May in Review

I have let time get away from me and am just now getting around to posting my May in Review.  Slow and steady I suppose!  My May training came to an end on the last Saturday in May when Chrindye, Karrie, and I headed to Bur Oak for a nice easy 8 mile run.




Bur Oak Trail

May 2015 Stats
90.2-- running miles
2.42- walking miles
0-- stair workouts
0- monthly fitness challenge workout
92.62-- total miles

Current 2015 Stats
411.02-- running miles
16.09-- walking miles
3-- stair workouts
3 3/4-- monthly fitness challenge workout
427.11-- total miles

2015 Mission check-in

Mission #1: Complete 6 monthly challenges
Action Plan: Find monthly challenges online.
Action Plan: Actually complete the monthly challenge.
Mission #1 did not go at all in May as I was focused on the marathon and didn't want to add anything else into my training.  I am current 23 days into my monthly challenge for June so I have that going for me!!


 



Mission #2: Cross off at least 3 more states in Deb, Nikki, and I's quest to run a 1/2 marathon in all 50 states (we have 36 states left....we best get moving...we aren't getting any younger!!)
Action Plan: Research 1/2 marathons in the states we haven't completed yet.
Action Plan: Actually register and participate in said 1/2 marathons.

So far we have completed AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, NV, OH, PA, TN, and TX

Mission #2 had progress in May as there were several email exchanges in regards to where our journey will take us next.  We still haven't confirmed our next state but hopefully soon!!

Mission #3: Run 1000 miles in 2015
Action Plan: Run.
Action Plan: Run some more.


Mission #3 was just shy of 100 miles at 90.2 miles run for May (588.98 miles to go).

Mission #4: Complete 4 stair workouts per month (*Edited in February to read complete an occasional stair workout*)
Action Plan: Do one stair workout per week.
Mission #4 didn't go at all in May either.  What can I say, I ran a marathon and the 5 mile Eagle Run which I managed to place 3rd in my age group at!  Not too shabby six days post marathon!

Marathon girls carb loading dinner

3rd place 40-44

Sporting our marathon shirts at the Eagle Run 5 Miler

Mission #5: Cook more and eat healthier
Action Plan: Plan ahead with recipes and food prep.
Action Plan: Utilize my crockpot more often.
Mission #5 is going well.  There was a lot of grilling in May so that was helpful.  We don't use the crockpot much during the spring/summer months anyway.

Overall May was a wonderful month!  I enjoyed seeing my friends cross the finish line of their first marathon while I ran my 7th on my birthday no less!!

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

May in Review

A nice easy run with the neighborhood girls on Saturday morning brought May to a close for me.

Bright shoes on a Saturday morning!

May 2014 Stats
97.5-- running miles
2- walking miles
13-- biking miles
0-- elliptical miles
0-- kettlebell workouts
0-- stair workouts
0-- fitness app workout
0-- upper body weight fitness workouts
0--  leg weight fitness workouts
1/3--  monthly fitness challenge workout
0-- Assorted cross training exercises workouts
112.15-- total miles

Current 2014 Stats
425.54-- running miles
22.16-- walking miles
13-- biking miles
4.1--  elliptical miles
8-- kettlebell workouts
6-- stair workouts
1--  fitness app workout
1--  Assorted cross training exercises workout
3--  upper body weight fitness workouts
1--  leg weight fitness workouts
1  1/3--  monthly fitness challenge workout
464.80-- total miles

2014 Mission check-in

Mission #1: Make an effort to eat more fruits and vegetables.
Action Plan: Always have fruits and vegetables cleaned, cut up, and ready for consumption.
Action Plan: Choose healthier options when snacking.
Mission #1 was not the best in the month of May.  I was full of poor eating habits while marathon training and sadly have the 15 extra pounds to prove it.  I am making a very serious effort to get this back on the right track.  So far so good for June (yes I realize it is only the second day of June...baby steps)

Mission #2: Accept and embrace that my best is good enough.
Action Plan: Stop comparing myself to others and compare myself to the person I was yesterday.
Action Plan: Define my own success and measure it by what I am able to do.
Mission #2 is still where it needs to be!  I'm only competeting against myself!

