Stories from Andrew Is Getting Fit
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A good streak
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull Jan 26, 2012
In 2011 I let myself regain about 9 kgs (about 20 pounds) of weight which was probably not a good idea in hindsight! Most of this was gained in the last 5 months of 2011 due to excessive snacking. Having… Full Story »
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Christchurch Marathon 2012
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull Jan 9, 2012
I've just entered the Christchurch Marathon which will be held on the 3rd of June this year. I'll be aiming for a PR but to do that I'll need to shed a few more pounds. Let's see how it goes!… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Personal Record
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Run less, run faster
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull Dec 6, 2011
My good friend Peter has become a bit of a devotee of the "Run less, run faster" method of marathon training ever since I loaned him the book "Runner's World Run Less, Run Faster: Become a Faster, Stronger Runner with… Full Story »
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A view from the sidelines
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull Dec 4, 2011
One big advantage of being injured and having to take a bit of time off from running has been that I've been able to support my wife's running a bit more. Last week she did the ADRA half marathon. Originally… Full Story »
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Les Mills Britomart
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull Nov 30, 2011
I got contacted by Les Mills Britomart on the weekend and they asked me if I would be keen to give their gym a whirl. I decided that I would even though I suspected I wouldn't be joining long term.… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Treadmill
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Everything is going to be alright
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull Nov 28, 2011
I then picked up an injury and haven't been running for pretty much the whole of November. So I'm finishing the year slower and fatter than I started it. On the other hand, I did finish in the top half… Full Story »
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Auckland Marathon!
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull Oct 26, 2011
I'm fairly certain that I'll be running slower this year than last as I missed pretty much all my 20 milers (except 1) due to 3 weeks off all running with a fairly nasty chest infection. You can add a… Full Story »
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North Shore Marathon
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull Aug 31, 2011
The weather appeared to be quite perfect on the drive to the start as there was a thick fog blanketing Auckland. Unfortunately it burnt off reasonably quickly and we had the hottest day of the winter for most of the… Full Story »
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A wee hill run
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull May 27, 2011
Peter and I have started a good habit. Every second Friday we do a wee hill run. Our route takes us up through through the Auckland Domain, up the aptly named Mountain Rd and then we do 3 times up… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Race Director
- Habit
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Time to get priorities right
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull May 24, 2011
The last few months have been crazy busy and I've been neglecting my blog somewhat. I find that when I do this that my motivation to focus on healthy living tends to diminish. This results in more eating and of… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Motivation
- Routine
