If you would have told me at the beginning of 2014 that by the end of the year I’d not only love running, I’d have run my first half marathon, I might have laughed in your face.
When I started into 2014 I knew I wanted to focus on weight loss and fitness, but I had no clue I’d find running after years of saying I wasn’t a runner.
Training for my first half marathon had so many unexpected perks that it was impossible not to start loving my time that I spent pounding the pavement. So it’s no surprise that for 2015 many of my fitness goals revolve around running.
For starters I’d like to run 1000 miles. While I think that is a total huge goal for me, I think that I will accomplish it by training for my next 3-4 half marathons and my first sprint triathlon.
I haven’t signed up for all of them yet, but I’d like to do at least three of these races:
- Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam Half Marathon
- Summerlin Half Marathon
- Saints and Sinners Half Marathon
- Rock N Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon
I’m likely to sign up for several 10ks in there as well. Check out my race recaps and upcoming schedule! And let’s not forget I’ve already committed to this Sprint Triathlon in May.
I trained for my first 13.1 without a GPS watch, but thankfully I won’t have to do that again. This year I will be using the TomTom Runner. I was in the middle of researching which watch was right for me and my goals when I was given the opportunity to review the TomTom Runner Cardio GPS Watch. When I found out I didn’t need to use a chest strap with it, I got even more excited.
This watch has SO many amazing features, but my favorite is just how user friendly it is. No accidentally stopping my watch by fumbling with buttons!
Starting at top Right moving down and around:
- Decide if you are running outside, treadmill, or just need the stop watch feature
- If you choose to run the GPS and hear trate will start.
- When GPS is ready it will tell you to GO!
- Once you are running your can easily toggle between screens including time, duration, clock, pace, calories, and distance. The top two boxes will always show your time and distance.
- Train efficiently with the heart rate monitor (no chest strap needed). You can focus on 5 zones to make sure you are getting the most from your training!
Once you are finished running you will see a screen that puts all your stats on the page for you.
You can then use the TomTom MySports app or plug your watch into your computer to see your splits, elevation, and more!
Some other great features include:
- Built-in Heart Rate Monitor and Heart Rate Zones make heart rate training easy and accessible so you can always train in your optimal heart rate zone
- Built-in GPS receiver provides real-time running information at a glance so you can track your distance, time, pace, speed and calories burnt as you run
- Tracking long-term progress is easy with TomTom MySports
I look forward to using my TomTom Runner Cardio GPS Watch to help me improve my speed and endurance in 2015!
But I am not planning to solely focus on running, some of my other fitness goals are:
- Make at least 1 group run a week
- Focus on Strength Training
- Yoga weekly
So what about you? What are some of your fitness goals for 2015?
Would winning your own TomTom Runner Cardio GPS watch help?
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I would love to start running in 2015.
I would really like to start running so I can work on my belly area. I am in need of some motivation!
I want to meet my 10,000 step goal at least 4 times a week.
My goal for 2015 is to run my first 10k
I want to lose 30 lbs in 2015
My goal for the new year is to lose 40 pounds. I know it’s a BIG number. If I lose 20, I’ll be INCREDIBLY happy!
I would like to lose more weight, tone up, and eat healthier…just get back to a healthier (more fit!) me in 2015! 🙂
I’m hoping for a 100k finish in 2015!
id like to run a 5k & lose another 20#
I’d like to finish a 5K running the whole way & I want to do the Iron Girl 1/2 in April.
complete a half marathon
I would love to lose 20 lbs!
My fitness goal for 2015 is to eat better and make time for exercise daily. I know I can make the changes but i just need to form better habits!
My goal for 2015 is to reach my goal of loosing 100 pounds im only 20 pounds away from reaching it and yes i will and i can thank you for hosting this amazing giveaway
My goal would be to run at all really lol! I used to run all the time, but haven’t in a while!
I have always been a sprinter but this past summer I started running 5ks and loved it. My goal for this coming year is to take 5 minutes off my 5k time (current: 25:39) and run my first 10k !
run a marathon
It’s been so fun to watch you and your running journey through 2014! Great goals. I’d like to get back into 5k shape in 2015 and then focus on a half marathon. I’ve ran a full marathon, but never a half!
