So, I've been pretty quiet about it because I am really disappointed, but I had a terrible race on Sunday. I was MUCH slower than I wanted, I went out WAY too fast, and I just ran out of gas about half way through. It was strange, confusing, annoying, frustrating, and I wish I could go back and do it all over the right way. But, I can't. So I need to get over it!
With such a disappointed (it really isn't a disappointment...I ran 13.1 miles! Jeesh, I have to take it easy on myself), comes some new goals. I have been thinking A LOT that past couple of days about what went wrong and what I can fix, so that's what I am going to do. I am going to work hard to achieve some new goals.
These new goals are actually really exciting me, and I can't wait to get going on them! I took the last couple of days easy after my race on Sunday, with a rest day Monday and lifting and HIIT today. It wasn't easy per say, but it was different than running and felt awesome!!
Here are my new goals:
1. Work on speed: After my stress fracture, I lost a lot of my speed. The past few months have basically been about building up my endurance, so speed wasn't really on the front burner. Starting tomorrow, it's about speed! I am so excited to really kick it into high gear and get back to pre-injury speed :)
2. Hills, hills, hills! I feel like I was not prepared at all for the hills in my half marathon on Sunday, so guess what? I am going to train on more hills! I really despise hills, but I want them to be my friends, and I'm ready to kick my butt!
3. Quality over quantity: I am going to really focus on quality workouts and not just the amount. If I feel like I am not accomplishing anything on my run, then it is not good quality. That doesn't mean I am going to run hard all the time, but if I feel too tired, or overworked and unmotivated, then I am going to end my run and do something more enjoyable for that day!
4. Bike! I am going to bike at least once a week. I did that last summer and really enjoyed it! It is a good switch from running but is still a good workout. I may attempt some brick workouts where I bike some good miles followed by a few running miles with the pup!
5. Continue strength training 2 days a week: I might find a good program online that I can follow to build more muscle and strengthen my legs and core to improve my running as well. I love lifting weights, but I have to be careful I don't overdo it since running is my primary exercise!
6. Quit being so hard on myself: I know, easier said than done, but I really to practice this! I am so harsh to myself. Sure, Sunday wasn't my best race, and was actually my worst race, but ya know what, I still placed 130 out of 500 runners, 19 out of 100 in my age group, and came in well over 2 hours. I should be proud that I accomplished what I did and should stop nitpicking what I did wrong!
I have more goals than these 6, but right now, these are my top priorities. I am ready to push myself to accomplish these goals, and I cannot wait to see the success it brings!
Happy Tuesday!
With such a disappointed (it really isn't a disappointment...I ran 13.1 miles! Jeesh, I have to take it easy on myself), comes some new goals. I have been thinking A LOT that past couple of days about what went wrong and what I can fix, so that's what I am going to do. I am going to work hard to achieve some new goals.
These new goals are actually really exciting me, and I can't wait to get going on them! I took the last couple of days easy after my race on Sunday, with a rest day Monday and lifting and HIIT today. It wasn't easy per say, but it was different than running and felt awesome!!
Here are my new goals:
1. Work on speed: After my stress fracture, I lost a lot of my speed. The past few months have basically been about building up my endurance, so speed wasn't really on the front burner. Starting tomorrow, it's about speed! I am so excited to really kick it into high gear and get back to pre-injury speed :)
2. Hills, hills, hills! I feel like I was not prepared at all for the hills in my half marathon on Sunday, so guess what? I am going to train on more hills! I really despise hills, but I want them to be my friends, and I'm ready to kick my butt!
3. Quality over quantity: I am going to really focus on quality workouts and not just the amount. If I feel like I am not accomplishing anything on my run, then it is not good quality. That doesn't mean I am going to run hard all the time, but if I feel too tired, or overworked and unmotivated, then I am going to end my run and do something more enjoyable for that day!
4. Bike! I am going to bike at least once a week. I did that last summer and really enjoyed it! It is a good switch from running but is still a good workout. I may attempt some brick workouts where I bike some good miles followed by a few running miles with the pup!
5. Continue strength training 2 days a week: I might find a good program online that I can follow to build more muscle and strengthen my legs and core to improve my running as well. I love lifting weights, but I have to be careful I don't overdo it since running is my primary exercise!
6. Quit being so hard on myself: I know, easier said than done, but I really to practice this! I am so harsh to myself. Sure, Sunday wasn't my best race, and was actually my worst race, but ya know what, I still placed 130 out of 500 runners, 19 out of 100 in my age group, and came in well over 2 hours. I should be proud that I accomplished what I did and should stop nitpicking what I did wrong!
I have more goals than these 6, but right now, these are my top priorities. I am ready to push myself to accomplish these goals, and I cannot wait to see the success it brings!
Happy Tuesday!