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Showing posts with label 2013 running goals. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

#GoalGetter2013 Update: November

Ok seriously...where has this year gone? It's already December! I love this time of year but it came so fast! It's time for me to tell you all about my #GoalGetter2013 progress for last month.

As you know, I've been using #GoalGetter2013 and the Weekly Chase to help me stay accountable for my running resolutions and weekly goals. I will be doing an update each month to help me stay focused.

Here are my previous updates:
January Update
February Update
March Update
April Update
May Update
June Update
July Update
August Update

September Update

October Update

Now it's time for the month of November!

Injury Recovery: Yes! I've definitely focused on this this month! I've been going to see my sports chiropractor, Dr. Justin, two times a week. I've been icing, stretching, and rolling daily. I've been running only the mileage Dr. Justin allowed.

Stretch and Roll Daily: Oh yes! I've never stretched or rolled so much in my life!!!

Daily Bible Devotion: I haven't done as well with this this month. I'm still doing the She Reads Truth devotions but I missed it several days this month. I haven't missed reading a bible verse each day though so I'm proud of that!

Being Thankful: Yes! I've definitely tried my best to be thankful for my many blessings this month. I've had this knee injury and haven't been able to run as much as I'd like but I've tried to find the positive in that and be thankful that I can even run at all. Because there are some that can't. I've also made an effort to thank God for even the small things.

Per #GoalGetter2013 requirements, I posted the following picture on Instagram to show my goal progress for November!


For the month of December I am going to focus on slowly getting back into a running routine. I also want to continue recovering from my injury. And stretching and rolling daily will continue. I also want to keep reading my daily Bible devotions...and not skip a day! Lastly, I want to enjoy the Christmas season with my family.

I hope you are joining me for both the Weekly Chase and #GoalGetter2013!

Feel free to grab the badge and play along with us as we conquer our goals this year!!! All you have to do is take a photo of you working towards or completing your goal, use the hashtag #GoalGetter2013, and upload it to Instagram and/or Twitter! You can also post your picture on our #GoalGetter2013 Facebook page!




QOTD: What goal did you crush in November?

Thursday, November 7, 2013

#GoalGetter2013 Update: October

November already??? I swear this year is flying by faster than ever! It's already time for me to tell you all about my #GoalGetter2013 progress for last month.

As you know, I've been using #GoalGetter2013 and the Weekly Chase to help me stay accountable for my running resolutions and weekly goals. I will be doing an update each month to help me stay focused.

Here are my previous updates:
January Update
February Update
March Update
April Update
May Update
June Update
July Update

August Update

September Update

Now it's time for the month of October!

Run 3 times a week: :-( I hate to say it but this goal did not go very well. As most of you know I am dealing with a hip and knee injury. So regular running just did not happen this month. I miss it so much! I did get to run one half marathon this month...but after that the knee has been injured. :-(

Stretch and roll daily: Yes! This has been vital in trying to heal from my injuries!

Daily Bible devotion: Most days. I'm still doing the She Reads Truth devotions but there have been days that I missed. I really want to get back into this routine because I believe it helps me so much.

Focus on the family: Yes! I think I've done great with this one this month! We've had many fun family outings including a camping trip and a fun run! I am so blessed with my sweet little family!

Per #GoalGetter2013 requirements, I posted the following picture on Instagram to show my goal progress for October!



For the month of November I am going to focus on injury recovery. I will run when I can. I also want to continue to stretch and roll daily. I also want to continue focusing on daily Bible devotions. This month I also want to focus on all my many blessings. I have so much to be thankful for and a lot of the time I take it for granted. 

I hope you are joining me for both the Weekly Chase and #GoalGetter2013!

Feel free to grab the badge and play along with us as we conquer our goals this year!!! All you have to do is take a photo of you working towards or completing your goal, use the hashtag #GoalGetter2013, and upload it to Instagram and/or Twitter! You can also post your picture on our #GoalGetter2013 Facebook page!




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QOTD: What goal did you crush in October?

