Category Archives: Fitness

Day 1/30 Juneathon – and we’re off

Just managed to fit in my timetabled 3 mile run today. I’ve been trying to fit in 3 runs a week for the past month or so but am yet to manage it. I’m hoping that Juneathon will get me … Continue reading

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Juneathon plans

As Juneathon is less that 24 hours away, it’s about time I set myself some goals and figure out a plan. So here goes: 1. Complete 20 mins of yoga per day 2. Run 3 times per week 3. Do … Continue reading

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Easy week

Currently sitting with my knee on ice so thought it was time to reflect a little on the past week. I made a concious decision to slow down and take it a bit easier after taking part in Janathon and … Continue reading

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Day 31/31 Janathon – Running the Stats

So it’s the final day in January and I sort of made it. I managed some sort of activity for 24 out of 31 days which I am pretty happy with. I had hoped to reach my goal of running … Continue reading

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Day 30/31 Janathon – Jugs and Kettlebells

Today was a nice relaxing day to see out the last weekend of January. We had already arranged to meet friends for a birthday lunch so Gary and I spent the morning shopping. The intentions were a new pair of … Continue reading

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Days 25/26/27 Janathon – Catching up and Kettlebells

I’m nearly over the cough and cold I had last week so thought I should get back to running slowly. So on Tuesday, I ran a steady 2km on the treadmill and spent 15 minutes on the cross-trainer. Wednesday night … Continue reading

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Day 21&22/31 Janathon – Lurgy

Just a short post to say I wasn’t able to fight off the cough and cold that has been lurking this week. I’ve been loading myself with Berocca, Manuka honey and multi-vits as well as sleeping alot. I managed 10 … Continue reading

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Day 20/31 Janathon – Determined

After a crazy few days I was determined to run this evening. I’m still feeling quite jaded and am looking forward to 5pm tomorrow in order to relax. So tonight I hit the treadmill and made sure I didn’t stop … Continue reading

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Day 19/31 Janathon – Lacking in Zumba co-ordination

I got roped into trying out a Zumba class by two friends as apparently I would make sure they would go!! It’s safe to say that my co-ordination is pretty appalling especially if I have to move my arms and feet … Continue reading

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Day 18/31 Janathon – Brain fried….. but there’s still hope

So far this week can pretty much be summed up as work on train, straight into meetings, wolf down lunch when opportunity arises, work on train, eat dinner, help Deaghlan with homework, play/chat/chill with Deaghlan before he goes to bed. … Continue reading

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