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TOTR: 2015 Goals Revisted

June 30, 2015 by MCM Mama 28 Comments

How is the year half over already? It’s totally flying by this year. Since we are halfway through the year, it seemed appropriate to do a goal checkin for Tuesdays on the Run this week.  Join Patty, April, and me and tell us how your goals are going..

2015 Goals

Running

  1. Finish six half marathons in six days. I have now run two  Mainly Marathons series: Riverboat Series in 2014 and the Dust Bowl Series in 2013.  Both offered an amazing experience: weather that added even more bada$$ to running, a race organization like no other, and people who live the same kind of crazy I do. Since I finished my first one, Center of the Nation has been on my radar and 2015 is the year. This year it’s 6 states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Colorado, which will give me 5 new states. No new news here. I’m training. I have plane tickets and I’m registered…
  2. Run Marine Corps Marathon. Yep, I’m going back to my roots. I started this blog when I began training for the marathon in 2008. It’s time to do it again. I ran the Marine Corps 17.75 on a crazy cold day in March to guarantee my registration.  I’m one week into training with a totally different plan than usual.
  3. Qualify for Marathon Maniacs. “They” say that if your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.  Well, this one scares me, so it must be big enough.  Thanks to Mainly Marathons and being on the RNR “rocknblog” team, I have several opportunities to do this. I’m still debating the best timing. KNOCKED this out of the park! I decided to go for my stretch goal and ran NJ one day and NY the next, thereby qualifying at the … level.
  4. Run 2 Ragnar Relays: Cape Cod and DC. I adore Ragnar. I want to run one every weekend. I want to be like that couple that ran every Ragnar in a year. But, since that can’t happen, I’m all about running the two that work for my schedule. Ragnar Cape Cod was amazing. I want to do it again, but I’ll have to settle for doing DC in October (for now).


Fitness/Physical Health

  1. Try one new recipe every month. We are in a food rut, big time. It’s time to find some new recipes. I’m doing ok on this.
  2. Find a strength training program that works for me. I used to love lifting weights before Jones was born. I need to find that love again. Bwaahaahaa. Yeah, haven’t picked up a weight.
  3. Get control over my snacking. I eat really healthy meals, but I have a bad habit of walking through the kitchen and grabbing a snack, even if I’m not hungry. I’m doing well with this, but haven’t actually seen any weight loss.

Spicy Asian Tuna Steaks Pin

Work

  1. Set up a better work environment. Working at the dining room table is not comfortable, plus it leads me to snack more. I’ve moved to the living room. It’s a bit better.
  2. Be better organized with my work schedules. I’m juggling my real job, subbing at the library, writing for RunHaven, and various gigs that I get through my blog. I need to come up with a better way to balance them all and keep track of my deadlines. Nope, still as scattered as always.

Personal

  1. Prioritize one daytime social activity a week. Towards the end of 2014, I stopped doing anything with my friends. With marathon training starting and the increased work I’ve been doing, I need to make this a priority or I will never leave my house except for errands and running. Not a good thing for my extroverted self. Meh. Now it’s summer so I have kids in my face all the time.
  2. Take a trip with Beer Geek.  We have two planned: Cape Cod  and Center of the Nation. Yes, I am running a stupid number of miles on both of our trips. Yes, my husband indulges me. Cape Cod was amazing. Now I’m looking forward to CON.
  3. Run more with moms from MRTT. I’ve realized that for long runs and hard runs, I prefer to be by myself.  So, I need to join some of the slower/shorter runs so I can chat with friends. I’m doing pretty good with this one.
  4. Get more sleep. Said every mom everywhere. I go in streaks here. I thought I’d sleep more this summer, but it appears the 6am wakeup is now for running every single day. Ugh.

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Looking at my goals, I think the key thing that jumps out at me is “balance”. As in, I need to find a way to balance my family, work, running, and blogging with also filling some of my other needs.

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How about you? Are you rockin’ your 2015 goals? Have you made any major changes to what you set out at the beginning of the year?

 

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  1. Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says

    June 30, 2015 at 5:47 am

    Just looking at your amount of goals makes me tired & feel like a slacker!

    Good luck with those. 🙂
    Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy recently posted…2015 – the injury free year? – Tuesdays on the RunMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      July 1, 2015 at 8:43 pm

      LOL – I am tired. But most of those are spread out over the year…

      Reply
  2. Christy @My Dirt Road Anthem says

    June 30, 2015 at 6:11 am

    Too bad the race in Montana is in Baker.. there are prettier places to run, but Baker isn’t bad either. Those series always sound fun and a great way to check off a lot of states!
    Christy @My Dirt Road Anthem recently posted…Summer running bites and weekend happeningsMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      July 1, 2015 at 8:42 pm

      Are you near there? Any chance you’d want to run?

