And just like that we’re in the second month of 2019! I hope that you’re still motivated to tackle all of your goals, in and out of the gym.
Since it’s the start of a new month, I’m reflecting on my fitness goals for January and sharing my new goals for February. These are one of my favorite posts to write because accountability is key!
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!
January Running Goals Recap
With the start of a new year, I like to start things off with a bang and carry the momentum for as long as possible! This was another low-mileage month, but I’m still pretty happy with what I was able to do. Here’s how I did on my goals.
- Attend barre/yoga classes at Y2BFit 8x/month. Grade: A-. I ended up attending 7 classes at Y2BFit. The 8th class I forgot I registered for and missed the class. I went to 2 Barre Fusion classes, 2 (t)RX Barre classes, 1 Pilates Fusion class, 1 Yoga class, and 1 Barre class. I’m definitely feeling much stronger, especially in my core. The (t)RX was really challenging and I enjoyed mixing it up with new instructors.
- Meet up with a local running club. Grade: B. This was tough to grade. While I did kick off the Running Club Roundup reboot, I technically only ran with my company’s running club this month. So technically it is a local running club, but not what I had in mind for this goal. I should have been more specific!
- Create a daily prehab routine. Grade: B-. I have been sending myself reminders to stretch my calves and hamstrings and massage my feet, and while I’m not doing it every single day, I’m getting there. I still need to work on an incentive to keep up the habit.
- Run 2x/week. Grade: C-. More often than not, I did NOT run twice a week. I already runfessed about my low motivation, so I need to make more of an effort to get out the door during the week. Maybe the running club could help with that goal…
February Running Goals
- Join the Wissahickon Wanderers for a Group Run. I learned from January that I wasn’t specific enough in this goal, so now that I have committed to the Wanderers, I gotta get out there! They are very close to home so I’m hoping this is low hanging fruit! Then I can write about my experience for the Running Club Roundup!
- Run outdoors on a weekday every week. Again, I’m trying to be more specific. I have to essentially trick myself into going into race training mode because when I do, I always make time for my runs. I know I can do this, but damn is it cold out there, lol! I don’t want to use the treadmill as a crutch…remember, I’m the one who loves winter running! 😛
- Buy new running shoes. According to Strava, I have about 279 miles in my current Mizuno Wave Rider 21’s. Instead of shopping online, I think I need to hit the running store and really try some new models/brands. And maybe for
once I’ll finally get 2 different pairs!
What are your running goals for February? How did it go for you in January?
Seriously how is it February already? Even though January seemed long to me. Ha! All the best with your goals. I’m still on the hunt for a long run shoe. Some Asics should be showing up here today hopefully.
I think you rocked your goals for January! It was really hard to get outside for runs last month but hopefully this month will be a lot better!
Good luck on your sneaker hunt! It took me a while but I finally a shoe that works for me, even though I had to switch brands.
I think it’s a smart move to check out a running store for your new shoes. With all the PF probs you’ve battled, your form/strike/gait, etc. may have changed. It wouldn’t hurt to have a gait analysis. I know, I’m the overly paranoid one here, but I’m always wondering if there’s a better shoe for me (though I currently LOVE the ones I’ve been wearing for the past couple years) nor if something has changed (with my form) that I’m not aware of.
Have you tried Brooks? Those are my favorite shoes for running.
Yes, it has been cold. What has helped me is making sure I have great gear. That makes all of the difference.
I am so bad a the prehab stuff and I know it would help immensely. Happy February
I’m not sure that anyone really keeps up with prehab every day! My goal is daily, but that rarely happens — but it does happen much more often and things feel pretty good so I’m good with that.
Maybe you need to sign up for a short race? I’m more motivated when there’s a race on the schedule.
I always do rotate through several pairs of shoes. Unfortunately my beloved Newtons are all but out of business, so I need to hit the local store most likely too. 🙁
I love the goals you have for the upcoming month, hopefully having them be so specific will help 🙂 I’ve been having a hard time getting outside with the cold weather too.
One of my running goals is actually to get new shoes. Have been struggling to find the right pair that I can break in before my next Half. The hunt continues. Hope you get your running motivation back but I think joining a group may actually help. But I must admit I always find it so hard to get back into running when I’ve not done it for some time.
Your more specific goals sound like they should help with consistency! And maybe the new running shoes will help with motivation….
I’m hoping so, thanks, Hannah!
New running shoes! Best goal ever! I hope they help you get some of your running mojo back.
Thanks, Nicole!
Having a running group helps with motivation, even when its cold! I’m always looking forward to running with my girls, even when it got down to the 20s here (which is super cold for Florida).
I highly recommend rotating shoes! I currently have 8 pair in my rotation and my shoes last a looooong time. That’s of course because I can wear a different pair every day, but having more than one shoe to rotate in your runs will extend the life of the shoes a little, plus give you different outfit options too 🙂
For the motivation to keep up with the prehab, can you put some money away each day you do it? A month’s/six month’s end, you can spend that no strings attached on yourself
MY issue with weekday outdoors is whether our office run group goes — otherwise it’s still too dark to run alone in CP
Hmmm a prehab money jar would be an interesting idea! I may need to try that as extra incentive, thanks for the idea!
Oh that totally makes sense about notn running solo in the dark. I tend to just run around the hood on my own.