Almost New Year's Day

I always look forward to the beginning of a new year and although I do not make "resolutions" I do set goals for the new year. Part of reaching goals is to set reasonable and attainable goals in the first place. Last year I set three goals for 2012 and I'm happy to say I was able to reach all of them. 1. Train and run a half marathon. (I ran two!) 2. Use less plastic bags. (Done! I can't say I use my own bag EVERY time I make a purchase but I do make a point to carry bags in my van and try to remember to use them - even when it's not the most convenient. I plan to continue with less plastic bag use in 2013 and do even more recycling.) 3. Complete three family hikes. (The first big hike of the year was in April in George Washington National Forest. This hike ended up turning in to a big adventure and we counted it as two. The third one was in Harper's Ferry, WV to Jefferson's Rock where we were able to look at Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia from the peak.) Did you set goals for 2012? Did you reach them? If not - what did you do right? What could you have done better? What are your plans for 2013? I plan to post a very easy training plan for a half-marathon soon that even busy momma's will find within reach. I love the promise of a new year!