The Bucket List

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about all the fitness goals I one day hope to accomplish. I feel like every time I see something new, my instant reaction is “I wanna do that!” Now it’s getting to the point where there is so much I want to do, I’m having trouble figuring out what I want to do first! So I was inspired to create my own Fitness Bucket List. And here is what I’ve come up with so far:

1. Run a 10k
2. Run a half-marathon
3. Run the Disney Princess Half-Marathon
4. Run a full marathon (maybe?)
5. Race in a European country
6. Bike a century
7. Complete a mini-triathlon
8. Participate in a Spin-a-Thon
9. Complete a Half-Ironman
10. Hike in a foreign country
11. Backpack through the jungle
12. Go kayaking
13. Rock climb in Colorado
14. Study jiu jitsu
15. Practice hot yoga

I know there’s still a lot more that I want to do, so of course I’ll add to my list whenever those come to me. The best part about it? There’s always more to do. No matter how many things I cross off this list, I can always find something new and fun to add! What do I hope to cross off this year, you ask?

Well! I’m already signed up for my first half-marathon September 4, there’s talk of a Spinning Tour-de-France simulation around here that I might have to get into and I just saw a flyer for a mini-triathlon in Pittsburgh in the fall! I’m trying to resist the urge to do everything all at once (which I fall pray to often due to my spastic go-get-em attitude). I wanted to also try for a Half-Ironman by the end of this year too, but I think that would be just a little too much – baby steps, guys, baby steps!

What kind of things do you have on your fitness bucket list? Anything you’ve accomplished lately that you’ve always dreamed of doing?

What’s so awesome about blogging, in my opinion, is the inspiration you get from your fellow bloggers! I didn’t even know what a century was until I watched Caitlin from Healthy Tipping Point train and complete one. And I’m pretty sure I saw the Disney Princess Half-Marathon on a blog somewhere too! You guys keep me going and give me the reassurance that I can do anything. So thanks, my little blends, for moving me to set new goals and reach heights I never though I would. (:

Before I go, I know that you’ve probably seen this a million times all over the blog-o-sphere, but I’m sure you’ll see it a million times more so I don’t feel bad saying:

Happy National Running Day!!

Yeah, that's right. A whole day. Dedicated to running. Can you even stand it?! Although I feel like there's a national day for just about everything (National Donut Day anyone?), this is definitely a cause I can get behind.

I’m going to be celebrating later tonight with my little cousin and I hope you all plan on participating as well! Lace up those sneakers baby and go run with your bad self!