Eat Pray Run DC

Running hard, eating well and living a grace-filled life in Washington D.C.

Searching for something?

  • Start Here!
    • Featured In…
    • 30 before 30 List!
    • My Favorite Things
    • Wedding
  • Eat!
  • Run
  • Blogging 101
    • How to Start a Blog
  • Contact Me!
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policy

February 2015 Goals

February 4, 2015 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC46 Comments

I’ve never really been one to set monthly goals. However, since I’ve been using my Believe Training Journal I’ve been setting out weekly goals using the journal. I thought I’d try out setting a few goals for this month. 

february goals

  • Return to three runs a week. As you know, I’ve been taking it easy (and in physical therapy) since hurting my ankle running a ten mile race early January. Visiting PT also revealed (like I suspected) some lingering tendinitis in my knee. My knee doesn’t actively hurt but I’ve been working on strengthening my hips and glutes as well as not inflaming my ankle. I’m happy that I ran 6.5 miles over the past weekend and felt good. I’m hoping to get back to running three times a week this month. I’m not focusing on distance or speed – just on getting out there. 
  • Barre at least three times a week. I have been hitting up Pure Barre like whoa. I went 12x in January and I was out of DC for four days – I’m pretty pleased with that but would like to top that number in February. 
  • Organize my days before I go to bed at night. Lately, I’ve been writing out my lists for the following day at night. I used to do this when I worked in an office and got away from it since I started working from home. I want to continue making this a part of my routine. 
  • Eat fresh. I do a pretty good job of cooking at home (I don’t eat out much at all) but lately I haven’t been planning meals like I used to. I want to get back in that and plan for the week again! 
  • Continue doing my PT exercises and drills. I want to stay on track because I know how important it is to my running health!

There you have it. Nothing fancy but I’m looking forward to sharing next month how this all went! Don’t forget our Friday Five post this week is five fitness snapshots! I love these kinds of posts so get your pics ready! πŸ™‚

Do you set monthly goals?


Comments

  1. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    February 4, 2015 at 7:51 am

    Glad to hear that your ankle is feeling better and that you love Barre so much. My goals for this month are keeping up my yoga at lease once a week and slowly getting back to running. My foot still hurts but it hurts less. Progress?
    Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Don’t Sweat it! Shower Pill Review & GiveawayMy Profile

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 4, 2015 at 10:54 pm

      Definite progress. I’m so excited for you!!

      Reply
  2. Jess says

    February 4, 2015 at 9:05 am

    Those sound like great goals. I know you posted about some of the strengthening exercises you’ve been doing recently, but I would love to hear more about that as you continue with that.

    I actually used to write out monthly goals but stopped. However, my goal is to have an injury-free month of training (especially now that speed work has started) and to incorporate yoga at least 2x per week.
    Jess recently posted…Sweet Potato Pad ThaiMy Profile

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 4, 2015 at 10:54 pm

      Yoga will def help you stay injury free!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Jennifer @ Running on Lentils says

    February 4, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    That Believe journal is on my wish list! Great goals. I do review/update the next day’s tasks each night and it really helps me with things I either forget or don’t want to do, like house chores. I think I missed that you hurt your ankle but good to hear that recovery is going well. As a sidenote, I thought you’d want to know that your posts aren’t showing up in my bloglovin feed. I confirmed I’m following you, and they used to show up. Your past two posts I went directly to your site and saw.
    Jennifer @ Running on Lentils recently posted…My 4th Weight Loss Anniversary!My Profile

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 4, 2015 at 3:47 pm

      You should absolutely get it – it’s awesome!!!!

      Reply
  4. Tara @ Running 'N' Reading says

    February 4, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    Courtney, I ended up at the PT’s office yesterday so I can totally relate; I’ve got to strengthen my lazy butt and continue doing these exercises even when I’m not feeling any niggles. It’s hard to stay on top of it when everything feels fine, right? πŸ˜‰ So glad you are starting to improve; looking forward to the Friday Five tomorrow!
    Tara @ Running ‘N’ Reading recently posted…Gina Homolka’s Chicken Pasta CapreseMy Profile

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 4, 2015 at 3:47 pm

      Oh no – what’s going on???

