Well I did it, just. I was forced to run on the 31st day of the month, to ensure I scrapped through.
Time is everything in the world of parenthood. Dealing with the needs of the little people, domestic bliss as well as contributing financially. So where oh where do we fit in fitness?
It's only since I decided 'my family is complete' that I truly embraced the idea of getting fit. Prior to this I avoided it like the plague, using pregnancy as my excuse.
So here I am, still in my infancy when it comes to getting fit.
It's difficult.
Some days (like today) I just can't be stuffed, to be honest. But I know that I just have to do this. This can't be a phase.
So the only way I will get fit is to set myself short term goals, give myself something to work towards in the short term.
Thus the 50km challenge! And I must admit, it wasn't all running. I still can't run 10kms without small spurts of walking. It annoys the crap out of me, but as I've said before, I have faith I'll get there.
I'm glad I made this challenge. With a really slow start I questioned whether I'd make it or not, but I did.
The weather wasn't always great, I had to compromise at times and purchase a casual visit to the gym in order to use the treadmill. Despite the fact that the budget is a bit red, I just had to do it, I'll compromise in other areas, but when it comes to my running and getting fit, I don't want to have excuses.
My Records:
5th July: 8.09km (1 hour) - treadmill
9th July: 8.40km (1 hour)
16th July: 3.02km (20 minutes) - Ran to the Gym
Completed Contours Workout
2.98km (20 minutes) - Ran home from the Gym
17th July: 10km - Run Melbourne Fun Run
23rd July: 3.02km (20 minutes) - Ran to the Gym
Completed Contours Workout
2.79km (20 minutes) - Ran home from the Gym
26th July: 7.9km (1 hour) - treadmill
31st July: 4.63km (1/2 hour)
Total : 50.83 kms ran in the month of July
Now to start preparing for the Sydney City 2 Surf.......
Cheers
Mandy.
17th July: 10km - Run Melbourne Fun Run
23rd July: 3.02km (20 minutes) - Ran to the Gym
Completed Contours Workout
2.79km (20 minutes) - Ran home from the Gym
26th July: 7.9km (1 hour) - treadmill
31st July: 4.63km (1/2 hour)
Total : 50.83 kms ran in the month of July
Now to start preparing for the Sydney City 2 Surf.......
Cheers
Mandy.
Congratulations! I admire what you've achieved. I need to get fit and lose weight but have little motivation. So hard in winter... another excuse.
ReplyDeleteWell done! From the look of your running stats, it looks like you'll smash the City 2 Surf! I need to set another fitness goal for Spring - I've been a total slacker lately. xxx
ReplyDeleteGood on you, well done!! You are great inspiration for me , for when I do have number 4, our family will be complete and a new me will be on its way!! Hopefully!
ReplyDeleteGreat work, I am seriously impressed.
ReplyDeleteHave fun at the City 2 Surf.
Mandy you are an inspiration! Iv'e said it before, but as someone just starting out, you are a great example of what commitment and perseverance can acheive. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWell done, not sure I could run 50km myself in one month. I should set myself a 50km goal...maybe for Sept. Yep OK.... I'm doing 50km in the month of Sept. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteKerryn
Mandy, changed my mind.... doing 50km in August. Why not? May as well while I have some motivation. Starting tomorrow, me, Jaz, the pram and Mordi foreshore... lets see how far I get.
ReplyDeleteKerryn
Nice work!
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