January Recap:
Post about goals for January...
Yay done!
Run at least 4x week, preferably 5x.
I've been sticking to the 4 but so far not 5x per week.
Discover what I'd like to be different about marathon training this time around.
I fixed some of the chafing issues I've had and bought a REAL sports bra (see this post). I also worked on some pacing problems and after only a month of training, I'm right back at my race pace as per my half marathon last weekend!
Get up earlier.
I have to admit this, so far, is a total disaster. I've been reading endless tips from friends and other blogs on how to accomplish this and I haven't really improved. So, I'm taking drastic action. See below.
February:
I'm continuing this one. Get ready... I will be getting up at 6:00AM every single day in February, ugh I'm going to regret this one tomorrow... But I need to do something to kickstart my body into getting used to it.
Strength Training.
You may remember me doing CrossFit last Spring/Summer and though I really loved it and it worked, I felt sore almost all the time and it really interfered with my running. This time around, I wanted to find something I can do at home, so yesterday I started P90x. I will not be doing it every day but preferably 4x per week to compliment running. More on this soon.
Read at least 3 books.
Here's what I'm reading in 2014, check it out and see what's up next!
Run 180km
This shouldn't be an issue with all the marathon training but I like the idea of setting monthly mileage goals to keep me accountable. I'll finish off January at about 130km including one entire week of being sick.
Do you have any February goals? Got any tips to help me achieve mine?
I used to post monthly goals but stopped after baby, I should start again!
ReplyDeleteI also want to read a couple books that are non-baby books in Feb, I want to eat better/limit sweets and run 3 days a week :)
Great goals Lindsey! It took me a while to get back to "the grind" after baby, give yourself time and enjoy the moment :)
DeleteMissed my January goal of 150km so setting that as my February goal. I found the transition from 10k clinic to half clinic difficult in this regard - with tapering for the 10k race and starting a new clinic with low mileage, it was tough to get the extra distance in. Plus I've been mega-cheating with food so it's all impacting my distances.
ReplyDeleteGood thing tomorrow is a fresh start ;)
P.S. I get up at 6:30 every morning to pump - but I'm pretty sure I couldn't do it otherwise.
150km is a great goal... you're the one who inspired me to set mileage goals, thank you :)
DeleteP.S. Getting up early is not going well so far...
I am going to write the same post this weekend! (Well not the exact same). Great minds think alike! Great goals for February! My advice is to stay focused! Not sure if that's any help :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Crystal :)
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