Just broke open my new 2024 fitness diary!

[CBDB]

I just broke open my new 2024 fitness diary! And a blank diary is so magical!I used to be an avid diary writer until my thirties, than stopped and only picked it up again once I started running, walking and rowing in my 50s. But I’m enjoying it again, and the diary is rather a fitness and health-journey notebook where I track what I’ve been doing, and what impact it has had.

It gives me also a focus on contemplating my next steps, whether it is a training plan, considering my food and nutrient intake or tracking my health journey. And any ideas for next walks get listed in a specific section, so I don’t forget!

So how is everyone else planning their next walking steps?

[Gthants]

That is SUCH a good idea. I'm a week late, but I may look for a diary tomorrow!

[CBDB Administrator in reply to Gthants]

Yey! And search out a good pen you love to write with! I love the feeling of writing with a thick ball point pen, for instance.

[Gthants in reply to CBDB]

I "write" write with a magnificent ink pen, currently in one of two notebooks, depending which book I'm working on. I have a few other really good pens, but yes, you are right: I may dedicate one to this diary!

[Doris8 1000miles per year]

I was starting well till got sore throat and joints in Madeira. Hopefully just a bug. Mr D going to do 1000 mile challenge as well

[CBDB Administrator in reply to Doris8]

Oh dear. Hope it passes! Are you both on this years 1000 mile challenge? I didn’t sign up this year, but need to seek some motivating new targets to aim for.

[Doris8 1000miles per year in reply to CBDB]

we are just going to make notes of miles. Downloaded sheets from online. They’re only 500 miles on sheet but will just print out 2 .

[ToothPickJafah 500miles per year]

I use a blank journal or my phone to plan my exercises 🤗

[CBDB Administrator in reply to ToothPickJafah]

Nice!

[LottieMW Administrator]

I’m happy with a plain old thick bic pen…but as soon as it gets a bit blotchy, it’s relegated to scrappy pen use…shopping lists and the like!

No walking plans as such, just fitting in a walk on a non run day when I can’t get up the allotment. 😊

[CBDB Administrator in reply to LottieMW]

Yes, a thick bic pen will do me just fine, as well!

Have fun on the allotment!

[LottieMW Administrator in reply to CBDB]

I did thanks 😊

[grumpyoldgirl]

I LOVE this CBDB! I might try it too, and thank you for showing us how you use yours.I used diaries until I stopped work, but I can see now that it would still be useful.

[CBDB Administrator in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Yes, I fear I’ve gotten into the habit of getting me one of those fancy planners that have sections for the week, for the month and then 3 months goals.

I used to think them naff or only for young people who still could use some guidance for planning and dreaming ahead.

But they make excellent fitness / health journey diaries. And even at our age, we can dream! 😊😃

[MissUnderstanding]

This has got me thinking about what I do! I love a diary but I only write runs (or occasionally other workouts) I’ve done in it. I often have plans on spreadsheets or printed bits of paper for ticking off. I don’t like the pressure of having runs written in a diary ahead of time in case I decide to reschedule them.

Gthants now’s a great time to buy a diary…they’ll all be on sale!

[CBDB Administrator in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Yeah. I also use them rather to note what I’ve done, but also keep note of my current quests or challenges.

So I also do not set down on which days I run, rather note when I have run them. I sometimes can spot a pattern. (For instance, I regularly run on the weekend but I predominantly run on Sundays, rather than Saturdays)

[Wine 1000miles per year]

I try to do over 5k steps a day as I am doing the landsend to John o groats challenge on Conqueror.. Really lovely postcards and attractions so far... I am learning and walking...I love to listen to books while I walk too

Its a great new year for me so far

Thank you for posting 😊

[CBDB Administrator in reply to Wine]

Fabulous!