It's that time of year to look in the rear-view. I've been reflecting on 2012 and looking ahead to 2013. My major goal was to do twelve events in 2012 and I did it......including two century rides and a half-iron triathlon. I've had so many favorite moments this year and many of the simpler, more joyful moments happened on a swim, bike or run.
The other day, someone posed the question - what keeps you motivated to keep working out - day after day. What keeps you inspired? I found it in each of the events I did this year. Here's what keeps me motivated:
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| finding my edge |
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| pink caps |
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| the possibility of a personal best |
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| my team! Go YDUBTRICLUB! |
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| to watch others succeed [with Karen at the 2012 WB Tri] |
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| passing it on [a relay with my niece, Lydia in May] |
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| new gear [leaving Lucinda for her B2B slumber party] |
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| it makes me feel like a kid again - only faster [with Anna at a training ride in raleigh] |
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| to go farther than I thought I could [after the HOT 100 in September] |
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| to go places that I never thought I would |
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| for road trips with race buddies [with jyo at stumpy creek] |
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| for the post-race parties [with jess and michelle white lake] |
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| just to finish and have fun |
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| for the anticipation |
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| for the stories behind the scars |
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| to feel strong and fit |
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| to get dirty [rainy ride in april - lost two contacts and had dirt in my teeth] |
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| to be silly |
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| for the memory of those who cannot |
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| for the views |
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| to encourage others when they tri |
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| great causes and cures |
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| for amazing adventures in the middle of nowhere |
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| for the bling |
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| for weekend rides and garden raids in the country |
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| for the post-training rewards |
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| to find the best in me |
I can't wait to do it all again in 2013. I may race less this coming year - but I have some big goals in store. Stay tuned for my big announcement in January!