November and December in Review

I figure since I am on a blogging roll today I will knock out my November and December in Review in one post!  It's not going to be very hard to accomplish this since I didn't run or walk a single step in the month of December. 


November 2016
**Very limited running this month as I was sidelined with a major chest cold.**
19.35 running miles
.06  walking miles
19.41 total miles

One of my three whole runs in November (13 of my 19 miles happened this day)

December 2016
**I really have no excuse for this mileage (or lack thereof).  I was plain lazy and then I ended up with yet another chest cold**
0 running miles
0 walking miles
0 total miles





Current 2016 Stats
 574.36 running miles
 34.84 walking miles
 609.2 total miles

Clearly I needed to put just a little more into it in 2016

In the end my running in 2016 was a far cry from what it has been in past years but sometimes you just need to give yourself (and your body for that matter) a break.  I have gotten in one run so far for 2017 so I am at least moving in the right direction.  I don't have any goals/mission for 2017 at the moment but I will be thinking about what I want to improve upon in regards to my mind, body, and soul.


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

November in Review

Clearly life has been crazy busy and I am just now finding the time to record my November stats.  With that being said, November ended with a short four mile run in 53 degree weather with Heather.



November 2014 Stats
53.1-- running miles
4.06- walking miles
0- 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
0- monthly fitness challenge workout
0-- Assorted cross training exercises workouts
57.16-- total miles

Current 2014 Stats
806.51-- running miles
51.84-- walking miles
37.59-- 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
2 1/3-- monthly fitness challenge workout
900.04-- 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 hit or miss in November.  The problem was that we were in PA for Thanksgiving and my mother's house has lots of candy laying around and we made sugar cookies!!

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 continues to be as it should be!

 

Mission #3: Run 1400 miles in 2014.
Action Plan: Run.
Action Plan: Run some more.
Mission #3 is just not going to happen this year.  It's okay though, if we don't set "missions" we don't try and succeed.  53.1 miles run in November (593.49 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 and I love every minute of it!





Before the Inland trail 1/2 marathon in early November

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 went well....sigh.....um.....I walked 4.06 miles....pathetic!!  The good news is that I am doing a December Challenge that involves cross training so next month's review shouldn't look so bad in this area!!

November was definitely a very light month for me.  I am okay with that.  We shall see what December brings.

 

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

November in Review

Once again I only managed to blog one other time in November.  I swear  I need to get refocused on this.  Perhaps a goal to consider for 2013.

Here's a look at how November stacked up.

November 2012 stats
90-- running miles
13.1-- walking miles
0-- bike miles
0-- pool workouts
1-- core fitness/strength training workouts
0-- P90x plyo workouts
103.1-- total miles
158-- weight as of November 30, 2012

Current 2012 stats
755.02-- running miles
13.1-- walking miles
18.7-- bike miles
3-- pool workouts
57-- core fitness/strength training workouts
1-- P90x plyo workouts
786.82-- total miles
158-- current weight

2012 "to do list" September check-in
2012 Running Goals
1. My number one running goal is to run a sub-1:50 half marathon
-I will not be attempting this goal until 2013 and I have come to terms with it.
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 come to the decision that I am not going to run a full marathon this year. With a goal of running a 1/2 marathon every month this year, I think it would be a bad idea to train for a full at the risk of getting injured.

2012 Mini Running Challenges
1. Run 100 miles per month
- 90 miles run in November.  In addition I walked 13.1 miles so that puts me at 103.1 for the month.  I will consider that a success.
2. Run a half marathon each month
-Savannah Rock N' Roll 1/2 Marathon (3:47)--I made the decision to walk the 13.1 with my best friend, Deb.  I wouldn't change this decision for the world!  It was awesome to spend that time catching up with her since she now lives in Chicago.  Completing this half also knocked another state off our list of half marathons in all 50 states.

Deb, Nikki, and I at the start line

 

2012 Non-Running Mini Challenges
1. Increase the amount of cross-training/strength training I do on a monthly basis
-1 strength training workout-  one is better than none I suppose.
2. Focus on choosing and cooking healthier foods
-6 well-balanced meals prepared in November- not bad, we also had a few meals at my mom's house when we were there for Thanksgiving.
3. Drink more water
-I continue to have success in this area.
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.
-Umm...yeah....ummm....I only have 31 days left.......

I definitely increased my mileage in November and I am quite happy about that.  Of course the fact that I started training for my next goal race this month helped in this area. 

Up next is the Reindeer Run 5K.  Pretty sure the last time I did a 5K was back in June!!  It should be fun!!

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

November In Review

Saturday's 7.1 mile afternoon run while visiting family in Pennsylvania brought my November training to a close.  During the course of those 7.1 miles I got to experience the beautiful sights and sounds of the country in my hometown, including this beautiful sunset.

This month I wasn't following a training plan and I was just running to run and I rather enjoyed it.  While I didn't run a ton of miles in November I did enjoy the run each and every single time I laced up my Brooks Addictions.  I also believe this month was my lowest mileage month in 2011 but you know what?  I am totally okay with it!  I still got some quality workouts in and I got to spend time with family.  I consider that a win-win in my book.

November 2011 Stats
51.6-- running miles
0-- elliptical miles
0-- bike miles
0-- spinning class miles
51.6-- total miles
0 minutes-- rope skipping
158-- weight as of November 30, 2011*
*reduced mileage and workouts combined with not so healthy eating habits resulted in a 2.4 lb gain this month.

Current 2011 Stats
1242.31-- running miles
17.8-- elliptical miles
15.86-- bike miles
55.8-- spinning class miles
1331.77-- total miles

1 hour and 55 minutes-- rope skipping

Looking ahead to December, Deb (my best friend) and I will be heading to Sin City on Friday evening for a girl's weekend which includes:



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This



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It is going to be a fun-filled weekend packed full of great food, fun, and friendship!  I'm sure you will all want to hear a complete report of the weekend but you must remember one thing:

"What Happens In Vegas......"

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

November in Review

Today's 3 mile treadmill run brought my November training to a close.

November Stats

66-- running miles
0-- elliptical miles
0-- bike miles
66-- total miles
152.2-- weight as of November 30, 2010

Current 2010 Stats

1,066-- running miles
52.9-- elliptical miles
5.1-- bike miles
1, 124-- total miles

What can I say about my November training? I scaled back quite a bit but still managed to log 66 miles even with taking an entire week off to celebrate Thanksgiving and spend time with my family and friends! I have to say I am impressed that I am only up 1.2 pounds since October 31 especially since I took an entire week off running and enjoyed the holiday spread this past week! I would definitely consider this month a success.

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