Getting fit with Victoria Pendleton | Fitness First's Get Fit Get Home Campaign
I don't know about you guys, but I always want to do a lot more exercise than I actually do. I'm also the queen of excuses - I'll run tonight instead... I would run but I've just washed my hair... I'm too tired, I'll run in the morning... I would love to run home from work but I've got too many bags on me. These are just some of the excuses I tell myself on a daily basis.
Well Fitness First are making the latter an impossible excuse with their Get Fit Get Home program, and yesterday I ran 7.5km through London with a big group of people including presenter AJ Odudu and the one and only Victoria Pendleton (I know, what was I thinking?) in order to kickstart the program. Here's how I got on...
I've never been into running with a group of people and usually have my running playlist on, but it was surprisingly enjoyable and I chatted (through panted breath) to loads of different people, and the distraction made the run much more enjoyable. We ran through the park and Camden, so it was a nice way to see London. It's also much cheaper than public transport! I used my Nike Running App too and passed the 100 mile mark on the app - wahoooo!
My Outfit:
Top: Reebok Top - The one I'm wearing is sold out, but this one is similar
Necklace: My necklace is a new collaboration between Wolf and Moon and CoppaFeel! - the most amazing breast cancer awareness charity. 50% of profits go to CoppaFeel!
Leggings: Bjorn Borg Mystical Flower Leggings
Trainers: Reebok ZQuick Running Shoes
Sports Bra: Freya Active - I have talked about this bra in a previous post but it's genuinely the best sports bra on the market.
AJ is also wearing Bjorn Borg leggings. They have so many nice ones, I also love these wild rose print ones.
About the #GetFitGetHome Initiative
The 'Get Fit Get Home' program is a sociable and safe way to run home from work, and takes place twice a week. The best part of it is you don't have to worry about your bags, as it includes a unique bag carrying service. The service is free to Fitness First members, or £15 for 12 sessions for non-members. There are four routes so you can run all or part of your way home. The options are Bank to Clapham Junction (via Waterloo), Tottenham Court Road to Highbury, Liverpool Street to Stratford, and Canary Wharf to Waterloo. Find out more on the Fitness First Home Run website.
I hope this post has inspired you to get running - even if you're a non Londoner. I've been on a bit of a health push recently, so this is exactly what I needed to motivate my exercise part of it. I'll do a post soon about the new eating plan I am doing through the Green Goddess Life (and Lucozade is definitely not allowed, sorry!).
Until next time... x