      Reply
  3. Karen G. says

    June 30, 2015 at 7:20 am

    I think you’re doing a great job meeting goals! And you’ve still got half of the year to go… 😉
    Can’t wait to see how your training goes for Marine Corps! I start my plan next week, and I’m super excited to run the 40th MCM!
    Karen G. recently posted…Weekly Recap 6/22-6/28My Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      July 1, 2015 at 8:42 pm

      I’m looking forward to MCM – I couldn’t resist running the 40th one!

      Reply
  4. Melanie@runnergirlinarockingworld.com says

    June 30, 2015 at 7:45 am

    I’m still hanging in there on my goals. Still haven’t found another “thing” that I’ve stuck with for cross/weight traning.
    Melanie@runnergirlinarockingworld.com recently posted…Goal Checkin’ – Summer EditionMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      July 1, 2015 at 8:07 pm

      Nice to know I’m not alone. Funny thing – before kids, I lifted weights 3 times a week and only ran 2 times a week…

      Reply
  5. Courtney says

    June 30, 2015 at 7:51 am

    You’re doing really well on just about all your goals! Nice work and thanks for hosting this!
    Courtney recently posted…2015 Goals UpdateMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      July 1, 2015 at 8:07 pm

      Yeah, except that pesky cross training thing. I wish my Pure Barre would join Classpass.

      Reply
  6. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    June 30, 2015 at 8:58 am

    Balance is always one of my biggest struggles. Its so hard to fit everything in, but you seem to be doing a great job with everything!
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…15 in 2015 UpdateMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      July 1, 2015 at 8:00 pm

      It’s all smoke and mirrors. I really have zero balance LOL.

      Reply
  7. Lesley says

    June 30, 2015 at 9:03 am

    I know what you mean, how can it be July tomorrow?
    Lesley recently posted…2015 GoalsMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      July 1, 2015 at 7:49 pm

      Seriously. Time just seems to fly!

      Reply
  8. Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness says

    June 30, 2015 at 9:43 am

    I haven’t made this a goal of mine but after reading your post I realize that I want to start trying different recipes too!

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    • MCM Mama says

      July 1, 2015 at 7:47 pm

      It’s a good goal. Just wish I had more time to figure it out LOL.

      Reply
  9. Lisa @ Lisa Runs for Cupcakes says

    June 30, 2015 at 11:00 am

    Raises hand. I too am addicted to Ragnar. This year I will settle for SoCal and DC! So, see you on the roads!
    Lisa @ Lisa Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…2015 Running Goals UpdateMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      July 1, 2015 at 7:43 pm

      Do you live near DC? I can’t remember. And I’d love to do SoCal one of these years. I think this will be my last DC year for a while.

      Reply
  10. Amanda (@mommygorun) says

    June 30, 2015 at 11:06 am

    Your number 2 work goal is something I need to work on. I am struggling to fit it all in.
    Amanda (@mommygorun) recently posted…Tried it Tuesday with TIUX & Desk Cycle {sponsored}My Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      July 1, 2015 at 7:41 pm

      Yeah, way too many pieces of pie on my plate right now. I need to start balancing it all better.

      Reply
  11. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    June 30, 2015 at 11:30 am

    So many marathons!! Just awesome. Glad it’s all going well! My races went really well this year overall, and I’m just so happy to continue to be injury-free.
    Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…2015 Running Goals Check-InMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      July 1, 2015 at 7:40 pm

      Woo hoo for injury free! That’s my main goal every year.

      Reply
  12. Lauren @ Lauren Runs says

    June 30, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Lots of goals! I agree- balance is key! I am excited to see how your marathon training goes with the Hanson’s Method!
    Lauren @ Lauren Runs recently posted…Checking In on My 2015 GoalsMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      July 1, 2015 at 7:36 pm

      Thanks! I’m hoping my body starts adapting again soon. Right now I’m just tired…

      Reply
  13. Jessica S says

    June 30, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    I’m struggling a lot with the “more sleep” goal too. It’s such a struggle with running and momdom and everything else!
    Jessica S recently posted…TotR: 2015 Goals UpdateMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      July 1, 2015 at 7:26 pm

      There just aren’t enough hours in each day LOL.

      Reply
  14. April @ RunTheGreatWideSomewhere says

    June 30, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    Wow, you are rocking it this year!! You’re right, balance is so hard. My work has been especially challenging this year and it’s sucked a lot of my time and energy away from other areas. Ragnar is one that’s high on my list soon!

    Reply
    • MCM Mama says

      July 1, 2015 at 7:26 pm

      It’s a constant battle. And one of these days I need to start working more hours and running less…

      Reply
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