The start of a new month is the perfect time to review what has gone well and what improvements and adjustments can be made moving forward. So with that said, it’s time for my monthly goal recap for April!
Honestly, I still can’t believe how quickly April flew. I know I say that every month, but I really mean it this time! How did your health and fitness goals fare for April, and what are your new goals for May? I’m joining Ange and Carmy for the Monthly Goals Linkup! Head over to their sites and see how everyone is doing with their goals!
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April Running Goal Recap
I was really surprised when I looked at my total running mileage for April. Even though I ran a 10K and a 10 miler and seemed to be so busy with running and racing, I only ran about 68 miles for the month. Still, I’mvery happy with the runs that I did complete and how can I complain about nabbing 2 PR’s? On the other hand, when you look at my actually running goals for April, I didn’t do the greatest job. Oops!
- Foam roll after every run. Grade: A-. It’s starting to become a habit! There may have been one run this past month where I didn’t foam roll, otherwise, I’ve made the time to do it and I feel better for it!
- Plank 5 minutes per week. Grade: C. I planked during the week either as a workout or during yoga class but I didn’t do a very good job of tracking my times.
- Meal prep and plan 3 dinners per week. Grade: F. I made a couple of dinners last month, but there was nothing prepped or planned about these meals.
May Running Goals
We’re a few days into May and I’m really excited to have new goals to focus on. My mileage in May is going to ramp up as I gear up for a pretty busy period of racing – the Buffalo Half Marathon (5/28), Ragnar Relay Pennsylvania (6/2-6/3), and Rock ‘N Roll Seattle Half Marathon (6/18). Here are my new goals for the month of May:
- Run a strong race at the Buffalo Half Marathon. I have high hopes for the Buffalo Half…after having an amazing Love Run Half Marathon, I’m planning to do even better in my hometown race. I still have quite a bit of work to do, so we’ll see how it goes! I’m very optimistic and no matter the outcome, I want to be able to end the race feeling proud.
- Dedicate more time to self-care. I need to do a much better job of pampering myself. I’m long overdue for a hair appointment, I have a massage gift certificate from Christmas that I still haven’t used, and a pedicure doesn’t sound bad either! It’s very rare when I get a chance to just relax and have nothing on my schedule. Since I have so many free weekends in May, I’m going to make this a priority.
- Go out to eat/get take out no more than 2x per week. Creating meal planning goals clearly isn’t working, so this month, I’m changing my approach and will instead focus on cutting back on using takeout food as a substitute for cooking a proper dinner. We love going out on the weekends, but I really need to rein it in. We actually miss eating healthy meals at home!
How did you do in April? What is one of your health/fitness goals for May?
That’s awesome that you have been getting in foam rolling after your runs. At first it seems annoying but like you said, it eventually becomes a habit!
Good Luck on your goals for May – they look solid!
Thanks a lot, Kimberly! Getting into the foam rolling routine has definitely made a difference! I have to keep that going in May too!
I think switching that food goal is real genius. Although I can’t quite wrap my head around the fact you haven’t used that massage certificate!
We seem to be playing chicken with the places we go (seattle, NOLA) — although I have zero plans to be visiting Buffalo. Ever. Even though one of my best friends from college — actually the person I met Mr. Judy through — is from there. Just sayin’.
Good luck with that half! I hope you meet your goals.
I will say that reframing the goal is already working! It’s like “hey hey, no more takeout this week!”
Aw man, no love for Buffalo? It’s getting a lot nicer these days and Lake Erie is pretty nice. I’m really looking forward to the race and will have to take lots of pictures as a “tourist”!
Once you get into a schedule of cooking at home it’s really not that hard. Just start small with planning 2 or 3 days a week you can do it!
Thanks! I need to try the schedule again. I think I need to find the simplest recipes possible so that I can have no excuses!
The meal planning and prep is tough! It really takes so much time, so I think your new approach will be more manageable. And if you’re eating at home more, you may feel the need to start prepping! Great job and good luck this month!
Thanks a lot, Lisa! Fingers crossed that I finally get this nailed down!
2 x PRs = month, bravo! Hope you enjoy your massage this month, I’ve been thinking about getting one too 🙂 We’ve also been trying to cut down on our eating out as well.
Thanks a lot, Jennifer! I just need to hurry up and book the massage!