Good things for the month:
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| Yes Dimity is very tall…and I’m so very not 🙂 |
- PR at ZOOMA Cape Cod!
- Managed to cut off an ITB issue before it turned into an injury.
- Lots of fun blogger meet-ups thanks to a great ZOOMA race weekend – plus I got to meet and chat with Dimity & Sarah from Another Mother Runner!
Things I could do without:
- Cranky ITB that resulted in decreasing my miles – just 78 for the month.
What’s up for October:
- Returning to speedwork to get ready for November’s Chilly Half Marathon.
- Continue to build on the strength training (3x’s/week) so any ITB issues don’t flare up and I can complete all of my training runs.
- Focusing on better post-run care — consistently using the foam roller after runs and Epsom salt baths after long runs.
- Cleaning up my eating – which definitely got a little sloppy as I was adjusting to the new schedule of the kids back at school and all the after-school activities.
- Running the Canton Fall Classic – a fun local race. I’ll be looking to shave some time off my 5k time, though I’m toying with running the 10k to make up for missing the Tufts 10k for Women (I’ll be cheering my son at his lacrosse tournament instead!)
What have you got planned for October?
Great post. I love how you took a good look at September, focusing on the good things, things to improve, and what to do in the future. That’s a perfect approach to keep us on track to reach our goals! Wishing you the best in October!
Oh there is just so much cuteness in that picture!!! You’ve had a great month and I hope October brings you even less knee issues!! My October…bring on the baby!!
I love that picture of you w/ Sarah and Dimity–you look so tiny! Sounds like Sept. treated you well, in spite of the ITBS. Bring on a great October!
Aren’t Sarah and Dimity wonderful? Looks like we’re about the same height, I’ve got a photo with Dimity that looks exactly the same!
Hope all goes well with the ITB and happy October! Enjoy some cool runs!
Best of luck for october and your future endeavors. i wish scent of change in air brings happiness for u in cold weather of october.
Regards,
Alvano
I didn’t realize that you are local to Boston. So am I. 🙂 In October I have the B.A.A. 1/2 and the Cambridge 5k Oktoberfest. Outside of those events my goals are to become certified as a Cancer Exercise Specialist (I already took the workshop just need to do the exam) and prepare for the fundraiser I’m hosting on the 19th in support of domestic violence programs. It’s going to be a busy month…
Sounds like you have a very busy month coming up! Cancer Exercise Specialist? How cool! Good luck with the BAA 1/2!
Aww, sorry you won’t be at the Tufts 10K. It would have been fun to see you again 😉
Great month – love the REWIND. May have to join you in monthly reviews!
I know I’m bummed to be missing Tufts, but it’s my son’s first lax tournament with his new team. Hope to see you at another race soon 🙂
You still put together a very solid month. Isn’t it great, though, that even in a month with some issues that you can put the word “just” in front of 78 miles? 🙂
I never would have thought there would come a time when I would put the word “just” and running 78 miles in the same sentence!
I LOVE that photo!!! and I hope those IT band issues stay away!
Great picture! Great month! Glad you’ve shut down the ITB problem.
Great September for you!! I decided today to start with Supreme 90 days. It’s kind of a P90X. Let’s see how long I last 🙂
September was a great month for you! Good luck with October!