One of my goals is to keep my house picked up, even when the kids are home. Another is to incorporate physical activity into every day.
I run every morning, and my wife has made it a goal to do the same. Of course, she made that resolution at the beginning of the year and didn’t stick with it, so maybe this cool new gadget will motivate her.
To exercise more! To have walked 100 miles by June.
I want to get in shape yes, but I can’t set any ridiculous goals as I will never do them then
My goal is to get started on my losing 200+ lbs. I know I can do it and I’m headed down the right path….right after I say goodbye to all my favorite holiday goodies. LOL.
My goal is to run in my first 5K! I am really looking forward to this event!
I’d like to lose about 15-20 pounds AND get back to running!
I’m determined to lose 10+ lbs in 2015
I would love to lose the extra baby weight that I have been carrying around!
Be better about eating my greens, exercise more to lose about 15 lbs.
I want to continue losing the additional weight I need to lose and to maintain it.
I could use this. I need to get up and move more.
My 2015 fitness goal is to get outside and walk every single day at least a mile. I know I can do it but I have to start.
I want to run five miles a day again — and in so doing, be happier, healthier, and thinner.
I hope to run a marathon! I have done a half but not a full.
I’ve been looking at these types of wristbands for a while now. This one looks really good!
In 2015, I want to do more strength training and participate in a few 5Ks.
My daughter would make serious use of this watch. She runs outside, even in the cold!!
I would love to just be more active overall. I lost more then I gained while being pregnant but now that my youngest is 3 I seem to have gained about 20lbs back. I would like to be rid of that again!
I want to run my first 10K!
I’d love to run a 10k AND build my upper arm strength for yoga inversions.
I’d love to run a 100K in 2015!
I have always gotten side stitches way too easily when running. Maybe someday I’ll overcome this and develop a love for running. Never say never has always been my mantra, after all. I never thought in a million years that I’d sign up for a gym membership since I never liked the idea of working out in front of other people, but I signed up for one a couple weeks ago, and I enjoy it immensely. My goal for next year is shedding some weight first and then doing some bodybuilding. 🙂
I’d like to 1) work out consistently, five days a week and 2) lose 25 pounds!
I’d like to get back to running 3 to 4 times a week and do some weight training.
Very cool idea. Would love to do a mud run with my hubby next year. Thank you for sharing!
I need to get my scary high BP under control!
Looks like a super motivating piece of tech 🙂
I just need to get back in training mode after the holidays for my half marathon in the spring!
I want to run a half marathon late spring! And get back into yoga 2-3x a week!
In 2015 I would like to run 2 half marathons and lose 45 lbs.
i would like to run more than a mile without getting short of breath or being discouraged. my old coworkers and i ran the neon vibe 5k last march and it about killed me. i would love to be able to improve on that and continue to do my best.
I would like to get better at running/jogging up hills.
I would love to lose about 25 pounds this year.
I would like to make exercise and healthy living a part of our every day routine, with my daughter as well!
I would love to build up my endurance.
I’d love to run a 5K
Go under 17 for the 5k!
running my first 5k would be amazing!
I would love to lose 10 pounds in 2015 but I would also like to be able to track my steps and calories.
I would like to run my first marathon.
I would like to improve my endurance.
I would love to start running and loose few pounds, Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Plan to run 1000 miles in 2015 and run my 1st half marathon
Goal is to run 1000 miles in 2015 and PR in a 15K under 1:30:00
My goal is to run another 5K.
my goal is to firm up and trim down.
I would love to get my six pack back.
I’d like to run a 1:40 half marathon.
get back in to yoga
run a half marathon
I would love to start working out 3-4 times a week. Running was always my fav. Maybe eventually work up to a marathon.
I need to get rid of my belly fat from having kids. so I’ve been doing lots of sits up ! 🙂
I want to lose 4 inches around my waist in 2015.
I’m looking forward to getting back to my pre-pregnancy weight and running a half marathon!
I am looking forward to start running again after i have my baby next month!
I would like to lose about 20 lbs and get more active
I want to run a 5k this year.
Id like to tone up and make working out a habit
I would love to lose 15 lbs and be able to run a 5k! I just started running about a month ago and love it so far!
I would like to lose 30 lbs. through healthy eating and more exercise.