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jojoS

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  2. 1. identify as a happy and healthy person
    7 entries . 88 cheers     		3 people
  3. 2. Compare myself to no one, but who I was yesterday
    2 team members . 2 entries . 45 cheers     		85 people
  4. 3. be comfortable with uncertainty & change
    2 entries . 30 cheers     		4 people
  5. 4. confront my demons
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  6. 5. nuture and challenge my creative side more
    4 entries . 27 cheers     		1 person
  7. 6. go to bed earlier
    3 entries . 17 cheers     		1,616 people
  8. 7. start strength training
    4 entries . 21 cheers     		5 people
  9. 8. Practice Yoga
    3 cheers     		4,105 people
  10. 9. thoroughly clean my apartment
    3 entries . 12 cheers     		3 people
  11. 10. list 43 things that i like about myself
    26 entries . 20 cheers     		135 people
  12. 11. Daily: Reflect on 5 things for which I'm grateful.
    91 team members . 226 entries . 44 cheers     		743 people
  13. 12. run a 5K in under 30 minutes
    2 cheers     		41 people
  14. 13. ride my bike to the lake
    2 team members . 1 entry . 16 cheers     		2 people
  15. 14. listen to more music.
    4 entries . 36 cheers     		694 people
  16. 15. reach my happy weight
    5 entries . 22 cheers     		5 people
  17. 16. stop clenching my jaw
    1 entry . 13 cheers     		36 people
  18. 17. climb to the top of an indoor rock-climbing wall
    1 entry . 16 cheers     		1 person
  19. 18. Keep up with current web trends
    		66 people
  20. 19. get my associates degree
    1 entry . 6 cheers     		109 people
  21. 20. fly a kite
    10 cheers     		553 people
  22. 21. let the mediocre days Fall Away and replace them with much better ones by doing at least one NEW AND FULFILLING thing in October, November, and December of 2009
    13 team members . 2 entries . 1 cheer     		27 people
  23. 22. run a trail race
    1 cheer     		4 people
  24. 23. Stress less
    3 entries . 5 cheers     		959 people
  25. 24. Run a half marathon in under 2:30
    1 entry . 3 cheers     		2 people
  26. 25. be more social
    2 cheers     		5,106 people
  27. 26. Complete a sprint triathlon
    3 cheers     		39 people
  28. 27. spend less time on the internet
    1 entry . 1 cheer     		976 people

How I did it
How to run a half marathon
It took me
5 months
It made me
very proud

How I did it: Today I completed the Detroit Half Marathon, in 2 hours, 36 minutes and 29 seconds.  That was just under my goal time by 30 seconds.  Hooray!When I started training in June, my longest run had been a 10K.  I ran with a group -- long runs on Saturdays, plus hill or speed work-outs on Tuesdays.  I also ran an additional 2 or 3 days on my own.  Running with a group was a great help, and I highly recommend it.  M… Read how I did it…

Oct 18, 02:48PM PDT | 0 comments | 6 cheers


How to make my own granola bars
It took me
1 day
It made me
high on sugar

How I did it: I'd bookmarked a recipe for granola bars online several months ago and finally got around to making my own.  Store-bought granola bars had shifted from an occasional treat to a daily staple, so I decided it was time I started making my own.This batch used apricots, coconut, almonds and ginger.  I'm looking forward to trying out other varieties.   Read how I did it…

Sep 08, 05:59PM PDT | 0 comments | 2 cheers


How to volunteer at a running race
It took me
1 day
It made me

How I did it: I'm on the mailing list for a local running shop, and I saw they needed volunteers for a sprint triathlon, so I signed up.  It was awesome to see participants of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities come out and compete.I worked at the aid station during the run portion of the tri, passing out water and gatorade to people participating on a super hot summer day.  So for a couple of hours watching an event I've been curious abou… Read how I did it…

Jun 25, 07:28PM PDT | 0 comments | 4 cheers


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Recent entries
Run a half marathon in under 2:30
June 2010 5 days ago

So, I’ve set a goal of running the Dexter-Ann Arbor Half Marathon on June 6, 2010. I completed my first half marathon this past October in Detroit in 2:36:29, so I would be aiming to take off about half a minute per mile. Right now, I’m just working on maintaining my base mileage, until my running group starts up again in January. It will be interesting to see how much I improve.

Nov 15, 06:41PM PST | 2 cheers | 2 comments


go to bed earlier (read all 3 entries…)
early and late 5 days ago

The end of daylight savings time has helped a bit with this. So has working longer hours; the desire to start earlier rather than stay later is pretty strong. I’ve enjoyed a few morning runs, and those are very nice and also work with this goal.

Unfortunately, I’ve also enjoyed my after work runs even more, and they make getting up early more difficult. But I think I’m going to keep pushing myself to get up earlier. It just feels better.

Nov 15, 06:35PM PST | 0 comments


Stress less (read all 3 entries…)
reopening this goal 5 days ago

I’ve checked this off a while back, but lately work has felt very stressful. Its a good reminder to relax and not worry so much.

Nov 15, 06:30PM PST | 1 cheer | 0 comments


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meet Jack Sparrow Get more exercise Drive across the USA learn how to stop on rollerblades spend more time with my sister kennethjanosko wants to Read 50 books in 2009. find true love Be more trusting face my fears master cleanse love and be loved in return make a difference in someone's life get stronger raederle wants to lose weight Take more photos get better grades Own a nightclub get a husky get my parent's trust back Quit Smoking Travel internationally Be a better friend makikojp wants to learn Swedish be a mom Kiss a stranger go to France be less negative be more tactful
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