#56 – Runner Resolutions–New Year’s Resolutions for Running Faster, Stronger and Healthier this year!

January –  Commit to it.

– Set your running goal for the year. What do you want to accomplish this year? What training do you need to do to accomplish it? Run Streak / Race / PR / New Distance / Strength / Other – it doesn’t matter what it is but if you’re setting BIG GOALS you need to have a plan to chase them down!

– Get a training plan. Even if you’re not training for a race right now find or create a running plan. This way you know what workout you’re going to do each day.

– Put it in your calendar or post it up somewhere you’ll see it first thing everyday.

– Make the commitment to stick with this plan this month. Barring any injuries or emergencies – show up and do the work, plan for it and get it done!

– Sign up for a race! If you do want to run a race this year – pick one. Yes, this week. Choose a race and sign up now. Then, figure out when you need to start training and choose a training plan. This is all in commitment – do it!

 

February –  Stretch for 10 minutes after every run.

March – Meal Plan. Become a better runner by eating healthy foods that fuel your workouts and recovery. Meal plan and prep to make it easier to fuel up on the run.

April– Get Stronger (better and faster) with strength training.

Strength train1x a week if you’re just starting. If you already strength training change it up! Check out new strength training plans to improve your fitness.

May –  Strong core challenge.

June –  Check your rest. How can you improve your rest and recovery?  Rest days // Sleep // Post-run recovery nutrition // Compression socks // Sports Massage…

July – Head to toe healthy.  Make sure you have your annual physical (make the appt if you haven’t done it yet. Check your self head to toe to listen to your body’s signals. Do some self care- pick one body part and do something nice to care for it… pedicure, massage, new sports bra, new pillow, foam roller…

August –  Improve your mental game. Mantra // Mindset // Follow social media accounts that inspire you and unfollow any that make you feel bad. Get inspired! Watch a running movie or read a running book.

September –  Fun run! Keep it fun by doing a fun run, running somewhere beautiful, ditching your watch, make a super fun playlist…

October – New workout… Try a new running or cross training workout. Get out of your routine and make it something completely new and different from your usual workouts! That is how you improve! Don’t let your body get used to the same run you always do.

November –  Get a running buddy or join a running group. If you already have one – take it up a notch with checking in one day a week via text and asking them how their training is going or another helpful check in.

If you don’t need a running buddy for inspiration … think about what you can offer someone else. It’s not always about what you can get from a running buddy but what can you give?

December –  Eating on the run.  Note what you eat before you run, during and after your workout. And keep a log of how the run went. This isn’t about tracking calories like a diet journal – just what food you ate and how your run went. Did you run great? Did your stomach hurt?

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