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March 1, 2019 by kookyrunner

March 2019 Goals

Happy March 1st! Can you believe that we’re starting another month today? Since it’s a new month, it’s time for new goals! 🙂

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 February:

Do more workouts with weights/strong>
Grade: A+

I really took this more seriously last month. I’ve also love strength training but this year I want to amp it up a bit. One thing that has helped me is adding some quick strength training workouts after my runs. Just 10-20 minutes is super helpful!

I usually pick 1-2 classes

Set up a training plan for Hot Chocolate 15K Philly/strong>
Grade: A+

I run this race in 5 weeks so my runs on Saturdays will now be a little longer. I actually found a 15K training plan online but the weekday runs seemed a little short to me so I modified those a bit.

Consistent pre and post run stretching
Grade: A+

I was VERY consistent with this last month. Most of my stretches range between 5-10 minutes. I know that this is one way to stay injury free so I will continue to do this. The Peloton app makes it super easy since they have tons of pre and post workout stretches and they add new ones every day.

New Month, New Goals – Check out my goals for March 🙂 #Goals #FridayFive2.0 #WeRunSocial

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Here are my goals for March!

Hit 75 Peloton Cycle Rides

I think it’s time for me to hit another Peloton milestone! I had so much fun hitting 50 rides, it’s time to strive to hit 75 rides 🙂 My goal will be to complete my 75th ride during a live class on my birthday on April 1st.

Time to fill in that 4th circle!

Run 60 miles

My goal for the year is to be consistent and run at least 50 miles per month, but since I’m training for a race I would like to get up to at least 60 miles in March. I know it’s not a super high number but I’m taking baby steps! I still can’t believe that one month I hit 150 miles when marathon training. That seems like it was ages ago!

Running toward a 60 mile month!

Daily Core Exercises

While I’m not going to do any type of challenge, I want to make sure that I get in daily core exercises. I’m thinking of mixing this up between planks, side planks, sit ups, crunches, etc. I have to start taking baby steps to becoming a stronger runner and a strong core is absolutely necessary. I want to dedicate 5 mins a day to core exercises with the hope that it will become a habit after I do it for 31 days 🙂

If you set monthly goals, what are your goals for March?

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  1. Chocolaterunsjudy says

    March 1, 2019 at 8:27 AM

    I’ll be talking about my monthly goals on Tuesday. You’ve definitely got great goals! I think your body probably really appreciated that break in running (even if you didn’t), but slow and steady with rebuilding is the way to go!).

    Reply
    • kookyrunner says

      March 1, 2019 at 8:55 AM

      I totally agree. My body feel way less achy now too which is also how i know it was time for a break.

      Reply
      • Chocolaterunsjudy says

        March 1, 2019 at 9:12 AM

        I hear you! It’s hard to balance taking a break & not losing that base, though! This is probably the longest break I’ve taken without being sick, although I have been feeling a bit eh off & on, which was part of why I took so long a break. But it’s nice to know it’s not because of illness or injury! And that you’re probably preventing that by taking the break.

        150 mile/month. I’m kinda happy I’ve never trained for a full. 🙂 I think maybe I did get up to 125 or so one month training for the 18 miler — I don’t really know, I do know it was over 100. That’s a lot!

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        • kookyrunner says

          March 1, 2019 at 12:04 PM

          Exactly! I wanted to still keep a good base these past few months but also not run #allthemiles. I’ll be doing longer weekend runs now (7+ miles) but I feel like my body will be okay.

          Reply
  2. patrick@looneyforfood.com says

    March 1, 2019 at 8:47 AM

    Another month another set of goals. I always have to have goals and something to work for the be mentally good to go.

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    • kookyrunner says

      March 1, 2019 at 8:55 AM

      Yes, it’s nice to have something to work toward

      Reply
  3. Darlene says

    March 1, 2019 at 8:50 AM

    Great month and awesome goals.

    I would love to get a peloton. So jealous!!!

    I don’t any goals but if I did it would be to run again!!!

    Reply
    • kookyrunner says

      March 1, 2019 at 8:56 AM

      I hope that your injury continues to heal so you can run again.

      Reply
  4. Sandra D Laflamme says

    March 1, 2019 at 11:19 AM

    You have do many great goals. I really should make stretching one of mine. I am terrible about being consistent with stretching and it definitely hurts me.

    Reply
    • kookyrunner says

      March 1, 2019 at 12:02 PM

      Stretching is something that I am trying to make a habit since I can get lazy and easily skip it!

