Happy Wednesday! Another month, another set of goals. How is it April already? I can’t believe that the first 3 months of the year are over. I’ve had a very busy winter so that’s probably why the time has gone by so quickly.
Do you set monthly goals? I love doing these posts every month because it helps to hold me accountable, especially with my yearly goals. Sometimes it’s easy to get a little lazy with all of the day-to-day responsibilities that we have, but I always try to make my health a top priority.
First, let’s take a look at my goals from March:
Complete the Total Body Challenge
Grade: A+
Okay, I’m not gonna lie..this was a hard challenge to complete! The Total Body Challenge had burpees, planks, supermans and push-ups. While I definitely felt stronger by the end of the month, I’m happy not doing a bunch of burpees for a while!
Try Something New
Grade: A+
I actually tried two new things in March. I ran my first 8K, the Shamrock 8K, in Virginia Beach, VA. It was also an automatic PR so that was cool was well. I also tried cryotherapy – something I will definitely be trying again in the future.
Complete my 3rd marathon
Grade A+
Rocked it! Even though I cramped up in the second half of the race, I had a great marathon experience and I finished the race with a smile. I’ll take that any day over a PR!
Here are my goals for April!
Complete the Tricep Dips, Push-Ups and Jump Squats Challenge
Rachel has done it again! She is challenging us with a tricep dips, push-ups and jump squats challenge! These are some of my favorite moves so I’m super pumped for this challenge!
Strength Training 3x a Week
I’m currently training for the Cleveland 8K and Half Marathon in mid-May (save 10% on any race entry with code KGCLE10). Now that I’m training for a half marathon vs a marathon, I have more free time, so what better time to add more strength training! I really want to become a stronger runner and I know that this will help me accomplish that goal.
Start A Food Log
I’m not on a weight loss program like Weight Watchers, but I would still like to log my food during the day. I’m really sick of feeling stuck at my current weight. I think that by being proactive and writing down what I eat during the day, it will really help me make smarter choices. Eventually I’d like to be down at least 5 pounds by the end of the summer. I think that’s a realistic goal.
If you set monthly goals, what are your goals for April?
I’m linking up with Annmarie from The Fit Foodie Mama and Nicole from FitFul Focus for Wild Workout Wednesday.
I’m also linking up with Rachel from Running on Happy, Lora from Crazy Running Girl and Debbie from Coach Debbie Runs for Coaches’ Corner!
Lisa @ Mile by Mile says
It sounds like you did really great with your goals for March! I think the strength training is a great goal for April now that your marathon is over.
kookyrunner says
Thanks Lisa! I feel like i used to do strength training all the time so I’d like to get back to that.
Annmarie says
Look at you smashing goals! Awesome job, my friend!!!
kookyrunner says
Thanks so much Annmarie!
Wendy says
Nice job crushing your goals! I don’t normally set monthly goals, but I am working on dropping some run/walk intervals. We’ll see how that goes.
kookyrunner says
Thanks so much Wendy!
Deborah @ Confessions of mother runner says
you have been crushing your goals lately! I have kept food goals from time to time. I go back and forth on wether it helps or drives me crazy!
kookyrunner says
Thanks Deborah! I’ve never tried using a food log/journal before so I figure I would try it for a month and see how I like it.
Kimberly Hatting says
You’re glad to not be doing burpees? I never thought I’d be saying this (or even admitting it in a public setting), but I think I’m gonna continue to sneak in a few burpees now and then. Now that I know I can do them, I need to keep them in my life LOL Great job with all of your March goals!!
kookyrunner says
Well I’m happy to not have to do 50 burpees in a row, but I’ll throw in a few burpees every now and then in my workouts 🙂
Debbie says
Those are great goals. Food logs are so helpful to figure out what you need to do. I think I need to make strength training goals. I get busy this time of year and tend to slack off.
kookyrunner says
Thanks Debbie. I’m really hoping that the food log/journal will help me out. I’ve never tried that before.
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
What great goals!! The 3 times a week is a great challenge!
kookyrunner says
Thanks so much Julie! I’m hoping I can make it happen.
Rach @ Girl On The Run says
Can we be strength training buddies? I really need the motivation LOL
kookyrunner says
Totally – I’d love a buddy!! I actually wish that I could fit OTF in my schedule (I think they are in Norwalk or Westport).