Mission #3: Run 1400 miles in 2014.
Action Plan: Run.
Action Plan: Run some more.
Mission #3 is slow and steady.  97.5 miles run in May (974.46 miles to go).
Mission #4: Run happy.
Action Plan: Run training runs and races with friends as often as I can.
Action Plan: Listen to my heart and not the beeps on my Garmin.
Action Plan: Be thankful that I have been blessed with a healthy body that allows me to run.
Mission #4 is spot on.  I am thoroughly enjoying running with friends and helping them achieve their goals at races and on training runs.  I also loved that  my kiddos crushed it in a 1 mile fun run at the end of May.

Successfully helped two ladies set 5 mile PR's (one sub 45 and one sub 50)!

Love that my kids wanted to run.  Not sure why Grant isn't smiling!

Grant and his friend Tyler before they ran.  These two 8 year olds busted out a 7:25 mile! 

Kaelynn was in need of a massage after running an 8:40 mile!

 Mission #5: Do other workouts in addition to running.
Action Plan: Find workouts I enjoy and actually do them.
Action Plan: Participate in some monthly fitness challenges.
Mission #5 did not go very well at all in May.  I kind of fell off the additional workout train.  I did get in 2 bike rides and I also walked 2 miles.  The only other thing I did was make it through 1/3 of the Kettlebell Swing Challenge for May.  I have no excuse other than I was too tired from marathon training.  Now that the  marathon is behind me, I will be working to get this mission back on track for June!

 

 

Monthly challenge- FAIL

I can honestly say that I am happy with May even though I lost sight of a few of my missions.  I am working very hard to get my eating and workouts back on track.  It should get easier in two weeks when I'm off work for the summer and the kids have less activities!

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

May in Review

May seemed to come and go in the flash of an eye.  It seemed to be an incredibly busy month with the kids' activities and the implementation of a new system at work.  I did find some time to workout but not as much as I would have liked.
May 2012 stats
49.49-- running miles
0-- bike miles
0-- pool workout
0-- core fitness workouts
49.49-- total miles
154.4-- weight as of May 31, 2012 (yes, I gained a bit this month)
Current 2012 stats
403.09-- running miles
6-- bike miles
1-- pool workout
56-- core fitness workouts
409.09-- total miles
154.4-- current weight

2012 "to do list" May check-in
2012 Running Goals
1. My number one running goal is to run a sub-1:50 half marathon
-I seriously considered attempting this at the Cleveland 1/2 but I didn't even attempt it when it was already 71 degrees at the start line.
2. Secondary to the goal of a sub-1:50, I would like to attempt to run another marathon PR (sub-4:10:11) with a stretch goal of running a sub-4:00:00
-I have thought a little bit about this one this month.  I need to figure out where and when we are running our next 1/2 so I can see if a marathon will fit into my schedule this year.
2012 Mini Running Challenges
1. Run 100 miles per month
-49.49 miles run in May- a far cry from 100.  It was a very busy month that ended with a cold that has had me sidelined this entire week.  There's always next month.
2. Run a half marathon each month
-Rite Aid Cleveland 1/2 Marathon (2:06:17)-  This is the first 1/2 that I didn't break two hours at this year.  I ran a smart race and I own every single second of that time with pride.  The added bonus is that I finally conquered my Cleveland demons!!
2012 Non-Running Mini Challenges
1. Increase the amount of cross-training/strength training I do on a monthly basis
-0 cross training/strength training workouts done in May- huge fail on my part.  Just like last month, I really have no excuse, I just simply didn't do it.
2. Focus on choosing and cooking healthier foods
-7 well-balanced meals prepared in May- not too bad considering May was one crazy busy month!
3. Drink more water
-I am happy to report I was right on track with this in May.
4. I promised a certain someone that if they ran a marathon with me I would learn to swim so I intend to make good on that promise this year.
-I did think about when I could fit in swim lessons.  I just need to follow through and make a phone call and set them up!

Even though May was a crazy busy month, I am still happy that I ran 49.49 miles and finally conquered my Cleveland demons.  Afterall, 49.49 miles are better than 0!!  Let's see what June has in store!!
Keep running, you're simply the best, and you inspire me!!