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Time for a new challenge!

August has definitely been challenge... it feels like a relief to get to the end of a month where I've spent too much time at work and getting out of the door for a run has felt like an almost impossible task! I've also gone the whole month without eating any Haribo either... as if life wasn't difficult enough!

But the last week has been a turning point... work hours have reduced and I've managed three runs during the week, the highlight being a first outing for my hard-earned parkrun 250 milestone t-shirt yesterday. 


And that brings me to September.. time to step up again. 

So I've got two new challenges for September - one of them is Strava-based and involves being active 5 days each week. It doesn't officially start until tomorrow but I got a head start today with a lovely walk along the canal... appreciating fresh air, sunny weather and a tasty lunch at the finish!


My goal is to complete 3 runs, one long walk (or run/walk) and one other activity each week... maybe a circuit session or aerobics class. Or even a swim, who knows? Just something a bit different and something to keep me motivated and active. 

The second challenges comes courtesy of my lovely running Marion... and is a follow-up to my decision to avoid Haribo sweet treats during August (I'm trying to keep that up too).

Marion has challenged me to eat a different fruit every day during September. 

Is that possible> Are there 30 different fruits? Does fruit cider count? Or a slice of lime in gin?


I've done a bit of research - there are plenty to choose from and I'm hoping Marion will let me to work from a mix of fresh, frozen, tinned and dried options. I've started with a classic... blueberries with my morning porridge. I've got grapes, strawberries, mango and nectarines ready for the next few days and an emergency tin of mandarins in the cupboard to get me through to another shopping trip on Saturday. If you've got any suggestions, let me know!


September will be a challenge but hopefully a lot more fun than my very challenging time in August!
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  1. Simon Douglas Thompson2 September 2019 at 17:55

    I need to get running again, feel a right bloater. Will be easier when cricket season ends

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