Stephanie says
You crushed your March goals and your goals for April are awesome! I tend to set annual goals but I will be starting to run again soon so your plan of monthly goals sounds like one I should start up too!
kookyrunner says
Thanks so much Stephanie! So exciting that you will be starting to run again soon.
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says
Great job on your monthly goals, especially Shamrock! I just noticed your T-shirt…Irish-ish…lol!
Keeping a food log is a great way to really stay accountable and is definitely helpful when seeing what times you typically eat during the day. I’m sure you’ll reach your goals!
kookyrunner says
LOL, I got that shirt from Old Navy last year and it still makes me laugh. Aren’t we all a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day?
I’m hoping that the food log will help me make smarter choices throughout the day!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
Way to CRUSH those March goals! I want to do that challenge with you!
kookyrunner says
Thanks Nicole! 🙂
Mary says
You did a lot in March, and have some ambitious goals for April too! What are you planning to use for your food log? I’ve used Calorie King and MyFitness Pal. I like how many nutrients you can track with MyFitness Pal.
kookyrunner says
Right now I’m just using a pen and paper for my food log, but my friend also recommended My Fitness Pal so may do that.
Rachel says
I’m so glad you stuck with the challenge last month and are on board with this month! I have a feeling tricep dips will really do me in… 🙂
kookyrunner says
Oh yes – those tricep dips were already hard on Monday, and that was only for 30 of them – yikes!
Coco says
Rachel’s challenges are tough! I can’t commit to doing all those exercises. 😉 Food journaling makes me crazy, but it is a good way to be honest about what you’re eating.
kookyrunner says
Agreed! They are super tough but I have to say that I feel so accomplished when they are done!
Becca | Rabbit Food Runner says
Nice job with your March goals, you knocked them out of the park! I’ve set the goal of doing core exercises every day this month because I’ve let my core go to the wayside. Can;t wait to see how your April goals go!
kookyrunner says
Thanks so much Becca! Corework is something I always say I’m going to work on and then it always falls to the wayside – I need to do better!
Renée says
what a month Kim!!! well done! I didn’t end up doing Rachel’s challenge but maybe I can jump into April’s!
I still need to go back and read about your marathon!! but that photo of you at the end is absolutely PRICELESS!
I totally get you on the stuck at the same weight thing. I did food logging for a while but I’m trying to do a bit more on the intuitive side. I AM working with a coach though, so I’m really aware of what and when I’m eating. Still. It’s annoying. I don’t have to lose weight per se, but I am now 7.5 kilos over my ideal running weight, so it has to go…
kookyrunner says
You can definitely jump into Rachel’s challenge for April!
Rach @ Girl On The Run says
Yes! They are in Norwalk or Fairfield. I wish there was one in Stamford! I am thinking about joining Chelsea Piers but it’s $$ there, so if I join that I don’t think I could swing Chelsea Piers AND Orange Theory. First world problems LOL
kookyrunner says
Me too – I wish they were in Stamford. I would try them in Norwalk but don’t feel like dealing with I-95 traffic to get there after work lol.
Chelsea Piers is an amazing facility but just way too expensive for me!
Laura says
These are great goals! There is a lot of power in writing down our goals- the food journal is super helpful and eye opening, too!
kookyrunner says
The food journal has been pretty helpful so far and it’s only been a few days!
Esther says
Great job on your March goals!
I enjoyed reading about your races and the cryotherapy!
Your April goals look fab!
I am also trying to zoom in on my food and nutrition!
kookyrunner says
I don’t think I’ll even fully get my arms around food and nutrition but I’m certainly going to make a better effort!
Jenn says
So that’s an A+ month for you all around!
Such a great job! And I had to take a little time off Rachel’s challenge. Man, that was tough work!
kookyrunner says
Thanks so much Jen! Yes, Rachel’s challenge was intense last month, that’s for sure!
Michelle @ Running with Attitude says
Way to crush your March goals!!
I fell off the map on Rachel’s last challenge but I’m hoping to keep pace this month.
kookyrunner says
Thanks so much Michelle! Hope you can join in on Rachel’s challenge this month!