GFTW Week 7: I think I *heart* 5k's!
Did I just type that?? Okay, maybe it's the Valentine love I'm feeling, but only 3 weeks ago I was sorta dreading the 5k experience. Somehow though this morning, as my DH and I drove to San Francisco for the BallPark 5k, I felt excited. Okay, it's 3.1 miles, so it's no 10k or triathlon...I just had to get comfortable feeling pain for ~1 mile. Also, I had my previous 5k under my belt so I was good to go.
I also borrowed a 405 Garmin to monitor my pace, but wouldn't ya know...it reset itself literally ~5 sec's b4 the race...so it was of NO USE! ugh! I think that was a good thing because I just listened to my body and went for it (blogger Jill, you'd be proud;-). I know I went out faster than prescribed, but I raced a new 5k PR, so I'll take it! And DH had a PR too, a perfect Valentine's gift to each other eh? Look how cute he is! ;-):
And now, w/out further adieu here are my Goals for the Week:
Athlete: Fill in my feedback form daily for my trainer. It's a cumbersome template (for me!) to use, so I've had resistance doing it daily, but I'm only cutting myself short by not completing it.
Home: Run Potter (our dog) at least 3x's this week
Mom: Clean out their closets. I don't need to do an overhaul, just get rid of the old, and figure out what they need for the new.
Personal Growth: Take a risk every day. I just absolutely LOVE having this. It's what makes me make that extra email, phone call, comment, or request out there in life on a daily basis. Big or small, I just dig it.
As always, I write these goals on a bookmark I keep in my organizer and attempt to read each morning as I'm planning the day.
Okay, can't wait now to read/hear about all your races this weekend! There was a lot!! woo-hoo!
I also borrowed a 405 Garmin to monitor my pace, but wouldn't ya know...it reset itself literally ~5 sec's b4 the race...so it was of NO USE! ugh! I think that was a good thing because I just listened to my body and went for it (blogger Jill, you'd be proud;-). I know I went out faster than prescribed, but I raced a new 5k PR, so I'll take it! And DH had a PR too, a perfect Valentine's gift to each other eh? Look how cute he is! ;-):
And now, w/out further adieu here are my Goals for the Week:
Athlete: Fill in my feedback form daily for my trainer. It's a cumbersome template (for me!) to use, so I've had resistance doing it daily, but I'm only cutting myself short by not completing it.
Home: Run Potter (our dog) at least 3x's this week
Mom: Clean out their closets. I don't need to do an overhaul, just get rid of the old, and figure out what they need for the new.
Personal Growth: Take a risk every day. I just absolutely LOVE having this. It's what makes me make that extra email, phone call, comment, or request out there in life on a daily basis. Big or small, I just dig it.
As always, I write these goals on a bookmark I keep in my organizer and attempt to read each morning as I'm planning the day.
Okay, can't wait now to read/hear about all your races this weekend! There was a lot!! woo-hoo!
Comments
Congrats on a new 5k PR!! Way to rock it:) Cute picture!
Do you think it would be better for me to stay in Napa or Sonoma the night before the half marathon. I have not booked a hotel yet but we want one that is close to the start. Any suggestions? I will e-mail you when I get to work on Tuesday...our e-mail here has a mind of its own:)
And the goals sound wonderful! Have an awesome week, girl!
I love your goals for the week idea! Oh, and I totally have to go through my sons' closets too...ha ha!
BTW I tagged you for an award on my blog, go check it out :)
That's a really good pull-up increase in a few months, it took me aaages to even do one!
@Erica- steal away! that's the intent of this blog;-)
@Julie-let's hopefully email each other sometime this week
@Meg and all who like the weekly goals idea..so glad to hear it. and Meg, that's a great qt, do i feel guilty if I don't succeed?- most of the time no, and I think I'l write a post about the process;-)
This makes me want to sign up for a 5K....alas 5K's dont fit into Marathon prep...will have to wait I guess.
I have a goal to run my first 5K this year. I better get crackin'!