Friday Five: Half Marathon Training Goals

Linking up with Mar, Cynthia and Courtney again today. This week’s theme is “goals” and given that I just started my half marathon training this week it seems the perfect time to share my goals for this training cycle.

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Don’t Miss a Workout! — Goal number 1 is to complete all of my workouts. Scheduling can get a little crazy in the summer when the kids are home, but that just means I need to get creative to stay on my plan (Hello 5:30 a.m. runs!).

Get Stronger —  This ties in directly with Goal #1. I’ve got a fair amount of cross-training built into my plan, plus specific strength exercises to keep my hip happy. I will also continue with my beloved Barre class and adding in some TRX as well.

Fuel Properly — While summer eating naturally lends itself towards lots of fruits and veggies and meals from the grill, I know I could still focus better on my nutrition – especially pre- and post-run. Doing so should also help me return to “fighting weight” which is about 6 lbs lighter than I am now.

Recover Right — Sometimes because scheduling gets a little hectic things like post-run rolling, re-fueling and donning of compression gear gets pushed to the back burner in favor of moving on with the day – however I pay for it later and on my next run…so that can’t happen!

Remember My “Why” — The mental side of training is just as important as the miles I log. After not having the Spring I had hoped for from a running/racing perspective, I will be working hard to keep negative talk and doubt from creeping in. During tough runs it will be important to remember why I’m out there.

 

Have you set any new goals for the rest of the year?

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  1. My goals are very similar to yours. I’m trying to faithfully follow my ZOOMA training plan and hopefully stay healthy!
    AmyC recently posted…Mizuno Wave Paradox ReviewMy Profile

  2. love this! especially the last – remember your why!! our training goals are fairly similar but I definitely am inspired by the final goal!
    Mar @ Mar on the Run! recently posted…Friday Five: Marathon Training GoalsMy Profile

  3. I do have goals for the rest of the year including losing 5 lbs with my DietBet challenge as well as get more time on the pavement. I have been a little slack with that as of late and I can see a performance difference. My girls are getting better/faster and I am stagnate.
    Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club recently posted…In the Gym with HangTight with MarCMy Profile

  4. Sounds like you’ve got your eyes on the prize! I too need to pay special attention to pre- and post-workout fueling.
    Marcia recently posted…5 Summery Things I’m Loving NowMy Profile

  5. i’m excited for you to start this training cycle. i think you have great goals and i’m excited to watch you hit them out of the park!
    Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC recently posted…Friday Five: GoalsMy Profile

  6. great goals! all point to SUCCESS! and recovery, so key!

  7. These are great! I’ve been keeping up with my main workouts, but I always feel like there is more strengthening I should do, not to mention streteching, foam rolling, yoga …
    Coco recently posted…Update On My Summer Bucket ListMy Profile

  8. No new goals for me yet. Surprisingly I’m ok with that. Great goals!
    jill conyers recently posted…Fitness Friday {7-25-14}My Profile

  9. Great goals Michelle, and very realistic. You are attacking all the important parts of marathon training, with #1 being get to the line healthy…as it should be! I am sure you will do well. I have my training update this morning, so you can see how mine is progressing 🙂
    Tina muir recently posted…Exciting News and Chicago Marathon Update #2 (July 2014)My Profile

  10. Remembering the “why” is number 1 for me! Always keep my goals in mind when training.
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  11. I love the “remember the why” – really great reminder for when the training gets tough!
    Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?! recently posted…Friday Five: Fitness Goals Check-In!My Profile

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