January Goals: Running and Yoogaia

Well January is rumbling along, and the first week back at work seems to have flown by!

I'm actually loving getting back into a healthy routine - making my packed lunches, and popping out for RUNches to discover new routes...

[RUNCH] Ran 6k along the canal at lunch - the longest run I've done for a while! But with these beautiful views and hordes of other runners passing by, spurring me on it wasn't too painful ? New Year, new running routes ?❤?#runch #running #fitnessbloggers #fitblogsuk #ukrunchat #runhappy

A photo posted by Beki (@misswheezy1) on Jan 5, 2016 at 5:58am PST

If you read my "Word for 2016" blog post on Monday you will know I've got big plans to get back on my feet this year.  Here are my January Goals to ensure I hit the ground running (literally)!

Knee Injury

• Go to the gym once a week for a purely rehab focused session
• Go to Body Pump once a week for strength training
• Take part in the Yoogaia 21 Day Yoga Challenge (more info below) to develop a regular yoga practise

Fitness

• Run two-three times a week gradually increasing the distance to complete the Winter Run 10k at the end of the month
• Try to get between 8000-10,000 steps on days I don't run, taking a lunchtime walk to get active

[PACKED LUNCHES] I'm trying to be organised this January and make my own lunches to take to work- it means I eat healthier, and I save money- win-win! ? Today's was pretty tasty- boiled eggs, avocado, roasted sweet potato and kale #nom #lunch #packedlunch #homemade #instafood #foodphoto

A photo posted by Beki (@misswheezy1) on Jan 5, 2016 at 12:20pm PST

Healthy Eating

• Take packed lunches to work every day - going well so far!
• I struggle with a sweet tooth so am saying no to treats during the week (unless a special occasion), and stopping snacking after dinner 
• Continue to make use of my slow cooker, a brilliant Christmas present from my parents - I’ve made a chorizo bean stew, ratatouille and apple cinnamon porridge so far!

Lifestyle

• Get to bed before 10:30pm on a weeknight
• Arrange to get together with at least two friends for a catch-up
• Read at least one book in January 🙂

YOOGAIA 21 DAY CHALLENGE

The Yoogaia 21 Day Challenge started on January 4th, and is designed to give new visitors to the Yoogaia website a taster of all the different yoga classes available. Each class in the #ExploreYoogaia challenge is just 15-20minutes long, so they're easy to fit into your day, and cover a wide range of types of yoga from Dynamic Yoga to Restorative, from Ab Focused Yoga to Yogic Sleep.

[YOGA CHALLENGE] Day 1 of the @yoogaia 21 day yoga challenge this evening. I joined an online LIVE class which was quite a fun experience! Sign up now to make Yoga your new habit for January ? #exploreyoogaia #yoogaia #yogabloggers #yogaeverydamnday #yogachallenge #instayogis #yogagram

A photo posted by Beki (@misswheezy1) on Jan 4, 2016 at 12:10pm PST

The challenge is the perfect way to create a New Year yoga routine - it takes 21 days to form a new habit and make a change in your life. Why not make it Yoogaia!

What I love about the site, that really sets it apart from other online yoga platforms, are the LIVE classes. You can choose to tune into a yoga class taught live and streamed direct to your laptop. The teacher can see how many students she is talking to, and you can even turn on your webcam if you want her to be able to offer corrections and guidance. This is a great idea if you're new to yoga or want the feel of a social class, but in the comfort of your own home!

All the live classes are recorded so you can go back to them at any time, so no need to worry that you've missed the first few days of the Yoogaia 21 Day Challenge, you can head to the recorded class list to catch up.

Sign up for your free 7 day trial now to give it a go, and maybe I'll see you on the mat!

Beki x

NB: I was given a complimentary month's subscription to Yoogaia in exchange for blogging about my Yoga Challenge experience.