I feel like I have been long overdue to set some new goals. This week feels like the perfect time to reset and plan for the next few months. While I have mostly kept up with my winter goals, it’s definitely time for a change. My focus on injury recovery has helped to drive my spring goals as I did some planning last weekend.
1. Follow my PTT Recovery Plan
If you missed it, this week I posted my specific plans for finally recovering from my foot/ankle injury. This is going to take up some time, so I will be doing less of my other workouts. I’m a few days in at this point and it’s been going pretty well. The pain is very minimal (like a 1-2) and I mostly notice it at night. However, this is kind of how it’s been for awhile now. I need to get it to a 0!
2. Take yoga classes in a studio
Now that we have two cars, I no longer have an excuse for not going to a yoga studio. There is one really close to my office, so I hope to make it there once a week. I think these classes can be more beneficial than doing yoga at home, but I will have to see how it goes and if it’s worth the cost/time commitment. There have been several days this week that I brought a change of clothes and my yoga mat with me and didn’t make it to class. This one is going to be challenging because there will always be an excuse. I may need to try to fit this in on the weekends instead.
3. Continue with daily meditation
Even though Lent will be ending in about a week, I really want to continue with the meditation. I hope to still be able to take 5-10 minutes at the end of the day to keep up with this. It’s a good routine, although some days I do better with it than others. The days that I need it the most are the hardest to actually let go of my thoughts.
4. Gradually build back up my running
I’m definitely going to be running less and keeping my mileage really low over the next few weeks, but once I get my orthotics and if I am feeling good I want to really focus on building back up gradually. When I see my podiatrist to get fitted for my orthotics I want to get his take on this to see his recommendations for starting to run with orthotics. Even if I do everything else right, this part really has the potential to mess up all the hard would I put in.
5. Document my progress
I have committed to working on ALOT of things this week. I created a daily checklist for my recovery plan and I also want to use my Believe Journal regularly. This way if I’m not getting better, I can make sure I did what I said I was going to do.
I think that’s enough to get me through the next few months! As always, I will try to remember to be flexible with my goals. They are really just guidelines to give me a short-term focus.
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What are your goals for the spring?
Do you take yoga classes in a studio?
How do you keep track of your progress when working towards a goal?
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I keep track of my runs but only cus I like to document the data!
Good luck on staying on track!
Thanks! I like the data too!
YES! I love these goals! I’m excited to read about your build up (I’ve been in kind of the same position lately). PS yoga in the studio changed my life. I feel so much more stretched/relaxed vs when I just do yoga at home.
Its definitely a different experience to do yoga in a studio! But it takes more planning and commitment. I just have to make it a habit!
I really miss taking yoga classes in a studio. That was one of my greatest (and most useful) pleasures. You’ve definitely got a great plan to conquer your PTT and you will be back up and running in no time.
I really liked the yoga when I was going consistently. I think part of the problem is I need to try out new studios which is always a little nerve wracking.
hope you have a chance to try the yoga studio it makes a huge difference for me. Have a great weekend
You too!
My only goal right now is to complete my marathon training. RA has really thrown a monkey wrench into my life.
I think between marathon training and dealing with RA you have plenty on your plate right now!
Those all sounds like great goals. I hope that you have much success with the PTT plan.
Documenting everything is a great plan too so that you can see what did and did not work for you.
That’s what Im hoping, thanks!
It’s been so long since I have had a goal that it’s hard to remember… haha! But I’m pretty sure I keep track of my progress somehow.
It seems like you have still been making alot of progress even without specific goals!
I hope you can bring that pain down to 0! The transition to orthotics would make me nervous too and I am putting that off to unless all else fails. Documenting your training sounds like a great idea for beating PTT!
I was also putting them off unless all else failed but I figure Im at the point now that they’re worth a shot!
I enjoy the yoga studio so much more because I can get feedback if I am doing poses right, and there’s more energy. But it’s easy to make an excuse to not go, I struggle with that too. I hope this goal helps you!
Yes, there are definitely benefits to taking yoga in a studio, but its tough to get motivated to go!
I’ve always wanted to try yoga but I need to take some beginner classes at a studio first so that I don’t hurt my body doing it wrong at home, but I don’t have time! Well, maybe I could find a babysitter and make time but I’d way rather run. I’m incurable.
Maybe one day you can give it a try! Its so different from running, but I think they complement each other well.
I hope you are able to make it to yoga this weekend! I would love to do yoga in a studio, but doing yoga at home works so well for me. I hope you are up and running soon. Sending you lots of good vibes!
Doing yoga at home is definitely more convenient! Thanks!
I want you to get to a 0 with your foot too! I am taking a few weeks off to let my foot quiet down. I plan to cycle, swim, lift and yoga. Will get back to walking (and eventually running) when my pain is a 0 but not until then 🙂 My main goal is to just enjoy this time. Yes, not running really sucks (even though I only run like 10-12 miles per week) but focusing on what I can do is my goal. I used to practice at a yoga studio and loved it. But for now, I do all my yoga at home in my own studio. Just works better for my schedule.
That sounds like a good plan! I hope it goes well for you!
I didn’t feel any difference when I got my orthotics, but maybe my feet were happy to finally have proper support.
I hear so many different experiences from people who have tried orthotics, so I guess its hard to know if they will help or not!
My big spring goal is to keep my head above water because I have a lot going on (prom committee, the daughter’s prom, dance recital, the son’s graduation, races, 26.2 training…..). Oh, and I’d like to remain injury-free, thank you very much. 😉
Sounds like you will be busy! Hope it all goes well!
That sounds like a great plan, Lisa! I love tracking by pen and paper too. I’ve never been consistent at going to yoga but have been loving my Barre classes. Hope you find it’s worth the time and effort!
Thanks! I Figure I will try to go a few times and if its not worth the time and effort then I will just keep doing videos at home.
I think my goal was to make it through this insane amount of racing in one piece! One more half to go at the end of the month and we’ll see how I do!
I need more yoga in my life so I like this goal for you!
You’ve been doing great with all your races, Im sure you can get through one more! Good luck with the yoga- why is it always so hard to make time for stuff like that?