Word of the Year: MOVE
2013 is off to a GREAT start! On New Year's Day, JD and I ran the Commitment Day 5k at Ford Field in Detroit.
JD absolutely killed it and I am very happy with my time {this was not a timed race but I kept track on my Nike+ Running app on my phone} considering I didn't do ANY physical activity in the month of December. JD says she's never running again but she hasn't quit talking about the race and she's worn her race t-shirt every day since. In addition to the t-shirt we also received fitness journals! Mine will be my bible this year.
I kept the endorphin streak going last night and returned to my BodyWorks + Abs class last night at LA Fitness. I think our instructor was punishing us for slacking off over the holidays because it was TOUGH. Not just tough because I've been a complete sack of laziness for a month but much more intense than usual. Needless to say, every muscle in my body hurts today so it will take a lot of effort to drag my butt to the gym tonight {but I WILL do it!}.
In addition to my normal New Year's resolution to get off my butt and move more I've signed up for two programs to keep me inspired and accountable: The #ChillyChallenge {I'm on #TeamGiraffe - join us!} and Best Body Bootcamp. The #ChillyChallenge is an online challenge to move as much as possible in the month of January. There are two teams: #TeamGiraffe and #TeamEscapades and there are loads of great prizes to win. Just a fun way to start the year off right and get off the couch during this blah {and cold!} month.
I also signed up for Tina Reale's Best Body Bootcamp. Bootcamp starts January 7 and I have to admit, I'm a little scared! It is an eight week program adapted for all fitness levels and geared to improving your lifestyle. Tina emails you your workouts every week, there's a Facebook group for support and there's prizes to win here, too!
Another challenge that intrigued me {but there is no way I could ever log this kind of mileage} is the Run This Year challenge to run 2,013 miles in 2013. That's an average of 5.5 miles each day. I'll never be able to do that {not this year, any way} but I'm looking forward to seeing how the participants do and also keeping a close track of my mileage this year to see where I fit in.
Normally I follow the Whole Living 28 Day Mind & Body Challenge in January, but since I'm ramping up my training I don't think it's a good idea to do a detox right now. I am absolutely changing my eating habits so I haven't given up on it completely, but eating nothing but fruits, veggies and nuts for the first week doesn't go along with increased mileage and physical activity. I ate nothing but fruits, veggies and nuts yesterday for breakfast and lunch and I was starved by the time my BodyWorks class started. By the time it was over I was ready to eat a barbell. I am giving up alcohol for the month of January {I did it last year and it was totally worth it} and focusing very closely on my nutrition. I'm hoping to notice some very positive changes in my body come February 1.
Here's to setting goals and realizing dreams in 2013!
YAY (for all the things in your post) - but so exciting about your 1/2 marathon commitment. Hal's program is really great, I don't think you can go wrong.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you're doing a lot of things to stay on track. I hope January is as successful as you want it to be! Doing the Commitment 5k was a good way to start (that journal looks so cool). I couldn't haul my lazy (and slightly hungover) butt out of bed on Jan 1, so I am slowly getting back into the workout groove :)
Thankfully, the race didn't start until 11:00. Had it been 8:00 am I might be telling a different story...
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