as well… it’s on my list and hopefully I’ll be able to tackle this in late summer or fall!
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  16. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    June 30, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    Awesome job with your goals! I’m terrible with languages, so I’d probably fail at the Spanish-learning, too.
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  17. Becki S says

    June 30, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    You’re making fabulous progress! Love this idea of checking in on your goals, we do a 101 in 1001 days and I absolutly need to do another check in.
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  18. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    June 30, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    Great job Courtney! By the way I’ve had learn more Spanish on my list of things to do for a while and just picked up Rosetta Stone. My brother travels a lot internationally for work and swears but it! Now I’ve just got to make time to use it, right?
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  19. Artney @ My Pretty Brown says

    June 30, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    I have a 3-year subscription to Rosetta Stone – Spanish and I haven’t picked it up in a while. I really need to get on that! I really like the program. ‘m determined to become fluent in Spanish within the next two years!
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  20. Juliana @ 4 Well Rules says

    June 30, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    love the progress on your goals! learning spanish should be on my list as my entire boyfriend’s family speaks it but I need to find the time

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  21. Emily says

    June 30, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    Spanish!! Hmm… I’ve been doing ‘duolingo.’ I was being REALLY faithful, but I’ve dropped off a bit the past couple weeks. I like it because it’s free and fairly straightforward. You are CRUSHING your goals. :)) Go go go girl!
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  22. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    June 30, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    One of my ongoing goals is to speak more Spanish. A lot of my patients are Spanish speaking, and being a chatty kind of gal, I want to be able to speak with them, conversationally. It is a work in progress. I have a pretty good handle on medical Spanish, but small talk is a challenge. Those damn pronouns trip me up! And everything I say is in the present tense…
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 30, 2015 at 9:52 pm

      That’s great that you are using it! My church has a Spanish life group – I need to start attending!!

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  23. April @ RunTheGreatWideSomewhere says

    June 30, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    Great job on your goal progress! I’ve heard wonderful things about Rosetta Stone, definitely worth a try. Thanks for linking up with us today!

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  24. Lara says

    June 30, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    Doing a sprint tri is on my list of things I want to do this year! I thinks it’s awesome that you do monthly goals. This is something that I need to start doing!
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 30, 2015 at 11:27 pm

      I had a lot of fun doing mine and the indoor aspect removed a lot of the worry!

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  25. Nic says

    June 30, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    Love your honesty! 3 out of 4 is a lot better than most or is that 2.5 out of 4! Great blog. Nic

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 30, 2015 at 11:26 pm

      Thanks – I’d say it’s 3/4 🙂

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  26. Jessica says

    July 1, 2015 at 7:42 am

    Way to hold yourself accountable! If the only thing you need to catch up on is Spanish then I would call that a life win. Go you!!
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 1, 2015 at 10:33 am

      thanks jessica 🙂

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  27. rachel says

    July 1, 2015 at 9:11 am

    Great check in goals. You are doing great! I need to review my goals and see where I am. 😉
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 1, 2015 at 10:36 am

      I was actually kind of surprised that I was on track w/the exception of Spanish!

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  28. mar @ Mar on the run says

    July 1, 2015 at 10:04 am

    Love! I did a goal check in earlier in June. It’s always great to see where you are! I’ve also been slowly updating old posts. It’s on hold until I get my technology issues worked out – wink wink 😉
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  29. GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth says

    July 1, 2015 at 10:41 am

    Congrats on keeping up with most of your goals! I definitely need to revisit my 2015 goals so I can get back on track 😀
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 1, 2015 at 3:29 pm

      it was good to check in!

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  30. Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says

    July 1, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    It’s hard to believe that 2015 is already half over!
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  31. Toni says

    July 1, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    I can’t believe we are halfway through the year. Looks like you are making some good progress on your goals.
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  32. Tedi @ Running with Infertility says

    July 1, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    Awesome on the tri! How much training did you do for it?

    Thanks for inspiring me to update my goals too!
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 2, 2015 at 9:42 am

      I didn’t do a whole lot of extra training for the tri. I swam a few times and that’s basically it. 🙂 I’d recommend more for sure!

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  33. jill conyers says

    July 2, 2015 at 8:51 am

    I’m in denial about updating old photos and posts. I need to but it’s a daunting task.
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 2, 2015 at 11:06 am

      you and me both. it’s the task that never ends!

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