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

#GoalGetter2013 Update: September

I can't believe it's already October! The month of September flew by! It's time for me to tell you all about my #GoalGetter2013 progress for last month.

As you know, I've been using #GoalGetter2013 and the Weekly Chase to help me stay accountable for my running resolutions and weekly goals. I will be doing an update each month to help me stay focused.

Here are my previous updates:
January Update
February Update
March Update
April Update
May Update
June Update

July Update

August Update

Now for the month of September!

Run 3-4 times a week: I've done fairly well getting my runs in this last month. I had a setback with hip pain that caused me to take a week off from running but other than that I got most of my runs in!

Stretch and roll daily: Yes! I've done awesome with this one this last month! I even stretched and rolled twice on some days!

Daily Bible Devotion: Yes! I've been continuing the She Reads Truth Bible plans. Another thing that has helped with this is that every morning before my students arrive the teachers have a Bible devotion. I love reading the word with other women!

Spend quality time with my boys: I didn't get to do this as often as I'd like. I hate that life gets so busy! But the time I did spend with them was amazing! I love my boys!!!

Per #GoalGetter2013 requirements, I posted the following picture on Instagram to show my goal progress for September!


For the month of October I am going to continue to focus on running at least 3 times a week with the main focus on my long run. I also want to continue to stretch and roll daily. I also want to continue focusing on daily Bible devotions. This month I also want to focus on family. I would like for us to have many fun family activities this month. It's so important to spend that quality time together making memories. 

I hope you are joining me for both the Weekly Chase and #GoalGetter2013!

Feel free to grab the badge and play along with us as we conquer our goals this year!!! All you have to do is take a photo of you working towards or completing your goal, use the hashtag #GoalGetter2013, and upload it to Instagram and/or Twitter! You can also post your picture on our #GoalGetter2013 Facebook page!




QOTD: What goal did you crush in September?

Thursday, September 12, 2013

#GoalGetter2013 Update: August

I know we are already two weeks in to September but I am just now checking in with my #GoalGetter2013 progress. It's been a busy few weeks but I didn't forget about my monthly goals.

As you know, I've been using #GoalGetter2013 and the Weekly Chase to help me stay accountable for my running resolutions and weekly goals. I will be doing an update each month to help me stay focused.

Here are my previous updates:
January Update
February Update
March Update
April Update

May Update
June Update

July Update

Now for the month of August! 


Run 3-4 times a week: Half marathon training started this month so I've definitely been getting in those runs! I've run at least 3 times each week this month!


Incorporate at least one walk every week for cross training: I tried this for the first week or so and just couldn't make it happen. With school starting and my new job I just couldn't fit it in. :-(


Participate in the August Core Focus Challenge: I didn't do the exercises every day but I did do them about 3 times a week. On the other hand, I was horrible at posting about the exercises on Challenge Loop and Instagram. :-/


Daily Bible Devotion: Yes! I've been continuing with the She Reads Truth Bible plans! I love that site!


Stretch and Roll Daily: I've really slacked on this goal. And that's probably why my quad is super tight. 


Manage my time as I start a new job: I think I am finally figuring this one out. I made sure to plan time every day for blog writing and lesson planning as well as the daily chores of the house. 


Per #GoalGetter2013 requirements, I posted the following picture on Instagram to show my goal progress for August!



For the month of September, I am going to continue to focus on running 3-4 times a week. I am going to make the long run a priority now that I am training again. I am going to continue with my daily Bible devotions and stretching and rolling. I also want to focus on spending quality individual time with each of my boys this month. I feel like I am constantly redirecting their behavior or busy doing things around the house. I want to spend time with them where we just talk and I just listen. They are growing up way too fast and I don't want to miss a thing!

I hope you are joining me for both the Weekly Chase and #GoalGetter2013!

Feel free to grab the badge and play along with us as we conquer our goals this year!!! All you have to do is take a photo of you working towards or completing your goal, use the hashtag #GoalGetter2013, and upload it to Instagram and/or Twitter! You can also post your picture on our #GoalGetter2013 Facebook page!




