At this time of year I always find keeping my fitness at its peak a little tough.The days are shorter, colder and we'd all rather sits inside beside the heater. I am not a gym member or attend group fitness classes (#lifeisagym) so I am in charge of my own motivation and commitments, so here are some of my tips to get you started or to stay focused and achieving your goals.
Couch to 5k - This is great app to get you started. If you have never really run before it is perfect, as it starts you off walking and running in intervals. Within 8 weeks, 3 times per week, for 30 minutes you will be running 5km in one hit. My friend is currently working through this app and we will be completing Run Melbourne's 5km run as her first fun run. I am so excited and proud of her!
150km before Christmas - Last Christmas I was FLAT out at work (as I am every year - I'm a retail bunny). I was feeling really lazy (coming off running the half marathon in October and hadn't really run since then). I wanted to make a commitment to myself to stay fit during what is my busiest time of the year. It was five weeks to Christmas Day so I made the promise to complete 150km before Christmas. I gave myself a few rules: all running counted and any walk over 2km. I tallied each activity and tracked on average if I was in front or behind. I did run a bit behind at stages, but when I had the time I would run extra kilometres, or work in extra k's where I wouldn't normally (run or walk home from work). I ran my last 6km on Christmas Day to get me over the line. I actually felt this got me through the month - feeling fitter gave me more energy to get through some really tiring days, and all the extra exercise reduced my guilts on Christmas Day enjoying a bit of extra turkey and dessert. Set yourself a realistic but challenging goal to keep yourself moving,
30 challenge apps - I am currently working through three concurrently. Abs, push-ups and squats. Great motivators to keep you moving when stuck inside. Twenty days in I am starting to see results. Like with Couch to 5k it starts off easier and builds your strength and stamina to increase reps as you go.
Sign up for a fun run - whether it be your first or your 21st fun run, by making the commitment to complete a run gets you into training mode. Most fun runs will also post training programs it organising run groups to help you towards your goal. It's not a race but I always want to complete a good time, and there's nothing more satisfying than posting about your best time. Run Melbourne is only one month away and the Melbourne is approaching in October, with other smaller runs scheduled between now and then.
Social media - There are so much inspiration and motivation out there in the world. You just have to follow the right people! I am following so many people on Instagram who inspire and keep me moving. Even posting things myself gives me a buck up to practice what I preach. Pinterest, Facebook and Tumblr are filled with pics and stories to get you thinking "If they can do it do so can I ...".
So this are my tips to keep me moving....
But if you're looking for a little extra encouragement tag me in your fitness Instagram fitness posts @meganadores and hashtag #meganadoresfitspo I'll give you some extra fitness love. Nothing like some extra encouragement to keep you in line to achieve your goals.
Megan x
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