NewYearathon - getting fitter in 2017.

Managed a ten minute run today . Running is really not my thing but I gamely told DS2 that I would do a 5k run with him this year!!!

Thai boxing class followed by a quick kettlebell snatch set. Wanted to do push presses too but the gym I train in on Saturdays only has one squat rack and somronecwas using it which pissed me off. 😡

Came home and have tried to cough up a lung ever since so perhaps it's just as well.

Oub you're ahead of me I'm

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Killer Buns and Thighs L1 done

DVDs of 30DS, NMTZ, Banish Fat Boost Metabolism and 6 week 6 pack arrived today for when I've finished level 2. Probably should use the DVD as an advert always appears at the end of circuit 2, but I quite appreciate the break!

Yesterday became a rest day, probably not a bad thing given parkrun today - which was fun with snow on the ground. DH and dog appreciated that I think for their walk - nice views!

Then took 17mo DD out for a snowy toddle - not many adult sized steps there!

Ought to get on with 30 day fat burn and 30 day shred before I stiffen up completely now!

Body Rev workout 4 done! On my target for the week.

Thanks oubliette I'll have a look - I have iTunes credit and find it really works for me, having the workout on my phone. Still got levels 2 and 3 of 30DS to get through so I mustn't get ahead of myself 😬

Bit of a cycle and some kettlebell work, not as much as I would have pushed myself for the pt but probably enough today, I'm still not 100%

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Great to see the number moving again! I'm going to sign up for the filthy girl weekend too, anyone done it? I did tough mudder half last year so it should be fine (says she...)

Very bracing today, well done to anyone who exercised outside!

30 Day Shred L3 + 10 mins on the hula hoop this evening.

Argh, my calf just popped . I was getting comfortable in a cold wind and at exactly 2km I felt it go. So I had a very cold hobble back.

Glad you're on the mend, RJ. Good luck with the assignment, Stressy!

Brisk 30 min walk done in my lunch hour. Bracing wind but wonderful!

PT has cancelled on me 😟

Heading into the gym I'm a member of to do something myself, i feel human again and will not be stopped (until the next time...)

Hi all, might have to take a break for at least a few days as I have an assignment due in at the beginning of Feb and it is so much work. Really struggling to fit it in so have to spend every spare minute (around real life!) on it. Will see how I go but it I do stop for a bit I'll be back .

4.2k run with a decent hill in there today, so 12.8k within 5 days-think I'm starting to enjoy running against an Arctic wind...
Really impressed with myself for getting back into it, rest weekend now though as wont have chance to get out.
Back on it Monday.

Still no running for me, 9 days since my last run thanks to this bloody cold. However I've managed 30DS 6x in the last 7 days. I measured myself this morning and was a bit disheartened by lack of inch loss (or weight loss), probably a bit early to expect change. I do feel stronger and am finding the workout easier each day, I just wish there were tangible results already. I'm veeeeery impatient.
When I've finished 30DS what regime should I get next? I'm aiming to do something similar on an ongoing basis, and my fitness is already pretty good thanks to running, so I'm after a similar 20~ min challenging workout.

Another unscheduled rest day yesterday - didn't get out of bed in time in the morning, and then was out in the evening and bumped a parked car on my way home, so had to spend time leaving my details and taking photos - as far as I can see no damage to either car, but I'll have to see if the owner of the other car gets in touch. So instead of doing either yoga or Jillian yesterday evening, I was beating myself up about what a crap driver I am.

However, back on track this morning: Body Rev workout 3 and a session of yoga done. If I do Body Rev workout 4 tomorrow I'll have hit my target for the week, and done quite a lot of yoga on top of it.

Delicious, the resistance band is necessary for all the workouts from weeks 3 and 4 onwards, so you do need to get one (though she doesn't use it at all in weeks 1 and 2, so you can get started without it). It's a long elastic cable with handles: the handles aren't absolutely essential but it's easier with them. Picture here (though it says "currently unavailable"). It's longer than it looks in the Amazon photo.

for everyone who's still feeling ill.

30DS L2 yesterday, Killer Abs L1 today.

I also received Body Revolution today I noticed it hasn't included the resistance band though - LordPeter, is it necessary, and if so is there a specific type?

Hope everyone is feeling better!

Survived a slower than usual metafit with no apparent ill effects.

About bloody time. Still coughing though.

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My plan for the week was 2 Pilates and 3 Walks. So far, have only managed 1 Pilates session of 45 mins (no excuses, just lazy), which means I have to get my arse in gear for the rest of the week!!

Sorry you are still feeling poorly RJ.

Amazon is cheaper - getting the 1st box set for £15.99 vs 7.99 in Aldi. Did buy some exercise trainers though as my old fencing shoes are quite noisy on our laminate floor...

Random, I saw 30ds in aldi today, you might get it cheap there?

Haven't slept much this week so I'm not looking forward to going for a run this evening... And snow is forecast! I'll see how far i go depending on the weather.

1st day of 30 day shred L2 for me. Think it's lower impact and therefore more running compatible than L1 - more cardio in plank position. Easier than when I tried it on my last attempt at 30ds before Christmas but still pretty hard. Need to get more supple.

Buying the DVD shortly - just need to get my Christmas voucher on - cheaper than Ebay!

Thank you random I've just downloaded 30 day ab challenge and 30 day plank challenge. Will try and mix it up with some weights too. I'm just so weak, I know it'll take hard work, playing the long game is the only way forward I guess!