Hello every one... Here I am at the beginning of another week, and still feeling as if the days are whistling by !
I am beginning the post this week, with an accolade to every single one of you.
I sometimes feel that life is hurling so much at me and I am having a tough time; then, I come on here, I read your posts and replies and I am humbled.
You are running when you can, and where you can. You are running at your own level, beginners, half way through-ers, repeaters, and new graduates, and you are all doing it at your own pace and in your own time.
That sounds pretty good, but when I read what some of you are handling right now, in these still uncertain times... I am in awe.
And... the best bit, even though sometimes things feel a tad difficult within your running...you are STILL enjoying it ! Wow!!
So, I am inspired. Still cracking on with Red January... Day 17 and still trying to get the runs in... weather is against me ... ice and more ice... BUT I got in the most glorious run last Wednesday, in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales!
Sunshine and blue sky, a tad chilly but the air, crisp, clear and exhilarating ! Only 3K, slow, steady and superb...
Since then, strength and stamina, elliptical and indoor walking! A stressful weekend and little time to fit everything in; but fit it in I did, and tomorrow... black ice permitting I will be getting a little run in mid morning! Thanks to all of you... I am still doing it! x
So... all I can say is, keep it up... keep doing it, keep popping on here too, to share your running and how it is all going at the moment.
The cushions are pumped up, the fire is glowing, and we want to hear your news
HUGE well done to all of you.
Oldfloss x
Yes, there are good weeks and bad weeks! Last week was a good one but feeling tired at the end of it. I fitted in two 10-mile walks, 3 runs (the final 2 of week 3 and the first one of week 4 on my repeat of C25k). I am really enjoying getting back into running
Also managed finally to start the first of Adriene's 30 day January Yoga. Well, as a beginner I found that hard, because my upper body is quite weak and that very long downward dog really took it out of me! So I need to work on my arm strength now.
In December I finally found out what LeJog is so I signed up on 1 January and so far I've covered around 60 miles of the route, looking forward to my first virtual postcard . . .
🌆 🏰 🏭🏝️ ?
Brilliant.... hard yes, but still you go for it and you take it gently! Downward Dog ! Oh my days I struggle with that and then my 5 year old granddaughter comes beside me and shows me how it is done!!!!
Huge well done to you! Enjoy LeJog and get some strength work in on those arms?
x
Indeed, I expected a gentler start 😂
Hi Newbie59 This 30 day Yoga Camp (Move) is quite tough, unlike the ones before.Even as a regular yoga person I find it hard, and too fast sometimes.
not just me then
I just ask my 5 year old granddaughter to help me out!!!
Hello! Well done on the YWA. I started this year's 30 Days, but have parked is for a bit as it's causing some discomfort in an already dodgy hip! And reduced movement over the pandemic period has impacted my capabilities, for sure! This round seems super strong, quite different from previous 30 programmes. So, whether you are new to it all or otherwise, you're not alone. Good for you for continuing the journey and when the Down Dog is barking a little too loudly, there's always Child's Pose!
So true!!! x
I gather from a friend that some of her earlier ones were a bit easier for beginners
Maybe...? Our small runner in training finds yoga so easy...the joys of youth!!!
I agree. Although, I'm also aware that because of the world basically being turned upside down for the last 22 months, my activity levels have been largely non-existent until this year. So I'm trying to decipher if it's also a mix of inactivity/recovering from illness/getting a bit older. Notwithstanding all the above, our girl Adriene has gone deep and hard this year and so I do question the level of love she tells us she has for us each session🙄🤣.
Probably a bit of everything. although the older I get, the more determined I get to keep moving..
x
I think this 30 day Move YWA is a little tougher than previous ones too. Lots of strength work, and quite fast paced.
HOME was a particularly good 30 day program I think, which might be a better introduction.
🙏xxx
Thank you, I will give it a go