April (or January) Goals



March was the month of complaining and injury. I dealt with a hamstring injury, more cold weather, and knee deep in school clinicals and training for marathon #21. So what did I do this month:

Fitness       
  • Currently in Week 11 of marathon training, feeling good again after hamstring issue, focusing on speed and distance but very much done with this weather. In the midst of running frustration where things just aren’t as I want them, I feel less then great and hate it! I need to remember I want to peak in 5 weeks not now. Deep Breath, this is typical training thoughts, Is it just me or do other go through this too?
  •  2 days a week spin class (starting cutting one out for elliptical instead)
  •  Completed Half #1 of 13 for 2013 (No where near my goal time)
  •   Still no swimming (Time to remove this goal)
  •    253.7 running miles (Made my 250 goal!)


Life
  •       Organize the house: next up the bedroom and office, Oops forgot about this!
  •       Attend review course for boards: Yes and started studying               



Food
  •  Fell back in the diet soda trap at the review class (30 hours of sitting was too much!)
  •   Still a lot of mindless eating but better and picking healthier options (most of the time)
  • Added in a few new recipes: lentil loaf (for Easter)
  • Still working on workout fueling, but so far good luck with Hammer



Family/Friends
  •   Volunteered at Pre-school Easter party
  •   Couple lunch dates with friends and a few morning workouts with friends
  • I am trying very hard to be better mom, spending time with O and trying new ways to stop the behavior (ok normal 3 year old frustrations) but still need work.
  •  Ran with the moms group and I was even interviewed for a TV news story!

Check out Moms Run This Town for a fun, free running group for moms (all over the US)

April means the start of Spring weather, I hope. Please bring warmer weather and melt the snow and ice, I need better running paths, No more treadmill running! This also means interviewing for jobs, yikes.

Fitness Goals
·                      255+ running miles
·                      2nd 10 Mile Race of 2013 (tough course but goal = 1:10)
             Focus on speed work and more hill running
·                      Make rolling and icing part of daily workout routine
·                      Cut back spin 2x week to add in another run workout, get bike outside

Life
  • Organize the house: 20 Days of organizing
  •   Complete clinical hours & continue studying for boards, schedule exam.
  • Continue to grow coaching work: I have 2 runners doing their races this month and can't wait to see how it goes for them. This also means I have a few more openings for anyone needing a run coach for the upcoming Summer races.
  •  Update resume/CV- Any great resources for this?


Food
  •     Started week of No sugar/dairy hoping it helps with my allergies and respiratory issues       
  •     Continue to add 1 new recipe per week, get back on track with meal planning
  •      Work on pre/post workout fueling Can I trade my gut for a tougher one?


Family/Friends
  •    Survive dance pictures on Friday!
  •     Plan a fun anniversary dinner (11 years next week)
  •   Plan a weekend vacation with friends for May
  •      Continue to work on ways to help O listen and try not to get frustrated as quickly with “normal” kid behavior. Help her stay calm when she gets frustrated
How was your March? What are your April Goals?


Comments

  1. Mindy BobeApril 2, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Sounds like you have a great month planned girl! I hope the weather gets better for you so you can get outside and run!

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    1. Coach JenApril 2, 2013 at 7:58 AM

      Thanks Mindy, forecast for 50s the next few days so excited :)

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  2. AnonymousApril 2, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Those are great goals!

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  3. ShelleyApril 2, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Sounds like some awesome goals ahead!!!! I am so over winter weather here too and we had two nice days and now its back in the 30's again.

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    1. Coach JenApril 3, 2013 at 4:25 PM

      It was a cruel joke with the short lived warm days :(

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  4. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Go get 'em on your goals! + congrats on your upcoming anniversary!

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  5. jillconyersApril 2, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Great month Jen! My March was so much better than Feb and I'm ready for fewer treadmill runs!

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    1. Coach JenApril 3, 2013 at 4:25 PM

      I will be happy if I don't touch the treadmill until next winter, done with it now!

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  6. Sarah, How My World RunsApril 2, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    That's a great list! I really should add organizing to my list so maybe I'll actually get it done!

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    1. Coach JenApril 3, 2013 at 4:25 PM

      Hasn't quite worked for me yet, so I keep trying ;)

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  7. AnonymousApril 2, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Love that connecting with O is such a priority <3 C'mon Spring!!!!

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    1. Coach JenApril 3, 2013 at 4:26 PM

      It is so easy to get busy and forget to actually spend quality time with her instead of just sitting next to her doing something <3

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  8. SarahApril 2, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    OMG the 3 yr old frustrations! I can relate!!! Your goals are fantastic, that looks a lot like my "dream list" but I force myself to keep it shorter so I can actually focus on a few things. (I have goal ADD, I think.) If you're interested, I've started a little monthly goals link-up that you could join, so we can all cheer each other on! Here's the link: http://www.beautyschooldropout.net/?p=1990

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  9. MCM MamaApril 2, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Oy, 3 was so hard! My older son became so much easier to deal with when he turned 4.

    Those are some great goals! And, yes, c'mon Spring! It's time!

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    1. Coach JenApril 3, 2013 at 4:27 PM

      It always helps (but doesn't make it easier ;) ) to hear others go through the same.

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  10. AnonymousApril 5, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    All of my goals pretty much revolve around fitness. So cool that you were interviewed for a TV news story. Did you get to see it?

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