QOTD: What goal did you crush in August?

Thursday, August 1, 2013

#GoalGetter2013 Update: July

Can you believe how fast July went by??? Wow! Since it's a new month that means it's time to check up on everyone's goals for the year! Let's do our monthly #GoalGetter2013 update!

As you know, I've been using #GoalGetter2013 and the Weekly Chase to help me stay accountable for my running resolutions and weekly goals. I will be doing an update each month to help me stay focused.

Here are my previous updates:
January Update
February Update
March Update

April Update

May Update
June Update

Now for the month of July!

Run at least 3 times a week and keep up my mileage: Since I finished the run streak I've been running at least 4 times a week! I've also been doing long runs of at least 5 miles every weekend. There was one week this month when I went on a mission trip to Destin that I only got in 2 runs that week. Overall...pretty good!

Incorporate at least one walk every week for cross training: Almost! I missed one week of this. Those late afternoon thunderstorms interfere with these walks!

Daily Bible Devotion: Success! I continued with the She Reads Truth Bible plans. We've been studying women of the Bible and I'm really enjoying it! I've also started a new study by Kay Arthur that I am really excited about!

Stretch and Roll Daily: 75% on this one. Once the streak ended I forgot about stretching and rolling on the days I didn't run. Need to make it a routine every day!

Per #GoalGetter2013 requirements, I posted the following picture on Instagram to show my goal progress for July! 


For the month of August, I am going to continue to focus on running 3-4 times a week. Half marathon training also starts this month so my mileage will be increasing! I also want to continue to incorporate at least one walk in each week...preferably with my family. I'm also going to be participating in Kat's August Core Focus Challenge! Daily Bible Devotions and daily rolling and stretching are goals I will be continuing this month. A new goal this month will be managing my time as I start my new job. I will need to use my time wisely in order to continue to blog, do lesson plans, and manage the house!

I hope you are joining me for both the Weekly Chase and #GoalGetter2013!

Feel free to grab the badge and play along with us as we conquer our goals this year!!! All you have to do is take a photo of you working towards or completing your goal, use the hashtag #GoalGetter2013, and upload it to Instagram and/or Twitter! You can also post your picture on our #GoalGetter2013 Facebook page!




QOTD: What goal did you crush in July?

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

#GoalGetter2013 Update: June

It's a new month and time to recap last month's #GoalGetter2013 progress! I hope you are all getting after those goals you set back in January!

As you know, I've been using #GoalGetter2013 and the Weekly Chase to help me stay accountable for my running resolutions and weekly goals. I will be doing an update each month to help me stay focused.

Here are my previous updates:
January Update
February Update
March Update

April Update

May Update

Now for the month of June!


Run at least one mile every day for the Runner's World Run Streak: Boom! I crushed this goal this month! I even ran while on vacation! As of today, I have been streaking for 37 days! 

Daily Bible Devotion Goal: I've done pretty good with this thanks to She Reads Truth! I've done two bible studies this month...1 Peter and 2 Peter! 

Stretch and Roll Daily Goal: Yes! Since I've been running every day this has been easy. Stretching and rolling are part of my run routine so it was easy to crush this goal this month!

Per #GoalGetter2013 requirements, I posted the following picture on Instagram to show my goal progress for June! 


For the month of July, I am focusing on running at least 3 times a week and keeping up my mileage. I will start half marathon training in August so I want to be strong and ready! I'm also focusing on cross training. My goal is to incorporate at least one walk in every week..gotta start somewhere right? As I've talked about in my Weekly Chase posts, I want to continue to read my Bible daily. I also want to continue to stretch and roll daily.

I hope you are joining me for both the Weekly Chase and #GoalGetter2013!

Feel free to grab the badge and play along with us as we conquer our goals this year!!! All you have to do is take a photo of you working towards or completing your goal, use the hashtag #GoalGetter2013, and upload it to Instagram and/or Twitter! You can also post your picture on our #GoalGetter2013 Facebook page!





QOTD: What goal did you crush in June?

