November Recap/December Goals

November was my month to start rebuilding for next running season. It was a stressful month with work, school and life in general. Fitnesswise the month was fine and I made a smart decision to not take on more in my schedule.
November Recap
  • PR at the 10 Mile race- No, not feeling great 
  • Pass NASM CPT- No but finally regsitered
  • Find one new recipe each week to make- For the most part
  • Continue with spin and strength, add in weekly swims- No swims yet
  • Start dance class- I decided against this since it is at the end of my 3 busy days and I need a break
  • Stop ignoring my messy house and organize one room each week- Not even close!
  • Run Turkey Day 5K- Crazy busy, but perfect weather
  • I ran 165.3 miles (over my goal of 150)!
  • After our stretch of little sleep we are back to sleeping in!
December Goals
  • Continue to rebuild and fully heal to be in full running strength for next year
  • Start Swimming (at least 2x in December)
  • Pass NASM, 2 weeks (any tips for the test?)
  • Survive finals and hours of grading
  • Actually decorate for Christmas and send out cards soon
  • Continue 2x week spin and 3x week strength 
  • Continue with gluten free with O, 3 more weeks to see if there is a difference
I am so excited at the response to 13 in 2013 already! Check out the details and join us for this fun challenge.


Comments

  1. jillconyersDecember 1, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Jen your Nov sounds as busy as mine was! I need to re-think my goals for Dec. The response to 13 in 2013 has been amazing but I admit to being a bit overwhelmed. I need a few hours to reply to emails!

    Have a great weekend and try to find a little quiet relaxing time :)

    PS. How are you with writing guest posts ;)

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    1. Coach JenDecember 2, 2012 at 9:18 PM

      Hope you had a great weekend, this is great!

      What are you thinking for a guest post? Let me know, after this week of finals I am much less busy :)

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  2. Suz and AllanDecember 2, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Wow, you logged a lot of miles this past month and it sounds like you were really busy. I'm sure you won't have any trouble meeting your goals for December!

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    1. Coach JenDecember 2, 2012 at 8:36 PM

      Running keeps me pushing and helps with the stress so I keep moving :)

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  3. UnknownDecember 2, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    I am so excited to be a part of 13 in 2013. Thanks for helping start such a great challenge!

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  4. Mommy Run FastDecember 3, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Nice job on your month! Oh yes, organizing the house... I should add that to my list, but somehow I don't think it's going to get done in December. :)

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    1. Coach JenDecember 4, 2012 at 4:31 PM

      Thanks, yes the house takes the back burner here!

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