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Ha @SummerSkier, it’s getting darker here. Fortunately daylight saving ended last weekend so it is no longer pitch black first thing in the morning. So sorry to hear about your job @kgirlhart, that’s a real faff you could no doubt do without. I hope you find a new job quickly. I’m in Queenstown and managed to get a lovely…
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Bit of a shocker week for me - my motivation is low. I’m blaming this on a big work deadline, child’s 13th birthday (and ensuing party), a million and one tiny but time-sensitive tasks, and prepping to go away tomorrow. I skipped my half marathon on Sunday due to the aforementioned low motivation but also I had strained my…
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Ha! Excellent.
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April has begun with a 5k for me. Definitely feeling autumnal here - I was a bit chilly for the first 5 minutes. We have an atmospheric river headed or way later in the week so our drought may finally be over!
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118.9km for the month, so definitely headed in the right direction. The plan was 25km of running a week, and I averaged 26.6. I’ve also done 2-3 Pilates classes each week as per my plan. Skipping has been an almighty fail however, and yoga is patchy but better than my February efforts. The big achievement is being…
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OmG @tarun_yadavA that food looks amazing
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I got a fast 5k this morning at parkrun. Averaged 5:25 pace so I’m heading in the right direction (it was not my usual parkrun so what I lost in hills I gained in people. Does that make sense? It was flatter but busier!)
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Oh no @martaindale, that’s very unfortunate, and bad timing too. Even if you are feeling better in three weeks you’ll probably be weak and prone to reinfection. Feel better soon, and take it easy. Stretching is good.
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you’re all more than welcome to come visit my slice of paradise. Seriously though, if you’re looking for a destination event and have loads of time and money for some serious international travel, New Zealand has some awesome running events.
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@chris_in_cal it took me about 20 years to get to my first parkrun. I use them as speed work for the week and try to go most Saturdays (I started about this time last year and have completed 22 since then). For me, it’s pretty much a free 5k race. For others, it’s a bit of a cult and they’re very passionate about it…
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@chris_in_cal Parkrun is already in the states, there’s just not as many as in other countries. Unfortunately none in San Diego. Check out https://www.parkrun.us/ - it’ll tell you what’s needed to set one up locally. Nice planter boxes by the way - I have four in a similar size, although not as deep, and they’re desperate…
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5k and Pilates for me today. Gorgeous day, misty autumn start, and I felt great.
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Great result @martaindale, you must be pleased. Shame the course was a bit dull. My next half is on the waterfront here in Auckland and as it’s dead flat and I was feeling lazy, I decided to do my long run here this morning. I took my niece with me, who’s just getting in to running. It was perfect running weather - cool…
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Everyone is doing so well (bar the odd injury hiccup/niggle). I’ve been reading and liking but am very behind on commenting (must try harder!) I did a Pilates class this morning then headed out for a five k trot. Unsurprisingly my legs were less than enthusiastic!
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5k today, followed by Pilates
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Started the day at ghastly o’clock to meet my girlfriends for a hike on Auckland’s Wild West coast. It was about a 50 minute drive and we were meeting at 7am so you get the idea. The moon was still up when we started (see first pic) and I was happy about the early start later as it was started to get really hot by 8:30. We…
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It’s my birthday today and I’ve had the most fabulous day. It started with breakfast out with my family, then I met my sister and we took a 5k walk before having lunch. I then took the girls and their scooters and met my niece for what I told her was an 8k run. Technically it is - the loop around the Orewa estuary is 7.8k…
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Thursday 10k this morning. Tired legs to start (thanks Pilates) but I came right and enjoyed myself. Kept it nice and slow. I finally saw the sports doctor for my back and it’s good news. Yes, I have spondylitis (disc shrinkage), but so do 90% of people my age and the doctor disagreed with the adjective severe, saying it’s…
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Pilates (50 min class) and yoga (20 mins online at home) today. Longer run tomorrow.
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I’m sitting here trying to get some motivation to get outside. It’s a beautiful morning - cool, clear, sunny, and absolutely perfect for running but my legs are a bit dead from Sunday’s half.
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I ran the Maraetai Half this morning. Stunning day for it and Maraetai is the most beautiful setting - south of Auckland city (about an hour drive from my home in North Auckland) and on the water. Unfortunately, I was seriously not in the mood when I woke up at 5:30am, and things hadn't improved at the start line. In fact…
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No running today. Lots of walking instead. Hubby and I walked to our local cafe for coffee first thing, which is 3.2km return. Then I met a friend to walk 5km up the two hills in Devonport, which is a lovely old suburb across the Harbour from Auckland city centre- stunning views.
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7.5km for me this morning - nice and slow because my bum was sore from yesterday‘s Pilates. This is my last run before my half on Sunday to give my body time to recover. I did manage to get a headwind in both directions while I was out, but at least the breeze is from the south so it was nice and cool as the sun was very…
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@quilteryoyo, the kids do the beep test at school to measure their fitness. It’s a core memory/PTSD special kind of thing from childhood. https://www.blazepod.com/en-intl/blogs/all/full-beep-test-guide-what-is-it-and-who-needs-it
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Pilates and 15 mins skipping today. I also did the bleep test with my daughter but gave up just after she did as it’s bloody hard. Got 5.3 so I’ll use that as my starting point.
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It’s so good to see everyone off to a good start this month. Great shirt @daria0919 @Zaxa2021 - good on you for getting out there. And a great result. I love the fact that good or bad, you get it done anyway @yirara And you’re right @John772016, it’s not about motivation, it’s all down to discipline. If you want sunshine…
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Gosh, February has been a tough month for us. But hey, it’s now March and we’re all, hopefully, on the mend.
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Fast start for March. I did 5k at the Hobsonville parkrun (not my local and a much flatter/faster course). I was chasing my niece the whole way but never quite caught her. Managed a 5:28 minute per k average which is heading in the right direction.
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My goal will be the same as last month, but this time I’ll achieve it! I plan to run 25km a week and do Pilates at least twice a week. I am also aiming to skip (jump rope) for 15 minutes on Pilates days. Plus 15 minutes or more of yoga a day.
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Well, I got 82.1km for the month so less than planned - thwarted by my mole removal which cost me three runs but helped by having a half marathon. Never did any more skipping and was hopeless with yoga 🙄. But I did manage Pilates twice a week, so another win. Onwards!
