Back in December I wrote a blog post (find it here) explaining that I was taking part in R.E.D January. R.E.D (Run Every Day) January is all about raising money for Mind, the mental health charity. By taking part I’m hoping to raise awareness and open up the conversation about mental health.
We’re now 17 days into the challenge and I’m pleased to say that so far I have managed to run every day. I’ve also signed up for a 50 mile challenge in January and I’m pleased to say that to date I have run 83.5 kilometres which is 51.8 miles!
I”ve even managed to get the kids involved! They’re completing a 5 mile challenge, which we’ve broken down into kilometres (around 8k), so 8 runs of 1k!
It’s amazing when taking part in a challenge like this, just how much you learn about yourself. I usually run three times a week. Two 5k’s and one 10k, so a total of 20k a week. During R.E.D January I’ve had to up my mileage in order for me to complete the 50 mile challenge. Plus I’m taking part in a 1,000 kilometre challenge for 2018.
So I’ve gone from running 20k a week to running 31.5 kilometres a week. This involves two 10k runs, a 7.5k run and then 4 1k runs with the kids.
This challenge has proven to myself that I can do it. I can run longer distances more often, and I’m actually really enjoying it. I’ve discovered new routes, even if I did get a bit lost and muddy at times!
I have 14 days left of R.E.D January and I’m really forward to completing the challenge. If you’d like to donate to my Just Giving Fundraising Page, you can do so here. My target is £100 and I’m currently at 33% so I still have a way to go! Any support would be very much appreciated!
23 Comments
Kelly
January 17, 2018 at 2:34 pm
I really love it that the whole family takes parts, awareness starts at home after all!
Lewis Brown
January 19, 2018 at 12:08 am
Keep up the good work. It’s great to see you raising awareness for mental health.
David Pearson
January 19, 2018 at 6:11 am
Fantastic! Ruining is my drug. Personally not a fan of the run every day challenges because without a rest day the body had no repair time. So pleased the children are getting involved too. Running is probably the most accessible sports and can be so rewarding. It changed my life.
Heather Keet
January 19, 2018 at 6:12 am
How inspiring! Also, it’s great that the kids are involved, I used to run races with my parents and I hated it (I fall down a LOT) but they are such fond memories now. #ThatFridayLinky
Tash
January 19, 2018 at 6:23 am
Wow 83.5 kilometres… I don’t even think I’ve run that in my eintre lifetime. What’s your secret? How does one start running, I always got shin splints so I gave up… #thatfridaylinky
Chloe
January 19, 2018 at 6:43 am
Well done on keeping the RED challenge going. Great to see the girls also joining in #ThstFridayLinky
Ross Hunt
January 19, 2018 at 6:47 am
Awesome that you’re doing this, and hopefully it will help instil habits in yourself and everyone in the family to take on moving forward! Going for a run can be really enjoyable when you get into it
Stuart
January 19, 2018 at 7:08 am
Wow such a great cause. When my kids are older I hope they’ll do something like this with me #thatfridaylinky
relentlesslypurple
January 19, 2018 at 7:23 am
Wow, well done! Even before I struggled with back pain etc I was rubbish at running unless I was upset so totally admire the fact you are achieving your targets! x #thatfridaylinky
Fran Back With A Bump
January 19, 2018 at 8:19 am
Keep up the good work!! Thanks for hosting #thatfridaylinky
Enda Sheppard
January 19, 2018 at 9:24 am
Brilliant! It must be great being able to actually chart the progress you are making. And having the kids involved is wonderful. Well done!
Richie Sayers
January 19, 2018 at 9:54 am
brilliant, well done. it’s great that you are doing this! #thatfridaylinky
Cheshire SEN Tutor
January 19, 2018 at 4:24 pm
Well done! Great achievement so far, you’re doing amazing #thatfridaylinky
Kate
January 19, 2018 at 5:25 pm
Wow! You put me to shame as I have only just started to run and very short distances. Well done you and good cause too #thatFridayLinky
Jaki
January 19, 2018 at 6:17 pm
Well done lovely, you’ve totally nailed the January challenge and it’s great to hear that the kids are enjoying it too. #ThatFridayLinky
Jeff Wood
January 19, 2018 at 8:57 pm
That’s wicked! Running is one of those things I wish I could do but it has always been a struggle.
jeremy@thirstydaddy
January 20, 2018 at 5:49 pm
fantastic Emily. You should be very proud of yourself
Laura Dove
January 21, 2018 at 9:04 pm
Wow go you! That’s a fab challenge to take part in, I don’t think I could manage even one day! #thatfridaylinky
Harry’s Honest Mummy
January 22, 2018 at 3:07 pm
Good for you, that’s fantastic. Also what’s great is that you have got the family involved. Keep going! What next, perhaps sign up for the marathon in April? #ThatFridayLinky
Mrs Mummy Harris
January 23, 2018 at 5:48 pm
Your dedicated is amazing, I cant be bothered to stick to healthy eating for a whole day let alone run daily!!! #thatfridaylinky
Musings of a tired mummy…zzz…
January 24, 2018 at 9:22 pm
Well done! It’s a great achievement for a great cause #thatfridaylinky
daydreams of a mum
January 25, 2018 at 10:41 am
Wow what a great achievement , I feel a bit lazy now! Great idea to involve the kids too , I think that what I may need to do to get my running back on track , they’d not allow me to make excuses!! #thatfridaylinky
Laura – Autumn’s Mummy
January 28, 2018 at 10:47 pm
What a great update, I’m so glad you’re making great progress with running! Well done 🙂 #ThatFridayLinky