the weekly chase #24

On Tuesdays I join the Weekly Chase link up with Mindy from Road Runner Girl – thanks for hosting, Mindy! Below is a recap from how the goals from last week went over, and my new goals for this week.

Weekly goals for September 8–14; recap

Goal #1 - Daily goals – 

A: Log and stay under calorie goals. 

B: Drink 48 ounces of water.

C: Eat healthier snacks/meals. 

D. Hit 10,000 steps per day via Fitbit.

A. Yes, I did well with this goal this week.

B. No... I did very poorly over the weekend. Let me tell you a little about it haha. I have a horrible bladder. As in, I pee ALL THE TIME when I properly hydrate. I went to Riot Fest Friday–Sunday = disgusting port-o-lets. I know they are usually disgusting any way, but if you think the ones at races are bad, you have NO idea how horrible ones at festivals are. Especially on a muddy weekend. And let me mention they were not good at restocking the toilet paper (I've done this enough to pack a lot of kleenex for such instances). Anyway, I kept my intake of liquids VERY light, so I would only need one bathroom break a day while there. It's horrible, I know... but to keep my germaphobe self happy, I had to do it. There's just not enough anti-bacterial hand solution or Moist Wipes to make me feel clean again after using one. I did chug water when I got home, though, if that makes up for it a little bit.

C. Again, I did pretty well during the week, but failed over the weekend.

D. The week looks like this: 9610, 7235, 11339, 11562, 14322, 20901, 15114 – not too shabby.

Goal #2 - Continue Dopey training. Cross train three days.

Yes, I cross-trained three days, but only went on two runs. I feel my endurance was tested by all of the standing and walking I did over the weekend. Plus, walking through the clay-like mud seemed like cross training haha.

Goal #3 - Roll with the stick, stretch, and ice daily.

A. Yes. I'm enjoying rolling, stretching, and icing each day. It's really helping my legs and feet feel better. Unfortunately, my feet are in a lot of pain from the weekend, so definitely need to stay on top of this goal again this week.

Goal #4 - Lose .5 pounds.

Success! I am down exactly .5 pounds. 

Goal #5 - Write two more race recaps to post (one for this Thursday, one for next).

I posted Burgers & Beer 5k last Thursday, and should be able to post the other recap this week (Rock 'N' Roll Expo & 5k).

Weekly goals for September 15–21

Goal #1 - Daily goals – 

A: Log and stay under calorie goals. 

B: Drink 48 ounces of water.

C: Eat healthier snacks/meals. 

D. Hit 10,000 steps per day via Fitbit.

Goal #2 - Continue Dopey training = 3 days of running. Two days will be 45 minute runs, while the weekend will be a short 3 miles (which is less than what my 45 minute runs produce). Technically the week calls for 4 runs, with 4 miles on Saturday and 13 on Sunday, but I am hoping to get my race next weekend switched to the half, so am swapping out the weeks. Cross train two days.

Goal #3 - Roll with the stick, stretch, and ice daily.

Goal #4 - Lose .5 pounds.

Goal #5 - Clean the house. This isn't physically health related, but my mental health depends on it ;) With the crazy weeks and weekends I've been having, piles of clothes and mail have been getting larger and larger, and it's time to get things in order!

How about you — what are your goals for this week?