It’s the end, but it doesn’t have to be Day 31 Janathon

I can't believe I have made it through the full month without a day off exercise, looking forward to getting a rest day in, but it won't actually be until some time next week!I enjoyed my run in the morning, a nice 7 miles to work in Brooks Pure Grit shoes that I am trialing … Continue reading It’s the end, but it doesn’t have to be Day 31 Janathon

Windswept & Brooks project shoes Pure Grit – Day 30 Janathon

Only managed a 7 mile cycle to work today.  Had all good intentions to run home, but the weather hit Manchester and I wussed out, getting a lift with my Revenue Manager (Wuss!).  I was disappointed though as I had picked up my Brooks project running shoes, trialling out the new Pure Grit for the … Continue reading Windswept & Brooks project shoes Pure Grit – Day 30 Janathon

Toenail issues Day 24 Janathon

As fellow runners will attest to, running can cause havoc with your nails. I am fully used to have black toenails and one or two that disappear for a bit, and the fact that the duvet sitting on top of your toes actually hurts 😁. I normally deal with this by keeping my nails trimmed … Continue reading Toenail issues Day 24 Janathon

Colourful new shoes – Day 22 Janathon

Was definitely feeling it from yesterdays efforts, particularly the weighted squats, DOMS in inner thighs......that's a good thing in my book by the way!7 mile cycle to work got the blood flowing again.  It wasn't too icy either which was nice.  I did double glove and double sock just to make sure though!A package arrived … Continue reading Colourful new shoes – Day 22 Janathon

All terrain mixed workout Day 21 Janathon

Still having some energy to burn this morning, I started the day with a free weights session at home. Half hours worth on the upper body and 15 mins of lower body followed by some planking and 3 sets of 10 push ups.Cooked up a belly warming spicy lentil dish for lunch which tasted great … Continue reading All terrain mixed workout Day 21 Janathon