So I have some new goals. I think its totally doable too! Somewhere I read or heard that if tell your goals to someone that your more likely to achieve them. So here goes nothing !
My first old/new goal is to work out 4 times a week. (lol this has always been my goal) BUT-I have a plan of success now! ;) I have a friend Lacy and we text each other in the morning. Sometimes I text her, sometimes she texts me and asks :are you coming today? It's up to us to say yes or no, but we are held accountable. I know for me personally if I say no, I feel terrible! So far we have done this two weeks and have hit our goal at 100%. We've come 8 times. :)
My second goal is :Try to run 4 times a week. Granted this will really depend and change depending on how I feel. I listen to my body, so there may be times I am sore and I don't. The weeks I do though It will be 2 longer runs (not TOO long, 6 miles or above) at a slower pace and two faster shorter runs. (not less then 2 not more then 4 miles) The fast runs will not be "speed" work outs, just a faster pace to keep me improving. I don't see a lot of point in speed work in the winter.
My third goal is to incorporate weights into my work outs. I have found the machines that build muscle groups I want to tone. So I'll be doing it! Ill be honest thought, I am not going to use EVERY single machine or spend a TON of time doing this, but I know that even just a little can go a long ways and by doing this will help me become stronger, less injury prone, and burn more fat and calories during the day. My goal for this is 3 times a week.
My fourth goal is never compare my progress with anyone else but myself. I do that all to often and its damaging. It's not fair to me OR that person. This year i have done GREAT! I focus on my flaws but now that I look and I've done-Ive come a long way!
To list a few important improvements:
I've learned how to run! Where my fee should land, how my form should, how to pace myself.
I've gained some speed. I use to run at 9:22 minute pace and now even on my slow days I run faster then that. At least a 9:00. The fastest I have ran is 7:56. My average is about a 8:34. So it ranges but all in all, I am faster.
I've learned how to control my breathing
I've ran as much as 10.50 miles. (A few times actually) It wasn't really even hard! This is only a few miles away from first running goal. To run a half>
I've ran outside this summer. Not as much as I wanted, but still more then I ever have.
I've watched TWO marathons now to support my family/friends. Its totally inspired me!
I've kept a running blog. :P
I've gained new friends.
I cross train and I cross train hard.
I listen to my body when it needs to res or time to recoup.
AND
I've been injured but haven't given up. . . . which I think is the ultimate test of running and anything in life for anyone and everyone. To endure and to keep trying and working at it.
Thats all folks!
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