This month I have some lofty fitness goals. I wanted to share on here to 1. keep myself accountable and 2. to see if you want to join me! In October, I randomly told myself, “I bet I can run 100 miles this month,” thinking it would come with much effort thanks to my love for my new Peloton tread. {Yes, I use it more than the bike. Yes, I love it.} After checking my status on October 15th and seeing I had barely made it to 30 miles, I reevaluated. To not beat myself up, I wanted to see just how many miles I could accomplish in October, trying to beat it in November. After getting 75 miles done in October, and with a 5k race I’m trying to place in, I’m all about getting to 100 miles this month.
A couple of things…
- I’ve decided walking counts. Since getting the Peloton tread, some days I am tired. My legs are sore, I feel like I have a backpack with rocks in it and I really don’t want to workout. Therefore, I’ve decided on recovery days, walking miles count.
- Since I am not shy about sharing my struggle with disordered eating most of my life, I am not going to beat myself up if I don’t accomplish this. Fitness goals are supposed to see if your mind is indeed stronger than your body {hint, hint… it is!}
The diet culture that is about to have it’s own version of the Super Bowl {New Year’s Resolutions} that are aimed at making you think your body isn’t great the way it is and that there is a quick fitness fix, I wanted to go into the holiday season feeling healthy and strong. Part of my focus this year has been on mental health which has actually helped my physical health so much. So I hope this post helps you be positive and strong.
I was going to also have goals to mediate more, do 10 min ab Peloton classes 4-5 times a week, and weight training 4 times a week. Setting too many goals increasing the chance that none will be met. Set one at a time. This is something that I really have to remind myself of so that I don’t get too hard on myself and then to an unhealthy head space. 100 miles goal and a 5 k race is fine. Will I complete all 100 miles? I hope so. But if I don’t, I will be proud of myself if I continue to make this “me” time a priority these 30 days.
If you want to join me, here are my tips and recommendations.
Keep Track
If you are indeed going to run/walk 100 miles this month, that is 3.33 miles a day. I do not plan on doing this everyday {my next no running day will be Thursday}. Some day will be longer {yesterday: 4.16}, some shorter {tomorrow: 0}. I’ve started a spreadsheet to track progress but I really prefer long hand, so I have a piece of paper in the kitchen with the date and miles.
If you plan on just walking, why don’t we make the goal 50 miles this month.
Stay Positive
You don’t have to, you get to. You don’t have time, you make time. Remember this is a personal goal. I only recommend if you decide to start, finish it! That doesn’t mean you have to get to the mile goal, but make this workout time a priority this month.
Share on Social
The very reason I’m doing this blog post and sharing on social is to try to encourage you to share too! Again, you don’t have to run a marathon this month. You don’t even have to get to 30 miles, but motivate yourself and your friends. Working out is more fun with friends, even if just shared on social media.
Favorite Leggings
- These high waisted leggings are beyond soft yet hold you in. I even made a TikTok about them that has been viewed over 687,100 times. Ooops.
- Love all Fabletics 7/8 high rise leggings.
- These Amazon leggings are beyond amazing for under $30.
- Lululemon Align dupes, here.
- If you are lucky enough to live some place that it actually gets cold, these cold weather leggings are perfect! I might get these just for a hopeful ski trip we might take in December. Apres ski in leggings and sweaters sounds like a dream outfit to me!
Favorite Bras
- Fabletics high intensity bras are unlike anything else I’ve tried {I like to have zero movement on a run.}
- This bra says its for larger chest, but it is super comfy and supportive for my A’s. I run in this 2-4 times a week. {I wore it yesterday.}
Favorite Shoes
- Love these Asics for outdoor running {and the tread. So really all running.}
- Love these Nikes for on the tread. My ankles are a bit sore after road work in them.
- If you love a trail run or outdoor run as much as me, cannot recommend these enough.
Favorite Recent Peloton Classes
- 20 minutes Upper Body Strength with Daniel McKenna from 9/14/2021
- Love Daniels positivity. This class was straight forward but a real burner.
- 30 minutes Intervals and Arms with Ally Love from 8/30/21
- These are the only classes I used to take when I first got the bike. Really love the intervals get with the same arm movements, making the most of the 30 minutes.
- Saturday 60 Full Body Bootcamp with Jess Sims from 10/30/2021
- These classes are a MUST. But don’t make many plans the next day that require walking. I’ve been sore 2-4 days after every single Saturday 60 I’ve taken.
- 30 minute Tabata Ride with Ally Love from 9/6/2021
- The easiest way to question your Peloton purchase. Ally doesn’t joke around and sticks with the true tababta sequence: 20 seconds on, 10 second recovery, 8 times with recoveries in-between blocks.
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