January 2018
There are two here. The first is getting nutrition back under control. I am an Atkins eater for my health and pain management. I don’t expect everyone to understand nor eat like me by I do expect everyone to STFU about how it is unhealthy or how I can’t run on a low carb diet, etc.
Number Two: Run. That is it. I want to get back to regular running. I am currently sidelined with yet another injury, this one not related to running. Back pain is no joke and I am not trying to run through this. I have a chiro appointment coming up and hopefully, that will fix me up to the point where I will be able to get back to this crazy thing I love/hate.
Rules:
Pretty simple this month. Nutrition: 2 weeks of induction followed by Phase one of Atkins. Follow up with doctors regarding healthcare weekly. Running: Call Doctor’s weekly until I get the promised referrals and then set up appointments ASAP.
February 2018
Make a plan which is realistic and has wiggle room. Maybe back to a 5K by July (depending on injury) and adding miles safely from there. And a corollary to this is RUN MORE THAN I DID LAST YEAR.
Rules: Have a solid month of runs planned out on RunPlan. Monthly goals to solid 5k in July and half in April 2019.
March 2018
Add Strength Work 3 Times Per Week.
Rules: Using Jefit clock 12 strength workouts, either bodyweight or YMCA.
April 2018
30-Day Run Streak
Rules: Run at least 1 mile every single day, rain or shine, hot or cold. The run doesn’t have to be fast or pretty, but it needs to get logged.
May 2018
Run a 5K without Stopping (This is a goal which may be modified depending on injury recovery)
Rules: Run long, Run fast but above all run smart for 3.1 miles.
June 2018
Stay hydrated throughout the day.
Rules: Drink recommended amount per day. Taper and replace until it is all water.
July 2018
Run a 5k Race
Rules: Run a real, live 5K.
August 2018
Add variation to running workouts: Intervals, Fartlek, Tempo, Hill Repeats, etc
Rules: Replace 1/3 of all runs for this month with variations.
September 2018
Run a 10K
Rules: Add 10% to weekly miles to get to 10K on the long run. (Week 1: 5, 5, 5; Week 2: 5, 5, 6.5; Week 3: 5, 5, 8.15; Week 4: 5, 5, 10)
October 2018
Run at an average pace below a 12:00 minute/mile.
Rules: at least 1 5K run with an average pace of 11:59 minute/mile
November 2018
Run with the local running group
Rules: Go and run with the local group 1 time in the first two weeks of the month.
December 2018
Establish a New, Massive Goal
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