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Anyone up for some Fit February after Red January

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 01/02/2020 11:27

Determined to keep some momentum
Not sure I'll manage something every day but want to keep up my half marathon training and need to get back in the gym for some toning and strength work
Think I might use this thread a bit like the red January thread to keep me on track

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BuddhaAtSea · 15/02/2020 14:58

My park run got cancelled 😢. I went to Pilates instead, and body pump.
I haven’t stopped exercising, they say it takes 30 days to form a habit, mine is definitely a habit now. So I’m on day 14/24.

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 15/02/2020 11:46

All gone a bit off your Boil here
Back to the gym later so trying to get back on track

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ShinyGiratina · 14/02/2020 23:18

I'm pretty much keeping up with the daily yoga. Now it's light around 7am, it's getting easier to get up and head down to the TV.

I would't say that I'm getting more flexible, but I'm feeling more mobile and less creaky.

Peak running now done ready for next weekend's HM, and I've got a well earned taper over half term Grin

RubySlippers77 · 14/02/2020 10:16

Aarrggghhhh. I have completely lost my way with Fit February as I've been too full of snot... it's as much as I can do to move and breathe at the same time!!

Inspired by everyone's fitness posts though, hopefully will be better by the end of half term!

CantstandmLMs · 11/02/2020 21:46

@BuddhaAtSea you've got this!

I did C25k week 7 Run 1 today and enjoyed it....mostly as I got new Adidas ultra boosts and they were very comfy!

I keep buying new kit but hey if it keeps me encouraged!

BuddhaAtSea · 11/02/2020 21:16

7/24 I did circuits tonight and Pilates this morning. It was actually quite fun.
I’ve got body pump tomorrow, that’ll bring it up to 8, and it’ll be the 12th. So 17 days left to do 16 sessions, I can only afford one day off till the end of the month then.

KillingEvenings · 11/02/2020 11:08

Two days off, but back on it this morning. Was quite enjoyable - legs felt a lot springier than they have recently.

CantstandmLMs · 10/02/2020 22:16

My boxing class was cancelled so I just had to do a made up gym session. Was a bit annoyed as I purposely avoid the gym at that time unless it's for a class and I could of done week 7 run 1 of C25k but alas, workout done!

Run tomorrow!

RomaineCalm · 10/02/2020 22:15

KillingEvenings I'm a bit gutted that I missed a 'Garmin Day' on Saturday after 38 days. Still managed my steps but just couldn't fit in a walk/run that was worth recording.

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 10/02/2020 20:44

Another gym session done
Really didn't want to but feeling determined at the moment so hanging onto my motivation

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CantstandmLMs · 10/02/2020 14:22

@KillingEvenings by the end of yesterday I was so glad I took the day off. First morning I've not woken up in pain 🤣
I am looking forward to boxing tonight though. It's a new class for me!

KillingEvenings · 10/02/2020 10:23

Don't worry, CantstandmLMs you are not alone. I broke my 41 day running streak yesterday because of the weather. But God, I feel like a new person today! I'm having today off as well, because of life, but back to the grindstone tomorrow.

CantstandmLMs · 09/02/2020 18:23

I've taken my first rest day in 39 days. I am broken lol. I've put that onto my calendar too. Will allow myself one a week if needed...truth is if the weather wasn't as torrential as it was today I'd of gone for a walk but no full blown rest day...feeling lazy lol.

Am booked on for a boxing class tomorrow evening though!

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 09/02/2020 18:12

Been a bit creaky getting back into the gym but today it felt a bit better
Need the weather to perk up a bit so I can get some runs in
Used the steam room and jacuzzi today so feel nicely chilled
And the Wine is poured
This thread helps keep
Me on track

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BuddhaAtSea · 09/02/2020 17:58

I need to get some Epsom salts.
God, I haven’t had a lie in in so long! Sunday mornings I do body pump, which I did today. I desperately need a stretch class.
6/24 then.

ShinyGiratina · 09/02/2020 17:02

I boiled myself in an epsom salt bath after parkrun yesterday Grin Running on Thursday was a bit grim, but my muscles seem to be easing out now. I did a hillier parkrun than usual and ran faster than expected. Smile I think I'd just gone so long without full rest days since late December that it's taken a bit longer for the tension to ease off.

I've got the osteopath on Tuesday, so I'll try and squeeze in a long run tomorrow before my HM in two weeks.

I have got a foam roller, but I really struggle to do much with my calves on it. I've got quite bulky muscles and the tension tends to be quite deep so I never feel like the roller really gets into it.

I think it's a bedtime yoga day. I had a rare lie in due to junior parkrun being cancelled, so didn't get into gear for my usual morning session.

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 09/02/2020 16:40

Right gym session done
5 down
18 to go

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 08/02/2020 17:27

I've set 24 as a goal for this month
Think I'm going to try and set goals each month
Next month it's going to be more runs as I'm training for a half
Currently trying to get back in shape post Xmas and lurgy
24 seems doable allowing for some rest days as I'm pretty sore today

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BuddhaAtSea · 08/02/2020 16:27

I did a 12k run this morning. I am exhausted.
Are we doing 24 a month?

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 08/02/2020 13:13

Gym again today
4 down 19 to go

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CantstandmLMs · 07/02/2020 21:43

I took it up a notch today and bought a myzone belt for the gym when in my Bootcamp class this morning I noticed those with them were burning over 600 calories and my Fitbit was reporting 350 (and I was working really hard!!).

...as I just got it this evening I took it out for a run so that's two workouts today. My feet hurt beyond belief!!

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 07/02/2020 11:57

That's three
Twenty one to go Grin

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 07/02/2020 11:56

Gym session done this morning as I have a day off work
That's another one done

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KillingEvenings · 06/02/2020 09:42

I know what you mean Romaine. I don't necessarily have a drive to keep going forever and have told myself that dropping to 5 runs a week would be a good (though I also like hobnob's goal of 24 for the month) but I can't face the day when I say -this is the day I broke my streak-.

RomaineCalm · 05/02/2020 22:36

I've managed to keep it going so far, even though Saturday was just a quick walk. This weekend is going to be tricky though but I don't want a gap on my Garmin calendar! ☺️