Happy New Year, everyone!
It's that time of year when people start changing their FaceBook status to let us know what resolutions they'll be making this year. I think about making them too, but I don't really want to make them resolutions. Instead, I'll be sharing my personal and running goals for the year.
Goal #1: Get Faster
I have spent the last two years working on getting mileage under my feet. I've increased my speed since I started primarily because I was walking more when I started and now am running. This year, my goal is to increase more speedwork into my training plans. My current PRs are pretty good considering that I haven't been running for very long, but I definitely would like to cut some time off of them.
5k PR Goal - sub 30:00
10k PR Goal - sub 1:00:00
Half Marathon PR Goal - sub 2:15:00
* How I'll reach this goal: I'll be using a modified version of Hal Higdon's intermediate half marathon training plan in order to prepare for the Phoenix Marathon's half marathon at the end of February. I'll continue to select training plans that include speed work for each of the other races I complete.
Goal #2: Include Strength Training
This is by far my biggest challenge when it comes to running. I am terrible at including strength training because I don't like it!
* How I'll reach this goal: I bought a Groupon to a yoga studio that my sister went to for years until she moved. The Groupon was $20 for 20 classes, so I couldn't pass it up. They have some stretch & strength classes and yoga sculpt classes that fit perfectly into the time that the kids are in school.
Goal #3: Fuel My Body Properly
**TMI Warning**
This is a tough one for me. I must admit that I'm addicted to sugar. I love sweets. I love donuts. I love cake. I love ice cream. I love cookies. I also love eating really delicious foods and going out to eat with my family and friends. I also love a good beer.
However, there are times when I eat that my stomach hates me after it. Sometimes is just bloating. There are other times when I HAVE to make it to a bathroom STAT or things will get ugly. My husband will always tease me about how much time I spend in the bathroom on days like this. I think he suspects that I'm just trying to hide from the kids going nuts! I'm really not, though. I probably should be taking a food journal to see what causes these reactions, but I'm not.
We eat pretty well at home, but I know that we do not eat nearly enough fruits and veggies as we should.
* How I'll reach this goal: I have been considering doing the Whole30 in order to help determine the cause of my reactions and to help increase my plant consumption. The book has been ordered and I'm excited to start reading it!
Well, there you have it folks! I promise to keep posting about my journey for not only you, but to keep myself accountable and see my progress.
It's that time of year when people start changing their FaceBook status to let us know what resolutions they'll be making this year. I think about making them too, but I don't really want to make them resolutions. Instead, I'll be sharing my personal and running goals for the year.
Goal #1: Get Faster
I have spent the last two years working on getting mileage under my feet. I've increased my speed since I started primarily because I was walking more when I started and now am running. This year, my goal is to increase more speedwork into my training plans. My current PRs are pretty good considering that I haven't been running for very long, but I definitely would like to cut some time off of them.
5k PR Goal - sub 30:00
10k PR Goal - sub 1:00:00
Half Marathon PR Goal - sub 2:15:00
* How I'll reach this goal: I'll be using a modified version of Hal Higdon's intermediate half marathon training plan in order to prepare for the Phoenix Marathon's half marathon at the end of February. I'll continue to select training plans that include speed work for each of the other races I complete.
Goal #2: Include Strength Training
This is by far my biggest challenge when it comes to running. I am terrible at including strength training because I don't like it!
* How I'll reach this goal: I bought a Groupon to a yoga studio that my sister went to for years until she moved. The Groupon was $20 for 20 classes, so I couldn't pass it up. They have some stretch & strength classes and yoga sculpt classes that fit perfectly into the time that the kids are in school.
Goal #3: Fuel My Body Properly
**TMI Warning**
This is a tough one for me. I must admit that I'm addicted to sugar. I love sweets. I love donuts. I love cake. I love ice cream. I love cookies. I also love eating really delicious foods and going out to eat with my family and friends. I also love a good beer.
However, there are times when I eat that my stomach hates me after it. Sometimes is just bloating. There are other times when I HAVE to make it to a bathroom STAT or things will get ugly. My husband will always tease me about how much time I spend in the bathroom on days like this. I think he suspects that I'm just trying to hide from the kids going nuts! I'm really not, though. I probably should be taking a food journal to see what causes these reactions, but I'm not.
We eat pretty well at home, but I know that we do not eat nearly enough fruits and veggies as we should.
* How I'll reach this goal: I have been considering doing the Whole30 in order to help determine the cause of my reactions and to help increase my plant consumption. The book has been ordered and I'm excited to start reading it!
Well, there you have it folks! I promise to keep posting about my journey for not only you, but to keep myself accountable and see my progress.