Wasn’t I just writing a post on my February goals?! For the first time in a long time, the shortest month of the year actually felt short! Before we put February firmly in the rearview mirror, here’s how the last week played out.
Monday — 3-mile run and planking. Even though I had run on Sunday, I couldn’t miss another chance to run in 50-degree weather again. Especially knowing there was lousy weather expected later in the week.
Tuesday — Orangetheory and planking. It was an Endurance, Strength, Power workout with the Bosu and TRX featured in the floor block.
Wednesday — Orangetheory and planking. This was my first time attempting back-to-back classes, but I didn’t want to miss the 12-minute benchmark run. This class also had endurance rowing blocks and the evil ab dolly as part of the floor block. (Kim has nicknamed the ab dolly “the devil’s skateboard” and I think that’s pretty apropos!) I was definitely tired going into this class so I was happy to eke out 1.1 miles for my benchmark.
Thursday — Yoga, planking, and a massage!
Friday — Rest day & planking. There was a lot of time in the car, and a lot of walking, as it was parents’ day at my oldest son’s school. And, the best part is he came home for a weekend visit!
Saturday — 4-mile run & planking. This was the kind of run I’d like to bottle and pull down off the shelf again and again. My legs felt fresh and I ran faster than I have in a while.
Sunday — 2.5 miles & planking. While the quad is feeling so much better, I could feel the effects of pushing my pace yesterday, so I kept this run short and easy.
February Goal Review and March Plans
My February goals were:
- Hit the 50-mile mark
- Weekly Yoga
- Daily plank challenge
- Focus on hydration
And I hit all of these with exception of the mileage. As I did in January, I opted to keep the mileage low, covering only 36.1 miles, in an effort to let my right quad heal.
With my first double-digit race a mere 8 weeks away and the quad feeling much better, it’s time to increase the miles for March. And, although Marcia’s plank challenge is now over, I’m planning to stay on the planking bandwagon for the month ahead. But really, the big goal for March is consistency – I’d like to see each week include 3 runs, 2 OTF classes, a yoga session, and an active rest day.
So tell me, how was your February? Any big plans for March?
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So glad to read that your quad is feeling better and good idea to take it easy this weekend. Have a great week ahead and thanks for linking up today
Thanks – babying the quad has definitely paid off!
You had a great month and you slayed my plank challenge! I love the variety of workouts you have planned for March. I need to add back some yoga!
Thanks for putting the challenge together – it was the push I needed 🙂
I’m jealous of your outdoor runs this week…and looking forward to getting my own next week now that our weather is better;-) Glad your quad is on the mend.
I hope the weather cooperates for you this week!
I don’t know what the ab dolly looks like, but at CrossFit we have what we call the ‘evil wheel’. It is truly a devil’s toy!
I’m so glad you’re feeling better!
The darn thing looks innocent enough, but the workouts on it are just torture! I’ll have to find a picture of one and post it.
Glad your quad is starting to feel better. Yay those magical runs. I also love your header tights
Thanks Cari – the tights are from InknBurn. I’ve been obsessed with their stuff lately!
You had a great month – and yay on seeing your son! I got a massage on Thursday too. 🙂 I like you plan for March. I know I won’t keep up with daily planking, but I will try to plank a few days a week at least.
You know I’m always happy when my kiddos are home under one roof 🙂
Oh I’m glad you got a massage too! I’m trying to be more consistent about going but sometimes it’s hard to carve time out on the calendar.
Glad the quad is feeling better!! You were ever-so-wise to keep the mileage low…if one doesn’t need the mileage, why push it? We got nothing to prove to anyone, right? My March is gonna be busy….there’s a few races, a stair climb, Spring Break and a birthday….
So very true about nothing to prove 😉
Your March sounds like fun!
Sounds like that rest day on Friday was just what the body needed to pull of that great run on Saturday! Well done and glad quad seems to be getting better and better!
I was worried with so much time in the car on Friday, but it all worked out really well!
That darn ab dolly – ugh I hate that thing 🙁 I love your goals for March and I’m glad that your quad is feeling better.
That dolly just shines a big ole’ spotlight on how much more I need to pay attention to my abs! LOL!
Last week’s run was the one I want to bottle (even if it was slower than this week’s run!).
Sounds like you are well on your way to being ready for a race in a couple of months, Michelle!
Thanks Judy – I hope so!
That’s great news that the Saturday run felt well and your quad is mostly feeling better 🙂
Thanks – I’m really happy with the progress!
Way to keep on planking!
I love those bottle-able runs (is that even a word?) – they are just the best.
They are the best…and I haven’t had too many like it recently. Fingers crossed there will be more to come!
you did GREAT Michelle! Glad things are going better with the quad but I can imagine there would be a little resistance from it with a pushed pace. Feb was all in all pretty fab for you 🙂
No huge plans just yet. Just doing what I can and trying to stay in a bit of a rhythm.
Thanks so much, Renée! I probably got a little overly ambitious on Saturday’s run, but it was hard to hold back when I was finally feeling good.
I love the TRX, I used to do it with my ages ago personal trainer and really enjoyed it. I don’t have access to it now. And well done on all your work there!
Funny I used to use TRX often when I worked with a trainer too. It was nice to see Orangetheory add it to the workout!
I haven’t had a run lately that I’d like to bottle… I guess that means mine is due soon! 🙂 Glad your quad is feeling better.