After a few days off to enable my body to recover think its time that the holiday is over! The “few days” turned into a few days too many!!

Great weather over the weekend meant ideal conditions for a short run plus some powerwalking which probably added about 5 kms to my training schedule.
I managed a short session in the gym as the walking/running was taking care of the cardio I decided some light weights were the way to go.
Has its been sometime since i’ve actually trained with free weights I thought id take it easy just incase an injury occurred.

Some bench work together with  other upper body excercises made me feel “the burn” always a good sign for me.

I have hired a trainer to help me through periods in the gym this I find it easier to stay on top as it always helps when there someone there to motivate you which I feel I need and still do at present.

I am slowly but surely getting back into the swing of things how long is it going to take me to feel happy with myself and my traning schedule?
I’d be happy to feel good in 6 weeks time, fingers crossed,,,and everything else that can be crossed!!!!!

Until next time another 4 kms on the cross trainer required.

Struggled to wake at 7am two days early rises taking its toll on the The Doris already!what a great start!
nice and cool this morning so decided on a half jog/poweralk for about 4 kms.
Still on glucosamine tablets which is good for the joints(so ive been told) and back on the multi vitamins whilst waiting for the magic green drink to arrive.

So,the doris is getting back in the zone!
after my 4 kms was feeling rather good with myself had a shower as one does…then had a nap and slept in for work.what a great start today!

ive also been told that the body needs time to recover?does that mean i can have the next few days off? i think not onwards and upwards!

So did you GET INVOLVED?

Did you do something since last week, Phuket DJ Doris did and that great DJ that joined us here in Phuket from the Ministry of Sound Mark Wilkinson got motivated and went back in the gym, see their posts here, so it’s said that running allows the person to have a sense of pride, empowerment and freedom due to the knowledge that his/her body is at its best and capable of climbing the uphill or clearing the obstacles on the way.  The confidence-building and improved self-image goes hand-in-hand with losing weight. Runnin

g builds confidence like few other individual sports can. It allows the runner to defeat trial after trial, growing stronger and more sure of themselves with each stroke and stride.  It allows a runner to literally climb hills, overcome mountains, and clear obstacles. It provides a feeling of empowerment and freedom that comes with knowing that your legs and body are strong and capable. Confidence is even more a product of running for those who lose weight and gain a better self-image through running.  Indeed, a day’s jogging can greatly reduce stress levels and tension.

The list of the rewards you can get from running does not end with improved health but extends to psychological benefits as well.

As if the health benefits of having a regular jogging or running program is not enough, there are also mental or psychological

advantages and rewards to be reaped from running such as building your self-esteem and self-confidence, gaining an effective tool for stress management, the attitude boost, and the runner’s high.

As sponsosrs of the 91.5 FM 5km walk held within the Laguna Phuket International Marathon the radio station Phuket FM radio is committed to get Phuket moving with developing relationships with gym’s and fitness instructors around Phuket.

But remember,running also aids in raising HDL or good cholesterol, reducing the risk of blood clotting, and promotes 50% of lung function that is usually not being used.  Also, the immune system gets that needed boost from running by producing a higher concentration of lymphocytes or white blood cells that is crucial in fighting illnesses.

There is of course no evidence that running makes a better Phuket DJ!!!  But lets hope they all feel a lot better.

I’ll be back next week just before the Six Senses Race Week with my final part in this series and some final notes.

Thanks and happy running into mid July.

Would you believe it we are half way through the year already and my new year resolution seems an eternity away but I still have time to make up for it!

The last few days have seen my head lift off the pillow at 6 am for an early morning run seems tough getting back into the way of things,its going to take time.
the doris’ goal from now until the end of the year is to excercise whether that means running a swim or just a nice powerwalk lets face it….it all counts!

I have been told that power walking is back big time and as its easier on the joints than running, this sounds good for the doris!
more on the fitness regime as it happens…….if i survive!

Its amazing how much better I feel after a visit to the Gym, even today, just gently getting back into it after some time away with a short 20 min run & some weights, just getting a good sweat on here in the tropics in the Gym and taking all that extra oxygen into the system can only be beneficial, like I’m sure I’ve said before Oxygen is the Number 1 thing our body needs on a daily basis, so lets make sure we get that so we can feel as good as possible and indeed, live as long as possible

Continuing with our mini series about running, and whatever the reason may be, running and jogging are definitely beneficial to a person’s well-being.  A person who is into regular jogging or engages in a running program is bound to be physically fit.   Running burns fat and enables a person to lose more calories per minute as compared to other forms of cardiovascular exercise.

Running also helps prevent muscle and bone loss that naturally accompanies old age.  The pressure that is created on the knees and legs during running actually help strenghten bones, muscles and ligaments —- provided that one runs in a proper manner.  Regular daily tasks such as sitting in front of the computer the whole day weakens the bones unlike when one goes for a run.  Regular, high-intensity exercises have been proven to encourage human growth hormone, keeping our internal anatomy from getting old fast while helping us to look young and vibrant.

Come back next week when I will have some additional information on Cholestrol and reducing the risk of blood clotting, in the meantime GOOD RUNNING and don’t forget to GET INVOLVED.