Good news – 2020 is almost over! Now that it’s November, we have only 2 months to go until we get out of this crazy year. I hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy as we continue to battle COVID-19.
New month, new goals! I’m glad to be back to regularly posting about my fitness goals and keeping myself accountable. Today I’m sharing my recap of how things went in October and I’ve got some brand new November goals that I’m excited about! Keeping reading to learn more!
I’m linking up with Tuesday Topics with Zenaida and Kim and Runners’ Roundup with Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Laura Norris Running, Mile by Mile, and Runs with Pugs!
October Goal Recap
I thought September moved quickly, but the end of October flew even faster. I have to admit that this was a very stressful month. The bleak political landscape and the recent shooting of Walter Wallace, Jr. in Philadelphia, a city where I live, has been harrowing. Baby E didn’t sleep well on many nights, and there were a few times that I slept in instead of going for a morning workout. And I still struggle in the evenings when I really want to RELAX rather than work out! So with that said, how did I do with my fitness goals for last month?
- Get fitted for new running shoes and inserts. Grade: A. Shame on me, but I didn’t get this done until October 31! I finally went to RoadRunner Sports where I have a VIP membership and took a couple of hours to do the whole process from scratch. I got their custom inserts and for the first time, stability shoes – the Saucony Hurricanes. They feel great so far – who knew that neutral shoes would become a thing of the past for me? They even fit me in a half-size smaller than I’ve been wearing for years!
- Run/walk/hike at least 50 miles. Grade: B-. Unfortunately, I didn’t spend nearly enough time outside and only made it a little over 41 miles. We had several rainy days in October and I have to runfess that I’ve become a pretty fair-weather runner. Sadly, I ran out of time to reach this goal.
- Complete the Many Happy Miles October Challenge. Grade: C. Since I didn’t work out as often as I would have liked, I didn’t get too many opportunities to work on my “get-out-the-door” routine to practice it 7 times. I set several alarms, but most evenings I was so tired that I skipped strength training. Using music to “pregame” for my workouts did work well though, so I will keep that up!
November Fitness Goals
- Complete 50 miles running/walking for BibRave’s November Mileage Challenge. The BibRave family is doing a mileage challenge and I’m going to do my best. I didn’t hit 50 miles between running, walking, and hiking last month, but I am going to stop the excuses and get in where I fit in! Just a half-hour of walking during lunch will make a huge impact!
- Do City Fit Girls Strength Club workouts once a week. I love the Strength Club workouts but I’ve been so inconsistent. Again, those evenings are too easy for me to skip. We’re supposed to start group Zoom sessions so that will be huge for my accountability! There are 5 weeks in November, so I’m looking to do 2 more workouts than I did in October.
- Meal plan healthy dinners each week. I have struggled with meal planning for many years but I’ve recently been inspired to be more proactive, so let’s see how it goes! Crockpot season is here and I’m all about being efficient with my time, so I need recipes that are as quick as possible. Any recommendations or hacks are appreciated!
How did you do with your fitness goals for October? What do you have on tap for November?
I love Sauconys – I’ve had a few pairs of Hurricanes over the years and really liked them. Happy November running!
Thanks, Liz! They are always my second favorite choice when I shop and I get something else – so I’m excited to finally have a pair that works for me!
41 miles are close to 50 miles, Janelle!
I think it’s a good idea to join BibRave’s November Mileage Challenge. You are right, it only takes 30 minutes a day. It’s not much and you will feel better for it.
Wishing you all the best!
Thank you so much, Catrina!
I’m also doing the November Mileage Challenge – this was such a great idea by BibRave! I don’t have a mileage goal set but I want to use it to encourage me to run at least 4x a week.
Very nice! The East is definitely in Beast mode with so much mileage already! Running 4x/week is great!
Glad you were able to get fitted for new shoes and that they’re feeling good! I am excited to make more crock pot meals this winter but I always make the same things- chili, bbq chicken, beef stew, and pasta dishes. But its so nice to throw the ingredients in there and have it ready at the end of the day!
Thanks Lisa! I definitely squeaked that goal at the last minute! I love chili so I hope to try some different types of chili to mix it up! The simpler, the better haha!
I can definitely understand being too tired by evening to work out. Before I retired, I had to get up to run before school. If I waited until after school, the run didn’t happen. You will figure out a schedule. The City Fit Girls prograam sounds awesome!
Thanks, Laurie! Normally I’m a morning person but now I get up so late that I don’t have as much AM time to run. But you’re right, I will adjust!!
You’re doing great for someone with a young child, Janelle! I can’t even imagine how hard that must be.
I can be a fair weather exerciser, too, but luckily I have a treadmill & I’m ok with using it. OTOH, wifi has been a problem a few times & that’s annoying!
Thank you, Judy! It’s been a challenge but it’s getting better! I wish I had a treadmill at home, I assume that I’d use it? LOL! My Wifi has been pretty good lately but for a while it was dropping every day while at work!
One of my goals for October was to cut back on eating out and make healthy meals at home more. We got an Instant Pot/AirFryer and it was a game changer – only ate out once in four weeks! The goal for November is to keep that going.
You are close to those 50 miles per month! It sounds like you are set up for a strong November.
The Hurricanes are a great shoe. I hope you love them.
I think your November goals are perfect! And I know you will crush them!
October went well for me. I hit some longer-mileage goals and I feel super motivated by that.
Thank you, Jenn! I’m really glad the Hurricanes are working so far! I’m glad you had a good October!
Your November goals sounds very doable! I am rooting for you to crush them
Thanks so much, Deborah!
Sometimes it is hard to get out for a run/walk. You still did great in October. 41 miles is very close to 50 miles anyway.
That is great news about the news! I have worn Saucony in the past and have liked their shoes as well.
Thank you Zenaida! I definitely let the rainy days hold me back. I can’t remember the last time I wore stability shoes but apparently they are what I need, so I’m glad that the Hurricanes are working well!