Pap17 here still trying to find the mojo

[Papillon17]

Still about still running not with a full mojo. Trying to improve the fitness and start the new year running one run a week and not the monthly run I was trying to do previously. So three weeks in to the new year and three runs completed this was my 29th consecutive 5k run and 38th run since my graduation after the injury. Hope everyone is ok, healthy and still running.

[nowster Graduate]

Great to hear from you!

Still going here. I'm trying for RED (Run Every Day) January again. Missed out on a Sunday run when we had the snow, but I've kept going every day since.

Most of my runs this month have been short and easy: 2.25km, 3.2km or 6km, and parkrun. The last time I tried RED I continued into March, but with diminishing returns and increasing niggles, so I won't be doing that.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to nowster]

Well done you. As you know I am a 5k or nothing person so only go if in or nearly in the right mindset. I have always wondered about RED but have always only run one day then rest absolutely certain this old body couldn’t cope with successive days of running distances. Good luck on continuing.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Papillon17]

You don't have to run every day any more..just moving exercise for at least 10 minutes..Hence the name change Rise Every Day

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Always thought it was run everyday.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Papillon17]

No.. the new link explains.. i think more folk participate with other options...

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate]

I am just laying in bed with a cuppa thinking how many times have I run this week, consistency is troubling me but sometimes it’s fitting it in and the weather too!

I like a morning run so it depends what we are doing, today is yoga class at 8.30 followed by Zumba I could fit a run in between but doubt it 😂

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Wavy-chick28]

Oh definitely all of them weather time etc and family circumstances as well. Not really a morning runner have done lunchtime but I am more an early evening late afternoon runner. Also struggle with grandkids sitting and work but have managed 3 weeks and 3 3 runs will see how long I can keep it going.

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate]

Also some people just lay on the sofa ! So we are doing something at least ! Power to us 💪🏻

[drl212 Graduate]

Very nice!! I’m having trouble getting out my three days a week with weather and work…

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to drl212]

I know it can be hard so have just set target one run a week. Did used to do far more but circumstances have changed.

[drl212 Graduate in reply to Papillon17]

You’re absolutely right. And you are doing well with the goal you’ve set!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Lovely to see you and well done you! Many of us have had to take time out, for one reason or another and for some, ( me included, runs are here and there).

I am doing Red January too... now renamed.. Rise Every Day...

join.redjanuary.com/

and I have to say I am keeping up with it., YWA January Energy plan too is helping!

The weather has been so dire here that it has been impossible to get out to run... but we do what we are able, don't we

Please stick around and keep us posted!

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Always stick around always got a tenpennies worth to put out there. Will have a look as RED January maybe in my grasp if you only have to get out there 😂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Papillon17]

Yes.swim..walk..workout..yoga...hike...climb...dance..pilates.. cycle.. just intended to get folk out there to raise money for MIND and improve physical and mental health. Win all around!