I hope you’re doing well! We’re a few days into March and I couldn’t be happier! Hopefully, the spring will finally make an appearance and cold weather running will be a thing of the past!
I thought with the start of a new month it would be a good time to share my latest round of running and fitness goals! A new month is always a great opportunity to reset and evaluate my progress on my previous goals!
I’m linking up with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Rundown, Kim and Zenaida for Tuesday Topics, and Debbie, Marc, and Rachel for the Running Coaches Corner.
February Running Goal Recap:
Unfortunately, my goals for February didn’t go as well as planned. I felt pretty bad about it for a while, but I know by now that you’re not always going to knock your goals out of the park. All you can do is reflect and move forward!
- Join the Wissahickon Wanderers for a Group Run. Grade: F. Unfortunately, this goal may have been too specific. February was such a jam-packed month and I just wasn’t able to meet up with the Wissahickon Wanderers. I was THISCLOSE to meeting up with the Conshy Runners, but I chickened out. The Running Club Roundup continues to be on hold…
- Run outdoors on a weekday every week. Grade: C. I started strong, but the last couple of weeks in February just didn’t work out for me.
- Buy new running shoes. Grade: A. I haven’t received them yet, but I will be wearing some brand new running shoes very soon! I can’t provide details YET – but I look forward to wearing and reviewing the shoes. Stay tuned!
March Running Goals:
- Follow Coach Laura’s half marathon training plan. I’m so happy that I’m working with Laura again to get ready for the Rock ‘n Roll Nashville Half Marathon! I look forward to being back on a routine – I know myself, and I know that this works best for me!
- Incorporate stair climbing whenever possible. While I haven’t talked about it much, at the end of the month I’m participating in the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Stair Climb! I feel completely out of shape and I’m worried about my performance, so I know it’s time to start doing stair workouts whenever I can! If it’s just climbing the steps at home or at work – now is the time!
- Make time for downtime. As I mentioned in my Coffee Date post, I really ran myself ragged last month. I feel like I haven’t had enough sleep. I always feel guilty for not doing “all the things” – and I need to figure out why I always need to have a full schedule. So for the month of March, I want to prioritize more me time, time to read books, relax, and not pile on the stress!
How did you do in February? What goals are you looking forward to in March?
So cool that you are doing RnR Nashville!
I’m excited but nervous too! It seems like it’s gonna be a huge race!
I am SOOO bummed to miss the Fight for Air Climb this year. We had that stair climbing challenge at work, so I certainly am in shape for it LOL
You are my stair climbing inspiration! I will need to channel you on race day! At least I still have a few weeks to go!
Luckily I’m not training for anything because I have about zero desire to run outside right now. It’s supposed to warm up this weekend — and actually stay seasonable — so maybe I’ll find my outdoor mojo again.
Prioritizing yourself is a worthy goal. Good luck!
The cold weather has really gotten OLD fast – I can’t wait for the weather to warm up! Thanks!
February got away from me as well, but I was sick for all of January and part of Febraury. I was just thrilled to finish my half. Way to keep movin’!
Thanks, Michelle! 🙂 Hope you’re feeling better now.
You definitely should go to a group run! There’s no pressure, no intimidation — it’s just a bunch of runners getting their workout/run in. And if you feel you might be left in the dust, bring a friend who is willing to run your pace so at the very least you have them.
I will definitely give the running clubs a chance – I just have to put it in my schedule and GO! I know once I go I’ll have no regrets!
Oops, I think I know which shoes you are referring to. Lucky you! I got my pair (I purchased them) yesterday and they feel kind of stiff. Oh well. I will still run in them and hopefully they’re work out for me.
How awesome that you’re doing RnR. I did it years ago and it was an OK race for me. It rained the entire race and it was hilly.
In addition to being important in itself, I feel like getting enough downtime really helps with sticking to a training routine! It’s hard to get yourself up and moving if you feel run down all the time.
Awesome to prioritize self care. Hope the shoes are everything you’re hoping for. Good luck with Nashville training
I loved your Running Club Round Up but I can totally understand how difficult it would be to make that work out. All the best with your training for Nashville. I was consumed with Tokyo training/taper in February and no doubt March and April will be all about London here.
February was a low mileage month for me. I needed some time to regroup and with the bad weather, it kind of all worked out. Excited for you to run RnR Nashville. I loved it when we were there last fall. But it’s hilly!
I love the goal of prioritizing down time. I find that when I schedule it in, I end up being more productive and happier overall.
Oh, reviewing new shoes is always fun! My husband has mastered the art of weekend down time, but I still have a long list of things to do I want to get done! I’ve been working a jigsaw puzzle for a few weeks, which means I haven’t done much reading, but I do enjoy it.
This month was definitely challenging for outdoor running. The weather was tough! Are you reviewing the Brooks Glycerin too? Thanks for linking up
Indeed, mother nature really kept us on our toes. And yes, I am!
Downtime really is so critical. Not always easy to get but when I squeeze it in, it always makes such a difference. So I fully stand by your “more me time” goal.
Thanks! And now work is picking up and I’m really starting to feel the pressure!
I’m glad you don’t feel so bad about February anymore Janelle. It’s not worth it and it is better to just keep moving forward!
Downtime is so important! I also try to do all the things and in the end am exhausted and that can really affect me mentally! I still don’t read as much as I’d like to but I’ve been doing things lately like not planning my day off to the max. So now I’m just taking it a bit easy, watching Netflix and maybe doing one or two things on my “want to do” list (different from “to do” which is generally only consisting of making drs appts or paying bills) and this has helped tremendously. I also no longer have any device in my room when I go to bed so I’m completely switched off and can sleep sooner and better. I hope you find ways too to help you switch off and just “be”.
Feb was good but busy, March goals are /were a 5 and 10k PR before surgery. The 10k is out but my 5km chance is this coming Sunday.