Happy New Year once again! I hope that 2021(!) is off to a great start for you.
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 good practice and writing it down keeps me accountable! I highly recommend it!
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!
December Goal Recap
- Run/walk 70 miles in December. Grade: A. I ran/walked/hiked for 69.15 miles. I didn’t hike as much in December, but I was able to run a 10K for my last run of 2020 and I was so proud of myself! It was a great way to close out the year.
- Do City Fit Girls Strength Club workouts 2x/week. Grade: B. While I did complete 7 workouts, the most that I’ve ever done in a month, December had an extra week so I could have had 10 sessions. Strength training went really well and I found the lower body workouts especially challenging!
- Go to bed before 10 pm each night. Grade: F. I tried, I really did, but as the month progressed my bedtimes got later and later, especially being on vacation over the holidays. Baby E also had several rough nights waking up around 8 or 9 pm, so that also threw things off.
January Wellness Goals
- Run/walk 70 miles in January. One of my goals for 2021 is to be a more consistent runner, so I’d like to repeat my previous month’s goal and safely increase my running mileage, hopefully doing about 10 miles a week.
- Do City Fit Girls Strength Club lower body workouts 1x/week. The CFG Strength Club program has total body, upper body, and lower body workouts each week, and for the first time, I did a lower body workout that hit all the right spots! I want to make this a habit so that I can continue to work on preventing knee pain and any potential injuries.
- Practice 15 minutes of yoga each day. Over the last month, I’ve loved being more active with strength training, barre, running, and walking, however, my muscles have been feeling incredibly tight as a result. I haven’t consistently practiced yoga in ages, but I hope that starting with 15 minutes a day will really help make it a habit!
How did you do with your fitness goals for December? What wellness goals do you have on tap for January?
Nice job on your goals for December. I can totally relate to the goal for getting to sleep earlier. This is such a tricky goal and definitely still a work in progress for me as well!
Looking forward to seeing you crush your January goals 🙂
Thank you Kim! At least now that I’m back to work I have more incentive to get to bed earlier!
You know what, Janelle? I have that “go to bed by 10 pm” goal as well!
And I give myself an F for that too. I don’t even have a baby to blame for it.
All the best for your January goals!
LOL, thanks so much Catrina!
Great job with your December goals – being in bed by 10, especially with a little one is tough to pull off!
I’ve also made daily yoga a goal for January. I’m aiming for 10 mins daily. What online classes are you using? I have the Peloton app, but I’m always looking to mix it up a bit.
Congrats on your Dec goals.
I try to get 8 hours of sleep a sleep (and I don’t have a crying baby).
I used to be very consistent with yoga – never daily (who has the time??) but weekly.
But I am going to try to bike so it’s not just running as my only fitness.
You did great staying active in December;-) I’m terrible about getting to bed anytime before 11 (usually more like 11:30 is when I finally crawl under the covers). My body is just not tired…and I still manage to wake up pretty early in the morning. I’m working on finding some solutions to establish a better bedtime routine with relaxation techniques (not a fan of medication or alcohol). Best wishes for a great 2021, and a fun January. I know a special little sweetie has a big day coming up 😉
You did great staying active in December;-) I’m terrible about getting to bed anytime before 11 (usually more like 11:30 is when I finally crawl under the covers). My body is just not tired…and I still manage to wake up pretty early in the morning. I’m working on finding some solutions to establish a better bedtime routine with relaxation techniques (not a fan of medication or alcohol). Best wishes for a great 2021, and a fun January. I know a special little sweetie has a big day coming up 😉
I think you’re doing great! It’s hard to stay on top of things when you have a little one! Flexibility is definitely the key. Even if you don’t want to be flexible, lol
I’m working on getting more yoga back into my life too. My body is asking for it.
For the longest time, I could not go to bed at the time I wanted. But Not sure if because I am older now, but by 9:30-10:00 PM, I am already in bed. It’s pretty crazy. But then, I think one of the main reasons I have stayed mostly healthy– aside from a running injury due to human error– is because I am getting the rest I need.
I’ve realized that getting more hours of sleep has really made a difference in my health!
Great job with your goals! The holidays are a tough time to stay on a good sleep schedule. Getting back to yoga is a great goal!
Thanks a lot, Lisa! I’ve been enjoying the daily practice so far 🙂
I generally sleep really well when I get to bed. But getting to bed is the problem. I stay up way to late and then waking up in the morning becomes a problem. So this is what I will need to work on as well. But with Baby E still being small, just do the best you can on this one. Sometimes they have other plans!
Way to go building back up your mileage and getting in those strength training workouts. I am sure you get lots of extra steps chasing around your toddler. earlier sleep has been hard this year! Thanks for linking up
Thanks, Deborah! Baby E is definitely high energy so it’ll be wild when she really starts walking!
I feel you on the bedtime goals. I really need to work on that. Way to go on ending the year strong. Happy birthday-ish to Little E.
Thanks, Cari!
Hey, 7 strength workouts in a busy holiday month with a young child is just awesome! Give yourself grace. 🙂
Of course I love your Yoga goal. 🙂 But you are already doing a lot — I know how difficult it is to do it all. Maybe alternate Yoga with Barre? Just an idea! I know you’ll figure out what’s right for you.
Good luck getting after it in 2021, Janelle!
Way to meet your December goal of running/hiking/walking. Considering you have a baby at home, I don’t know how you do it! The City Fit Girls Strength Club sounds awesome. I am going to check it out. I am doing a 30 days of yoga program that I just started in January too. Most workouts are longer than 15 minutes, though. They are often around 30 minutes. Thanks for sharing your goals!
Great job on your goals in December! I got off of a sleep schedule in December and am trying to get back on it too. You will crush your January goals!
Thanks so much, Laura!
Awesome work! I have found myself in bed at 8:30 and no later than 9 most nights. I just can’t hang like I used to! If I’m not in pjs by 5, I’m done for!
You did a great job!
Going to bed early is tough. I can imagine it is tough for women with kids. I like the idea of adding yoga to your routine. Good luck this month!
Thank you for linking up with us!
Thanks a lot, Zenaida! I enjoy the downtime and it ends up keeping me up too late!