A year ago at this time, I was riding a pretty big running high. In hindsight, I wish I had talked about it much more as I really didn’t soak in those good moments.
I was less than 100 miles to get to 1,000 running miles for the 12 months ending July 2019-June 2020. It was really quite an accomplishment that was so hidden away. I wrote about focusing on 1,000 miles, then a month and a half later, I had a short post about getting injured (again).
That’s one of many reasons I’m taking a different approach right now. I really miss enjoying being caught up in those running highs and now worrying about the “what ifs” of an injury. I may end up repeating myself a lot this summer, but embracing the “right now” is the path to break out of this longtime funk.
That’s why my approach to goals is so much different right now. Having six goals going on through various periods of time feels so right, and I can’t wait to see where this takes me this summer.
Now let me catch up on those goals since my last post:
BY THE END OF MAY
☑️ Start and finish a run before 7 a.m. (3-mile minimum, which is an addition)
☑️ Lift weights twice a week in May
✖️ Lose 5 pounds (The number of the scale did drop a couple of pounds, but getting to 5 didn’t happen. For now, a replacement goal will not focus on my weight. I would like to lose weight, but I find this goal to be too much of a distraction and disappointment right now.)
Now to a few goals that I established in my last post:
BY THE END OF JUNE
🔲 Get my long run back to 6 miles
🔲 Develop a training plan for the Richmond Marathon
🔲 Write 3 more blog entries
NEW AS OF THIS POST
🔲 Run at the track
🔲 Complete 500 push-ups in June
🔲 Run 25 miles not at home (I won’t reveal my vacation plans, but this is a goal that is part of plans in June and July)
Real David H. 
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