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

#GoalGetter2013 Update: May

It's a new month and time to recap last month's #GoalGetter2013 progress! I know you are all crushing those goals and resolutions you set back in January!

As you know, I've been using #GoalGetter2013 and the Weekly Chase to help me stay accountable for my running resolutions and weekly goals. I will be doing an update each month to help me stay focused.

Here are my previous updates:
January Update
February Update

March Update

April Update

Now for the month of May!


5 by the 5th Virtual Race Series Running Goal: The day I chose to run this it was pouring down rain...we were under a flash flood warning. So I had to run it on the treadmill. I always run slower on the treadmill but I still got it done! 5K in 33:27!

Running 3 Times a Week and Keeping Up My Mileage Goal: Most weeks I got in my 3 runs. I kept my mileage up by running 7 miles, 6 miles, and two 5 milers!

Daily Bible Devotion Goal: I started a devotion by She Reads Truth this month. It was all in the book of Nehemiah! I really enjoyed it and have already started another one of their devotions!

Stretch and Roll Daily Goal: I didn't do as well with this as I wanted. I stretched and rolled on my run days and maybe a few days other than that. But now every day like I was wanting to do. 

Per #GoalGetter2013 requirements, I posted the following picture on Instagram to show my goal progress for May! 



For the month of June I am focusing on the Runner's World Run Streak. I will run at least one mile every day. As I've talked about in my Weekly Chase posts, I want to continue to read my Bible daily. I also want to continue to stretch and roll daily.

I hope you are joining me for both the Weekly Chase and #GoalGetter2013!

Feel free to grab the badge and play along with us as we conquer our goals this year!!! All you have to do is take a photo of you working towards or completing your goal, use the hashtag #GoalGetter2013, and upload it to Instagram and/or Twitter! You can also post your picture on our #GoalGetter2013 Facebook page!



QOTD: What goal did you crush in May?

Thursday, May 2, 2013

#GoalGetter2013 Update: April

It's a new month and time to recap last month's #GoalGetter2013 progress! I hope you are all crushing those goals and resolutions you set back in January!

As you know, I've been using #GoalGetter2013 and the Weekly Chase to help me stay accountable for my running resolutions and weekly goals. I will be doing an update each month to help me stay focused.

Here are my previous updates:
January Update
February Update

March Update

Now for the month of April!


13 in 2013 Running Goal: I ran my last race of the season this month...the Gulf Coast Half Marathon on Pensacola Beach! Race season is basically over for me because of the heat where I live. 


5 by the 5th Virtual Race Series Running Goal: I ran my April 5K for this goal and ran it pretty fast for me...my time was 29:33! 


Digital Running Interstate Challenge Goal: I completed this challenge with the Gulf Coast Half Marathon in Florida this month!


Quality Time with my Boys Goal: I've been making sure to spend more time with my boys each day! We've all enjoyed it!


Daily Bible Devotional Goal: I've been using the Our Daily Bread App on my iPhone as well as a devotional book that a friend gave me a while back for this. I will say that there are some days that I forget to do my devotional but I am getting better at it. 


Per #GoalGetter2013 requirements, I posted the following picture on Instagram to show my goal progress for April! I am happy to say that I completed the Digital Running Interstate Challenge! The Rock 'n' Roll New Orleans Half Marathon in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Half Marathon on Pensacola Beach in Florida qualified me for the challenge!




For the month of May I am focusing on running the virtual race for 5 by the 5th. It is super hot here on the Gulf Coast this time of year and too hot to race. So my 13 in 2013 running goal will be put on hold until the fall. I am also going to focus on running at least 3 times a week and trying to keep up my long mileage to at least 6 miles so I will be ready to jump back into half marathon training in the fall. 

As I've talked about in my Weekly Chase posts, I want to continue to read my Bible daily. I also want to continue to stretch and roll daily. 

I hope you are joining me for both the Weekly Chase and #GoalGetter2013!

