If you’ve been around here for a while then you know I like to set monthly goals. Having mini targets helps to keep me on track and accountable to the big goals I’ve laid out for the year.
So let’s recap January and see what’s on tap for this month!
January Wrap & February Goals
Good things for the month:
- Joined Coach Marc for a treadmill workout
- Finally made it back to the kickboxing studio
- Logged 51.25 miles – given that I didn’t run most of the first or last weeks of the month, that’s higher than I expected!
- Found my new running shoe!
Loving my Brooks Adrenalines!
Things I could do without:
- All things Polar Vortex
- Piriformis deciding to not play nice this past week – contributing to the lack of mileage
On the decks for February:
- Focus on daily pre-hab work – especially glute activation and hip strengthening
- Beat January’s mileage – while I haven’t set a miles goal for the year, I would like to see my mileage consistently increase each month.
- Time on my yoga mat at least once a week
Hoping to put this new mat to good use!
Ambassadorships!
I’m happy to announce that I’ll be returning for my 4th year as a SPIbelt Ambassador!
Use code TEAMSPI for 10% discount
And, for my 3rd year as a Skirt Sports Ambassador!
Use code SSA821Mic to save 15% on Skirt Sports
And that’s a wrap!
I’m joining Wendy and Holly for the Weekly Wrap, and guest host Amy, from She Runs by Faith.
Good plans and hope that piriformis behaves!
Liz Dexter recently posted…Sedate lady running 28 January – 03 February 2019 #amrunning #running #REDJanuary #FebruaryFive
Thanks Liz – me too!
Congrats on the ambassadorships! Looks like a solid month for you overall. Hope you can get those glutes/piriformis to cooperate!
Marcia recently posted…So Many Cuss Words, So Little Time
Thanks Marcia. I have clearly been letting my glute/hip exercises slide – time to fix that!
I may need to check out those Brooks shoes I am feeling like I need a new pair as well. My husband might divorce me if I come in with another pair of running shoes though
Deborah Brooks recently posted…Weekly Wrap Bye Bye January
Ha I know what you mean about the shoes – my husband just gave me a sideways look when I announced I needed a new pair 🙂
I was thinking about trying to match my 50 January miles too, but then I remember February is a short month, and since I didn’t do a long run this weekend I’m already behind …..
Coco recently posted…Doubling Up Workouts To Kick Off The New Year
Hmm… I had forgotten about it being a shorter month!
I have been loving my Brooks Adrenalines! I alternate with the Mizuno Wave Inspires, but the Brooks usually win out. Funny how that works!
Wendy recently posted…I’ve Got Cabin Fever and the Only Prescription is Getting Outside!
I’m so glad I decided to try the Adrenalines! Now to pick up a second pair…
You did a great job in January and i love your goals for February. Pre-hab is one of my goals too. Although my PF is pretty dormant right now, I do not want another flare up!
Kim G recently posted…Weekly Wrap: Welcome February!
I’m so glad your PF is quiet – let’s hope it stays that way!
Yay on the new running shoe. I tried them a while back but am hooked on my Nikes.
Congrats on SpiBelt -I love them!!
This is my 5th year for SkirtSports!!! Wont wear anything else.
Darlene recently posted…Weekly Wrap for 1.28.19-2.2.19 – The Polar Vortex and Taper Time
5 years with SS is fantastic! They really do make such great running clothes!
That’s a great idea to focus on pre-hab and add in yoga once a week for your February goals. I know I feel better when I do those things but they often slip off the schedule.
Chaitali recently posted…Weekly Review
They often slip off the schedule for me too – hopefully this month I can really make them a priority.
Boo for a pesky piroformis but yay for your ambassadorships! I too am a Skirt Sports Ambassador 🙂 Love the new running kicks! Hopefully they help you get the miles that you want 🙂
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Congrats on Skirt Sports too!
Glad the Adrenalines have been working out 😉 They were love at first run for me and have not really changed much with each new edition.
Kimberly Hatting recently posted…Victory over the Vortex
That’s great that you’ve been able to run in them so consistently. I’m hoping these will be my shoe for a long time to come.
That’s a great month of mileage especially considering you had a bit of a late start! I didn’t get half that amount. I really need to start focusing on running with London coming up in less than 12 weeks. Congrats on your ambassadorships!
The Accidental Marathoner recently posted…Race Recap: 2019 Surf City Half Marathon
Wow just 12 weeks – London will be here before you know it! I’m excited for you!
I love my running shoes, but I think one of my goals for 2019 is going to be to find a simple pair of flat shoes that I can wear every day to help my body get stronger. I normally just wear my old running shoes for everyday shoes, and while they are extremely comfortable, I’ve been finding out more and more that wearing the same shoes all the time makes your legs, and feet weaker.
Jenny recently posted…Get Over a Running Burnout
Have you ever tried Oofos? I wear them a lot when I’m not in running shoes.
You did great with your goals for the month. I’m sorry you’re still having piriformis issues…ugh! Hopefully the new shoes will help balance things out!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Ultimate Coffee Date – February 2019
It’s literally a pain in the arse dealing with this! Just a reminder how important my pre-hab work is, right?
Great job on those January miles! 🏃🏼♀️
Jen recently posted…Hot Chocolate 15 K Training
Thanks Jen 🙂
That yoga mat of yours has just made it to my wish-list! It looks gorgeous and I love the matching blocks too! Well done on retaining those ambassadorships 🙂 Hoping your piriformis behaves this week.
Shathiso recently posted…Gabs 1/2 Marathon Training, Weeks 4 – 5
Thanks Shathiso – the yoga mat has some of my favorite colors so hopefully it will motivate me to use it more 😉
I love the Brooks Adrenalines! They are such a great, solid shoe, and i am so glad you found them!
You did great, even with your priformis issues. While I’m sorry it’s still plaguing you, you have been working around it and ovecoming, which is really all you can do.
Hang in there and keep focusing on the positives you’re accomplishing!
Jenn recently posted…race report: resolution run 5k {1.5.19}
Thanks so much Jenn 🙂
Congratulations on your ambassadorships, new and returning! You put on some great mileage last month and I think it’s so cool you’re working with a coach! Hope all this work pays off for you big time in 2019 🙂
Amy @ She Runs By Faith recently posted…Chillin’ in the Polar Vortex
Thanks Amy – I’m excited to see what this year will bring!