With the summer months laid out before us, I’ve been thinking about what my goals will be. So for this week’s Fit Five Friday, I’m sharing some summer fitness goals.
Fit Five Friday – Summer Fitness Goals
Have a Healthy Build-up for Fall Racing — While I haven’t landed on a fall race calendar, I have several options I’m considering. I shared over coffee that I’ll be working with Coach Marc again – my goal is to reach the starting line (s) healthy and feeling confident.
Acclimate & Embrace the Heat — I make no secret that summer running is my least favorite, but I’m going to do my best to navigate summer running by focusing on my hydration & electrolyte intake and getting out extra early.
Daily Stretching/Mobility Work — I’m already off to a good start with this one so the goal is to keep this streak going all summer long.
Dial in My Nutrition — While I don’t like to focus on the number on the scale, I can feel that I’m carrying more than I’d like. I’ve let my chaotic schedule get the best of my eating choices over the past couple of months, so now I’m going to make the most of the season’s farmers’ markets and grilled proteins to get back on track.
Have Fun/Try Something New — Summer is about having fun and I’m here for it! I’ve been thinking a lot about getting out of my comfort zone and joining one of the local run groups. The thought of running with others is intimidating to me (cue the “I’m too slow” voice) but I’ve also been craving building some new connections – and why not through running?
Tell me, what have you got planned for the summer? Registered for any fall races yet?
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I have one more race in July and then RHT camp in August. I don’t have any races on the calendar for fall. I think I’ll direct my energies to that Mammoth Challenge again in October!
That Challenge was a good one!
Great fitness goals for the summer. I find it easier to eat all the fresh veggie and fruits in the summer time.I am usually more active then too
I definitely find it so much easier to fill up on fruits and veggies during the summer – having the local farmers markets around helps!
great goals… I too want to try something new… not sure what that is.
and make sure to get outside everyday even if I don’t run… and when it’s hot, get up early and run BEFORE work.
Yes, I have a few races on my plate and one big one.
I look forward to hearing what you decide to try.
Those are some great goals for the summer! A good idea to use a coach and do daily mobility (I’ve fallen out of that, need to get back to it). Grilled protein is the best!
My main fitness goals for the summer is to see my foot healed, get back to walking and start rehab. Obviously continued upper body strength training.
Susanne recently posted…Running or not… that’s the question
I hope everything goes smoothly with your foot and rehab!
Great goals! I’m with you on embrace the suck – I mean the heat!
Join a group! You’re not too slow and you’ll surprise yourself!
I’d really love to meet some local runners – I just need to take the leap lol
These are nice goals. With no races in the immediate future, it’s a great idea to commit to daily stretching and mobility. And eating better… and sleep! All things that will help us for our fall (and winter) races.
Ah yes more sleep – another important goal for sure!
Getting out of your comfort zone is always so…well uncomfortable! But what I’ve learnt each time I have, is that I have grown in some way, and it has usually been worth it. And where it hasn’t, I still feel good that I tried it out. Best of luck with all your goals!
My big goal is to run a PB-time for a Half at the end of July. It has me quite excited and also focused on my training.
Shathiso recently posted…I Came LAST at the Molepolole Half Marathon
That’s a great goal! Best of luck Shathiso!
I have planned a few races and am working on strength. For the 80th time. Sigh.
You’ve got this on the strength training – it’s great that you’re sticking with it!