KiwiChick

Those spartan pics are so epic! Totally a level up based on the pure awesomeness of the race. Hope you found some sleep so far this week. eeewwww public display of affection in the weights rooms is up there on the not cool scale.

Awesome work on that long run!!! You did such a great job with that move thrown into the mix - not letting things get in your way so great

meh had a dud week which always annoying to finish a challenge on. To quote Mr Kiwi my mental health was at an all time low, but better after a very chilled out sunday. Baby Scan today which will be nice, bit worried about my weight gain this month - I feel huge, I know Im not really its just my lack of exercise this week makes me feel blah. Looking forward to next challenge - will wrap up soon.

Weds - I did not go for a swim, went and did some pool lounging with mr kiwi and discussed our grand life plans of where to move to next. we will resume our sailing adventures in November after hurricane season and continue further down the mexican coast a little further. This week should be interesting as we will have our nearest pass of a hurricane. Weekly round up from last week. 1) Drink 2 L of Agua everyday, ideally 3L. going ok. 2) Level up on NF Academy, this week I achieved: Level 6 211/400xp 10 second free standing handstand 150 xp 1000m swimming non stop 250xp Very happy with this progress! 3) Run/Walk at least 15km a week. I walk much less now we are in the marina out of town, probably only about 10km. 4) Swim further each week. Swam only once, 10 laps warm up, 50 laps nonstop, 10 laps cool down total 1400m improvement but need to swim more than once a week. I went to swim on sunday but the pool was closed so I went to the gym instead. Also did 3 gym sessions with lots of squats and yoga which is helping with my sciatica. Im liking the relaxing of my hips and I am finally able to get lower in my squats. Aims of this week Swim twice - gotta do that before the challenge end! Gym 3 times again I really enjoyed this. I am convinced I can get to level 7 xp which will make me happy Side challenge - yet to do will do asap!

Oh goody thanks! will do thanks oh awesome ambassador one. OK week so far is much improved, mood much better as havent had sugar and making an effort to be more productive and not hide in boat. Monday Gym 3x sets 15 step overs 20 swiss ball squats full narrow legs 15 each leg, one leg squat progressions 15 wide stance deep squats Im all about the squats right now - squats are the new kegels and apparently good for the whole got to give birth thing. 5 min handstand work (i know I said I wasn't going to do anymore but I just knew I could get more xp with one more session). After many disappointing 5 sec free handstands I nailed one 10 sec one boom a whopping 150xp for academy work, i bet I can get to level 6 maybe by the end of this challenge now! 30 mins yoga Tues 30 mins yoga Weds I AM GOING TO GO FOR A SWIM

Gah been in a rut the past few days over the weekend - but defunked now. There was fudge, sugar, too much caffeine, binging, no exercise, isolation and hiding in boat even though I was invited to do stuff and some tears. Sigh. But decided to start a fresh today. Ok catch up 21 Aug - gym Quick workout, 3 x sets: 15 step overs each side 15 step unders each side OH press 5 x 10kg dumbells eachside (20kg) Chest press 10 x 10kg each side (20kg) Some handstand work - no more while preg now though as not enjoying all that extra blood flow going to my head after a 60 sec wall handstand. 20 mins yoga. Week 3 Round up 1) Drink 2 L of Agua everyday, ideally 3L. OK but I need to watch my electrolyte intake as started getting leg cramps on sunday. 2) Level up on NF Academy, this week I achieved: Week 4 - leveled up! Whoop whoop Level 5 36/300xp 10 Sec wall handstand 15xp 30 sec wall handstand 20xp 60 sec wall handstand 25 xp 3) Run/Walk at least 15km a week. this Isnt going so well - but not walking means less sciatica pain. mmmmm. 4) Swim further each week. Did not swim once this week - slap on wrist. Aims for this week - Initiate awesome mode - I need a boost. Think about electrolytes as well as water Gym x 2 Swim x 2 No sugary drinks or food like candy or chocolate. Make myself go for a walk everyday to avoid getting funked up hiding from world

Look at those fancy progress bars! So colourful uggg heat and cover letters, good luck with all the applications.

Yup you nailed it! You are really inspiring me to work on my running physio and mobility while I'm not running so I can triumphantly return next year. Good luck for the big move!

That sure was one impressive "rest day" workout! Great bike work

Hi! Looking good so far - hope snowdrop is growing well. Well done on the great blood results! I totally get what you mean about needing to physically declutter - I live in a very small space so need to find some room for a baby somewhere. I am very inspired by your decluttering of both types! How is stretching and yoga going? Do you have any links or websites you are working off? Im thinking I need to migrate over to the druids and focus on stretching and mediation a while as running has become impossible for me and wont be in my future until a few months into next year.

yeah massage really helped my hips. Indeed lime and ice (luxury ice!) make it much more enjoyable, Im also a fan of sparkling water (agua mineral) when out socializing. Hi! How are you doing - will pop over and see if you have a challenge soon. Yes I get fuller from eating my past normal amounts, but I dont notice until just finished eating and Im always like damn that was a bit much! Need to eat smaller and more often I think (mmm breakfast, second breakfast, 11's etc). Bump growing heaps the past month and much more energy now which is great. I need to stop eating so much sugar which Im sure will make me less tired and cranky in evenings. I have started doing some pregnancy meditation stuff which is good and relaxing. Highly recommend preg massage, I was also given some good stretches and tips for helping my back and hips which are my current problem spots, oh and shoulders form holding up the extra chest weight! I was told to work in the gym on my upper back to help support chest, Im sure swimming will also be good for this. Which reminds me I should do some exercise this week - been a busy few days so haven't been to pool or gym. Currently doing physical boat scrubbing work deep in boat belly and sweating so bad in the heat!

