It is that time of year, have you made plans to keep going as all your routines go out the window.

[Realfoodieclub]

A December challenge for all the forums, whatever stage you are at.

Have you got a plan to keep your fitness levels up over December this year. For some it is the cold, dark and rain that keeps us in doors, for some it is too many late nights and feeling shattered the next day. Or Is it the chance to have some little treats and not worry too much about the Waistline that gets you out the door, or do you need a little Me time when the house is full. This is time of year there are so many reason to stay in and still so many reasons to go out.

So the challenge is set your self a plan that works for and try to stick to it.

Today write you plan down and post it in here. You know once it is in writing it matters 😀

( make the plan achievable for you, don’t stretch your self too much and take into consideration everything that is going on)

It could be run 2-3 times a week, make sure I go out at least once a week, run for 5-6km, that sort of thing.

Then post how you did. I will put a new post up for the weeks.

4th to the 10th December

11th to the 17th December

18th to the 24th December

25th to 31st December.

Let’s all keep our fitness levels up through December and go into the New Year knowing we are all still motivated

If your injured or ill take care of yourself and only do what you can, just being mindful of what your body needs is a great thing for your general well being and obviously you can join this challenge any time so even if you come to the site the last week of December you are still welcome.

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10]

My plan is

4th - 10th. Out for two run an walk and a swim

11th -17th out for two runs a walk and a swim

18- 24 the hard one as family are here, two long walks and two runs, probably no swim

25th - 31st. Still family here, again two long walks two runs, one a Parkrun.

Trying to make it realistic, I will be happy if I can stick to this.

[SlowLoris]

I know it's not this week (I'm still nursing my man flu anyway) but I've decided I'm going to run on Christmas day.

[ju-ju- Graduate10 in reply to SlowLoris]

I have every year since I started running and it's sooooo good. You feel you've earned your Christmas dinner too 😎

[Terimanning25]

My plan is to keep to routine as much as possible.

I do boxercise and Pilates once a week, gym twice a week (one of which is a treadmill run) and two outdoor runs... the gym I go to has crèche which is my saviour, but it will be closed between Christmas Day and New Year's Day so the plan is to run Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, either the Thursday or Friday and then New Year's Eve... then pick the routine back up on the 2nd Jan when all is normal... 😁👌

[JaySeeSkinny Graduate10]

I take each week as it comes and adapt my routine round the parties/concerts/visits etc as best I can. I got quite good at running on holiday, which means that most of my friends know I run (makes things easier!). And I know I can do daft things like get up at 5:30 am for a run - if I really want to. I'm in England over Christmas, but I know how to get to a great running area from where I'm staying without having to rely on anyone else. So I have the option of sneaking out really early or disappearing for an hour. And I will!

So the aim is to continue running 4x a week (absolute minimum 3x) and maintain a minimum of 20k a week. If I do that I shouldn't put on too much weight. That's the theory anyway!

Thanks for putting this up - it's a great idea!

[DawnRun]

4th to the 10th December - 6k easy run, 5k 'fast' run, and a parkrun

11th to the 17th December - 6k easy run, 5k 'fast' run, and a parkrun

18th to the 24th December - 6k easy run, 5k 'fast' run, and a parkrun

25th to 31st December. 6k easy run, 5k slowish run, and a parkrun

Best laid plans go to waste, but you got to have a plan.

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

I'm carrying on my runstreak... not long till a year for me!! And also starting to learn kettle bell moves and upping weights at bodypump... loving it 😎

[misswobble Graduate10]

I have a 10k race on Sunday, just started a new Hn training plan, yoga, and I’m doing strength stuff again I’ll keep running 🏃‍♀️🙂

[mrrun Graduate10]

So far I've managed here and away from home, here and abroad. Mon-Thur- Sat every week, regardless. If times are tight, l do it pre-dawn. And FYI, Dulwich Park opens right at the crack of dawn, l park the car by the gallery on the side and run right in. Priceless as well as beautiful. (ok, ok, and very cold as well).

[ancientrunner Graduate10]

Been a bit lazy of late, want to get back to 10 miles by New Years Day and then start a HM plan.

Oh - and keep going with the core stuff.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Well I vow to run tomorrow Rfc, that's a definate! Last week was a non starter as far as my running was concerned. The combination of leaving work late and getting home to a house mid extension and associated dust, dirt and general disorganisation meant I didn't run. Out all day today so no Sunday run🙁 - I have got to get a plan together for the next few weeks because running is my sanity! A realistic goal is to run 2-3 times a week (shorter weekday runs(at least 1?) and a longer trail run at the weekend. Last run it was freezing out but I do love running in the winter so no weather excuses here. Good luck with your plan!x

[skysue16 Graduate10]

I love the picture - very clever (how did you do that?!)

So much happening over the next four weeks that I am going to plan one week at a time!!

Week 1 (4-10th): Working this week and guests at the weekend but going to try for 3 runs. Tuesday - morning longer run, Friday - afternoon 5k, Sunday - short interval run

ALSO - continue Core work (just MUST keep that going - no excuses!)

Best of luck to everyone

Thanks for the post Realfoodieclub

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Thank you. I did the main picture for all the forums then used an app called PhotoFunia to put them into newspapers and a book It’s a great app for things like that.