At the break of dawn

[NancyTree]

Tuesday November 12th
HIIT
- Program: 30 days of HIIT day 3
Yoga
- Program: ZEN day 8

Wednesday November 13th
I made over 5000 steps in my small house while cleaning and putting boxes away, was busy all morning to get the house ready for some viewers. They bought the house! (Though nothing is definitive yet, the contract should be signed first and then they have still 3 days to back out ).
The house has never been this clean .
Yoga
- Program: ZEN day 9

Goals progress
Long distance hike 3/19 stages (47/375 km)
Running 396.3/500 km

 

[Fremen]

 

[JCU]

 

[Mamatigerj]

I made over 5000 steps in my small house while cleaning and putting boxes away, was busy all morning to get the house ready for some viewers. They bought the house! (Though nothing is definitive yet, the contract should be signed first and then they have still 3 days to back out ).

 

[NancyTree]

Thanks @Fremen @JCU @Mamatigerj

Thursday November 14th
Run 4.10 km road
HIIT
- Program: 30 days of HIIT day 4 lvl 1. It's been a long time since I did burpees.
Strength
- Program: total abs, day 7, lvl 1
 Yoga
- Program: ZEN day 10

Goals progress
Long distance hike 3/19 stages (47/375 km)
Running 400.4/500 km

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

- Program: ZEN day 8 went to bed, with the intention to do the meditation there before sleep, but forgot...

Been there, done that. But as I would tell me students, "If you fall asleep while intending to meditate, you most likely needed it!"

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

Congrats on the sale of your house! Hopefully all will go well!

 

[NancyTree]

Been there, done that. But as I would tell me students, "If you fall asleep while intending to meditate, you most likely needed it!"

Yes, I needed it. Was such a busy week

Congrats on the sale of your house! Hopefully all will go well!

Thanks!

Friday November 15th
HIIT
- Program 30 days of HIIT day 5
Strength
- Program Total Abs day 8 lvl 3
 Yoga
- Program ZEN day 11

Saturday November 16th
I was so deeply tired, luckily I hadn't anything planned. Started the day on the couch with my laptop. Then did a nice hike through the countryside (though the wind was chilly..). There was an awesome farmers shop, I should go back for serious local product shopping. Went to my mom and then home on the couch again and fell asleep.
 Hike 10.77 km.
Yoga
- Program ZEN day 12

Goals progress
Long distance hike 3/19 stages (47/375 km)
Clog paths 6/160
Running 400.4/500 km

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

Goals progress

Clog paths 6/160

 

[NancyTree]

In the Netherlands there are 'Klompenpaden', literally translated 'clog paths', which are hiking routes mostly through the countryside and over farmersland (that's where the reference of clogs is from).
Without some context I agree it sounds really funny

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

In the Netherlands there are 'Klompenpaden', literally translated 'clog paths', which are hiking routes mostly through the countryside and over farmersland (that's where the reference of clogs is from).
Without some context I agree it sounds really funny

Thank you for the explanation.
I thought it was a goal you had posted a while back that I had missed or forgotten about.

Are you meant to wear clogs to hike on them? Or they're just Klompenpaden because the farmers who own the land would traditionally have worn clogs?

 

[NancyTree]

Thank you for the explanation.
I thought it was a goal you had posted a while back that I had missed or forgotten about.

Are you meant to wear clogs to hike on them? Or they're just Klompenpaden because the farmers who own the land would traditionally have worn clogs?

Luckily you're not meant to, it's indeed because of the tradition of the farmers. Not many people wear clogs daily nowadays, they're not really comfortable if you're not used to wearing them. Though some people walk the 4 day marches in Nijmegen on them (which is like 4 days of 50 km a day for men...).

 

[NancyTree]

Sunday November 17th
Skipped my HIIT because of a bit of pain in the tendon in my groin, hopefully it'll subside over a good night's sleep
Run 5.67 km trail
Strength
- Program Total abs day 9 lvl 3
Yoga
- Program ZEN day 13

Goals progress
Long distance hike 3/19 stages (47/375 km)
Clog paths 6/160
Running 406.1/500 km

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

Hope that heals up quickly @NancyTree .

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Hope you feel better soon!

 

[JCU]

 

[Fremen]

Healing vibes

 

[Anek]

Healing vibes!

 

[MadamMeow]

Hope your pain subsides soon!

 

[NancyTree]

@Laura Rainbow Dragon @FlowersandPetals @JCU @Fremen @Anek @MadamMeow in the morning it was still there, but during the day it got better. So with a bit of luck it's totally gone tomorrow.

