If you’ve been around here for a while then you know that I like to set monthly goals to help me to stay on track.
For August, I set out to hit 5 goals:
- Continue daily PT exercises along with weekly visits with the physical therapist
- Return to running 3 days a week
- Continue cross-training twice a week (kickboxing and the Arc Trainer)
- Complete the “Summer Blowout” challenge – designed by the kickboxing trainers – think a crazy mix of sit-ups, push-ups, squats, burpees, etc.
- Feel ready to start half marathon training by September
I recently run-fessed that I punted on the goal of completing the Summer Blowout Challenge thanks to an overwhelming dislike of burpees. Burpees aside, I hit the rest of my goals, so let’s get to some targets for September!
- Continue daily PT exercises – Super important especially since I’ll be winding down visits to the physical therapist this month.
- Practice yoga weekly – I re-introduced myself to my yoga mat at the end of August and I’m in desperate need of making this a regular thing!
- Re-establish my morning routine – With the kids home during the summer my routine kinda went out the window, so it’s time to restore some order to my mornings.
- Return to weekly meal prep – I’ve been making way too many spur-of-the-moment trips to the grocery store lately, so it is time to get back to meal planning and prepping.
- Make time for self-care — A sports massage (or two!) needs to find their way on to my calendar this month.
Do you set monthly goals? What have you got planned for September?
I’m linking up with Rachel and Meranda and Lacey for the Friday Five.
I thought i would feel more ready for fall half training by now myself. Annoying when our bodies are not on the same plan that we are!
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Hopefully things will come together for both of us soon!
Self care (and self forgiveness) are so important. Yes, we can have it all — but the truth is we can’t have it all at the same time!
I’m sure having the kids back in school & the return of routine is helpful. I don’t have that excuse. 🙂
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Yes – good point on the self-forgiveness too!
Sounds like you hit your most important August goals. I need to get a massage on my September schedule!
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A massage can make such a difference – need to do these more regularly.
Girl, burpees are the BEST!!! 😉 Haha.
Sounds like some great goals!
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Ha! I somehow knew you’d say that 😉
Although I still am not in love with burpees, I am able to tolerate them now without too much issue (I try to do them in my weekly HIIT workouts). I need to follow your example and find my way back to the yoga mat…..
I am really finding my hamstrings appreciate the stretch!
These are great goals and I bet yiu achieve them all. I don’t have any except to stay healthy and do well in any race I run.
Staying healthy is always the best goal!
I have to admit that I am at peace with burpees. I don’t even mind them anymore. Who am I?!
I think you’ve set good, realistic goals. I’m looking forward to seeing you achieve all of them!
Thanks Wendy 🙂
Burpees are tough! I don’t think I EVER felt like doing burpees. I do them, but I don’t like them. 🙂
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Glad I’m not the only one!
Getting back into a morning routine now that the kids are back in school have been a big source of stress relief for me! And speaking of massages, I need to bring those back into my schedule as well. Great goals for the month!
Thanks Elaine – it’s great that you’ve settled back into a morning routine!
I don’t usually set goals. It I do have things I want to accomplish or complete. Is that the same thing?
Thanks for linking up with us.
I find I like having mini goals to keep me on track.
September is self care month, so perfect to get back to some self care! Your reminders about PT remind me to continue on with mine!
My goals this month are focusing on my continued own personal growth!
Sounds like a great focus! Hope you have a great month!