I finally feel like I can be completely honest in these month in review posts! Since April, I’ve been leaving out a huge part of my life which obviously has impacted my goals and workouts. Now that I’ve finally shared that I’m pregnant I will say that most of my goals for 2018 have gone out of the window. I still want to stay focused on certain things but I’m also allowing myself to just go with the flow, or at least try to.
Here are my other monthly check-ins from this year:
January 2018
February 2018
March 2018
April 2018
May 2018
June 2018
These are the goals I set in January for this year:
My “dream goals” are still in place…for one day. As for the other goals, I’ll still be tracking shoe mileage, saving money, reading books, ands trying to avoid any injuries.
This month was a pretty good one. I had started to feel like myself again around mid-June, which was also around the time the weather warmed up. I felt good during all of July but I was also pretty busy with work and traveling. So once again, this month flew by!
I’m happy to say I’ve been sticking with my strength training which I know will pay off as time goes on. While running isn’t “easy” it still feels really good which I am grateful for. If only it weren’t so humid every single day…
I’ve actually been reading a ton of books lately, and have surpassed my goal of 6 for the year. Some of them have been pregnancy books (in May and June) and then I read a few books on vacation. So this is what I’ve read so far this year:
Roar by Stacy Sims
Running Rewired by Jay Dicharry. T
Mindful Running by Mackenzie Havey
Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Running Home by Alisha Perkins
Expecting Better by Emily Oster
The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
The Mama Natural Week-by-Wek Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Genevieve Howland
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At the end of June I said that my goal for July was to keep up with my supplemental workouts. I think I did pretty well with that. I got in all my strength training workouts and 1 yoga session per week. The mobility and biking have been hit or miss though.
I’m not setting any goals for August, other than to just keep doing what I’m doing for as long as I can!
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How did you do with your goals in July?
Do you keep track of the books you’ve read this year?
What are you looking forward to in August?
I’m linking up with No Guilt Life, MCM Mama Runs, and Marcia’s Healthy Slice for Tuesdays on the Run!
You had a great month! Way to stick with staying active. I’ve been wanting to read Roar. Did you love it?
I remember really liking it, but at this point I read it so long ago that I don’t remember much about it! I might need to read it again at some point.
I’m going to add some of the nonpregnancy related books to my list! I love getting some new inspiration.
With marathon training really starting in July, I’ve decided to set little weekly goals for myself instead of monthly ones. So far so good with it!
I love focusing on short term goals! Its nice to be able to accomplish things more frequently.
You had a great July and I’m glad that you are starting to feel better! Every time I see one of your IG posts I’m so impressed with how much running you continue to do – I think it’s awesome!
Also great job on all your books read so far this year! I really need to step my game up when it comes to that.
I tend to read so much more in the summer, especially when I go on vacation!
Wow…all of those books! I spend pretty much all of my reading time on blogs…not a bad thing, but definitely time-consuming endeavor 😉 Your running has stayed consistent, even while pregnant 😉
I like to read when I sit outside…especially if I’m on vacation. So that’s when I get alot of non-blog reading done!
I’ve definitely been reading my share of books this summer too. I’ve kept track by posting some on IG but I keep a pinterest file for all of them, just so I remember which ones I’ve read. It’s fun to look back.
Your doing great Lisa!
Thats a great idea to keep track of your books on pinterest! I think its really helpful to keep track of the what I’ve read.
Oooh, I just got that Running Rewired book! Haven’t had the chance to dive into it yet – grad school problems – but I’m hoping to start reading it soon. I also wouldn’t mind reading that Mindful Running book.
I think your goals for August are perfect! Especially as your body is going to be changing and you’ll get to the point where you’ll have to slow down a little. 🙂
I highly recommend Running Rewired! I hope you have time to read it soon!
I do keep track of the books I read each year. The past few years I’ve read about the same number of books, which is easier since each year has more books in the multiple series I read.
This is the first year I’ve really been consistent about keeping track of what I’ve read, so I’m not sure how it compared to other years!
I’ve been trying to read more this year too… so far, so good! You’re doing awesome getting your workouts in- summer is the hardest time! The fall and winter will be ideal times to be toward the end of your pregnancy.
I am definitely looking forward to cooler weather in the fall! This summer has been tough between adjusting to running while pregnant and dealing with the heat.
It’s great that you’re feeling good and have been able to run as much as you have. I’ve been wanting to read Mindful Running – what did you think?
I liked it but it took me a long time to get through (because I was reading it when I was really busy) which I think made it harder to get as much out of it.
Wow, you’ve read so many books this year! I’ve been hearing so many great things about Roar. What did you think of it?
I thought it was great! I read it so long ago now that it’s hard to remember much about it, so I should probably read it again at some point!
I never keep track of what I read, which sometimes means I get partway through a book and realize I’ve read it before LOL. My newest author I’m liking is Kristin Hannah, so I’m busy working my way through her books.
I always spend a chunk of August at my parents’ house and can’t wait to go there again this summer.
This is the first year I’ve been consistent about keeping track of the books I’ve read, and its been really helpful. I’ve definitely done that before where I start reading a book and then realize I’ve read it already!
You’ve read a lot this summer! I have a big stack of books for the year that I’m still working through, but I slowed down reading because July was a busy month. Your running has been so consistent with pregnancy, which is awesome! I hope August continues to go well for you.
Thanks! I tend to read more in the summer because of vacations and spending time outside. But I have a feeling as the year continues my reading will slow down!
I love Running Rewired. And I have a few others (Let Your Mind Run is next) on your lists that I haven’t started yet. Its August, the year is going fast, I need to get busy!!
The year really is going so fast! I’m glad I got a lot of books read so far because I’m not sure how many more I’ll be able to get through.
Ooh some good reads there. I’m an incurable bookworm so live on Goodreads. I think I’m at 70 on the year. Glad you’re feeling good!
Wow, 70 books is incredible!
I commute via train, and one of my favorite ways to spend a weekend evening is waterside with a book. I don’t really watch TV or anything, so I read. A Lot. #ProudNerd