      Reply
  5. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    February 4, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    I don’t typically set monthly goals unfortunately. I can’t believe you went to barre 12 times last month! That is crazy and you must have the most amazing core right now!
    Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…#Take The Leap: 30 Days of Yoga ChallengeMy Profile

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 4, 2015 at 3:48 pm

      Ha – the core still needs LOTS of work but it is much stronger. I think I’ll end up going to barre around 16 times this month which truly seems cray cray. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Nevie says

    February 4, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    i cannot wait until i am settled in my new place and no what’s around me and what’s what that i can reasonably set monthly goals and a weekly routine. right now i’m just trying to keep up with a few workouts a week in between the move so i’m not totally starting from scratch once i’m scheduled. so blown there is no pure barre class in the podunk town i’m moving to!
    Nevie recently posted…Throw. Kick. Run #LikeAGirl.My Profile

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 4, 2015 at 3:49 pm

      You just gotta open your own studio πŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. Alaina M. @ The Simple Peach says

    February 4, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    I have been loving my Believe journal too but I love the idea of monthly goals. I think my head might explode with one more thing to track but I’m proud of you. Whoa Barre whoa! That’s amazing!!!

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 4, 2015 at 10:53 pm

      I’m kind of obsessed with barre πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Elle says

    February 4, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    good for you! I think it’s important to have something to work towards. Enjoy it all!

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 4, 2015 at 10:50 pm

      Thanks Elle πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    February 4, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    Great goals, Courtney. I especially appreciate that you want to make lists like you used to when you still worked in an office. I can only imagine how easy it is to get distracted and off task when working from home full time.
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Who Is Ready to Rock β€˜n’ Roll With Me?My Profile

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 4, 2015 at 10:44 pm

      The key for me is getting lots of work done early in the day, then lunch then a bit more work!

      Reply
  10. Jess@Flying Feet in Faith says

    February 4, 2015 at 7:36 pm

    These are great and noteworthy goals. I think organizing my days before bed helps me feel way better about the next day. Now my healthy early habits….eh you know. Ice cream and I are basically bffs lol
    Jess@Flying Feet in Faith recently posted…Wisdom Wednesday: the Cranky Runnah Probs & a Few Winter TipsMy Profile

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 4, 2015 at 10:48 pm

      Yum I wish I had some ice cream now! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    February 4, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    These are great, obtainable goals! I always find making my to-do list the night before to be very helpful. Then I can just wake up and get to it πŸ™‚
    Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Need For Speed Treadmill WorkoutMy Profile

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 4, 2015 at 10:47 pm

      Exactly! Especially working from home – it helps me to jump right into my day!

      Reply
  12. Kate @KateMovingForward says

    February 4, 2015 at 8:07 pm

    I need to make some monthly goals! I do really well sometimes, but other times I struggle to just remember to make ’em! Love your emphasis on PT to stay strong while running!
    Kate @KateMovingForward recently posted…Romantic Food Ideas for At-Home Date NightsMy Profile

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 4, 2015 at 10:46 pm

      Those exercises really really help!

      Reply
  13. Jenny @ TurtleStride says

    February 4, 2015 at 8:08 pm

    I’m a huge fan of making list and setting monthly goals. It helps to break things down, it’s not as overwhelming. I hope your ankle continue to heel and you can meet your goals. Happy Wednesday!
    Jenny @ TurtleStride recently posted…Work on It WednesdayMy Profile

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 4, 2015 at 10:46 pm

      Thank you! Lists are the best πŸ™‚

      Reply
  14. Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club says

    February 4, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    You know I have been eating cleaner lately and more raw foods. Not by design – but just because and I am liking it alot. My Urban Remedy 1-day cleanse comes tomorrow and I am excited because I love drinking raw juice and don’t have to make it myself. It has helped me lose over 5 lbs. I plan to go back to barre class too. I plan to run 4 to 5 times a week and I have been living up to that. Since I can’t go back to boot camp due to hectic schedules I plan to work on my running endurance. I am on my way.
    Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club recently posted…Workout Wednesday Link Up #65My Profile

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 4, 2015 at 10:41 pm

      Wow you really are – that’s so impressive!!

