Last month, for the first time, I shared some goals for the month. I really liked that and so I’m going to continue doing it. I’ll review last month’s goals and share the goals for this month. Here we go! For February, I wanted to run three times a week, go to Pure Barre three times a week, organize my days before going to bed at night, cook more and keep up with my PT exercises. I’m really excited to share how I did!
- Run three times a week. I ran at least three times every week. There were two weeks in which I ran four times (one of those runs being pretty short, but it still counts). I’m really pleased with this.
- Pure Barre three times a week. I went to 17 Pure Barre classes in the month of February. I’m feeling stronger and more balanced and just really loving Pure Barre these days.
- Organize tomorrow’s day. I made checklists for myself each evening to focus on the next day and it worked!
- Cook more. Not only did I cook more, I even tried my hand at baking (which I pretty much never do).
- PT exercises. I did really well in this area as well. I had my last regular PT appointment and will be going back in for a follow up in a month. I’ve really taken everything I’ve learned to heart and think it’s making me a stronger runner.
I’m not going to give myself a grade or anything, but I’m going to call February a success in terms of the goals I set for the month!
March goals!
- Build my mileage back up in preparation for the Cherry Blossom 10 miler. I will be sharing my training plan later this week, so be on the lookout for that!
- Pure Barre is hosting a 20 in 31 challenge – take 20 classes in the month of March. I am SO on it.
- Practice more patience. I have been more impatient than normal lately and I’d like to work on that. I think it’s a result of feeling just a little bit behind in a number of different areas (work, home, church responsibilities, etc.) and so I’m hopeful that since I’m finally feeling somewhat caught up, that will help me to be more patient.
- I’d like to be more intentional in staying in touch with my friends. I have such wonderful friends and I don’t like when weeks go by and I don’t talk to them or see them (if they are local). I’m going to vow to be more intentional about that this month!
What are your goals for March?
Wow, you rocked February! Great job! My goal for March is to just stay healthy so I can have a great time in Paris π Also to be more patient with the boys. They have been home a LOT with all of the snow days (including today) and I”m so over it. I find myself losing my patience with them a lot unfortunately.
i thought about you when i heard that fairfax county was closed today π patience is not my strong suit…
Wow, you killed your goals during February. While I don’t set specific goals for the month, I do have a rough plan in my head of what I would like to accomplish. My biggest downfall is my lack of organization in the kitchen. I need to handle food prep and meal planning better!
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ah, i hear that! we will be moving into a larger space in about a month and i can’t wait to have a bigger kitchen!!!
I like your goal about staying in touch with friends. I’m not so good about that. I have so much on my plate, and that seems to fall by the wayside…
Good job on sticking with your Feb goals!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…#Run this Year 2015! February summary
Yeah, I hate going weeks without talking to my friends!
You had a stellar February! It’s a challenge to keep everything going on so many fronts. My goal this month is to build some endurance base for my April races. My focus on strength and swimming has sidetracked that.
Marcia recently posted…February by Number
ACK – swimming! I need to start doing that too!
Great to see you smashed your goals for February! Sounds like barre has been doing great things for you! I hope to see you at Cherry Blossom!!
I’ll be there π Hope to meet you as well!
Congrats on crushing your February goals, Courtney. I’m sure you’ll do just as great with your March goals. One of my big goals for March is to PR at Shamrock. I really hope the weather and race conditions will be on my side on race day!
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I think you’ll have a great day for running at Shamrock! The course is made to PR!!
I’d like to keep building and try harder to run 3 times a week. My PT wants me running 3 times a week but sometimes I let that slide and only do 2.
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This is the month to do it!!
Congrats on reaching your goals Courtney. I don’t set monthly goals but something I need to work on consistently from now till May ( and probably beyond) is stretching and strength training. I’m going to start right now by riding my bike more often!
that sounds like a good idea. consistency really matters!
great job on the February goals! I’ve definitely got to. Get better about cooking at home again. And I love the March goal about being intentional with keeping in touch with friends. That’s something I feel like I need to work on.
