Happy Friday! Another month, another set of goals. This year is flying by and it’s already June. How is that possible?!
May was a bit of a wacky month. I ran another 8K and Half Marathon, but then I had to deal with a cranky hamstring and a cold which caused me to miss 5 days of workouts. Luckily I was able to get back on track this week!
First, let’s take a look at my goals from May:
Set a PR at the Cleveland 8K
Grade: C
I’m going to give myself a C for this one because although I didn’t get a PR, I finished the race and didn’t stop for walk breaks. I was about a minute off my previous 8K PR.
Complete the Burpees, Planks and Push-Ups Challenge
Grade: C
Another C for this one. I completed half of the challenge. It was hard for me to keep up once I missed a few days of the challenge while in Cleveland, and then I got sick so I missed even more days š To be honest, this was a really hard challenge, especially once the number of burpees kept increasing.
Try one new recipe a week
Grade C
Seems like C is the grade of choice this month, lol. I made two new recipes so didn’t complete my overall goal of 4. One recipe was awesome and the other one, not so much, so at least now I have one more meal that I like, which is certainly a positive!
Here are my goals for June!
My goals for this month are primarily nutrition and overall fitness based.
Complete a minimum of 10,000 steps per day
I know this time of year is popular for starting a run streak, but that’s just not for me. I actually don’t enjoy running every day. Instead I’ve joined a step challenge for June. The Connecticut chapter of Black Girls Run! is doing the challenge this month and I jumped at the chance to join them. I’ll be doing the challenge with my normal Saturday morning run crew so it will definitely help to keep me accountable!
Go for lunchtime walks
In conjunction with my 10,000 daily step goal, I’d like to get out of the office 2-3 days a week to go for a 30-minute lunchtime walk. I also feel better when I can leave the office for fresh air and this is much needed as work is going to be crazy busy in June. As long as the weather is nice (not too hot or rainy), I’ll make an effort to get in those lunchtime walks.
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Stay on track with Weight Watchers
My mom, sister and I joined Weight Watchers on Memorial Day. They were offering a great deal so we each signed up for 3 months of the online subscription. We all feel like we need to lose some weight and this is a great way to do it together. For me it’s all about making healthier choices and looking at portion control. The website and the phone app make it very easy to track my food and look at my points for the day. Another great feature is that I’m able to link my FitBit to my account which gives me FitPoints. It’s only been a few days but so far, so good! My ultimate goal is to lose 15 pounds by the end of August.
Conquer the Stair Climber Machine (20 minutes)
Earlier this week I started using the Stair Climber at my gym. I used this machine a few years ago so I forgot that it’s a glorified torture device. This week I’m starting off with 10 minutes but I hope to work my way up to 20 minutes on the machine by the end of this month. This machine might look easy, but it will totally kick your butt, especially if you increase the levels. It’s a total fat burner and sweat-fest!
Slightly change workout routine
I have a 10K race on Sunday, but other than that my next set of races isn’t until July 21-22 for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago 5K and Half Marathon. I’m running both races for fun so I won’t be following a traditional training plan. Due to this, I’d like to switch up my workout routine. I’ll still strive to get in 3-4 runs per week, but I’d like to do some new classes to avoid a fitness rut.
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
If you set monthly goals, what are your goals for June?
I’m linking up for Friday Five 2.0 with Rachel from Running on Happy and Lacey and Meranda from Fairytales and Fitness.
I think switching things up every once in a while is good and a bit exciting so as you say, you don’t get into a rut.
I wouldn’t say that I set goals each month but I think I do have things I am “focused” on each month. Happy June! Thanks for linking up!
So true. I feel like a fitness rut could be on the horizon so that’s why I want to switch things up now.
I set weekly goals. If I look at the whole month I get overwhelmed. Iām glad you were able to get back at it this week and maybe you were to hard on yourself last month! Iā bet some of those C grades could be B.
I like the idea of setting weekly goals. I agree that sometimes looking at the month as a whole can be overwhelming.
I’m kind of at a crossroads with my running right now. After seeing my rheumatologist yesterday, I’m reconsidering my training goals. You know I’ll blog about it! LOL
I’m so looking forward to meeting you in July!
I’m so glad that you got great news from the rheumatologist yesterday and look forward to reading all about your training goals!
I can’t wait until RnR Chicago – less than 2 months š
lunch time walks is a great idea! I am not in my summer feel good body yet so I need to switch up a few things too. Not sure what yet. Can’t wait to chat about the food stuff w you in person next month
So looking forward but chatting about food in Chicago…although I’ll probably still want a slice of deep dish pizza LOL
I don’t set monthly goals, but I liked reading yours! š I did start a new training plan, though. Maybe following that could be my goal.
