Tuesday 3 July 2012

July, sweet July....

I have decided that I am in a bit of a lull at the moment and need to set myself some goals... And what better place to announce them than on here for all of you to read and hold me accountable for... I will probably regret this later when I would rather be snuggling on the couch than out running in the cold winter rain, but nevertheless, here we go!

Next week officially marks the start of my FIRST 16 week training program, as mentioned earlier from this book (the top one):


So my goals for the next 16 weeks will look a lot like this:

1. Follow the plan to a tee - no excuses, no missed trainings, you are NEVER too tired to run, and don't let the weather get in your way!

2. Eat a well balanced diet with lots of good carbs and proteins to keep me going longer and less of the things I truly love, like these:

Oh cookies how I do love thee...
(Which will be a treat ONLY after a super LONG run). I think I'm going to start drinking protein shakes...

3. On that note, practice better self control... In more areas than one!

4. I will encourage other runners who I know have the same goal as me and will try and run my long runs with others as much as I can

5. To keep a good balance between work, running and social life (this sometimes is a problem as I get so wrapped up in myself... Gasp!)

6. To raise around $1000 for my next marathon cause:

 

7. To run a sub 4 in this marathon:


So, what are your goals for July/ the next few months/ the rest of the year? Do you need to practice self control? What protein shake would you recommend?

I'd love to hear what your goals are!

6 comments:

  1. Hey Rach, I hear ya, I hear ya. Need to set some goals myself - and i will help you achieve one of yours - running with people, week two of holidays im keen to try out your training programme with you if youll have me.
    Goal 1 for me: try get up at 5.30am tomorrow morning and go for a run before my 11hr bus ride back to whangarei.
    Let you know how i go =)
    love ya!

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    1. Yay! Thanks Rach, would love to have you as my running buddy! Gonna sign up for the marathon too?? Let's catch up later this week - Love holidays!

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  2. Yay!!!! Thank you so much for coming by and checking out my blog!!! I'm so glad to have found yours:)

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  3. Thank YOU for stopping by too :)

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  4. Also just wanted to lettlu know I just ordered run less, run faster:) can't way to try it xoxoxo H

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  5. Yay!! You'll Love it! It's great! xxx

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