Help me make my blog better

I've decided that it's time for me to invest a bit of time in my blog, so I'd like to pose the question to you:

What would you like to see on my blog?

I have a few things that I think are obvious. They are:

1. Before, progress and eventually after pictures.
2. A blogroll - some of you have been kind enough to put me on yours. I'm very appreciative and would like to start returning the favour. :)
3. A list of completed and upcoming races that I'm doing.
4. An about me section

So, what am I missing? When you go to a new blog, what are the first things you look at to find out more about the blogger?