After the cray cray that was March, I am giddy to be turning the page to a new month and setting some new goals! But first, here’s a quick look back at how this week’s workouts played out.
Welcoming April
Monday — Core and Hip Mobility work. I woke up feeling very creaky so I decided to focus on some hip mobility work
Tuesday — Peloton Bike and 1.7-mile walk. I was determined to not let an uber-early commute to the office and crappy weather get in the way of getting a workout in so I hit the bike at o’dark thirty. I slipped in a walk later in the day when the weather improved.
Wednesday — 3 miles. The weather was spring-like and my legs were feeling good – perfect timing since I had Team Wilpers 20-min distance test to kick off the Spring Run Challenge on tap. Wanting to get at least 3 miles, I ran this as a tempo run with the 20 min. block in the middle.
Thursday — Rest day.
Friday — 2.6 miles and Core. The Challenge called for a VO2 max run – it’s been more than a minute since I’ve attempted a programmed speed workout. It was fun to do something different.
Saturday — Upper Body Strength & 2-mile walk
Sunday — 5 miles. I woke up listening to the wind whipping around the house so there was no sense of urgency to head out – coffee first!
April Fitness Goals
If you’ve been around here for a while then you know I like to set monthly goals to help keep me accountable and on track. I missed setting any March goals, so here’s what I’m hoping to accomplish in April:
- Opt outside every day – I’ve been missing my walks and with the increased daylight and hopefully Spring weather, it feels like a good time to get back to walking on my non-run days.
- Daily stretching or mobility work
- Increase long runs to 8 miles
- Complete the Team Wilpers Spring Run Challenge workouts. The challenge is an 8-week challenge from March 27 – through the week of May 15. The Challenge will be a mix of easy running, incline training, and interval work which should align nicely with my May race.
Have you set any goals for April?
I’m linking up with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Run Down.
I am opting out of the spring challenge and looking forward to getting back to the summer challenge I hope! Way to finish the month strong and happy April
I hope you get the answers you need soon!
Sounds like you had a great week. I like your April goals!
Nice job getting in your workouts this week.
Thanks Coco 🙂
Those are great goals… now if only the wind would stop. I need to go outside everyday even if I don’t run.
My goal is to increase my miles so I can get in shape for a May half.
The wind has just been rude lately!
Looks like you have a great plan on tap for April. I wish I had access to Team Wilpers–it sounds so good. I hope that wind leaves soon. It’s really messing with my runs!
The Team Wilpers challenge is actually separate from Peloton and is open to anyone. There should be another session starting in June.
Great job! The first quarter of this year has been a complete poop show so I don’t have super high hopes for anything else right now.
You’re doing so great with a variety of activities! I love that you plan to get more outside time!
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The first quarter was a tough one for sure. I hope April is better for both of us!
Today is not Spring-like. Well, it wasn’t until midday anyway. I guess it’s Spring-like for here, LOL!
Good luck with the goals! Sounds like you are off to the right foot in April.
Thanks Judy – I’m looking forward to a good month 🙂
Great plan of action for April! I have a half marathon in a few weeks, so I’m going to do a bit of recovery this week, then maintain until race day.
I hope your recovery plan goes well – I’m sure you’ll be more than ready for race day!
So glad that you had a great week and your goals for April sound awesome!
The wind was something fierce yesterday! It was shaking my car as I drove up to my OTF studio so I can only imagine how it felt while running!
Thanks so much Kim! And that wind was just crazy!
Thanks goodness your crazy March is behind you! Here’s to meeting those goals in April!
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Thanks Debbie I really appreciate it 🙂
Looks like a solid week! Way to get that workout in before work. I need to join you on the daily stretching and mobility.
I’ve paid for it lately with the lack of stretching and hip work so I’m on it like it’s my job LOL
I love your intention to get outside every day in April. That’s a great one that I need to adopt too! I often get home from work and say I need to get some air and sun after being inside all day (and I’ve got some new audiobooks to listen to!). Well done on getting those workouts in super early.
A little outdoor time away from the computer can make such a difference!