Complete Lifestyle Balance

Happy 18th birthday Toby! Where has the time gone?! You are amazing, clever funny and kind. Have a fab day! x

This arrived today, please do not disturb for the next 5 hours or so!

Day off from work today. Celebrated with a 9 mile walk with the hubster and the dog.

Only saw one other person - bliss!

Perfect weather for a walk, lots of fresh air and caught plenty of vitamin D.

Day off work today - hurray! Although I am usually a bit lost on days like this where I don't have back to back commitments.

Walk the dog ✅
Try new work out ✅ (Caroline Girvan Epic 31 (owch) and her kettlebells day 2 (legs) - I am a bit wobbly now!
Put some make up on ✅- I have not bothered in a year and I don't wear much anyway. But feels good to make a bit of an effort!
Clear some clutter ✅ I sometimes struggle to chuck stuff out JUST IN CASE but it has to go!

Have a great day!

Nice to see the locals on our walk the other day!

The weather is pretty shocking today but I am looking forward to more time outside as the days get longer and the sunshine hangs around a bit longer.

I am now able to run 5-6k on my wonky ankle without suffering too much the next day.

What a week! In the context of a global pandemic I can't complain but my family and I have had a tough week. Thank goodness for my family and our dog for keeping me going! My sprained ankle has prevented me from exercising and this is how I usually manage stress and boost my mood.

I am going to try running on Friday to see if my ankle holds up.

Wish me luck!

@ North Baddesley

I managed to injure myself on Thursday - not running, I fell off a step and sprained my ankle! Running is on pause at the moment as I recover. Before I hurt myself I was jogging 5k a day, something I never thought I would be able to achieve a few years ago!

Today I will attempt kettlebells!

February challenge, 100 miles for Refuge. So far I have run 11 miles this week. I am aiming for 25 miles per week to meet the 100 mile target.

Day 30 and 31

Red January 2021 complete!

Please forgive the un PC mug but I liked it.

Yesterday I did 1 hour of yoga and 1 hour of weights.

Today I took the dog out for a long walk but wore walking boots which have ruined my heals.

Now I am a bit worried about running tomorrow thanks to two blisters!

Day 29

First run of January as I have been focusing on HIIT and weights this month so far.

Managed just over 5k without collapsing. Getting ready for the 100 miles for Refuge next month.

I am looking forward to lighter mornings and better weather for more regular runs.

Running outside is so good for my sense of wellbeing and mental health

After a hectic week I am feeling positive and I am looking forward to a relaxed weekend!

Birthday weights, very chuffed

Day 26 and 27

Yesterday I was very busy so managed only dog walks 🐕 which were cold and soggy

Today 45 minutes HIIT Cardio and weights.

Plus 3 dog walks which I very much needed as I do my best thinking / de-stressing when I walk.

Day 25

Cold but sunny today and a day off from work so time for a long walk with the dog and time to exercise.

An hour step class and then 30 minutes of kettlebells. Making up for a very lazy weekend (with cake)!