Monday November 18th
 HIIT
- Program 30 days of HIIT day 6, lvl 1
Strength
- Program Total Abs day 10.
 Yoga
- Program ZEN day 14

Goals progress
Long distance hike 3/19 stages (47/375 km)
Clog paths 6/160
Running 406.1/500 km

 

[NancyTree]

Tuesday November 19th
Everything works fine again
Had to work early so didn't have time to do my workout in the morning. My boyfriend was coming back from abroad in the evening so also forgot my yoga.
 Run 5.10 km road

Goals progress
Long distance hike 3/19 stages (47/375 km)
Clog paths 6/160
Running 411.2/500 km

 

[NancyTree]

Wednesday November 20th
Slow day.
 Yoga
- Program: ZEN day 15

Thursday November 21st
HIIT
- Program 30 days of HIIT, day 7, lvl 1
Yoga
- Program ZEN day 16

Goals progress
Long distance hike 3/19 stages (47/375 km)
Clog paths 6/160
Running 411.2/500 km

 

[NancyTree]

Friday November 22nd
 Run 5.27 km road
 HIIT
- Program 30 days of HIIT day 8 lvl 1
 Strength
- Program Total Abs day 11 lvl 1

Saturday November 23rd
HIIT
- Program 30 days of HIIT day 9, lvl 3
Strength
- Program Total Abs day 12 lvl 3
- Lower body workout Good Morning Glutes

Goals progress
Long distance hike 3/19 stages (47/375 km)
Clog paths 6/160
Running 416.5/500 km

 

[NancyTree]

Sunday November 24th
Travel day.
 Run 5.67 km road. GPS was crazy, I think because of the high buildings, but it was only approximately 100 m off in total distance
 HIIT
- Program 30 days of HIIT, day 10
Strength
- Program Total Abs day 13
Turkey run
I made a circuit out of it: 10 butt kicks, 20 high knees and 5 burpees, until I find a turkey in the box, or max 5 rounds. At the fifth I found 1 turkey in the box.
- round 1: 0, 1, 10 turkeys
- round 2: 0, 1, 10 turkeys
- round 3: 0, 1, 10 turkeys
- round 4: 0, 1, 10 turkeys
- round 4: 1, 1, 10 turkeys
Yoga
- Program ZEN day 17

Goals progress
Long distance hike 3/19 stages (47/375 km)
Clog paths 6/160
Running 422.1/500 km

 

[NancyTree]

Monday November 25th
 Walk 3.99 km
 HIIT
- Program 30 days of HIIT day 11, lvl 1
Strength
- Program Total Abs day 14 lvl 1
Turkey run
Circuit again. And I was very lucky with the box! Once I caught even 2 turkeys!
- round 1: 0, 1, 10 turkeys
- round 2: 1, 1, 10 turkeys
- round 3: 2, 1, 10 turkeys
- round 4: 1, 1, 10 turkeys
- round 5: 1, 1, 10 turkeys
Yoga
- Program ZEN day 18

Goals progress
Long distance hike 3/19 stages (47/375 km)
Clog paths 6/160
Running 422.1/500 km

 

[NancyTree]

Dear Santa,

The most wonderful time of the year is coming! I hope you are in good health and shape to start this holiday season.

This year has been a bit of a struggle for me, and I almost forgot myself what I actually like. I have been thinking it over, and there are a few things that came to mind. I love to be outside in nature, for a hike or a run. While working out I like short sets with various exercises, which makes 30 days of HIIT a perfect program for me at the moment. I like a good challenge and a fun game, like with EC, the turkey run, and the snowfall fight. I still have to be careful to not injure myself by losing myself, but I learned a lot and I'm better at listening to my body. I love to do some yoga, in which short poses with a nice flow makes me really relax in body and mind. I think these are the ingredients I have to provide for myself next year, to get back into consistency and back into physical and mental balance. I wish you can help me get started with this good resolution.

Sincerely,

Nancy

 

[NancyTree]

Tuesday November 26th
My legs are unhappy today. Did a run anyway in the morning, but after walking a lot (2nd day of over 20.000 steps) I decided to skip the HIIT and turkey run. Tomorrow is another day.
Run 5.20 km road
Strength
- Program Total Abs day 15 lvl 3 in 1 go
 Yoga
- Program ZEN day 19

Goals progress
Long distance hike 3/19 stages (47/375 km)
Clog paths 6/160
Running 427.3/500 km

 

[Lady Celerity]

Dear Santa,

The most wonderful time of the year is coming! I hope you are in good health and shape to start this holiday season.

This year has been a bit of a struggle for me, and I almost forgot myself what I actually like. I have been thinking it over, and there are a few things that came to mind. I love to be outside in nature, for a hike or a run. While working out I like short sets with various exercises, which makes 30 days of HIIT a perfect program for me at the moment. I like a good challenge and a fun game, like with EC, the turkey run, and the snowfall fight. I still have to be careful to not injure myself by losing myself, but I learned a lot and I'm better at listening to my body. I love to do some yoga, in which short poses with a nice flow makes me really relax in body and mind. I think these are the ingredients I have to provide for myself next year, to get back into consistency and back into physical and mental balance. I wish you can help me get started with this good resolution.

Sincerely,

Nancy

@NancyTree we like many of the same things. You might want to check out SOMA 40+ even though I don't believe you are in your 4th decade yet I'm on my second round of this program and like the variety of weights, cardio and yoga. You could always add weight & reps to increase difficulty. Sometimes we get stuck into doing what we think we're 'supposed' to be doing. There is a lot of wisdom in defining what you like and don't and deciding to choose those things which add to your well being. Best wishes to you!

