Here goes 2019!
Not going to lie, I am CLEARLY late on the whole New Year goals train. I can attribute it to not being quite sure how this year was going to land, a busy holiday season and as a result, no time to truly reflect. I believe that it is important to reflect and acknowledge what has happened and what I did accomplish before throwing more goals together. So here we are at February and I’m kicking off my goals for the year.
RUNNING & RACES:
My two big races this year are Blue Ridge Half Marathon and the Berlin Marathon. For the first time in a long time, I am not stuffing my spring and focusing on one big race. There are a few reasons as to why: I am working as a race director for two races this spring, I want to focus on doing well at Blue Ridge and I do not want to over do it going into training for Berlin. I will sprinkle half marathons and maybe another full in the fall. I am considering the Madison Mini, Queen Bee in Cincinnati and maybe a couple in New England to have fun and knock a few more states off in my 50 states before age 35 challenge.
I will keep working on my speed, remaining grateful and mindful for what my body allows me to do and focus on having a recovery plan (and sticking to it). Last year, I figured out a training plan that worked and modified as needed. It seemed like the more I ran, the better I felt but I did not take recovery as well as I should have. I will continue to see my massage therapist, taking warm epsom salt baths and getting more sleep but I need to make sure I am foam rolling, drinking enough water and nuun and just making sure am not over doing it.
Mostly, I am excited to build on what I learned about myself last year as a runner.
WELLNESS & BALANCE:
For the goals that are not in the running and races category, they kinda support my running life in a way. This year in the effort of not wanting to over do it, I need to continuous strive for balance. Balancing my workouts, stress, life with my dog and boyfriend and my commitments. I looked at my life and did the Marie Kondo method of seeing what brought me joy and letting go of what does not. Letting go of the commitments where I did not feel appreciated or fulfilled, stop going to workouts that did not serve me or my goals and letting go of the negative thoughts that could hold me back. My goal is to practice yoga and meditation at least three times a week, maintaining my strength workouts and take more time doing nothing at all.
Its all coming together and I am so excited to see what 2019 holds. VIVA!