Week 3 Round up 1) Drink 2 L of Agua everyday, ideally 3L. yes but some days better than others. I really do get grouchy when I dont drink enough, Mr Kiwi kindly went to the shop last night and bought me a 1L bottle of San Pellegrino (naw the fancy stuff, such a treat) and I had it all before bed which both degrouched me and I woke up feeling refreshed! 2) Level up on NF Academy, this week I achieved: Week 3 195/250xp Swim 250m without stopping 50 xp Vegi powered 25xp 3) Run/Walk at least 15km a week. Was close to target of 15km as had a few close to 5km walks 4) Swim further each week. Only swam once but 1000m so better than last week - just gotta keep building it up! Aims for this week Swim more than once Mobility work for hips Handstands for xp this week so far Week 4 mon I got a massage! So good to finally get some relief for my sciatica and walking was pretty much pain free. Walked 4km

Wow on both last week and your epic pain free run. I know I have mentioned this before but it makes me so so happy to hear when you have pain free runs todo es muy bueno! Best of luck with the big move

Wonderful progress on being less bingy and general challenge progress so far. T-Ron really does make my day. I bet your super excited about hubbys return soon!

Thurs Didnt go to the gym, Mr kiwi got home from work early and wanted dinner and honestly i was just too lazy to go. Friday 5.5km walking Gym - made it to gym before thunderstorm and was stranded there (oh no could be so much worse!) Lower body workout 3 sets of 15x step unders 15x step overs 20x full deep squats using swiss ball against wall 20x each leg single leg squat progression 30 mins yoga woke up in night with sore hips and had to strech in the middle of the night. Sat day off good water

Oh no to your shoulder still being no good and shoe issues, great work on the spanish.

Im a fan of those sleep apps - but they chew up lots of iphone juice. For some reason I felt inspired to watch the mama mia movie this week. Damn electrical storms seem to be hitting you too at the moment - quite inconvenient.

woot A grade week! Well deserved nap Hope that insomnia goes away soon. I started doing those stepping unders and overs this week - omg so much harder than they look i have no balance and my hips wanted to cramp up which I guess is a sign I need to do them! Going to become a staple for me too now.

Tues Walked about 5km just made water goal Weds Lazy moody crappy day, i was in gym gear all day but there was a massive thunder storm with lightening strikes sometimes only 10 m from our boat so I didn't want to go anywhere. My boat leaks when it rains, this makes me sad. Today started using MFP to track food out of curiosity. Maybe didn't meet water goal which contributed to my moodiness. Thurs Pregasauras on the loose - watch out food. Still in my gym gear (yes the same as yesterday) and am going to go to gym… soon, once I have finished digesting my second helping of banana chia pancakes (1 mashed banana, 2 eggs, 2 T ground chia seeds, fried in coconut oil). Oh yes I ate that twice today, bringing my egg nomming total to 6 since I ate 2 for bfast.

Uggg I forgot you also suffer ITBS Pleased its mostly under control. I know I should be doing more physio and hip work for mine - it just feels so hopeless sometimes, so Im pleased to see you have found something that helps.

I guess everyone is different - I cant have fruit (or anything sweet) pre running as it gives me reflux. For a light pre run meal Im a fan of eggs and a cup of tea. Fruit post exercise is my new go to right now, cant get enough.

Thanks! I am a bit of a late comer to this challenge but one week down and going well

How you getting on? oh goody more people getting into spanish! Are you doing European or Latin American? I found duolingo a good start, and pimsluer good too. I have really slacked off lately and am getting lazy when talking to people here in mexico. Another lifeguard! Do you have your lifeguard award or are you aiming towards it? Not sure how it works where ever you are. Back in NZ I have my Surf lifeguard award and did volunteer patrol for about 8 years as well as the sport competition side.

Awesome work on increasing the running. Oooh looks like I need to investigate MovNat, that workout above looks very helpful. I try to do my spanish at the same time as my stretches/yoga, works really well for me. I watched the lego movie (again) this week, I rewatch it with Mr Kiwi every few weeks or so, it is awesome every time.

good work for fitting in what you have been with all your travels. Your ab work sounds good - that was some serious planking in there. I am not an early riser at all but several times over the past years I got into some good patterns of either 6am workouts or 7am work starts, but unless it is work related or I was meeting my training buddy at gym It just was not a priority. Once you have a routine it is much easier. Lots of travel planned for the next few weeks too? Best of luck with this coming week!