May 2015 Goals

I’ve lost track of setting goals the past few months, but after finishing two half marathons and the changing seasons, May seems like the perfect month to get back in the habit!

After a relaxing April, we are traveling over half of this month! We will be in New York City next week for a close friends wedding and then later in the month we are meeting my parents in Ireland for a long weekend. Travel can be an easy excuse to start poor habits, but instead, these goals will help be stay focused and on track. 

May Goals

Fitness: Last month my running brought me a great deal of happiness! I stuck to the plan and put my heart into every workout. This month, I want to continue running, but also make a bit more time for strength training. I’m getting back to basics with my favorite Five Minute Workout this month. My goal is to do this every day, for the next 26 days. These five exercises make a significant difference when done daily – a perfect way to feel more confident and run stronger! 

Personal: I want to take advantage of my upcoming travel to catch up on reading. My goal this year is to read at least 36 books. This month’s books include The Nightingale, What You Can When You Can, and The Road to Character

Blog: This month my blog is finally getting a much-needed facelift! I’m trying to review old posts and organize them in a way that is easier for readers to find when searching for workout reviews, race recaps or travel tips!

Your turn: What’s the best book you read recently?

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19 Comments

  1. Laura May 5, 2015 / 7:37 pm

    I think I’m going to be with you on the 5 minute workout every morning!

    • ashleyd May 6, 2015 / 7:39 am

      You’ll love it Laura! I already did my 5 minutes this morning 🙂

  2. Hannah May 5, 2015 / 7:41 pm

    I’ve just finished “The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes” by Anna McPartlin – would definitely recommend it.

    • ashleyd May 6, 2015 / 7:39 am

      I haven’t heard of that one Hannah! I’ll have to add it to Good Reads. Thanks for the recommendation!

  3. Shannon May 6, 2015 / 12:23 am

    The Girl on the Train – it’s so good you won’t be able to put it down!!

    • ashleyd May 6, 2015 / 7:38 am

      Thanks Shannon! That’s on my list for next month as many friends have recommended it!

  4. Katie @ Live Half Full May 6, 2015 / 1:36 am

    I’m reading Sarah’s Key right now and read The Fringe Hours before that. I would definitely recommend both!

    • ashleyd May 6, 2015 / 7:38 am

      I read Sarah’s Key ages ago but haven’t heard of The Fringe Hours. I’ll have to look it up on Good Reads!

    • ashleyd May 6, 2015 / 7:37 am

      Awesome Abby! I started it and really like it so far. My mom and I are reading it for this month’s book club book!

  5. orla May 6, 2015 / 9:21 am

    If you could bring a little good weather to Ireland when you come we’d appreciate it. Back in heavy tights & winter boots this week. 🙁

    • ashleyd May 6, 2015 / 9:40 am

      We were in the same here earlier this week but the sun finally returned! I’m not in Ireland until end of the month!

      • Orla May 6, 2015 / 6:32 pm

        Fingers crossed it will be a little better. It was the same weather here this time last year & we had an amazing summer so with a little luck it will be the same this year! If you need any tips on travelling around or anything like that feel free to drop me an email.

    • ashleyd May 6, 2015 / 9:40 am

      Thanks!!

  6. kristi@runkwrun.blogspot.com May 6, 2015 / 5:29 pm

    I recently read The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert. I absolutely loved it and have been considering to read it again. I was actually sad when I got to the end of the book.

    The other book I just finished was A Man and His Bike about the guy who decides to bike around the coastline of the United Kingdom. I was thankful to have an English fiancée who helped me with some of the terms since they clearly meant something else in England than in America. But it was really good and has inspired me to do a Texas coastline bike ride (too big to do a stateline bike ride).

    • ashleyd May 8, 2015 / 2:37 pm

      Wow, they both sound really interesting, especially the one you loved so much you may read again!

  7. Jenn@MarkMyMiles May 8, 2015 / 10:32 am

    I love the start of a new month for new goals! You got this!!!

    • ashleyd May 8, 2015 / 2:35 pm

      Thanks Jenn!

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