It’s a fresh start for the new year and I am so happy to be here for another year of fitness and growth with you all!
I have a lot of plans for 2021, and can’t wait to get started. Who’s with me?
Let’s go!
Sunday – 3.8 miles, walking
I was so excited to test out my new Brooks Adrenaline 21s! Since I had new inserts, too, I opted to break them in on a walk rather than a run. They felt great! And look how pink and bright they are! Color doesn’t matter, but a fresh start just feels better with super bright shoes.
Monday – 3.5 miles, walking
There was no time to spare on Monday. I popped out of bed for my walk (yes, it was freezing, again!).
And then I headed over to one of the high schools to spend an hour working with my friend on The Rookie Project. It’s a program designed to serve developing athletes from ages 2-8, and I am excited to be a part of it. For an hour, we coached little ones through team work, follow the leader, and Simon Says (all outside, masked, and distanced). I have a meeting next week to discuss what’s to come! I love having a fresh start to some things that will inspire growth in myself and others!
I also got the fun news that my piece, Moms of Tweens: How To Know If You’re In The Club, was #8 of the Top Ten Posts of 2020 on St. Augustine Moms!
Tuesday – 5.01 miles running + 1.64 miles walking
Time to run! J and I have settled nicely into five miles during our weekly runs, with long walks to follow. I am all about it.
I made a day of running errands in advance of Mr PugRunner’s birthday. He really gets a fresh start every year, with his January 1 birthday! In addition, I got to test out a sweet new bra and tank from POWWFUL. It’s so perfect for yoga, and I’ll share more on Instagram this week!
Wednesday – 3 miles, walking + 2.15 miles, hiking
Getting closer to that new year, and I was so excited to get outside for a nice walk. It was still cool, but not too bad.
From there, I had just enough time to change and load up the car for our hike! I love the idea of weekly hikes, and hope that I can stick with it, as long as the weather cooperates. This time, we headed out to the Pioneer Trail in Jennings State Forest. It was beautiful, but incredibly primitive (well marked and and maintained, but no bathrooms or facilities). We even saw bear and wildcat prints!
Thursday – 5 miles, running + 1.81 miles, walking
New Year’s Eve! I loved wrapping up the year with a 5 mile run.
I worked on baking a cake for Mr PugRunner, and then we just enjoyed the evening with champagne and fireworks in the culdesac. Cheers to a fresh start, in all the ways.
Friday – 3.6 miles, walking + Plank Challenge Day 1 (forearm planks)
Happy New Year!
I rolled out of bed, very ready to get started on all the things! My word of the year is RECLAIM, and I am very committed to it.
Of course, I handled my walk first, and then dug right into my 30-Day Plank Challenge (3 sets of 45 second forearm planks).
We celebrated Mr PugRunner’s birthday with an outdoor dinner at one of his favorite restaurants, and he was so happy for that. He was also thrilled with a new set of knives and Air Pod Pros.
Saturday – New Year’s Rockin’ 5K + Plank Challenge Day 2 (side planks)
Starting 2021 with a 5k felt so right. J and I found an event with super low registration, at a brand new venue, and great protocols for runner safety. I don’t know if I am going to be able to swing an in-person race very month, but this is a great, fresh start!
I’ll share my recap on the Runners’ Roundup on Wednesday! We would love to have you join us with your running-related posts!
Goal-getting
I am pretty thrilled to have such a solid start to all my goals this year. I can already see that hydration will be my sticking point, but I plan to crack down on Monday.
How was your week in training?
Do you feel like you’re getting a fresh start to the year?
You’ve had an awesome start to 2021 and how awesome that you were able to run a New Years 5K!
The Rookie Project sounds like an amazing initiative!
Great job this week! It always feels good to start off the year with some workouts. It does feel like a fresh start, although I know not much will be different at this point!
Way to start the new year strong! Ah a real race how much fun is that?! Congrats you came a long way this year. Your rookie program sounds great. I cannot wait to get back to my girls on the run coaching but not sure when that will be!
I’m totally with you & Kim on the bright colors. They make me smile just to look at them.
Runners’ Roundup is on my anniversary. Guess I’m getting myself together. Thanks for the reminder. Congrats on a strong week. The fireworks here are something else!
That’s awesome that you got to race! There was an in person 5k here on NYE, which I didn’t register for b/c I was really sure it would be cancelled. My friends told me that there were some really icy spots on the course, so for once I’m glad I missed out.
How fun to have a New Year’s Day 5k! Love those bright Adrenalines. You had quite a year, but stayed so optimistic through it all!
So lucky that you found an in-person race! I so miss that!!
I’m still nervous about a big race in Ft Lauderdale in Feb. Plus Cari just deferred.
I also miss my weekly hikes. With darkness after work and snow/ice, they will have wait until spring.
I hope spring comes soon. I know you will miss them.
We are back to almost weekly races. I am staying away from the big, popular ones for right now. This last one had 80 people, and that was pretty sweet.
You are definitely coming off a strong finish to 2020, so it’s nice to see you continuing the trend. Let’s hope for things to move in a positive direction as the year progresses!
Might as well use that momentum for all its worth!
Yes, I also look to the new year as a fresh start or, at the very least, an opportunity to refocus on goals and ideals. Happy 2021!
I am pretty thrilled for a fresh start. I hope the year is a good one!
Wow, your year is off to a great start! Happy Bday to Mr. PugRunner and yay on the live 5K! Thanks for sharing your article – its been a while, but I remember those days!
They are not the easiest days, especially not now. We could all definitely benefit from some breathing room, but here we are. We will get through it.
Happy Birthday to your husband! You definitely had a great start this year. Oh and a 5k is a nice way to start off the year. I am looking forward to this year and hope things so smoother and better!
Super nice way to start the year. I have missed holiday races.
Happy New Year Jenn! And happy birthday to Mr Pug!
Happy New Year!
You are definitely off to an amazing start! I love those new Brooks shoes! I’ve never tried the brand, but have been thinking about it. So far I have only run in Asics.
That’s so cool how you are working on the developing athletes project. It will be so rewarding!
Congrats on getting your spot in the top 10!
Asics are great but have never fit me right.
I love the idea of introducing a variety of sports to kids to help keep them from specializing too soon, so we will see how it goes.
And thank you! I don’t write a lot of personal stuff (more guides and lists), so it was a nice reward.
Happy birthday to Mr. PugRunner! Sounds like it was a great birthday. Also love your rookie project! That’s awesome.
I agree, a new year is just hopeful, despite what’s going on in the world.
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He did have a good day. Next year will be better.
Hope is what we need right now. So much.
I’d say you are coming out of the gate strong! I can feel your positive energy in this post!
The Rookie Project sounds like a fantastic program!
Happy New Year!
Whoo hoo!
I hope the positive energy stays with me through the year!
I think the Rookie Project will be great. I’m excited to be a part.
Happy New Year!
What a great start to your year! It sounds like you had a nice celebrations for NYE and Mr. PR’s birthday (happy belated birthday to him!). I am definitely missing the warm weather and being able to visit with neighbors and friends outside.
I love your 2021 word and it sounds like you are taking action to “reclaim” everything within your power. Here’s to a happy, healthy, and fit 2021!
You had a very positive start to 2021! I am looking forward to new beginnings and hoping everything makes a turn around! Mimosas on the beach sound wonderful right about now as I sit here in the gloomy skies of Ohio 🙂
We are so lucky to have the beach and the sun! It makes a huge difference!