Can you believe just about half the year is behind us? That means it’s time for a little progress update. Our Tuesdays on the Run Linkup topic asks you to give yourself a grade on your progress toward your goals.
For consistency’s sake, I’m keeping the same goals I started the year with, except this month I nixed swimming, since my tri is over, swimming is no longer a focus. I’ll get back to it sooner or later….probably later.
Running: A
Knock wood, running is going well. I’m in a good groove, my mileage is increasing, I’m motivated to train for the Berlin Marathon. That’s not to say getting in all my runs while I’m traveling is going to be easy, but I’m going to give it my best shot.
Crosstrain: B
I’m taking a B here because I’ve stuck with my strength training and CrossFit, but I’m no longer swimming and I’ve barely been out on my bike. The weekly spin class I did while I was tri training is long gone too.
Weightloss: B
It’s the craziest thing. We ate plenty in Utah. But we got more than our share of exercise too. Somehow I came home from Utah a few pounds lighter than when I went. Gotta love that fresh mountain air. I didn’t gain any weight in Vegas either. I’ll take it! Overall since the beginning of the year I’m down about 6 lbs. Not great but not terrible either.
Clean Up Diet: C
Um yeah. With all the travels my diet has hardly been clean. Know what though? I don’t really care.
Fun: A
I’ve gotta say I’ve upped my game in terms of fun quite a bit. Running in Utah could not have been a bigger blast. Seeing running friends is always good for my soul. I’m just back from a great family trip to Vegas and I’m heading out to Dubai shortly followed by a cruise in the Greek Islands. That’s an A in my book. Maybe even A+.
How’d June go for you? Are you on track with goals you set at the beginning of the year?
Join my guest hostess Wendy and I this Friday for the Runfession Friday Linkup! As always I’ve got plenty to get off my conscience and I suspect you do too!
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Looks like you’re doing great with your goals! I keep changing mine up, but I guess my big goal is to recover from this injury..I guess its coming along slowly but surely. Ive definitely been slacking with cross training. I think Ive been on my spin bike once in the past 6 weeks.
I’d say you deserve an A++ in fun. Dubai? Nice! And in love those capris in the last picture. The pattern is great!
6 pounds is a great weight loss! I’d like to say I lost while in UT but no such luck. But I am swimming. 🙂
Sounds like a pretty great year so far!
I give you an A+ for sure! I think I came back from Utah a couple pounds lighter too! LOL! Your summer vacation sounds incredible, enjoy every second and don’t worry about the diet!
That’s a stellar report card in my book. Seems like your “C” is not impacting the overall average 😉
Have great safe travels! Hope to see you when you return!
I can’t believe that the year is basically half way over. The holidays will be here before you know it!
You’re doing great with all of your goals. I think having fun is the most important 🙂
You have been a busy lady this summer! I wish I was busy going on vacations and not working so much instead:(
I’m glad you’re having more fun this year! I have to say that this whole running is fun thing is working well for me! It makes the whole finishing is winning thing a little easier for me to accept.
Sounds like you’re doing great. And I’m super jealous about your cruise. I’m looking forward to your posts 🙂 I’d love to visit Greece and eat my way through the country.
I think you definitely deserve an a+ in fun! your summer plans sound incredible.
Um, yes, A++ for travel plans!! Here’s to a very fun summer and an A grade for the rest of the year. 🙂
I say overall great & yes to fun!!!!!!
Congrats on your “A” for running!
Looks like you have been crushing your runs lately! It’s hard to eat well when you travel a lot but I usually walk and do more which tends to help. You have had a pretty good first half. I will be linking up tomorrow with mine
Hey, running and funning is enough for an AAAAAA+++ for me! I’m getting back to running and it is HARD, but I am loving it out there. The weather has been amazing as well, which totally helps!
Have a great time in Dubai!
I wish the mountain air made me loose a few pounds LOL I’m too used to it I guess, I think food tastes better the higher in elevation, that’s my problem!
6 pounds is awesome!
You are totally nailing the FUN factor, so that’s a definite WIN!! My half year report would have been stellar if I could erase this %&*$ knee bursitis from the past two weeks…
Sounds like an awesome first half of the year! I especially love that you’ve been having fun cause that’s really what it’s all about!
Nice job – I can’t believe the year is over halfway done! I’m pretty happy with the way things have gone so far but I could use some more fun in my life! Your vacations sound incredible, I’ve always wanted to go to Greece!
Kudos to you on your weight loss. Despite how active I’ve been, especially with marathon training in full force now, I can’t seem to shed the last couple of pounds that I want to lose. I have increased my weight training, and have been reminding myself that muscle weighs more than fat. At least I’m noticing that some of my clothes are fitting better than they did a couple of months ago.
Overall you still did great! Have fun on your trip!