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November 30, 2012
- I shared some of the crazy thoughts that go on in runners’ heads (specifically my own) before a race.
- Despite my worries, I not only finished my 2nd half marathon, but I set a new 22 minute PR during the race! It was a truly fantastic race, and I’m still a little bit on a high from that!
- I shared some delicious recipes that are definitely worth the time it takes to make them! These include: Taco Soup, Cranberry Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Cranberry Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad, and Pumpkin Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies (hmm… notice a pattern with cranberry here?)
- I shared some ways to help support our soldiers (Christmas is also a great time to participate!)
- I compared my two half marathons on everything from pre-race organization to cost to the expo!
- I shared some tips on how to survive the holidays with your family! These tips might be particularly helpful with Christmas in a month!
- I talked about surviving the post race blues.
- Any holiday can add some stress to our lives, and Christmas might just be the worst of them! I talked about some ways to reduce stress during the Christmas season!
- I ran a 5k race on Thanksgiving morning, and had a really great run!
- It was nice enough the day before Thanksgiving that we could go on a family bike ride. It was awesome!
- I talked about recovering from a half marathon.
- I did 40:30 minutes of planks, reaching my goal of 40 minutes this month!
Yeah. November was a great month. I ran a really fun and great race, I met my goals, but while I have rehabbed my IT band a bit, it still has a way to go.
And now for some December goals. December is tough because about half the month I’m on vacation from my job, so the structure isn’t there and my exercises change.
- Plank challenge. The second half of the month I’ll be doing pilates most days, and therefore won’t need to do planks those days. Therefore, my plank challenge for the month is 20-25 minutes of planks.
- Continue to rehab my IT band. REST is going to be the name of the game. I’m decreasing the running I’m doing and doing the physical therapy exercises I’ve been given.
- PILATES! Lots and lots of pilates this month. I don’t have a specific time goal or anything for this. My goal is to just enjoy doing pilates and be dedicated while I’m in the studio.
- Finish 2012 out strong and on a good note. My goal is to enjoy my last few weeks and live in the “here and now” (there’s a good therapy term for you!). I want to enjoy the time I have with family and friends.
- Watch LOTS of Christmas movies. Preferably one a day:)
- Continue to work on the letters from war
Now it’s your turn! What is one thing you accomplished this month or are proud of yourself for doing? What’s one goal you have for yourself during December?
You have had an amazing month!!! I am proud of myself for gaining a total of 10lbs in the last three months (hitting my goal) which has been really hard for me to do, but a necessity for my health!!!
My goals for December are to get active! I know I’m going to feast, but I don’t want to sit around like a lazy lump.
Sounds like a great goal. Do you have a plan for how to get active?
Hey girl!
I found you through RER and saw you had a 22 min PR in your half. REally wanted to say congrats on such a huge accomplishment!
Thanks for stopping by! The race was crazy, and I still can’t believe it happened:)
Love your recap! Just read the blogs on your Half Marathon PR and the post-race blues. I’m looking to do my first half in the Spring and I hadn’t even considered the idea of post-race blues but it makes SO much sense!
Thanks for stopping by! I love your blog, so it’s great to see you over here too:) I think knowing psychology leads to the post race blues making even more sense. It’s good to be aware of so you can plan a bit ahead of time. Good luck in your training!
Great recap! I am def. going back those blog entries! 😀
My goal for December…is not to fall off the horse. I think I’m at a good place right now with my times, and I really want to do proper marathon training starting in Feb. 2013 so I don’t want to burn myself out nor let myself ‘go’ if ya know what I mean. So I suppose the goal is just to keep it up. I signed up for a race on New Years starting at 11:45pm! Should be fun. I am gonna try not to be too competitive and enjoy!
November saw me through my sub 30 4miler so that was my big accomplishment!
A race at 11:45 sounds like fun and such a great memory and experience. I plan to start half marathon training in February as well, so I’m sort of with you here- I just want to keep going so I’m in a good place by then. Good luck in your goals this month, and congrats on your great 4 mile time!