Hey there! Thank you so, so much for all the well wishes on my new job! Working in a new school district with new students and colleagues is exciting and daunting at the same time. On September 1, I will officially go back to school and I’m really looking forward to settling into my new position.
Until then, summer continues!
Last summer, I dedicated myself to marathon training. Most morning, I awoke with the sun to run, stretch, or cross train. I followed a pretty intense schedule and stuck to my daily workouts.
This summer has been quite the opposite. Coming off a stressful spring, I couldn’t handle to demands of training and found myself following a much more flexible schedule.
C'mon, Beck! Can't you take one photo seriously?! Um, no.
But the truth is, I’m so used to training plans that I feel a little lost without that piece of paper telling me what to do each day. My Type A personality thrives off these plans. So…what’s a girl to do?
Make a plan! I’m not building up for a big race or taking on any great challenge. I just want to stay focused on my main goal: health.
The BeckOnTheRun Stay Healthy Plan
- 30 minutes of cardio 5x/week.Some days I go to spin or run a little longer, but I hope to fit in at least 30 minutes.
- Strength training 2x/week. I haven’t blogged about this (I log my workouts on dailymile) but I have committed to strength training at least 2x/week and I’m loving it!
- Limit race registrations. I don’t have a specific number of races I can run, but I plan to think long and hard before spending money on more races.
- Sleep. I’m an eight hours kinda gal. I need my rest, especially during this crazy “back to school” time. My “night owl” ways need to change.
- Eat dessert daily. But only ONCE a day. I tend to go a little overboard in this department. If I’m being realistic, I shouldn’t be eating cupcakes everyday.
There it is. My plan for me, for my health – both mental and physical. It’s simple, manageable, and exactly what I need right now. In January 2009, I committed to my health and in the grand scheme of things, that’s what I care most about. Whether I’m training for a race or not, I don’t want to lose sight of the big picture.
We all have a different approach to food, fitness, and well-being. Through the ebbs and flows of life, that approach changes. This is one of those times.
PS – I also really want to run across this bridge. Who’s with me??
I love your plan, Becky! I especially love that it’s all about balance, which is so important. I think I need to embrace the eat dessert only once a day piece. I’ve definitely been going overboard lately.
Sounds like an awesome plan! And please enjoy your last few weeks of vacation to the fullest!
i think it sounds perfect! i also need to get on the “eat dessert daily but only once daily” train!
I think I’m going to do that race too!! It’ll be a great way to wake up in the morning.
Your approach is very realistic and sustainable. I especially love dessert everyday
Sounds like a great plan, Becky! Perfect for where you’re at right now. I know my stress level is about to increase about 10 times, so I think come mid-October I will be more than ready for a plan like this. Love the “dessert daily” rule – that’s part of my routine too
I’m with you!! Have you signed up yet?? I seriously want to do it. I’m expecting it to be be pure torture, but it’s all about the experience, right?
I am a fan of your plan (and rhyming). I think it sounds perfect for where you are at the moment. Speaking of which – can we have a gym date soon? Lifting, ellipticaling, body pump, spinning (!!) – you name it, I’m there!
Great plans, Becky! Your happiness lately is totally contagious. I love it. And if you stray from your plan and eat dessert twice a day, I think that’s OK
LOVE the new plan! It’s got a good mix of cardio and strength training but isn’t crazy in any shape or form, it’s just right. It’s healthy and fit all wrapped up in a nice neat little bow, with a side of “balance” (i.e. dessert!)to go with it. PS. I’d LOVE to run that bridge someday!
Sounds you have a smart plan and I love that you write it out. I wish I was as committed as you!!!! I’m more in the mindset of workout when you can or feel like it right now. Hopefully I will get back into a rhythm soon. Should we sign up for that race? Thoughts?
Such a sweet smile
Sounds like a fantastic plan, girl!
I wish you were at the HLS again this year!!!
Like you, I need to commit to the “eat dessert daily, but only once a day” plan. I think I’m setting myself up to fail on that one, though.
Love your pictures!
Hi Bec,
Found your blog recently and I have been enjoying reading about your running adventures! Your summer exercise plan sounds excellent – I hope it’s going well.
Look forward to hearing more about it. All the best at your new school!
Elly
PS – I’m a runner/teacher as well
PPS – that Bridge looks amazing! I’d so be there if I lived in the US! (I’m an Aussie gal)
Hi Becky, it’s been a while since you last wrote – I hope everything is going great with you!
I am list maker and appreciate your own set of definitive, achievable goals. I signed up for the Newport Bridge Run, but unable to run due to a surgery before the run. I hope you are running. That’d be quite the feat. Either way, stay smiling and healthy!
Hi, me thinks the new blog should start this weekend. Just sayin’