Happy New Year once again! I hope that 2019 is off to a great start for you. I’ve been working hard to keep those Resolutions going along with a positive attitude – it makes a difference!
While I’ve already shared my goals for the year, I also really enjoy sharing my running and fitness goals on a monthly basis. It’s just a good practice and writing it down keeps me a accountable! I highly recommend it!
I’m linking up with Kim and Zenaida for Tuesday Topics, Debbie, Marc, and Rachel for the Running Coaches Corner, and Annmarie and Nicole for Wild Workout Wednesday!
December Fitness Goals Recap
I have to say that I did a really good job keeping up my fitness in December! I am still taking running very slowly getting only about 21 miles for the month. Here’s how I did on my goals:
- Work out 4 days a week: Grade: A. I did it! Even when I had several days off of work, I filled my time with yoga and barre. Now technically, I did had a week where I did 2 workouts in one day, but I’m claiming this as a victory!
- Foam roll and use lacrosse ball after each run: Grade: F. I didn’t run much in December, but even still, I didn’t do what I needed to do. Bad Janelle!
- Transition to running with custom orthotics: Grade: A. The orthotics are in! I’m not having any issues with them so I think I’m pretty well adjusted. However, I probably need to buy new running shoes.
- Limit portions at holiday gatherings: Grade: B+. I honestly think that I did a pretty good job with this. I didn’t stuff myself, that’s for sure. And I always looked for healthier food options.
January Running/Fitness Goals
- Attend barre/yoga classes at Y2BFit 8x/month. I have had a monthly membership at my local barre studio for a couple of years now, but I recently realized I was falling way short of 8 classes a month. I’m looking forward to meeting this goal! I started and achieved this goal in December and I want to keep it going!
- Meet up with a local running club. This is one of my New Year’s Resolutions. Since I’m not training for a race, I have no excuses to keep me from joining a group run. Now, I just need to figure out which group, and when…then hopefully I can share my experience and revive the Running Club Roundup!
- Create a daily prehab routine. Injury prevention is another huge goal for me this year. I have started to look up articles on stretches that I should do for my feet, knees, and weak hips (which is probably the root of all my issues). Judy suggested coming up with a reward, so I need to work on that too!
- Run 2x/week. I’ve realized that my stamina has really suffered due to my limited running…the struggle is real. I only like to stick to 3-4 miles right now, and don’t even ask me what speed work is. I think that having a short run during the week and a longer run on the weekend could go a long way! But again, no pressure to go a certain pace!
What are your goals for Janaury? How did you do in December?
Those January goals sounds great!
Good Luck with getting in your Y2BFit classes this month. The barre/yoga classes will probably be great for your glutes too!
I’m also working on a pre-hab routine that I can do daily to help deal with my weak glutes and PF. I purchased a set of loop resistance bands last month so I’ve been doing some exercises with those that I think will be helpful.
I am glad to hear the orthotics are really helping you! I also need to get better at foam rolling and stretching.
Those look like some great, achievable goals. Running with a group is so fun and motivating. And prehab is super important. I have all my clients do it, but I’m not the best at it myself. Keep it up!
It’s really hard to get back into running after such a long layoff, but it sounds like you have a solid plan. I think I’d personally shoot for 3 x week — but that’s me, that’s the minimum I find I need to maintain a base. You’ll probably need some over form of cardio if you’re running 2 x week, I would think. Of course I am not a coach, so what do I know?
Your goals sound doable, though, and that’s the most important thing!
Great goals. I bet you achieve them all.
You are so smart to start back to running slowly. So many people do not and then they wind up inured again and out for an even longer period of time.
I have not been injured in a while (knock on wood) but when I was I started running only 1/2 mile then 3/4, 1 and it took weeks to even get to 3 miles.
Good luck and hope 2019 goes well for you.
Great realistic goals, Janelle!! I’m glad to hear the orthotics are working well…I have heard others complain about the transition. Isn’t the off-season tough? I say that because even though I don’t have any races happening for awhile, it’s really hard to pull back and and take things easy (at least with running). I’m doing plenty of cross-training, but trying to keep my runs short (2-6 miles) and less frequent (3X a week) is a mind game for me.
Great work in December! I’m still figuring out my goals for the year but I want to pay less attention to prs and more time enjoying training!
Those are some good goals for January! Staying on top of regular prehab is one of my goals as well. I am telling myself that it is as important as my runs right now!
Daily prehab is such a good goal. Good luck!
Oh, you just reminded me that I packed a lacrosse ball in my suitcase to roll out my hips + glutes …. These are great goals. Whatever stretches you decided, I learned from PT to do 3 “reps” with 30 second holds each.
You did great with sticking to your goals over the holidays!
I need to create a daily prehab routine too! Or maybe a couple routines to rotate between. It’s a bit overwhelming to think about how many things I need to work on in that area LOL
To be honest I haven’t even thought of goals specific to January except to focus on my “daily habits” . But I think going forward I am going to go back to a weekly and monthly plan (I used to put this in my bullet journal each week) so I can actually see things come to fruition. it’s fine to have yearly goals but working on them in december because i had no plan is not going to be very successful!
I’m excited to see how your plan will work out for you!!
Solid January goals! I’m terrified of joining a group, lol! I’ve identified the one I want, now I need to take the next step!
Thanks Shathiso! Joining a new group can be scary but I know you can do it!!
Good job in December and keep going to reach your January running goals!
Thanks, Mary! 🙂