Feel free to grab the badge and play along with us as we conquer our goals this year!!! All you have to do is take a photo of you working towards or completing your goal, use the hashtag #GoalGetter2013, and upload it to Instagram and/or Twitter! You can also post your picture on our #GoalGetter2013 Facebook page!




QOTD: What goal did you crush in April?

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

#GoalGetter2013 Update: March

It's time for a #GoalGetter2013 check in! How's everyone doing on those yearly goals and resolutions you set back in January? I hope you are still crushing them!

As you know, I've been using #GoalGetter2013 and the Weekly Chase to help me stay accountable for my running resolutions and weekly goals. I will be doing an update each month to help me stay focused.

Here are my previous updates:
January Update
February Update

Now for the month of March!

13 in 2013 Running Goal:
I ran FOUR races this month!!! I PRed in the Seaside Half Marathon! I also ran two 10K's...the Azalea Trail Run and the Crescent City Classic! I also ran a virtual race...the St. Patrick's Day Virtual Race!

5 by the 5th Virtual Race Series Running Goal:
I ran my March 5K for this goal and even ran pretty fast!

Half Fanatics Membership Goal:
I ran the Seaside Half Marathon the weekend after the Rock 'n' Roll New Orleans Half Marathon and thus qualified as a Half Fanatic! Say hello to Half Fanatic #3726!!!

Guest Bedroom Organization Goal:
It is still a work in progress but I got a lot accomplished in the guest bedroom this month!

Per #GoalGetter2013 requirements, I posted the following picture on Instagram to show my goal progress for March! I am so excited to finally be a member of Half Fanatics! Because yes...as I am sure you all know by now...I really am a Half Fanatic! I love that distance!!!



For the month of April I am focusing on running my races for 13 in 2013 and 5 by the 5th. I am also aiming to complete the Digital Running Interstate Challenge this month! (It's not too late for you to join this challenge and earn a medal!)

As I've talked about in my Weekly Chase posts, I am also focusing on spending quality time with my boys individually this month. And I am focusing on growing my relationship with God through a daily Bible devotional.

I hope you are joining me for both the Weekly Chase and #GoalGetter2013!

Feel free to grab the badge and play along with us as we conquer our goals this year!!! All you have to do is take a photo of you working towards or completing your goal, use the hashtag #GoalGetter2013, and upload it to Instagram and/or Twitter! You can also post your picture on our #GoalGetter2013 Facebook page!




QOTD: What goal did you crush in March?

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

St. Patrick's Day Virtual 5K Race in NEW shoes!

As you know one of my running resolutions for this year is to run 13 races in 2013. Luckily Jill and Jen started this challenge and I am so happy to be a part of it! To help us all reach our goal, Jill and Jen are hosting several virtual races this year.

So far I have participated in all of their virtual races thus far. Tackle the Miles was the last one I ran.

This month I participated in the St. Patrick's Day Virtual Race! I was so excited because I so wanted to wear some fun St. Patty's Day run gear! You know it's all about the outfit, right?!


I headed out for my run like any other day except I was dressed in St. Patty's Day gear AND I was running in a new pair of shoes. I love my Asics GT-2170's and they have been discontinued. As soon as I learned they were being discontinued I bought a couple of pairs. Well..sadly this is my last pair of my beloved shoes. Asics has updated the model to the GT-2000 but I've heard varied responses on whether they are comparable to my GT-2170's. So I am going to enjoy these shoes while they last.


I don't know about you but I HATE getting new shoes. It always takes me a few runs to break them in. I know they say you shouldn't have to break in a new pair of shoes (especially when it's the same model you wore previously) but I always do. New shoes are always tighter on my feet and I always have to retie them a thousand times to get the fit I like. I like my laces super loose when I run. I also feel like I run a little different when I get new shoes. I'm sure they are rearranging my gait a bit since the older shoes have worn down and my gait follows. 

I also usually have some kind of weirdness that happens with new shoes. For instance, I've had my right foot go numb the first few runs in a new pair. I've felt like I was running heavier in another new pair. My hips were super sore after running in another new pair. These things always work themselves out after a few runs in the new pair of shoes but I still dread it.

