If you’ve been around here for a while then you know that I like to set monthly goals. But before we dive into June plans, let’s do a quick rewind on the month that was.
May Rewind
For May I had 4 goals:
- Keep building my base and run 75 miles
- Prioritize rest & sleep
- Return to early morning runs
- Reach the starting line of the Run to Remember healthy
And, with the exception of getting more sleep, I nailed all my goals! I hit 79 miles for the month, was out the door before 6 a.m. most mornings, and happily toed the line for my half marathon. The chaos that has come to be the norm around here for the month May did nothing to help my rest and recovery, so I’m not surprised I missed the mark here, but overall I’m really happy with the way the month played out.
June Goals
Prioritize rest & sleep — OK, so let’s try this one again! With school out and more white space on the calendar, I can hopefully do much better here.
Strength Training & Daily Core — While the mileage was up last month, my strength training suffered. Marathon training starts soon so it will be more important than ever to get at least one weekly strength workout. I’m also back to daily planking for a stronger core.
Improve my cadence — Coach Marc mentioned on our last run that with my form improving, he’d like to see me now pay more attention to my cadence. I’ll be doing some runs with a metronome, which should be interesting.
Run a strong 10K — I have the BAA 10K at the end of the month. I’m not sure what the time goal will be but I’d like to feel ready to push the pace a little.
Global Running Day!
I’m linking up with Kim and Zenaida for Tuesday Topics, and this week they’re asking everyone to share their plans for Global Running Day. While Wednesdays are not typically a run day for me, as luck would have it I had to juggle my schedule this week so I’ll be hitting the pavement in the morning! I also plan to check out all of the race discounts that will be happening in hopes of finding a good deal on a September half marathon.
How will you celebrate Global Running Day? Have you set any June goals?
You’ve been having some really great running lately! Glad to see it. Sleep? What’s that? :p
Wendy recently posted…Global Running Day Book Review and a Giveaway: Running for Good
I’ve been really happy with the way running has been going…the sleep not so much! Thank goodness for coffee!
Great job hitting your goals! And thank you for the run inspiration on social media! I’m still working on being consistent in my base, and am working on speed as I have Peachtree 10k coming up in a month, so those are my June goals. How long are you planking per day? It’s a great idea so maybe I’ll join you!
Peachtree is supposed to be a great race! Have you run it before?
I’ve started with 1-min/day on the planks and then am more time each week. Join me!
Great job on crushing your May goals!
It’s hard to get in strength training during marathon training. What I used to do was combine 30 minutes of strength training with my shorter distance mileage days. It was a good way to mix it up and still get in the strength training.
Kim G recently posted…Tuesday Topics: How will you celebrate Global Running Day?
Thanks for the suggestion Kim I will definitely try that!
Sleep and strength is me, too. I’d say you can get some strength in now before the marathon training kicks in hard but also what Kim says!
Liz Dexter recently posted…Sedate lady running 27 May – 2 June 2019 #amrunning #running
I’m hoping to get more strength in now like you said then try Kim’s method.
You crushed it this month! I love how you became an early morning runner too. I’ve gotten out a little earlier but I still don’t love it! Have a great rest of your week
Deborah Brooks recently posted…Ragnar Niagara Falls Recap part 1
I really do love the early morning runs – it’s just so hard to get back into the swing once I’ve fallen off the wagon. But with the heat coming it’s the only way I can survive a run!
I love your sleep goal.
I hope to run today but thunderstorms are predicted so I may have to postpone until Friday.
I never SET goals but there is always in my mind: stay healthy, stay active, enjoy life (it’s too short).
Darlene recently posted…Great Sacandaga Half Marathon Race Recap
I’d say those three things are always good things to strive for!
Hooray for hitting your goals. Great mileage for May! My mileage has been way down since my half. I am back in a running slump and need to find my motivation again.
Sandra D Laflamme recently posted…Race Recap-Wallis Sands Half Marathon
Thanks Sandra! Sorry for the running slump – any races on the horizon?
Well done, Michelle! It’s been great to see all these great things happening with your running. Cadence? UGH…I need to work on mine….
Thanks Kim! Do you use a metronome for cadence? I’ve got an app but haven’t been using it nearly enough.
Well done for May! Sleep in so important! When I go see my mom, as soon as I get there, I tell her that we both need to take a nap. She does like hanging out with me. 🙂
Zenaida Arroyo recently posted…Tuesday Topics: Celebrating Global Running Day
That’s great that you can sneak a nap in some times – I need to try that!
Eek. I didn’t sin up for any races yesterday — maybe that’s a good thing. Great going on those May miles. Your ran more than 3X what I did. :-/
Coco recently posted…Looking Back On My May Miles
I runfess that in the end I didn’t sign up for any races either – right now I just can’t think beyond Chicago this fall.
Awesome goals and nice job accomplishing them! I’m also working on prioritizing sleep more 🙁
It sounds like a lot of us could stand to get more sleep!
I’d love to know how your running form is improving. What exactly will you be doing to work on it?
Marc Pelerin recently posted…Speed Training for Distance Runners
I’ve been working with a run coach (his name is also Marc!) and he’s also a chi running certified instructor so we’ve been working on drills to improve my forefoot strike, my arm swing, and my turnover.