Congrats on starting a new training plan! Wishing you all the best š
Well, you probably know I’m all about the walking! It’s great to see another runner (named Kim, none the less LOL) embracing the walk š I know a few others who recently joined WW and they are loving the modern technology features and convenience of it now. Good luck!
I love walking and I’m all about getting in those steps no matter what! I do like WW so far and agree that the modern technology makes it super easy to use.
I don’t like running every day either. I need time for my cross training and different cardio forms. I’m trying to decide whether to do this month’s challenge, since it focuses on core. I need to strengthen my core this summer.
I totally agree. I love cross training and would never want to give it up to run exclusively.
That’s the reason I don’t set any goals. No pressure to achieve anything.
Don’t get me wrong. I don’t sit around.
But Ii try to enjoy my life and specially my runs.
I am competitive so even without any goals I try to run my best races.
You are too hard on yourself. But I’m sure you know that.
I do tend to be too hard on myself…its something I’m working on!
You do a great job of staying super active and running a lot of races – it’s so impressive.
Sounds like most of your goals are going to help your first goal to get 10,000 steps! I do not make monthly goals, but I usually do make some summer goals. I haven’t thought of them yet though! Oh, except for going for a walk every day.
That’s correct! I would say that’s my main goal for this month.
All the best with WW! Doing it with your mom and sis will be fun. Weightloss has been a goal of mine all year. I’m excited to follow your progress! You can SO do 20 on the stepmill. I love/hate that thing but it really is SO good!
Thanks Marcia! I agree that having people to do it with has been helpful! I’ll try to remember to post my progress at the end of each month.
Ahh the stepmill – I’m going back to it again today or tomorrow morning. I will learn to love it!
We have a mile loop around my work that we do during break sometimes. I set goals randomly in my journal but don’t always accomplish all of them (I just put them right back on the list. Lol)
I’ve tried to make a new recipe weekly but fall short on that one every month. š
Have you tried Pilates to change up your workout routine? I just started it and really like the whole body workout.
That’s awesome that you have that one mile loop near your job. I wish we had something like that near my job š
I’ve tried Pilates before and it was really hard – I should definitely try it again!
You’ve got some great goals for this month! I especially like the idea of getting out of your office for walking lunches – it is so easy to get into the habit of being chained to your desk. Weight loss has been a goal of mine all year, but I’m not making much progress. I’ll be curious to see what you think of WW – it’s great to be doing it with your mom and sister!
Weight loss has been a goal of mine for a while and I wasn’t making any progress at all so that’s why I decided to try WW. I did it years ago and it worked so I’m hoping to have another positive experience!
I’m sorry you fell off the burpees bandwagon. You should get back on!! š
Maybe I’ll add some burpees to this month’s challenge!
You are a tough grader!
I have such a hard time getting out of the office during the day. I even eat my lunch in my office. It is nice to have that mid-day break, but sometimes it’s hard to focus again.
LOL I know I’m a little hard on myself, but I’m working on it!
I also eat lunch..actually breakfast and lunch, at my desk. It’s such a bad habit but it’s just necessary to get everything done!
I need to get in on the new recipe a week and 10k+ steps/day goals! Best of luck to you!
Thank Farrah!
May was a tough month! It seems like everyone had so much going on. It sounds like you have so great goals to start working towards! Good luck!
I agree – May was definitely a bit odd. Here’s to a great June!
I should totally set monthly goals. Right now, I just follow my coach’s plan and cross my fingers. Haha!
I think you might have been a little hard on yourself with some of those C’s. I mean, you got sick! You can’t help that! Maybe you should have a B- instead of a C?
I like your June goals. Especially the mixing it up thing. I think that’s smart!
I think following your coach’s plan is more than enough at this point!
I always love to mix it up every now and then when I can.
You know what they say…”Cs get degrees!” LOL! But honestly, I think you didn’t do too bad on your goals! You set a lot of amazing ones so even reaching them somewhat is an accomplishment in my eyes! Way to go!
LOL I always loved that saying haha.
It sounds like you’ve got a great month planned. Switching up your normal routine and trying out some new classes sounds like a great idea. I keep meaning to try out some classes myself, but I find that my gym’s schedule isn’t the most compatible with my little man’s usual routine. They seem to slightly alter the class schedule every couple of months, so hopefully it’ll work out more in my favor soon.
Yeah I’m hoping that the new classes will help me avoid the inevitable fitness rut that I seem to get every few months. I hope that you’re able to get in some classes at your gym if they change the schedule around.