2015 Missions

I liked having missions as opposed to goals for 2014 so much that I decided to go with missions again for 2015.  Once again my missions are in no particular order.

 Mission #1:  Complete 6 monthly challenges
Action Plan:  Find monthly challenges online.
Action Plan:  Actually complete the monthly challenge.

An example of a monthly challenge

Mission #2:  Cross of 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 AZ, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, NV, OH, PA, TN, and TX

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

 Mission #4:  Complete 4 stair workouts per month.
Action Plan:  Do one stair workout per week.

Mission #5:  Cook more and eat healthier
Action Plan:  Plan ahead with recipes and food prep.
Action Plan:  Utilize my crockpot more often.

 Since this is my mission list I give myself the authority to add, delete, or change it at any given time.   I will update you on my progress when I do my month in review posts. Let's see what I can do in 2015!

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!!

So Far So Good

I recently read a post that Amanda from Get to Goal (here) did and I really liked the format of it so I'm going to go ahead and snag part of her idea from her and use it today!  Thanks Amanda for the inspiration!  :)

Where to start? Um...how about let's start with how my goals (to-do list) for 2012 are going.

2012 Running Goals
1. My number one running goal is to run a sub-1:50 half marathon
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-- No work has been done on these two goals as of yet.  I will be running plenty of 1/2 marathons for #1 and I am thinking fall is a good time to shoot for #2.

2012 Mini Running Challenges
1. Run 100 miles per month- obviously this is a work in progress and I am currently at 17 miles and going strong.
2. Run a half marathon each month- will be running the Phoenix 1/2 marathon next Sunday...check January off the list!

2012 Non-Running Mini Challenges
1. Increase the amount of cross-training/strength training I do on a monthly basis- did my first pool workout today while the kids were swimming at the YMCA

No, this isn't our YMCA but it is a pool!!

2. Focus on choosing and cooking healthier foods- I made three well-balanced meals this week plus a fourth balanced meal using leftovers.  I have stayed away from the sweets all week except for this afternoon when I did have frozen yogurt.  I went with strawberry/banana topped with strawberries and raspberries...does that count as a healthy dessert?

One of the meals made this week

3. Drink more water- this one is always a challenge for me.  I'm doing okay in this area but certainly need to be doing much more.
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 have looked at the YMCA swim lesson calendar and have thought about calling to see about private lessons but that is as far as I have gotten. 

I realize it is only January 7th but I am very proud of myself for my success this week.  Only 51 more weeks to go to achieve those goals and complete my to-do list!

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