January Recap

I meant to do this about 10 days ago, but better late than never.  January started off with a bang and ended with a whimper.  The first two weeks went along great then I got hit with the flu.  I ran on January 17th and wasn't feeling my best.  That was a Saturday.  I went to church on Sunday and grocery shopping on Monday.  I didn't leave my house again until the following Saturday!  My next run was Monday, January 26th that I took super easy.  So here is a review of my Reset goals that I stated on January 1st:

Running
1 - Run another marathon.  I haven't signed up yet, but I leaning really hard towards the Revel Canyon City Marathon.
2 - Improve my pace.  I know the extra weight I'm carrying is a huge factor.  I want to be smart about this by slowly increasing my pace.  January get back in the 11 minute range.  I had five out of twelve runs in the month of January that my pace was in the 11 minute range.  I may need to take another month to work on this pace.

Mileage
I want to cross the 2,000 mile mark again this year.  It's been several years since I've crossed that milestone (2011.)  This includes running, walking and cycling.  I need to average 40 miles a week and know I can do it!  I had a total of 101.58 miles in January.  I'll be playing catchup the rest of the year, but I'm not giving up on my 2,000 mile goal yet.


Weight and Health
I'm currently 13 pounds over my goal weight.  My doctor wants me to lose 8 pounds.  So goal number one is dropping 8 pounds, then I'll work on that additional 5.  I have some cute clothes in my closet that I've missed being able to wear!  At one pound a week that puts me in April.  Q1 is about resetting!  I lost three pounds in the month of January!  Not quite a pound a week, but I'm happy with that.

I know I've got to get back to tracking and eating better.  For the four weeks leading to my marathon I cut out desserts.  I felt so much better!  Some very wise women have told me that sugar is a major trigger to menopausal symptoms, so I'm committing to less sugar, a LOT less sugar!  The key is not having it in our house.  I'm not saying I'll never have sugar again, I just need to do a lot better.   I have tracked everyday this year so far, including the week that I had the flu.  I've gone over my daily points but have never used all my weekly points.  We do not have any candy or cookies in our house.  I have made sugar free pudding a couple times and we have a dessert once a week when we go out.  That weekly treat feels like a treat now!

How is 2015 going for you so far?

2012 In the Books!

What an amazing year.  I ran my first marathon!!!  Then signed up and ran another one!!  I managed to end the year injury free and I'm ready for 2013.  I am not signed up for another marathon YET, but we shall see.  Here's a recap of 2012:

January
Ran 71.08 miles
Rode 93.54 miles
Total 164.62 miles

February
Ran 116.58 miles - started TrainingPeaks Marathon training
Rode 42.29 miles
Total 158.87 miles

March
Ran 135.98 miles
Rode 9.94 miles
Total 145.92 miles

April
Ran 136.33 miles, this included a 20 mile training run
Total 136.33 miles

May
Ran 158.41 miles, this included a 22 mile training run
Total 158.41 miles

June
Ran 72.52 miles, this included my first marathon
Rode 38.38 miles
Total 110.90 miles

July 
Ran 72.32 miles - started training for marathon #2
Rode 69.48 miles
Total 141.80 miles

August
Ran 90.10 miles
Rode 85.76 miles
Total 175.86 miles

September
Ran 112.90 miles, this included a 20 mile training run.  My longest training run before my second marathon
Rode 18.01 miles
Total 130.91 miles

October
Ran 102.67 miles, this included the Susan G. Komen for the Cure 5K
Rode 19.88 miles
Total 122.55 miles

November
Ran 85.12 miles, this included my second marathon
Rode 37.77 miles
Total 122.89 miles

December
Ran 66.50 miles
Rode 63.51 miles
Total 130.01 miles

Total for the Year
Ran 1,220.51 miles
Rode 478.55 miles
Total miles for 2012:  1,699.06 

If I would have realized how close I was, I would have gone an extra mile today to reach 1,700!

My plan for 2013 is to start the year with a 13 mile run.  It's been in the 30s in the early mornings lately and I am really looking forward to a long cool run.  I am also going to work on an "active" streak - I want to see how many days I can stay active.  This will include running, cycling, and strength training (something I desperately need to work on!)

How was 2012 for you?  Any big race plans for 2013?