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yeah, i’m pretty good w/my local friends but friends out of state, i slack with. no bueno!
well… I can help you with staying in touch with friends. See you tomorrow π
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hahaha, you don’t count because (luckily!) i talk to you all the time. as long as we just don’t backslide and keep up our constant emailing π SO excited for lunch!
A Pure Barre challenge!! Now that one is made for you! I love how attending so many classes in February has left you feeling so much stronger. I’ve been loving barre lately too! Great job on those February goals!
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i know, right? it’s perfect – no form pictures needed π
i’ve been really sick for the past week and was leveled by the flu last month. my goal is to get healthy and then rebuild my fitness base!
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oh no! what a rough start to the year. hoping you have a healthy month of rebuilding!
Great goals for March! Patience is something I have to work on as well. The older I get, the less patience I am. Not good!
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you and me both, lady! working on it π
Great goals! I am trying to spend more time with friends since I am moving. It’s going to be hard leaving. I would like to run more too but I have to play that one by ear since I still have issues with my plantar fasciitis.
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PF stinks π definitely be safe and enjoy that time w/your friends!
I am SUCH a fan of goals and sharing them– my brother and I are doing something similar (also starting this month). I’m excited to hear how your Pure Barre challenge goes!
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thanks – i’m 2 for 2 with pure barre so far in the month π
DANG, girl!! 17 Pure Barre classes? Oh, you’ve got this 20 class thing, then; that is so awesome! Kudos on sticking with your goals and making some even bigger ones for March – woo hoo! My goal is to NOT do every race this month and give my body some time to recover after two marathons in 9 weeks. Good grief. There are three races I’d love to do in March, I just don’t think it’s a great idea. I would also love it if Spring would get here – ha! Hope your week is off to a great start!
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Thanks! I’ve already taken two – just 18 more to go π Can’t wait to read your race recap, Tara!
Way to go on the February goals! And your March goals sound IMPORTANT but doable! You will have a great month!
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Thanks, friend!
Great job keeping up with your goals! It’s such a good idea to work on a few different things every month. I could definitely be better about staying in touch with my friends too (so I may have to borrow that goal!) I’d also like to work at increasing my mileage and continue to improve on my cross-training.
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I just had a long talk with my sister (who is one of my best friends) so I feel successful already! π
Writing down my plan for the next day really helps me stay on track as well. I plan to up my swimming to 2x a week soon in prep for those tri races. Have you started swimming yet?
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ack – no! i need to stat. first i need a real bathing suit – not a bikini!!
Nice job on meeting your February goals! Pure Barre x 17 so impressive! I think you will definitely get to 20 this month.
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Wow, nice job on meeting and exceeding your goals! This month I am setting one small goal for myself: drink enough water. I have accomplished some other things in February like getting back into exercising, attempting to get into running (not working out so well), and to try and control my disordered eating. I still need to work on those goals so sticking to something small for March is best for me I think.
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Great job with your February goals!! Love the idea of doing the barre class challenge.
Michelle @ Running with Attitude recently posted…March Movement
Patience is my word for the year. Through all my trials and chaos with my kids and my husbands travel schedule, I find it extremely difficult sometimes to remain patient and level headed. But keeping that focus is the only way some times. When I get bombarded, I just have to give it to God and trust him.
Have a great week.
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Your second to last sentence is key. That is where I struggle! Thanks Haley for your comment!!
You are rocking the Pure Barre!! AWESOME!
Swimming, swimming and more swimming (running in the pool) and biking is the top priority for March!
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Yeah I need to start swimming!!
Great job on the February goals! My March goals are all about speed!
I totally hear ya on making a better effort to see and talk with friends. I’m so bad at this and hate when I realize I’ve let so much time go by without getting in touch with people!
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I talked to my sis yesterday and called another friend. I’m going to really try hard with this one. Go speed go!
Wow, you’re really motivated. Nice going on the goals, and I like how you make your goals manageable and not impossible to achieve. π
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Thanks Emily! I find writing out goals helps me STAY motivated π
I never really thought of doing goals for the month. I guess my #1 goal is to get stronger, by doing more strength classes. They have a barr class at my local rec center I keep wanting to try that out. π Maybe I should do that at least twice this month? π
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definitely give barre a try! i’d try to do it a couple times a week if you are able!