I think I am going to have to accept that if I want to get fit I'm going to have to spend more time on it!
Went for a run this morning.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Day 12
Well, although I really failed to run yesterday rather than planned not to, I have come to the conclusion that every other day is the way to go. I am getting older, and need time to recover!
Went out and did it this morning, despite the icy conditions (mostly OK on the roads, so ran there - very little traffic about this early). Warmed up to Rosemary Conley's Salsacise CD (but not enough - had some problems with my lower back - need more stretching).
I like the weekends - fewer people about.
Went out and did it this morning, despite the icy conditions (mostly OK on the roads, so ran there - very little traffic about this early). Warmed up to Rosemary Conley's Salsacise CD (but not enough - had some problems with my lower back - need more stretching).
I like the weekends - fewer people about.
Friday, January 10, 2014
Day 10
So what happened to days 7, 8 and 9? Good question!
Too tired, too ache-y, too busy...
But yesterday, having not done my run in the morning, I noticed that I had recovered from the tiredness and acheyness, and felt really good. So today, I am back on the wagon with renewed vigour.
Started the day with Gillian Michael's 30 day shred (beginner level - I have never done it before), followed by my usual circuit. I was tired from doing the DVD; but thoroughly warmed up, which I think made a difference. So, I am back!!!
Roll on Saturday!
Too tired, too ache-y, too busy...
But yesterday, having not done my run in the morning, I noticed that I had recovered from the tiredness and acheyness, and felt really good. So today, I am back on the wagon with renewed vigour.
Started the day with Gillian Michael's 30 day shred (beginner level - I have never done it before), followed by my usual circuit. I was tired from doing the DVD; but thoroughly warmed up, which I think made a difference. So, I am back!!!
Roll on Saturday!
Monday, January 6, 2014
Day 6
Not a very inspired run/stagger. Not raining, not cold.
OK - plan to improve the situation:
Go to bed earlier
Warm up more thoroughly before setting off
Eat better
It is done. Tomorrow is another day!
OK - plan to improve the situation:
Go to bed earlier
Warm up more thoroughly before setting off
Eat better
It is done. Tomorrow is another day!
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Day 5
The downside of getting out and exercising early: it's still cold! Too icy to run this morning - I chickened out!
The upside: you get out and get it done! I did have a session on the exercise bike eventually, so I have done my stint for today - but it's really difficult to fit it in once everyone else is up!
Hoping tomorrow is wet instead of icy!
The upside: you get out and get it done! I did have a session on the exercise bike eventually, so I have done my stint for today - but it's really difficult to fit it in once everyone else is up!
Hoping tomorrow is wet instead of icy!
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Day 4 - Running in the Rain
Returned home to the strains of Tom Jones and Cerys Matthews singing "Baby it's cold outside" - one of my favourites - but it wasn't cold, it was wet!!!!
Although I kept thinking that I should run more to get home faster, my legs didn't want to do it, so quite a slow circuit today, in the rain.
But, it is done.
Although I kept thinking that I should run more to get home faster, my legs didn't want to do it, so quite a slow circuit today, in the rain.
But, it is done.
Friday, January 3, 2014
Day 3
Another mile circuit ticked off. The amount of running I do is gradually increasing. But I still get a feeling of dread before I leave the house. And hate the idea of someone seeing me.
I did pass a dog walker this morning, despite the early start (was out just after 6 this morning).
On the coffee front - accidentally had a mouthful of DH's coffee yesterday. I spat it out!!! Perhaps this will cure me of the habit of absent-mindedly picking up his drinks!
I did pass a dog walker this morning, despite the early start (was out just after 6 this morning).
On the coffee front - accidentally had a mouthful of DH's coffee yesterday. I spat it out!!! Perhaps this will cure me of the habit of absent-mindedly picking up his drinks!
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Day 2!
Did my mile circuit. Managed to run a bit more than I did yesterday (definitely got home again quicker!).
It does make a difference having some upbeat music on the MP3 player - I must remember to download some more music.
And the coffee bit is going well!
It does make a difference having some upbeat music on the MP3 player - I must remember to download some more music.
And the coffee bit is going well!
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Happy New Year
Have done my first run!!! More walking than running, really, but it's a start!
Pouring with rain - which didn't give me much incentive to leave the house, but I did. And realised that rain is really not too much of a problem so long as I take my glasses off (which it seldom occurs to me to do), certainly for the short distance I am doing. In fact icy mornings will be more of a problem. Will cross that bridge when I come to it!
And coffee - so far so good. I cut down to zero coffee a couple of days before New Year's Eve.
So it's all good.
Happy New Year!
Pouring with rain - which didn't give me much incentive to leave the house, but I did. And realised that rain is really not too much of a problem so long as I take my glasses off (which it seldom occurs to me to do), certainly for the short distance I am doing. In fact icy mornings will be more of a problem. Will cross that bridge when I come to it!
And coffee - so far so good. I cut down to zero coffee a couple of days before New Year's Eve.
So it's all good.
Happy New Year!
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