With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, I can already feel that this month is going to go by in the blink of an eye. Here it is the 10th of the month already and I have yet to post my monthly goals. But first, a quick recap on the week that was:
50 degrees – Perfect running weather!
Monday – 3-mile run
Tuesday – 2-mile night run
Wednesday – 4-mile guided run with Coach Marc
Thursday – 1.25 mi power walk plus strength work
Friday – 1-mile walk and yoga
Saturday – 4 miles
Sunday – 1.25 mi power walk with the pup
Total 16.5 miles
Thank goodness for this Holiday Challenge! While the week started off with a beautiful 50+ degree morning, the nice weather was very short-lived. There were a couple of times I could have easily chosen to hideout from the nonsense Mother N was dishing out, but I was determined not to miss a day of this Challenge. So far, so good.
I had my first guided run with Coach Marc on Wednesday where he took me through a series of body sensing drills. It was a great refresher for me on many of the Chi Running principles. We ran on some great rolling country roads with almost no traffic, which was perfect to focus and practice without dodging cars. I know I must have been pretty absorbed in all Marc was sharing with me because I realized afterward it never occurred to me to once pull out my phone to take pictures. A “blogger fail” perhaps, but it was great to be wholly concentrating in the moment.
December Goals
While I hadn’t gotten around to posting them yet, I did set some goals for the month. I like to have monthly goals to keep myself on track, and especially at this time of year with so many demands on time, it can be pretty easy to let things slide.
My main goal for November was consistency – whether it was running or cross-training, and I think I did a pretty solid job at that. I kept the running short and easy and gave my nagging injuries a chance to heal.
So for December:
- Finish the final 3 weeks of FASTer Way to Fat Loss
- Start incorporating Chi Running focuses into my runs and run with Coach Marc at least twice
- Pre-hab with PT exercises 3x’s/week
- Complete the 40-day Holiday Challenge I started on Thanksgiving (today marks Day 19!)
- Continue with regular acupuncture treatments – (I had two this past week and felt so good afterward!)
- Return to kickboxing classes
Hopefully, these goals will keep me on track and building momentum for a strong kick off to 2019!
I’m joining Holly and Wendy for the Weekly Wrap.
And, with Erika, Marcia, and Patty for Tuesdays on the Run.
Have you set any goals to close out the year? Have you started planning for 2019 yet?
Great job! My one big goal for 2018 is finishing it out with 1000 miles. I have 43 to go but i think I have a handle on that and will be able to get it done by the time we ring in the New Year!
Jenn recently posted…weekly wrap: 11.4.18 – 11.10.18
1,000 miles is a great goal and it sounds like you’re going to make it! Congrats!
I haven’t made any goals yet for next year, but I’m hosting a wellness challenge that will help me and hopefully a lot of others start out the new year right!
Jenny recently posted…Getting Your Workout in Even If You’re Traveling
That’s great that you’re hosting a challenge – I’ll be curious to hear more about it!
how great to hear that your runs with your coach are going so well. Look forward to hearing more about what you have learned. How are you doing w FWTWL and running? I tried it last year and had trouble running fasted. Maybe it was just me?
Deborah Brooks recently posted…Runfessions with the Ultimate Coffee Date
I can run up to 5 miles without eating beforehand, but once the run is done I’m starving and ready to eat all the things! LOL!
Love that the holiday challenge is going well for you. I find I need things like that to keep me accountable, especially in the Winter!
That’s awesome that your first run with Coach Marc went well!
Kim G recently posted…Fall Race Training – Week 12
The holiday challenge has been just the nudge I need to keep from hibernating on some of these crazy cold days!
I love how you’ve taken charge of your fitness and health! I think 2019 is going to be epic for you!
Wendy recently posted…What a Difference the Sun Makes!
Thanks Wendy! I really hope so!
AS you probably know, I’m doing the RW Run Streak (Thanksgiving -NYD), so I think of you every time I lace up and head out LOL I know you’re not running every day, but you’re walking tons (when you’re not running), so it’s like I have a companion along with me (ha! did you know you were so popular? ) 😉 It’s great to hear about your work with your coach…you’re on a great path!!
Kimberly Hatting recently posted…Opting Outside!
Too funny! I have to say I always think of you when I head out too – I know you’re out there getting it done 😉
Your guided run sounds so interesting! Glad you’re off to a great start! You have great goals for the month. I made a few as well…I want to commit to working out 4x a week!
Thanks Janelle! Hope your workouts are going well.
That’s some great goals that sound achievable but also have some substance in them.
I’m still revelling and rolling about and grinning about getting to my 1,000 miles in the year yesterday! I need to stretch and do strength and conditioning 5x a week from now on, though. And then my big goal for 2019 is my ultra, so pre-training is about to turn into training. Let’s hope prehab doesn’t turn into rehab.
Liz Dexter recently posted…Sedate lady running 03-09 December 2018 #amrunning #running
Taking on an ultra is an awesome goal! When is your race?
Mid-July so hopefully it will all be OK, seems a long way away at the mo!
Liz Dexter recently posted…Sedate lady running 17-23 December 2018 #amrunning #running
Sounds like your coach has you doing some great exercises! I hope it’s the answer for your injury woes. Cheers to staying so active through the holidays!
Marcia recently posted…Race Medals of 2018
I’m really happy with the way things have started with Coach Marc!
Nice running week! I loved the book Chi Running. It made a huge difference for me after I read it. It’s great that you have a coach working with you to incorporate the principles from the book into your running.
Laurie recently posted…Living Without Permission
Thanks Laurie. It’s great that you got a lot out of the book – have you ever done one of the Chi Running workshops?
The guided run sounds like an interesting experience! And way to be in the moment 🙂 Sometimes blogger fails mean real life wins in other ways.
chaitali recently posted…Weekly Review
So true! 🙂
These all sound like great goals! I need to give acupuncture a try… I have heard great things about it!!
Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com recently posted…5 Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays
Oh I definitely encourage you to give acupuncture a try if you get the chance!
Great job keeping up with the challenge! It’s great you are able to work with a local coach that can give you some hands on instruction. Thanks for linking!
Thanks Holly 🙂