…and just like that January 2016 is over! I don’t know about you but most months seem to fly by but January just seemed to hang on.
Though January started off rough with a nasty head cold, I eventually got off my butt and got moving again. It took a while but I finally made my 2016 goals; took a blogging course, skied, did yoga, ran and more.
Yoga
Oh yoga, I love you. Honestly, yoga makes me feel so much better physically and mentally too. I’ve been going once a week unless my work schedule doesn’t allow for it. I’ve challenged myself this year and learned forearm stands and eight angle pose. Limitless is my word for 2016.
Running
I sure got a slow start to running this year and it really was a struggle. I decided after participating in a #beatyourownbest contest with Nuun that I needed to focus on building my base for half marathon training.
Apparently, I run better when I am training for something, who knew. So with this,I am focused on running three times a week, going to yoga once a week, strength training through DVD workouts and PT exercises. I’m building my base to beat my own best this year.
Total Mileage: 66 km (2016); 28 km (2015 injured) and 48 km (2014).
Fresh Air
I’ve also been trying to get some fresh air during my lunch break. I love being outside in the winter with the sun beating down and the cooler air. I can’t always go for a run or snow shoe during my lunch break but I can always take 15-20 minutes to get out for a walk. I started doing more of that last week and loving the fresh air.
Rosy cheeks after a lunch time walk
One thing I haven’t done is is hit up GoodLife Fitness. I have a membership but the closest GoodLife Gym is about 45 minutes away and I haven’t been to my parents place where they are surrounded by them. I plan to go in February because I do enjoy a good gym session, especially in the winter!
February doesn’t look much different than January. Though I’m hoping to get a little more skiing (downhill and cross country), snowshoeing and skating in.
Have you kept going forward with your 2016 goals or resolutions?
If you chose a “word” how’s that going?
How was your January?
Any plans for February?
Piper's Run 
What I’ve liked about this winter is that yes, it is winter, but I’ve not felt insanely trapped by it, other than when I was on crutches. Here, fresh air was a mixed blessing last year because fresh air meant biting cold. Now, I feel like I still WANT to go outside!
Same here. We got BLASTED last winter like never before!!! This year, it’s has been (so far) a storm here and there but you can still get outside and enjoy the weather.
Crutches in the winter is 100% a challenge, glad you’ve separated from them 🙂
I’ve managed to keep on going with my marathon training through January. I have a few races this spring so that keeps me motivated. Great job getting in so much this January!
Good for you! I’m a few weeks away from proper half marathon training for a June 19th half.
Nice work this month! My January was pretty good, although really busy. Hoping for more of the same in February.
Thanks! I felt like January was a good balance of everything for me and hoping February is similar.
I too usually run better when I’m training for something as well. Its hard to find a lot of motivation when you don’t have a prize to keep your eye on.
You and I seem to have had the same start to the month of January – rough! But you made the most of it and had such a great month overall. Love that you are still loving your yoga practice, keep it up!!