Somehow we’re already into the fifth month of the year, crazy right?! Overall, April was a good month. My training for the Airbnb Brooklyn Half went well, except for a few days with a very angry IT band. I can’t believe that my race is in a few short weeks!
Let’s take a look at my April goals:
Mix Up My Running
I’m giving myself an F for this one. Once my IT band started acting like a jerk, I decided against this. Just getting in the runs almost painfree was the goal. But I’m still very happy that I can still run, so no complaints from me!
Try 2 New Recipes
I’ll give myself a C for this one because I did try one new recipe. I made this Sweet Potato Crust Quiche last week. It was good, but I noticed that I get sick of egg dishes after about 2 days, lol.
Yoga Once a Week
I think I earned a B+ on this one. I didn’t do a Yoga class last week but I did a flexibility class or Yoga DVD every week for the first 3 weeks of the month. I feel good that I made a strong effort to do more Yoga last month!
Here are my goals for May:
Course PR at the Airbnb Brooklyn Half Marathon
Based on my long runs during this training cycle, I think this is a possibility. I’m nowhere near PR shape, BUT I am in shape to get a course PR (if my IT band cooperates). If I run a sub 2:32:00 (avergae of 11:37 per mile), I’ll hit a course PR. I’ve been doing my long runs in the 10:30-11:00 minute per mile range, so I’m pretty confident in this goal. If I can conquer the hills in Prospect Park, I should have a good race! Oh..and I’ll have to take less dance breaks on the course š I’ve always run this race for fun so never really focused on my time, so I’ll balance still having fun, but not stopping as often!
Keep Up with Barre
I started doing Barre last month (thanks to Classpass) and I am really liking it so far! I’ll be taking a few classes this month as well since I renewed my Classpass membership for this month. Even if I don’t continue with Classpass, I’ll still continue to do Barre at least once a week as I just found out that you can Google free Barre classes online! (Thanks for the tip Courtney!)
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
I had a crazy humid run over the weekend and it was a huge slap in the face that I need to take hydration more seriously! I drink water every day, but I know it’s not enough. I’m going to commit to drinking 64 ounces of water a day. This will include plain water and water with Nuun (regular and vitamins).
Do you set monthly fitness goals? Do you have any goals for May?
I’m linking up with Annmarie from The Fit Foodie Mama, Jen from Pretty Little Grub and Nicole from FitFul Focus for Wild Workout Wednesday.
I’m also linking up with Rachel from Running on Happy, Susie from Suzlyfe, Lora from Crazy Running Girl, and Debbie from Coach Debbie Runs for Coaches’ Corner!
Iām also linking up with Ange from Cowgirl Runs and Carmy for the Monthly Goals linkup.
Good job with your April goals- injury scares can make it difficult to stay on track! Looks like you have some great goals for May. I also need to focus on hydrating better now thats is getting warmer out!
Thanks so much Lisa! I think staying hydrated will be the hardest goal for me to accomplish this month!
Hope your IT band holds up! You are a harsh grader on yourself-I would give you higher marks on running bc you are listening to your body and modifying your plan
Thanks Deborah! It’s always hard for me to modify but I know I need to listen to my body.
I predict a course PR for you! Just baby that ITB–nothing crazy before the race.
Thanks Wendy! I’ll be in the home stretch after this weekend’s long run!
Dance breaks? Count me in! My goal for the month is to keep building endurance so it’s a smooth transition into training for Berlin.
Dance breaks are amazing during a race, lol.
That’s an awesome goal! The Berlin Marathon is two weeks before the Chicago Marathon so it looks like we’ll be training around the same time!
Good job with incorporating yoga and barre. Those are two workouts I’m always trying to do more of. I wish I had studios closer that offered those classes because then I think I would attend more often. Good luck with your May goals!
Thanks so much Patricia! I like that I get to take some new-to-me classes and I’m even happier that I like the classes!
I think you were solid in April and made the smart move to readjust your running to avoid injury. I think your May goals are great – glad you’re loving barre class! And I know you’ll do great in your half!
Thanks Janelle! I’m excited to hit the taper after this weekend’s long run and I’m really looking forward to the race!
I do think it’s possible to have fun and PR (or course PR) too. Although I rarely really set a goal of a PR — I might train for one, but I know there are just so many things that have to align for one that it’s often just out of our hands.
So pushing yet having fun is always a good idea in my book.
Exactly! We really never know what we will get on race day, despite all of our training.
PR PR PR!! You can do it!
Thanks Nicole!! I sure hope so š
I’m sending happy, healthy vibes to your IT band, so you can hit your course PR! That’s definitely one of the worst running hiccups!
Thank you Ange! I am REALLY hoping it cooperates. running is so more enjoyable when I have a happy IT band, lol š
You are so active…constant exercise classes and consistent running. I smell a PR about to happen….. š
Let’s hops so! I hope that one day I can get back in PR shape, lol. But for now, I’ll take a course PR!
I have a sweet potato crust quiche recipe. And I don’t mind the eggs… it’s the sweet potato that gets me. It’s almost too sweet! But it’s a nice change of pace from crustless quiche so I like it. š
I hope your IT band behaves.
Now that you mention it, the sweet potato crust was a little too sweet! I wish I loved eggs more – I’m working on it!
What? Free Barre classes on-line? I see a big PR coming your way- just breathe š
Thanks Mary Beth! I’m hoping for a course PR and I really think I can get it! š
Take care of the ITB and PR city!!
Thanks so much Smitha!
I live in the humidity capital of the world down here in Mississippi and I know that I don’t take hydration very seriously! Saturdays run was my slap in the face and I really need to be more diligent in this area especially as I age. There’s no telling how much faster I could run if I were ever truly hydrated properly š
Good luck with that PR at the Brooklyn Half…sounds like you are ready!
It’s amazing how much the humidity can affect our workout!
Thanks so much Teresa! A course PR would be awesome!
I feel like I drink water all the time and I have been getting sick of it since it is the only thing I drink. I have started adding a glass of flavored sparkling water throughout the day so that has been helping. I have only took Barre class once, and it was a challenge and a great workout!
I drink seltzer water and water with Nuun to help “spice up” just plain water, lol
I like that you set monthly goals for yourself. Hope your IT band doesn’t act up on race day and you achieve your goal PR!
Thanks Elaine! I find that the monthly goals help to keep me more accountable!
Here’s to a great race this month. Your training has been really strong, so I have no doubt that you’ll be able to get that course PR.
Thanks so much Kathryn – keeping my fingers crossed!
I am rooting for your course PR!!! You can do it!!! I loved the Brooklyn half, one of my fav races!
Thanks Toni! It’s such a fun course!
So many awesome goals! Good luck going for that course PR. I also always have goals for adding in new recipes. Have to keep things creative in the kitchen š
Thanks Sandra – I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a course PR in a few weeks!
Keep up the great work girl! You can do it. I enjoy reading your posts!