Believe it or not, there is more to life than running…

My hubby & friends think that’s all I care about…and it’s not true (well, maybe kinda….)

But after a year when running just didn’t work out, you have to be prepared to be healthy & happy in other ways.

So here are my

not related to running

• Eat better – that means eating 3 meals a day and not skipping meals, eating more fruits and vegetables, eating less processed food, cooking more…
• Take a lunch break – that means that even if I eat at my desk, leave for one hour and read, knit, watch TV, take a walk, use stationary bike, etc.
• De-clutter – that means getting rid of stuff that is useless such as books, clothes, papers…
• Finish projects – that means those already begun quilts, knitted socks, use fabric & wool already bought
• Economize – that means only buy what you really need, fewer trips to Starbucks, use coupons, etc.
• Be more flexible with running schedules – that means not skipping a social event, mah jongg, tennis because “I have to run” or “I have a race early tomorrow”
• Spend more time at home – that means inviting people over rather than going out, renting movies rather than going to them…
• Do something you love each day (besides running) -that means enjoy tennis, boating, reading, mah jongg, knitting, cooking, TV, spending time with family & friends, etc. for what they offer and not be thinking about miles, paces…

Happy New Year!

Happy Running!  What non-running goal(s) do you have?