Goals for 2011 reviewed and planning for 2012.
When I started thinking about goals for 2011 I was recovering from a stress fracture so my thoughts were consumed by running running again, training smarter, and making progress.
Run to the top of this hill. A 2011 goal I didn't meet in 2010 due to the stress fracture.
Status: I'll let you know in 2 weeks.
Incorporate strength training consistently. The key word being consistently.
Status: Accomplishing! I strength train at least 4 times/week when not training and 3 times/week during marathon training. The only way I was able to do this was by cancelling my gym membership and working out at home (aka P90X.) Keeping it measurable, after starting at 0 I can now do 3 unassisted pullups.
Focus on nutrition. It seemed like the next logical step.
Status: Accomplishing! I have been clean eating almost exclusively for about 4 months. Not a big difference from how I was eating before but just enought tweaking to my diet to notice a difference.
Incorporate trail running into my workout schedule. After reading the advantages of trail running for marathon training (Runner's World) I was convinced I needed to try it.
Status: Accomplishing! I have added at least one trail race/month. Like running 17 miles of Dawg Gone Long Run 50 miler to pace my husband.
And last but certainly not least, run the Chicago Marathon 2011.
Status: I'll let you know in October.
Ambition and effort for 2012? I just recently started thinking about this. What I've come up with so far is to run a half marathon every month. More goals to come!
Are you accomplishing your goals for 2011? Any thoughts yet for 2012?
"Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be". George Sheehan
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You rock girl!! Great job on the goals. I really need to look at mine and see what I'm behind on. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: MonicaB | July 28, 2011 at 01:29 PM
You never cease to impress me with your goals and challenges and that you accomplish them all! I love the idea of a half a month for 2012. Lets get more of them planned together too!
Posted by: Tina | July 28, 2011 at 02:18 PM
Thank you Monica. I'll be looking for a goals in review on your blog :)
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault
Posted by: jillconyers | July 28, 2011 at 03:57 PM
Thank you TIna. Definitely more planned to run together. We also need to make plans for Dayton. You probably already told me but are you guys going to the expo?
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault
Posted by: jillconyers | July 28, 2011 at 03:58 PM
Wow, sounds like you're doing great with your goals! :) Congratulations so far and keep up the good work!
Posted by: Undercover Dieting | July 28, 2011 at 04:27 PM
I thought my goal of running without passing out was impressive until I read this. Lol! You look amazing Jill. Those are some impressive guns you have there. And impressive goals. Good for you for doing so well. I know you will do that hill. You can do it. I find silly helps to push me forward, I think of Forest Gump when I get tired on my walks. Crazy but true.
Posted by: Kim Bee | July 29, 2011 at 03:15 AM
We can tackle that hill tomorrow! :)
Posted by: JMC | July 30, 2011 at 08:41 AM
It has to be done 8/7-8/13. So tomorrow I'm doing another Hotter Than Hades Half :)
See you in the a.m.
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault
Posted by: jillconyers | July 30, 2011 at 08:16 PM
Thank you. I'll keep Forest Gump in mind :)
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault
Posted by: jillconyers | July 30, 2011 at 08:33 PM