We had a quiet Christmas with probably too much food and booze, although the latter was probably less than it felt. As I was unable to take part with the advent streak due to the mounts of GP and hospital visits that I had during December. I was feeling on a bit of a downer as it was something I really wanted to do. But I did manage to get out on Christmas Day morning, donned my Santa suit armed with my helper (hubby on his bike) we set off to fulfill our charity commitment. It was a great feeling to be out again and having lots of smiles, beeps and waves was just what I needed. On Christmas eve I got my 2nd all clear for bowel cancer this time, although I had a polyp removed it was harmless, other than causing me problems. I have been in pain since which I was surprised at, but as I have been on holiday over the Christmas period so I have taken more care about the affects the food I eat has on my body. I have discovered triggers that I sort of knew were there, but confirmed them to myself after eating them. I have one more investigation to go through which will happen in 12 days time, this one is to test the 3 polyps I have in my womb.
As I couldn't take part in the advent streak I have decided to take part in Jantastic. Which is to have at least 30 mins exercise everyday during January, but it does continue into February and March. It officially begins on the 5th of January but I have started from the 1st. I have committed to 3 runs per week as well as 1 long distance bike ride, as well as swimming once a week. The reason I have taken the swimming on is because I am eyeing up my first triathlon in April. This is a monumental challenge for me, but one I have wanted to do for a while. During January I will concentrate on each activity trying to build up my strength. During February I will begin to bring them together so I can achieve the distances and also to grade my time scale.
As my jantastic challenge means I can do any activity I feel like for 30 mins, so at least I won't need to begin dropping days during hospital admissions and visits. Yoga is my new thing, well new isn't quite true as I first started yoga when I used the wii for my aerobics at home. I use youtube now and follow a lovely lady called Adrienne she sets out really simple routines that are injury free.
So as of tomorrow I am out and about again, I am unsure of my entry to the GNR this year I will wait for the costing from my charity as the normal ballot fee has gone up by £13 which may not sound a lot. But unless you are at the front (which I am not) the chances of you gaining a personal best is slim, yes the atmosphere is unbelievable and it is the biggest half marathon in the world. But maybe after having a very serious injury after the GNR if it's worth risking it again. If I can achieve a triathlon and don't have many too bad after effects then I may take on the GNR, time will tell.
Behave yourselves during this month, don't do anything that makes you unhappy, be as bright as the frosty blue sky mornings.
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