May in Review

An easy 7 mile run yesterday and some strength and cross-training today were supposed to bring my May training to a close.  However, my son shared his illness with me and I ended up closing out my May training with a stomach bug.  It was not pleasant and I am happy to be feeling much better!

The May Details

May 2013 stats
133.7-- running miles
0-- spin miles
0-- jump rope fitness workouts
0-- core fitness workout
0-- Pure Barre classes
0-- Fitness App workout
133.7-- total miles

Current 2013 stats
470.26-- running miles
67-- spin miles (3 classes)
19-- jump rope fitness workouts
1-- core fitness workout
12-- Pure Barre classes
1-- Fitness App workout
537.26-- total miles

2013 "to do list" check-in

2013 Running Goals
1. First and foremost 26.2 under 4 hours--enough said
-Toeing the line on Sunday, September 15, 2013 in Erie, PA

Erie Entry

2. Achieve a second sub 1:50 so I can remove the asterick from my current sub 1:50 PR
-I attempted to achieve this at the Indy Mini Marathon but my calf had other plans for me.  I did run the CLE 1/2 marathon two weeks later but I ran it strictly as a training run so there was no chance of PR'ing there and that is okay because I was running the race with my September marathon goal in mind.

Indy Mini Marathon

CLE 1/2 marathon

2013 Mini Running Challenges
1. Run 100 miles per month
-133.7 miles run in May.  There's a lot to be said for marathon training and hitting monthly mileage goals.  I would have had a total of 146.7 miles but I sacrificed a 6 mile Saturday run during week 2 of training for my daughter's figure skating competition and I had to sacrifice my 7 mile easy run yesterday due to stomach bug my son shared with me. 

2. Run 1300 miles for the year

-829.74 miles to go to complete this challenge.

2013 Non-Running Mini Challenges
1. Cross-train at least twice a week
-I failed big time at this one.  I didn't do a single ounce of cross-training as I am back into the throws of marathon training.  I need to fix this one because I know it makes me a stronger runner.
2. Complete a jump rope workout every day
-Not a single jump rope workout completed. This seems to be a trend...
3. Drink 50 ounces of water per day (based on my current weight, this is my daily water intake need)
-I'm good with this one for the most part, except for trying to rehydrate myself after the evil stomach bug.
4. Take my vitamins daily
-Vitamin taken every single day in May.
5. Continue to choose and cook healthier foods
-7 meals made in May.  I need to do better with this. 
6. Learn to swim...better luck this year
-Once again, second verse same as the first. We all know this one is a thorn in my side. I have done extensive research in regards to swim lessons. I just need to figure out what will fit my schedule and make the commitment.

I am very happy with my running for May.  I just need to fix the lack of cross-training and I will be good to go.

Keep running, you're simply the best, and you inspire me!!