Monthly Archives: January 2011

Day 15/31 Janathon – Big thanks Janathon folks

So here we are Day 15 and I’m still doing Janathon! I’ve had two off days so far but the rest seems to have helped take me to that next level in my running. I really feel like I’m starting … Continue reading

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Day 14/31 Janathon – Gym craziness

I’m the first to admit that I’m a fair weather runner which is why I signed up to the gym to start training again and take part in Janathon. The gym does drive me a bit crazy as I prefer … Continue reading

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Day 13/31 Janathon – Yoga day

Completing a 5km run yesterday didn’t result in my legs going on strike today as I thought they might do. But still decided to take it a little easier today and completed a 30 minute yoga work out. It seems … Continue reading

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Day 12/31 Janathon – 5km done

Well I did it. I completed a 5km run this evening. It wasn’t the fastest in the world but I’m certainly not complaining. Next on the list is to start improving my time. I had hoped that I would achieve … Continue reading

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Day 10/31 Janathon – Pushing the Senses

Can’t quite believe that it is day 10 of Janathon already – it’s really flying by. It’s also Day 2 of my better eating promise. I don’t believe I’m dieting because my aim is too improve my fitness not lose … Continue reading

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Day 9/31 Janathon – Food for fuel

I knew that completing Janathon was potentially going to be a tough one for when I signed up. I tried to get some training in over the course of December so that it wouldn’t be a complete shock to my … Continue reading

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Day 8/31 Janathon – Got no rhythm

I hit the treadmill today after a couple of run free days and just could not find my rhythm. After the first km, I gave up trying as it was just tiring me out and carried on the last 2 … Continue reading

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Day 7/31 Janathon – Swimming with my 7 year old

Definitely counting my hour in the pool with Deaghlan as my contribution to Janathon today even though I only managed to record a swim distance of 150 metres. Swimming any significant lengths with my 7 year old with you is … Continue reading

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Day 6/31 Janathon – Sooo tired

Yesterday was definitely a tough day – early start followed by a hectic day at work. Plus my legs were starting realise that I was working them harder than usual. So I decided that a short swim would give me … Continue reading

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Day 5/31 Janathon – Fox’s Biscuits addiction

I had decided that today would be a no-running Janathon day and concentrate on a bit of core work with some yoga added for good measure. However, today was first day back at work after the Christmas break and someone … Continue reading

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