So I wasn't really looking forward to this run because I knew it would probably feel awkward. I started running and could immediately feel the difference in the run. The new shoes felt great! I realized how bad my old shoes actually were! I looked down at my Garmin and saw that I was running pretty fast...I guess the new shoes were making me speedier too! 

Around the halfway point of the run I started feeling a small stab of pain on the top of my right foot. Here we go. I kept running and prayed it would go away. It wasn't an enduring pain....just a stab every so often. So I ran through it. 

I made it to the 5K mark, stopped, and looked down at my watch. 29:56! That's the fastest 5K I've ran in a long time! The new shoes helped me go fast!

The rest of the day my right foot felt weird. I waited to see what it felt like the next day...and it was fine. I analyzed it and decided that I had laced my shoes too tight. So the next run I did I loosened the laces and never felt that pain again. But of course now it's in my mind...and every run I focus on that foot hoping no pain arises. Ugh! 

The St. Patrick's Day Virtual 5K was a speedy success...despite the achy foot! And don't you think the outfit is too cute??? ;-)


QOTD: Do you like running in new shoes? Have you ever had your favorite model be discontinued?

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

#GoalGetter2013 Update: February

So it's time to talk about how goals and resolutions for this year! How is everyone doing? I hope you are still getting after it and crushing those goals you set back in January!

As you know, I've been using #GoalGetter2013 and the Weekly Chase to help me stay accountable for my running resolutions and weekly goals. I will be doing an update each month to help me stay focused.

One of my running goals for this year is to run 13 races in 2013! I happily knocked out another half marathon this month...the Rock 'n' Roll New Orleans Half Marathon! I also ran a virtual race...Tackle the Miles 5K!

Another running goal is to run Laura's 5 by the 5th Virtual Race Series! This was completed with the Tackle the Miles 5K too!

Per #GoalGetter2013 requirements, I posted the following picture on Instagram to show my goal progress for February! I was super excited to run the Rock n' Roll New Orleans Half Marathon three years in a row! And those virtual races are always fun!



For the month of March I am still focusing on running my races but I am also working on getting membership in Half Fanatics! And as I wrote in my Weekly Chase post yesterday, I am working on getting my guest room organized this month. 

I hope you are joining me for both the Weekly Chase and #GoalGetter2013!

Feel free to grab the badge and play along with us as we conquer our goals this year!!! All you have to do is take a photo of you working towards or completing your goal, use the hashtag #GoalGetter2013, and upload it to Instagram and/or Twitter! You can also post your picture on our #GoalGetter2013 Facebook page!







QOTD: What goal did you crush in February?

Thursday, January 31, 2013

#GoalGetter2013 Update: January

How's everyone doing with their goals and resolutions? The first month of the year has flown by and I hope you haven't given up on what you promised yourself you would accomplish this year!

As you know, I've been using #GoalGetter2013 and the Weekly Chase to help me stay accountable for my running resolutions and weekly goals. I will be doing an update each month to help me stay focused.

One of my running goals for this year is to run 13 races in 2013. I'm proud to say that I knocked out two races this month...the Resolution Run 5K and the Walt Disney World Marathon!

Another running goal is to complete the 5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series...this was completed with the Resolution Run 5K too!

Per #GoalGetter2013 requirements, I posted the following picture on Instagram to show my goal progress for January! The Walt Disney World Marathon was a huge deal for me due to my knee injury and I am very proud that I finished!


For the month of February I am adding in a few other goals. I want to incorporate more fruits and veggies in my diet. I also want to do something kind for someone at least once a week. :-)

I hope you are joining me for both the Weekly Chase and #GoalGetter2013!

Feel free to grab the badge and play along with us as we conquer our goals this year!!! All you have to do is take a photo of you working towards or completing your goal, use the hashtag #GoalGetter2013, and upload it to Instagram and/or Twitter! You can also post your picture on our #GoalGetter2013 Facebook page!


QOTD: What goal have you crushed so far in 2013?

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