Who’s ready for June? I know I am! I always enjoy the start of a new month and the chance to set some new goals. But before we dive into June plans, I’m linking up with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Run Down.
Week 22 – Ready for June
Monday — A little race recovery with a 2.8-mile walk and some yoga.
Tuesday — 1.2-mile walk, otherwise rest day.
Wednesday — 3.2-mile run, Core & Stretch. Celebrated Global Running Day virtually with some blogger friends
A huge thanks to Cari for putting this together!
Thursday — 3.5-mile walk, Upper Body Strength, Core & Stretch.
Friday –– 4-mile run & Stretch.
Saturday — 1.5-mile walk, Full Body Strength & Stretch.
Sunday — 3-mile run. The plan was to run 6, but my quad woke up with a very different plan this morning. I tried to work through it, but I was bargaining with each step and finally decided to shut it down at 3. I have the BAA 10K in 3 weeks so there’s no point in risking aggravating anything.
June Goals
- Complete the #3for31 Challenge — Peloton instructor Robin first introduced this challenge in December and it was a great way to stay consistent. The challenge is 3 miles on foot (walk, jog, or run) or 30 minutes of movement every day from June 1st through July 1st. Given my current #OptOutside streak (today’s Day 67), I’m planning to do the 3 miles/day option.
- Return to Consistent Strength Training — With the craziness of my May schedule, strength training sometimes took a backseat, so I am looking to return to a more balanced mix of workouts.
- Focus on Hill Work — I’ve got the BAA 10K at the end of this month and while the course is fairly flat, the hill in mile 3 up Comm Ave has given me fits in the past. It doesn’t help that race day is usually hot and this part of the course offers absolutely no shade. The goal this year is to run that hill strong.
What are you looking forward to this month?
Sounds like you are returning more to normal with Mayhem behind you! Hopefully the body stops its crankiness soon.
I really think you can never go wrong with some hill repeats (unless you’re injured, of course).
I agree about the hill repeats – they can only help!
I hope your quad behaves.
I’m sure hill work will help. I always remind myself of that during the race. Lol.
Too funny – hopefully the hills will pay off 🙂
That 3 mile challenge sounds very doable! I love how Peloton keeps challenging you. Maybe they’ll come up with some kind of hill challenge, lol
Ha! Give them time, they probably will!
I thought of signing up for the Challenge, but I’m kind of already doing it on my own, LOL. I don’t need one more thing to keep track of (#MyExcuse). I think it’s a great motivator, though, and very doable! I’m glad you’re still opting outside on the daily 😉
I’ve wanted to increase my walking miles so I figure this challenge will give me a little boost.
I like that Peloton challenge- and I thought you got in a good mix of strength this week! I hope your quad is okay- do you think you tweaked it somehow in the strength class the day before? Anyway, glad you had a good run on Global Running Day!
While I didn’t feel anything at the time, I’m wondering if I tweaked it while hauling mulch yesterday.
Ooh, good idea on hill work. I have never run a race and found I was over-prepared for the hills.
I hope your quad quiets down.
We have a lot going on in June after a pretty quiet May.
Loving the #3for31 challenge because it’s pushing me to get in 3 miles a day, which is resulting in longer walks and/or runs.
I just received the “running is my happy hour” tank today and can’t wait to wear it!
I also like the #3for31 challenge I am in! I am sure getting in my steps this week but not as much running. Hope that quad feels better.I vote for a massage this week 🙂
Some good plans there and fab to prepare for that hill! Have fun with your training!
I hope your quad pain was just a bump in the road and doesn’t cause any issues as you train for the BAA 10K. Fingers crossed!
Oooooh, that BAA 10K has some sneaky little hills! It’s fun, but I should have trained more.
I think I’m excited for June. I feel like it’s half over already!
What a great outside streak! It’s so nice about this time of the year.
I lost track of tracking for Robin’s challemge, but think I’m on track
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