      Reply
  15. Sandra Laflamme says

    February 4, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    Great goals! I am right with you in PT. Hopefully your ankle will be feeling better soon!
    Sandra Laflamme recently posted…The Benefits of Inversion and a review of the Teeter Hang Ups Inversion TableMy Profile

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 4, 2015 at 10:45 pm

      Thank you! I’m rolling it out right now πŸ™‚

      Reply
  16. jill conyers says

    February 5, 2015 at 5:13 am

    Awesome goals! I love my Believe training journal πŸ™‚
    jill conyers recently posted…Contigo Cortland Water Bottle ReviewMy Profile

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 5, 2015 at 9:39 am

      me too – i find it so awesome to write down what i’m doing and i love all the extras!
      Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC recently posted…February 2015 GoalsMy Profile

      Reply
  17. rachel says

    February 5, 2015 at 6:51 am

    Love your goals. I don’t set monthly goals… but try to set weekly and daily goals. πŸ™‚ I do like the idea of setting bigger fgoals for the month. πŸ™‚
    rachel recently posted…Hill Running with the Jogger #IOwnThisMy Profile

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 5, 2015 at 9:40 am

      i’m seeing how this whole monthly goal thing works out for me πŸ™‚
      Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC recently posted…February 2015 GoalsMy Profile

      Reply
  18. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    February 5, 2015 at 8:30 am

    Great goals and I’m so glad you’re feeling better!
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Bumper Stickers and a #PowerDecal giveaway!My Profile

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 5, 2015 at 9:41 am

      thank you Wendy – i’m optimistic i’ll meet each of these goals!

      Reply
  19. Salt says

    February 5, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Excellent goals!
    You have been such a huge barre inspiration for me!! I have my second class of the week tomorrow morning and it’s all because of you. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 5, 2015 at 9:46 am

      thanks friend! my barre obsession level is pretty high these days which i think is a good thing. i’m so glad you liked it!
      Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC recently posted…February 2015 GoalsMy Profile

      Reply
  20. Safari says

    February 5, 2015 at 11:33 am

    I have to set goals…it’s what keeps me MOVING forward. Whether they be eating or fitness goals. I’m a work in progress so I must constantly work the process! Good luck with your goals!!

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 5, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      I love that – I’m a work in progress, too πŸ™‚

      Reply
  21. Pam says

    February 5, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    I am huge believer in lists. After I got my first Erin Condren planner, my life has been so much more organized. Good luck with your continuing PT and hopefully you will be full speed ahead with your running in no time.
    Pam recently posted…Project Repat….It’s hereMy Profile

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 5, 2015 at 1:58 pm

      Planners / organizers for the win! Thanks for the well wishes – I hope you had the BEST time on your cruise!!

      Reply
  22. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    February 5, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    I was just thinking I would like to get back to barre, but it is $15 a class…. kinda of expensive….hmmmm….
    Abby @ BackAtSquareZero recently posted…Gluten Free Chocolate Desserts to Make Valentine’s Day SweetMy Profile

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 6, 2015 at 12:28 am

      Yes, it’s not cheap but worth it to me! I buy packages but it’s still$$$

      Reply
  23. Jennifer says

    February 8, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    Wow 12 times at Pure Barre! Are you in the 100 club (or more) already?
    Jennifer recently posted…Tasty Thursday – Oatmeal PancakesMy Profile

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      February 8, 2015 at 9:43 pm

      not yet, because i took a break and went to the arlington studio for 1.5 months this summer. unfortunately those classes don’t count πŸ™ but if i keep this up, i’ll be there around summertime, i think!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Hi, there! I’m Courtney

Welcome to Eat Pray Run DC - I'm passionate about food, running, Jesus, my dog and bacon. Not necessarily in that order. Read More…

Join the Eat Pray Run DC Community & Get Your FREE Copy of Blogging 101!

Follow

Tags

berlin marathon blogger tips blogger tip tuesday blogging blog stats chicago marathon christmas Church cooking dc dinner eat exercise faith fitness food friday five friends gift guide giveaway goals half marathon healthy healthy-living holiday holidays marathon marathon training oiselle pure barre race races recipe recipes relationships richmond marathon run running sweat pink training travel wedding wedding planning wedding wednesday workouts

Categories

Copyright © 2021 · Modern Blogger Pro Theme By, Pretty Darn Cute Design