I always start off by overviewing my long-term and short-term goals. Where was I at the beginning of the month? Where I am now?
Long Term Goals:
- Qualify for Boston 2020 by running a 3:30:00 or less Marathon
January Goals:
- Pick a New Marathon to Qualify for Boston in the First week of January
- Begin Training for the next marathon by the 3rd week of January
- Start a Blog by the end of the Month
- Only eat out 3 times per week with all other meals based on home cooking to reduce extra calories
Progress with Month Goals
Throwing out the idea of making resolutions, this year I wanted to make short term goals that lead up to my long term goal. Reflecting on this month, I can say I hit 3 out of 4 goals. Right away I picked a new marathon that will be in March, made a solid running plan up to the race to follow for the next 12 weeks and began running on January 7th. I have completed 181 miles so far in January and have never felt better about running. On average I ran an 9 min pace (include long runs), which means I ran 27 hours and 10 minutes total in the month of January! The cold days this year have been brutal for finding the motivation to run in the mornings, but I always have and have not missed a mile!
Now we all know that there are goals we make and just can’t quite reach. That can either discourage you or motivate you. You have to remember, LIFE HAPPENS. It may or may not be in your control, but you can’t get down on yourself if you don’t always hit your goals. This month I know that I ate out more times then I set my goal for. I’m a social person and love going out with people, especially during my 21st birthday month! Will I work on it more next month? Of course! I’ll be way more mindful eating out with friends in February, but I’m not discouraged I can’t reach any goals.
Progress Towards Long-Term
The training to qualify has also increased my need to increase my speed. This has been tricky because most of my runs are long. What I have decided to do is do two-a-days where I split up the miles and add interval training. I do not like running at night, but the two-a-days have even trained my mind to be comfortable running in different conditions at different times of the day. Never hurts to critique your plans as you head towards your goals!
Highlights
- Almost beat Half Marathon Time in Pouring Rain at Celebration Half
- Started a blog for advice to a healthier lifestyle!
Next Month Goals
- Run 1:42:00 Half marathon time at the Publix Half Marathon
- -Run 43:45 10K at the eye of the Dragon 10K
- -Raise $350 for Ronald McDonald Charity in February
- -Set up 1.5 hour classes for Charity Event to take place on Sundays by the end of February
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