Last Year's Resolutions

Last year, on Dec. 28, I posted a bunch of resolutions for the year. Here's a review and how I did.

Greater than 75% Probability of Success

• Lose 5-10 more pounds and keep the weight off
  Done! My weight has fluctuated a bit since the fall began, but I have consistently kept off a total of 45-50 lb since I began my weight-loss journey, May 2008.


• Write back to people who send me letters and things
  Sadly, I was not nearly as good with this resolution as I'd hoped. I'll be trying again this year!


• Continue to learn and to keep a great attitude at work
  Despite adding a bunch of responsibilities to my job, I think I've been quite successful with this one.


• Advance my running to the next level
  Victory again! I built up to nearly 45 miles per week while training for the marathon and have stayed injury free. After the marathon, I cranked it back a bit. I'm currently revving back up to 30-35 mpw. I think 45 is probably a bit much for me.

Greater than 50% Probability of Success

• Incorporate strength training into my exercise routine
  I was successful at first but then stopped trying. Better luck next year.


• Train for and run a fall marathon
  Yes! I ran the Wineglass Marathon in October, finishing in 4:23.


• Dress myself more professionally
  I have my moments, but I still dress like a casual engineer.

Less than 25% Probability of Success

• Leave my fingernails alone
  I currently have white showing on all ten nails. Does that count? I'm going to try much harder this year. I need a plan.