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My Word(s) for 2025


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Well, it’s that time of year. Time to pick ONE WORD to focus on for the entire year. (If you’ve never heard about the My One Word approach, here is a summary:

Lose the long the list of changes you want to make this year and instead pick one word. This process forces clarity by taking all of your big plans for life change and narrowing them down into a single thing. Your one word focuses on your character and creates a vision for your future.)

Below is a list of the words, I’ve chosen so far:

So how did I find JOY in 2024?

  • Completed 5 Half Marathons and 15 other races including my Third Marathon
  • Became a Cat Mom to two tuxedos
  • Enjoyed time with family and friends.
  • Continued hiking on my Mondays off.
  • Traveled to Florida 3 times
  • Participated in our Sole Sister Race-Cation in Cape Cod
  • Read lots of books while relaxing on the islands of Lake George.
  • Visited the local trails in the Summer on Thursday evenings
  • Enjoyed the sights and sounds of NYC when working there

What about 2025?

What word did I choose?

Well, I’m kinda obsessed with WICKED (the movie) so I was was tempted to choose this word:

Unlike Elphaba, I am not going to fly…

But like Elphaba, I will not be trying to fit into that cookie-cutter mold what society says I am supposed to be..

So as an almost 72 year old, I plan to Defy Gravity by

  • Working Full Time
  • Running Long Races
  • Traveling Alone or with Friends
  • Staying Healthy
  • Trying New Things (see below)

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But that’s TWO words so instead in 2025, I’m choosing:

As you get older, you also tend stay in your comfort zone, get in a rut, do the same old, same old…

I’m breaking out in 2025.

New Races. New Hobbies. New Experiences. New Travels. New Habits. New Meet-Ups. New Eateries… The choices are Unlimited.

And I’m open to suggestions.

Happy Running! Do you choose a Word each year? If so, what have you chosen one for 2025?  Have you seen the Wicked movie? Please share.

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Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Zenaida (The Running Teacher) and Jenn (Runs with Pugs).

I’m also linking up here tomorrow:

with co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, and Runs with Pugs

16 thoughts on “My Word(s) for 2025”

  1. I love this! Your concept of defying gravity resonates so much with me. And you’re already rocking it!

    Every week I sigh when reading or hearing someone saying things in terms of “I’m over 40 and getting these aches and pains and it’s just age and inevitable” or “this is the truth of perimenopause” or other BS about what you’re supposed to be like in a certain age. While I’m 50 and don’t recognise anything of what they describe, and all my aches and pains (except pulling-weeds injuries, sigh) disappeared after lifting weights for a while.

    I look forward to keep following you as you continue to kick ass.

    I chose “courage” as my word of the year, to get out of my bubble, show up despite not being perfect, and dare to believe in myself.

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  2. I LOVE IT!!! Actually I love both “unlimited” and “defy gravity.” I think a lot of people put limits on themselves as they age. Screw that! Bring on all the new experiences. (Oh… and your kitties are so cute together!!!)

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  3. Oh, I love this too!! I’m so happy that you are determined not to be put in the “I’m too old for this” corner. Just like Jeannie Rice, you continue to show us that you can age in a healthy and active way. You’re such a great role model for me!

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  4. This is simply amazing. I love everything about it. And I love that you don’t let preconceived limits behind you.

    I. Am. OBSESSED with Wicked the movie. I didn’t love the musical, but we own the movie on streaming and I weep every time I watch it. I cannot wait for the second part.

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  5. This is simply amazing. I love everything about it. And I love that you don’t let preconceived limits behind you.

    I. Am. OBSESSED with Wicked the movie. I didn’t love the musical, but we own the movie on streaming and I weep every time I watch it. I cannot wait for the second part.

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  6. you definitely embraced joy last year and had lots of adventures. I love the idea of defying what our age is supposed to look like. If anyone can do it, it’s you

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