utthita hasta padangusthasanaNew Year resolutions are silly.  Everyone breaks them, but I do believe in planning my year ahead and setting goals – something I recommended in a previous post.  Well I thought I’d put up my physical goals on here…

Skills

  • Learn fencing – Booked and starting on the 8th January.
  • Ju Jutsu – Attain green belt by December.
  • Iai & Ken Jutsu – Continue practice throughout the year.
  • Yoga – head stand (forget the proper name).
  • Yoga – A proper “Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana” (see pic)

Strength

  • 5 Pull Ups – By February.
  • 10 Pull Ups – By March.
  • 15 Pull Ups – By July.
  • 1 Handstand Push Up – By December.
  • Single Leg Squat – By March

Endurance

Events

  • Action Heart 5 mile run – A simple, but hilly, road run in the West Midlands of the UK.
  • Running – At least 2 other 5 mile runs
  • NJJC Kumite Competition – My clubs kumite competitions.  I think these happen in spring.
  • Grappling Competition – October I think.
  • Fencing – One fencing competition!

I’m sure I’ve forgotten loads – I’ll be updating this tomorrow so stay tuned and subscribe to the blog!!

So what are your goals for 2009?