And just like that…it’s October. I can’t even believe my marathon month is here. Commence freaking out now!
I’ve made it a point this year to look back on my New Year’s Resolutions each month so that I don’t let myself forget about them. I also pick one thing each month that I’m going to focus on to help me reach those resolutions/goals. Last month I turned my focus back to core workouts after letting them slip a bit. I did a great job getting back on track with these and will continue to do so throughout the next month as I get ready for Marine Corps Marathon.
This month my big focus will be back on drinking less soda. The fridge full of free soda just steps from my desk is killing me! I only have one can a day, but still, I don’t need to be drinking soda every day! Most times I just drink it out of habit, so I’m going to try make myself do something else whenever I hit that point in the afternoon that I start craving caffeine. I drink a ton of water so sometimes I get bored and just want some taste, so I’m also keeping my desk stocked with Nuun and Crystal Light type drinks.
Staying healthy this year was another important goal. I’ve been doing a great job maintaining my stretching, rolling and icing routine, but have had some aches and pains creep in especially with my calf muscles. I don’t think it’s anything serious, but I’m going to be proactive and get things checked out early this time instead of waiting for it to become something serious that puts me on the sidelines. Learning. 🙂
Butterfly Stretch
My biggest resolution/goal for this year is a Boston Qualifying time. I’m admittedly not as confident about this as I was during the first half of the year, which I hate. Initially I thought I could crush the BQ time I needed and shoot for a time in the 3:20s, but I’ve had a tougher than expected training cycle and that doesn’t seem possible to go for. Still, I’m shooting for that sub-3:35 time I need to BQ, and will run my heart out at MCM at the end of the month trying to get it.
How are your resolutions going this year?
heart & sole 
I bought a foam roller last year — and I am convinced that it has changed my life. I now also think my body may NOT fall apart at distances longer than 13.1. . . that could be dangerous.
No joke, foam rollers are life changing. And, uh oh, sounds like a marathon might be in your future?!
I am REALLY hopeful. . . but scared!
Wow, wish I kept resolutions that well! Good luck for your marathon, I’m sure you’ll ace it and get into Boston 🙂
Thanks! I’m hoping so. I’m usually awful at resolutions, but making myself write about them each month on here certainly helps keep me accountable, haha!