Wednesday, February 1, 2012

January Recap and the Cutest Kids Ever.

I have been ridiculously excited to do this recap since I emailed Tonia to ask her if I could take inspiration from blatantly steal her recap post format... months ago.  


January was to be my grand return to running, but it wasn't meant to be:
Run Miles Planned/Miles Ran: 60.7/ 27  - Balls.   This month got off to such a great start, but then my dumb pelvis had to thrust it's way into things.  That's what she said?  


Spin classes Planned/Attended: 4/ 3 - Eh.  Not bad.  I missed the one due to two toddlers with night terrors that kept me up until my alarm went off at 4:40 am.  

Swim Meters Planned/Meters Swam: 2400 m/ 6200m - I KICKED ASS!    I'm really happy with the way swimming is going, and I am so grateful to KDUB for hosting the 70.3 challenge which helped me get over the proverbial hump and start swimming more than a few laps at a time.

Rest Days Planned/Rest Days Taken: as many as I need/<----- good thing I wrote that because I took 11.  Might have been a bit of discouraged-induced laziness at work here.  But, I suppose it's better than worsening my injuries.

Highest Run Mileage Week: 10.5.  I was so proud of my double digits.  Come back to me.....


Fitness Classes Planned/Attended: 10 / 5 - Man, these figures all look like hell when I write them out!  We'll see if this post makes a repeat for February, this is freaking brutal!  Really though, I dropped the twice weekly core class because I'm pretty sure my friend and I were the only ones under the age of 87.  OK.  Not really, but it was an easy class geared toward the older set.


Races Completed:  Ahhh, none.  


Current Book:  The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls.  Excellent, excellent book.  Highly recommend it.

Current Song: It's gotta be Dave Matthews Band, Say Goodbye.  Find me a sexier song, seriously.  My god.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L54JInUp8Q

Current Triumph:  I may have run yesterday.  And it might have been incredible.  And I might have jumped and danced around a bit more than was socially acceptable on a group run.

Current Goal:  Run. Remain injury free.

Current Happiness:  My kids.  (This would be the cutest kids ever part.)









2012 Goals 





Running/Fitness:
  • Run 1,000 miles in 2012 - 27 miles so far.  Woo!  :)
  • Run a sub 1:55 half marathon 
  • Get a new 5k PR - current PR 23:17 
  • Complete a triathlon
  • Run Ragnar Madison to Chicago relay.
  • NO MORE STRESS FRACTURES! - through January - none so far!  


Life
  • Join Toastmasters to face my fear of public speaking. - I went to one meeting, but haven't taken the plunge.
  • Pass the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer exam.
  • Knock out at least eight items on my "Fear Can Suck It" list. - Completed: #9 (Jan)

11 comments:

  1. They are incredibly cute!!! That is still a dang good month, especially considering the injury. Yay for a good run! I did the same thing on Monday.

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  2. Nice job keeping your chin up! OMG, cutest kids ever for sure :)

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  3. Cuteness. Seriously adorable. Glad you had an awesome run!

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  4. Those are my super smart, incredibly handsome, nephews! Can't wait to see them soon.

    I like this recap format. Keep up the awesome work honey.

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  5. Aww how sweet! Great job with your run!

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  6. Ohhhh myyyy gosh!!!!!

    They are absolutely adorable!

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  7. Those are two of the cutest little boys I've ever seen. What a cute video!

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  8. Oh, your twins are so cute. I loved the champagne cork. Pop, pop. Oh and thanks for the book recommendation. I have been striking out with books I've been picking lately. I need a good one!

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  9. Loved the Glass Castle as well, read that one this summer :) You should try Whistling in the Dark if you haven't read it yet.

    Congrats on a great run!!

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  10. the boys are soooo smart! Love that video!

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Hearing from you makes me happy! :)

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