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NewYearathon - getting fitter in 2017.

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OublietteBravo · 31/12/2016 17:09

A shiny new thread for a New Year.

Come and join us - whatever your exercise goal for 2017.

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KanyesLunchbox · 23/07/2017 17:06

Hello everyone, looks like you're keeping the thread alive RJ and Oubliette!

Between juggling children, summer camps and work, along with my arm that seems to be getting worse instead of better, I haven't managed much in the way of exercise, but I did average 11.5k steps each day this week. I had two rest days, yesterday making ds's birthday cake, and today for his party. I'll be back walking for the next few days, then holidays on Saturday!

RJnomore1 · 23/07/2017 10:32

MMA circuits this morning. I'm in a fair bit of pain from last two days. Feel good now I'm home on couch but scared to try to stand up 😬

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RJnomore1 · 22/07/2017 13:13

Well I'm buzzing that was a really good coaching session - I've got targets for my August and my November competitions now and I also think I can meet them.

I've found my focus again!

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RJnomore1 · 21/07/2017 21:40

I have been really good today.

Went for a run - short and slow, 3k, but my Achilles didn't get any worse which was good news.

Then I went to a new strength class and squatted so hard I barely managed to walk up the stairs when I got home 😬
Then I made a body coach recipe for dinner.

I'm rewarding my effort now with a gin and some BBQ bugles.

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I've got a session at 10am with my Kettlebell coach which should be fun!

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OublietteBravo · 21/07/2017 19:05

I really didn't want to exercise this evening. I persuaded myself to do NMTZ - pretty pleased with that!

Rest day tomorrow.

(114h 30min; 148/102)

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RJnomore1 · 20/07/2017 21:08

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Decent Kettlebell session tonight.

I think I may have solved my problem about the cost of my bodybuilding pt too. Found a new strength group at £5 a go. Bring it on.

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OublietteBravo · 20/07/2017 18:52

Ploughing my way through 30DS: this evening it was L3D5 (plus half of 6W6P L2 to take me to 45 mins). I really think L3 is easier than L2 - the logical conclusion of which is surely that rockstar jumps are less evil than v-raises Shock

(113h 40min; 147/103)

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randomsabreuse · 20/07/2017 16:15

Just got a training plan for my half marathon in October from my running club coach. Scary stuff! Did my first 30DS in ages and decided to jump in at L2. Am now a dripping wet mess but it was doable apart from the V raises which are still dire. RC 10k later - hopefully it will cool down a little!

RJnomore1 · 19/07/2017 20:13

Planned rest day here. It's very hot. I'm sticking to the couch as it is.

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OublietteBravo · 19/07/2017 20:08

A short session this evening: 6W6P L1.

(112h 55min; 146/104)

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RJnomore1 · 18/07/2017 19:49

Oh that's good I am still on target then! Thanks.

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OublietteBravo · 18/07/2017 18:57

I'm on holiday from 18 Aug to 5 Sept, so trying to get ahead at the moment to compensate Wink

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OublietteBravo · 18/07/2017 18:55

I think we need to do 20 to 21 days a month. So 145/146 would be on target for the end of July.

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RJnomore1 · 18/07/2017 18:51

That was the hottest Kettlebell class I've ever done. Swear was running down my arms and the instructor actually had a puddle. A proper needed mopped up puddle.

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Oub do you know what we need to be at for the end of July to still be on target?

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OublietteBravo · 18/07/2017 18:49

Ugh - feeling really sweaty tonight. It's certainly humid here. Just done 30DS L3D4 & 6W6P L2D7

(112h 20min; 145/105)

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KanyesLunchbox · 18/07/2017 17:28

I've walked 18k steps today. I'm not doing any more.

RJnomore1 · 17/07/2017 22:12

Shared a PT with a friend at lunch time.

Then wolfed a whole bag of twirl bites while watching game of thrones 🙄

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KanyesLunchbox · 17/07/2017 22:12

Way too hot here for a run and I've banjaxed my arm so can't go for a swim so 5k walk today.

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OublietteBravo · 17/07/2017 18:59

I've made a good start to the week: NMTZ this evening.

(111h 30min; 144/106)

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RJnomore1 · 16/07/2017 19:43

Ok I've been a bit better, did a brutal Kettlebell workout at home yesterday, I only have 8 and 12kg at home so I just kept going nonstop for 30 minutes through lifts - might need the carpet shampooed now...and back in with my MMA circuits this morning so feel a little more on it.

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OublietteBravo · 16/07/2017 19:42

Two rest days (Saturday was planned, Friday was a result of DS being late back from his trip).

Just done 30DS L3D3 & 6W6P L2D6.5

(110h 40min; 143/107)

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KanyesLunchbox · 16/07/2017 19:23

Well, that was a week that wasn't Blush I'm going to blame it on the cake mountain (I had 3 birthday cakes!), school holidays and little cousins coming on their "holidays". I have managed my 10k steps every day though so at least there's that.

Tomorrow is another day...

RJnomore1 · 13/07/2017 18:43

Just out of work so won't be training tonight, this can be my day off this week.

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OublietteBravo · 13/07/2017 18:28

A short session this evening - because I'm going out. 6W6P L1

(109h 55min; 142/108)

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