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Run Every Day January 2019 MIND

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PaulHollywoodsSexGut · 27/12/2018 09:21

Just wondering who’s doing this? As a Parkrunner who’s been out of the game past 6 weeks with a trio of colds and morning sickness (cheers bump) I’m using this to get back on it.

Listening to a Podcast about it yesterday MIND are steering away from promoting running every day and instead being active every day.

My goal is to hit a modest 40min 6K by the end of the month.

As I have a 36minute 5K time I think this is a stretch goal without setting myself up for total failure.

Anyone else doing it? X

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AuntieStella · 28/12/2018 09:46

I really hope those millions are a typo for miles!

It's done in January to attract New Year Resolutionists, and also as an incentive to get people out. Numerous studies show how good running, and all other forms of exercise particularly outdoor exercise, is for MH - and I guess it becomes even more important in the SAD months.

I hadn't thought about fallbacks if it's too treacherous underfoot or if I get a lurgy!

I've just bought new trainers in the January sales.

EdithDickie · 28/12/2018 04:50

I'm doing it too!

I did it last year and loved it, really kicked off my year, the NYD run was especially nice.

I've had an exhausting couple of months, horrendously busy at work plus we've all had colds and sickness bugs so been a bit inactive of late. I've entered a marathon in April so really need to get on it!

Last year I did 96 miles which would bring excellent again but I'm aiming for 2 million per day which should be achievable and will see how I get on.

Good luck everyone!

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PaulHollywoodsSexGut · 27/12/2018 20:08

Mental question but have you had any colds of late @thisisnothow as I do wonder if keeping at it staves off bugs

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thisisnothow · 27/12/2018 19:39

Currently running 5k a day in December and feel great. No injuries and really got me back into exercise. Going to keep it up in January too.

MercianQueen · 27/12/2018 16:54

I'm doing it this year - need to re-set my habits as I've only run sporadically for the last few months and I need running back in my life as stress-relief!

Meesh77 · 27/12/2018 16:47

January seems the worst month to do this. I walk a lot and I find January is the month I’m most disrupted by snow and ice.

IRun4Me · 27/12/2018 16:45

I’m doing it. I do tend to be active everyday but that is walking/cycling to school or work or taking the dog out.
I want to use it for me time - so a run or a nice long dog walk - rather than the routine stuff I have to do. On the days I don’t do a run I want to do yoga to up my flexibility and ‘calmness’. (I lack both of those!!)

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PaulHollywoodsSexGut · 27/12/2018 13:52

Now I’m no expert runner but if I can haul myself round the park for one circuit (that’s 1K) then to me that counts.

My second goal is to attend every Parkrun in Jan and that includes NYD. That will get me up to a pleasant total of 20 x

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AuntieStella · 27/12/2018 11:50

I'm in!

And yes I'm planning on actually running every day (except those where I'm hiking). I'll go under 20mins (boring) jog round the park at the end of the road for 'rest' days," with 3 days of more challenging runs per week (Half Marathon training)

I'm donating £31 to MIND (£1 per day as my personal entrance fee), then like LastOneDancing I shall fine myself a further donation on inactive days

LastOneDancing · 27/12/2018 11:40

I'm in. I've got my laces!

I did it last year and found my pace naturally increased and I was in the running habit, so it was much easier to carry on. I managed 78 miles over the month so aiming for 80 this time. I like achievable goals.

I totally agree to listening to your body. The majority of my runs will be 1-2 miles, and yoga when I feel I need a rest day/snow/housebound by children.

I donate a fiver to MIND for each day I dont exercise, so can't afford to slack off 😂

OhYouBadBadKitten · 27/12/2018 10:56

doh! sorry, I read that totally backwards Blush

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PaulHollywoodsSexGut · 27/12/2018 10:13

Oh yeah @OhYouBadBadKitten

That’s been the feedback over the past couple of years hence the gear change about being active every day.

I think if you are a frequent runner though that busting out maybe 1k on a “quiet” day though isn’t a recipe for disaster?

Folk do need to listen to their bodies though

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 27/12/2018 09:32

That sounds like a recipe for injuries to me. Rest days are pretty important in running.

starryeyed19 · 27/12/2018 09:28

I've signed up and have also signed up for a 0-5K Learn To Run course at a similar time so am cheating a bit. ☺️