      Reply
  5. Laurie says

    March 1, 2019 at 1:08 PM

    Haha! Love the “Abs of steel” meme! You always come up with such great goals. I have been very conscious of stretching more since rehabbing my hamstring. It really makes a huge difference.

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    • kookyrunner says

      March 1, 2019 at 6:16 PM

      LOL me too, it made me laugh out loud, seriously. I’m hoping that by stretching more consistently it will become a habit for me.

      Reply
  6. Wendy says

    March 1, 2019 at 1:35 PM

    I did run 62 miles for February. I’m trying to get my head around my lower mileage. I used to shoot for 100 miles per month but I just can’t see me doing that any more. It’s funny how your perspective changes.

    Good luck on hitting 75 rides! Woo!

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    • kookyrunner says

      March 1, 2019 at 6:18 PM

      It’s a hard thing to do right? I know that my body really appreciated the lower mileage now though.

      Reply
  7. Kimberly Hatting says

    March 1, 2019 at 2:18 PM

    I’m shifting my focus in March to abs/core work. With all the stair climbing I did in February, I’m ready for a change. I’ll still be climbing, just not on a daily basis. Planks are where it’s at for me 😉 I haven’t even totaled up my February miles, but I think I’m in the 60 range…and most of those were with Milly…

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    • kookyrunner says

      March 1, 2019 at 6:22 PM

      Why am I not surprised that my #kimtwin is also focusing on core work this month, LOL 🙂
      I am glad that you and Milly have been getting along lately.

      Reply
  8. Farrah says

    March 1, 2019 at 2:31 PM

    I really need to get more consistent with my workouts! Major props to you! I hope you have fun with the Hot Chocolate 15k! Best of luck to you on your March goals!

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    • kookyrunner says

      March 1, 2019 at 6:19 PM

      You’ll get there! Right now you’re SO busy – I don’t even know how you find time to sleep!

      Reply
  9. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    March 1, 2019 at 3:28 PM

    You did a great job with your Feb. goals!

    It’s so great all of the options that Pelaton app offers – I cannot tell you how much I would love to have one of those bikes. Good luck with your 75 rides – no doubt you’ll hit it.

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    • kookyrunner says

      March 1, 2019 at 6:20 PM

      Thanks Michelle! I’m looking forward to hitting 75 rides at the end of this month!

      Reply
  10. Chris Tiley says

    March 1, 2019 at 4:53 PM

    Good to hear you are loving the strength training. If you ever want ideas of a new program to work on just let me know.

    Reply
    • kookyrunner says

      March 1, 2019 at 6:22 PM

      Thanks so much Chris!

      Reply
  11. Coco says

    March 1, 2019 at 5:39 PM

    Bwahahaha on that meme! That’s why I have such a hard time getting through security. 😉 I recall you’ve been pretty hard on yourself on your weekly wrap posts, but you did great with your goals! Even with PT I’m not great at stretching everyday. That Peleton app sounds pretty amazing.

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    • kookyrunner says

      March 1, 2019 at 6:23 PM

      LOL right? That meme made me laugh so hard!
      Yeah February was a bit of a weird month and I felt pretty off for an entire week but then I started to feel better.

      Reply
  12. Rachel says

    March 1, 2019 at 6:07 PM

    Awesome job hitting your goals!! That’s fantastic. I misssssssss you. Can we plan a run together sometime?

    Reply
    • kookyrunner says

      March 1, 2019 at 6:15 PM

      YESSSS!! I miss you too! I’m not going to be traveling as much for races this year though 🙁

      Reply
  13. Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says

    March 1, 2019 at 6:53 PM

    Great goals! I need to work on some of these as well. I think now that I am starting to teach body flow I will be able to get my stretches in as well as core work. Another reason why I decided to teach this class.

    I have yet to ride a Peloton but would love to. That is a lot of rides! Great job!

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    • kookyrunner says

      March 2, 2019 at 8:30 AM

      That’s awesome that you are able to get in stretches by teaching body flow. I’d love to take a class like that – I wish my gym offered it!

      Reply
  14. Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says

    March 2, 2019 at 10:33 AM

    I love your goals! I really need to set some to get back on track. Stretching more would be #1 on my list!!

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    • kookyrunner says

      March 4, 2019 at 7:22 AM

      Stretching consistently has been one of the best goals I set for myself this year!

      Reply
  15. Deborah @ Confessions of mother runner says

    March 3, 2019 at 10:22 AM

    These are great goals. I have to catch up with you on Peloton! It’s hard not to over do it bc I love it so much.

    Reply
    • kookyrunner says

      March 4, 2019 at 7:22 AM

      Same! Sometimes I want to hop on the bike instead of run lol

      Reply

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