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Anyone else signed up for Red January?

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 29/12/2019 11:01

DH and I have. Hoping it will keep me motivated and kickstart my half marathon training which has been non existent so far
Am aiming for a mix of gym, run, walk and cycle to get my target of being active every day and fingers crossed it's doable

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Skinnydecafflatte · 05/01/2020 12:48

Anyone with the Tshirt are you crossing/ticking off the days on it?

HerondaleDucks · 05/01/2020 09:46

Day 5 done. An hour at the gym. Full body. I'm pooped.

GroggyLegs · 05/01/2020 09:32

@RomaineCalm - I feel your frustration! I booked my first race of 2020 last night & should have been going for the 10 mile option, but took the shorter distance because I'm just not that fit at the moment.

It will come back soon enough with a bit of effort, but cross with myself for not keeping it up.

trilbydoll · 04/01/2020 19:38

I went for a brisk walk last night and ran 9km this morning. I tried new shoes and my knee is hurting now, I've never had any trouble with my knees so I'm a bit Confused fingers crossed going back to my normal shoes will sort it out.

Plan is for another family walk tomorrow. I can hardly wait Hmm

RomaineCalm · 04/01/2020 18:19

Day 4 completed. Did W1 R2 of C25K but it felt hard.

Also feeling a bit cross at myself that I have gone from someone who could happily jog 5/10k to now struggling with a couple of miles.

HerondaleDucks · 04/01/2020 16:11

Hope you feel better soon @hobnobsaremyfave

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 04/01/2020 15:40

Half an hours walk and am back on the sofa

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HerondaleDucks · 04/01/2020 12:58

15 mins on the crosstrainer and then a 30 min pilates class. My hips feel amazing now

GroggyLegs · 04/01/2020 11:04

Sorry you're feeling rough hobnobs Sad

Nothing wrong with a day resting if you need it, but hopefully you are well enough for a walk or something quiet.

GroggyLegs · 04/01/2020 11:01

Day 4: ran 4.1 (because every 0.1 counts IMO).

I don't plan to run tomorrow but will try & do 10k steps and yoga.

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 04/01/2020 10:54

Oh lord feel rough, think I have my sinusitis back for its regular visit Hmm
Will make sure I shift somehow today
This is at least making me move whereas normally I would bin it off and stay under the duvet

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HoundOfTheBasketballs · 04/01/2020 10:21

Day 4: Done ✅ 3.5 miles round the local park.
Need to start remembering to stretch properly so I don't injure myself.

Crocky · 03/01/2020 22:04

I have my t shirt and buff.

Crocky · 03/01/2020 22:03

I’m doing it. A mix of hot yoga, yoga with Adrienne, restarting running and just signed up with a PT for one session a week 😀

GroggyLegs · 03/01/2020 21:49

I registered for RED properly today & ordered a scarf - I love a buff!

Day 3: 1.6 miles while tea was in the oven.

I've roped my neighbour in to run tomorrow morning, so that's practically already ticked off Wink

RomaineCalm · 03/01/2020 18:37

I haven't formally registered but have printed out the calendar and am going to have a go at being active every day and completing at least a mile. I quite like having something to tick off each day.

I've started C25K (again! Blush) and planning on filling the gaps with 'purposeful' walks.

Day 3 complete...

CantstandmLMs · 03/01/2020 17:46

Glad to see everyone giving it their all!

Day 3 for me was half hour of Bodypump (I'll progress onto the second half again soon but wanted to continue my running and not over exert...) and day 2 of Couch to 5k.

Karcheer · 03/01/2020 14:37

Day 3 : 40 min jog and a yoga class.

ShinyGiratina · 03/01/2020 11:53

Day 2: run to the pub and back about 2 miles. Yoga.

Day 3: about to do some yoga.

It's always a bit odd getting started when it's still the holidays. DH is around, but life is so unstructured. It's easier when the DCs are back in school (SAHM)

HoundOfTheBasketballs · 03/01/2020 11:51

I'm in.

I ran 3 miles on New Year's Day, 4 miles of intervals yesterday and then 3 miles again today.
I'm aiming for a minimum of 3 miles every day, outside, whatever the weather.
Hoping to raise some money for a local mental health charity and get a half marathon PB in March.

Well done everyone so far. Smile

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 03/01/2020 11:35

Day 3- 25 minute brisk walk to work will be it for today

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Spudlet · 03/01/2020 09:33

Day three underway. Had a bad night last night but dragged myself out and ran a couple of k in the rain, better than nothing. Going to do oga in a moment, when I can drag myself off the sofa...!

HerondaleDucks · 03/01/2020 08:32

Day 3 done. In the gym at 5.30 for an hour.
I also went for a mile walk last night after work.
Tomorrow I'm gonna take it easy and go to a pilates class.

trilbydoll · 02/01/2020 21:22

Day 2 done, 4.4km of intervals (just between lampposts) at times I'm sure I looked exactly like Dash from The Incredibles Grin

CantstandmLMs · 02/01/2020 19:56

Started couch to 5k back up again today Confused
Day 2 complete