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.
Lisa @ Mile by Mile says
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!
kookyrunner says
Thanks so much Lisa! I think staying hydrated will be the hardest goal for me to accomplish this month!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
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
kookyrunner says
Thanks Deborah! It’s always hard for me to modify but I know I need to listen to my body.
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
I predict a course PR for you! Just baby that ITB–nothing crazy before the race.
kookyrunner says
Thanks Wendy! I’ll be in the home stretch after this weekend’s long run!
Marcia says
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.
kookyrunner says
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!
Patricia @Sweet and Strong says
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!
kookyrunner says
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!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says
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!
kookyrunner says
Thanks Janelle! I’m excited to hit the taper after this weekend’s long run and I’m really looking forward to the race!
Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says
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.
kookyrunner says
Exactly! We really never know what we will get on race day, despite all of our training.
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
PR PR PR!! You can do it!
kookyrunner says
Thanks Nicole!! I sure hope so š
Ange // Cowgirl Runs says
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!
kookyrunner says
Thank you Ange! I am REALLY hoping it cooperates. running is so more enjoyable when I have a happy IT band, lol š
Kimberly Hatting says
You are so active…constant exercise classes and consistent running. I smell a PR about to happen….. š
kookyrunner says
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!
Rachel says
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.
kookyrunner says
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!
Mary Beth Jackson says
What? Free Barre classes on-line? I see a big PR coming your way- just breathe š
kookyrunner says
Thanks Mary Beth! I’m hoping for a course PR and I really think I can get it! š
Smitha @ FauxRunner says
Take care of the ITB and PR city!!
kookyrunner says
Thanks so much Smitha!
Teresa says
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!
kookyrunner says
It’s amazing how much the humidity can affect our workout!
Thanks so much Teresa! A course PR would be awesome!
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
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!
kookyrunner says
I drink seltzer water and water with Nuun to help “spice up” just plain water, lol
Elaine @myRUNexperiment says
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!
kookyrunner says
Thanks Elaine! I find that the monthly goals help to keep me more accountable!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says
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.
kookyrunner says
Thanks so much Kathryn – keeping my fingers crossed!
Toni says
I am rooting for your course PR!!! You can do it!!! I loved the Brooklyn half, one of my fav races!
kookyrunner says
Thanks Toni! It’s such a fun course!
Sandra Laflamme says
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
kookyrunner says
Thanks Sandra – I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a course PR in a few weeks!
Agness of Fit Travelling says
Keep up the great work girl! You can do it. I enjoy reading your posts!