 

[NancyTree]

@Lady Celerity thank you and thanks for the tip! I took a peek and it looks really nice!

 

[NancyTree]

Wednesday November 27th
 HIIT
- Program: 30 days of HIIT , day 12, lvl 1
Strength
- Program Total Abs day 16, lvl 3
- Challenge 1000 squats day 1
Turkey run
Circuit again.
- round 1: 1, 1, 10 turkeys
- round 2: 1, 1, 10 turkeys
- round 3: 1, 1, 10 turkeys
- round 4: 1, 1, 10 turkeys
- round 5: 1, 1, 10 turkeys
60 turkeys catched
Yoga
- Program ZEN day 20

Goals progress
Long distance hike 3/19 stages (47/375 km)
Clog paths 6/160
Running 427.3/500 km

 

[NancyTree]

Thursday November 28th
Run 6.33 km road
HIIT
- Program 30 days of HIIT day 13, lvl 2
 Strength
- Program Total Abs day 17 lvl 1
- Challenge 1000 squats day 2
- Exercise 100 high knees
- Exercise 50 squats
- Exercise 50 lunges
 Yoga
- Program ZEN day 21

Goals progress
Long distance hike 3/19 stages (47/375 km)
Clog paths 6/160
Running 433.7/500 km

 

[NancyTree]

Friday November 29th
I think I have catched a cold ...
HIIT
- Program 30 days of HIIT, day 14, lvl 1
Strength
- Program Total Abs day 18, lvl 1
- Challenge 1000 squats, day 3
- Exercise 24 lunges
- Exercise 72 squats
Yoga
- Program ZEN day 22

Goals progress
Long distance hike 3/19 stages (47/375 km)
Clog paths 6/160
Running 433.7/500 km

 

[Mamatigerj]

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

Hope you are rid of that cold soon!

 

[Silent Wolf]

Get well soon!

 

[JCU]

 

[Obsinosterous]

 

[Lady Celerity]

Feel better soon.

 

[Anek]

Hope you feel better soon!

 

[Fremen]

Healing vibes

 

[TopNotch]

 

[NancyTree]

@Mamatigerj @Laura Rainbow Dragon @Silent Wolf @JCU @Obsinosterous, @Lady Celerity @Anek @Fremen @TopNotch

Saturday November 30th
Yup, this is definitely a cold. Nice souvenir . Postponed my run to tomorrow.
HIIT
- Program 30 days of HIIT, day 15 lvl 2
- Exercise 48 side jacks
- Exercise 48 jumping jacks
- Exercise 100 side hops
Strength
- Program Total Abs day 19 lvl 1
- Exercise 3x10 knee push ups
- Exercise 3x10 trucep dips
Combat
- Exercise 3x10 back fists
- Exercise 3x10 uppercuts
- Exercise 1 min punches

Goals progress
Long distance hike 3/19 stages (47/375 km)
Clog paths 6/160
Running 433.7/500 km

 

[NancyTree]

November summary
I got more consistency in my running, but still 66 km to go in December to get to my running goal for the year. I'm not sure if I should push myself, because it can also kill the fun in running. Especially when I keep in mind that December will be husy and stressful with the move; extra important to run, but not overdoing it.

Looking back, I have cisited way more museums than I remebered. Last month I counted 2, but it was already 5.

November
30/30 days active
Walk/hike: 39.6 km
Run: 54.3 km

October
29/31 days active
Walk/hike: 79.83 km
Run: 25.63 km

2024 Bucket List
Visit 5 museums (7/5)
Visit an awesome place/country (3/1)
Go to the theater 5 times (2/5)
Work on a project every month (like MiniSteck, crochet, jigsaw puzzles, drawing) (6/12)
Learn 2 new piano pieces. (0/2)

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

Some nice November stats there! Well done, Nancy!

 

[Mamatigerj]

Great job in November!

 

[JCU]

Impressive stats, @NancyTree!

 

[NancyTree]

@Laura Rainbow Dragon @Mamatigerj @JCU

Sunday December 1st
 Run 5.11 km road
HIIT
- Program 30 days of HIIT, day 16 lvl 2
- Exercise 3x10 jumping jacks
- Exercise 3x10 basic burpees
Strength
- Program Total Abs day 20 lvl 3
- Challenge 1000 squats day 5
- Exercise 3x8 lunges
 Yoga
- Program ZEN day 24

Goals progress
Long distance hike 3/19 stages (47/375 km)
Clog paths 6/160
Running 438.8/500 km

 

[NancyTree]

Monday December 2nd
Crazy busy day at work, didn't even have time to think... that started when I came home.
HIIT
- Program 30 days of HIIT, day 17 lvl 2
Strength
- Program Total Abs day 21 lvl 1
- Challenge 1000 squats day 6
- Exercise 3x20 squats
Yoga
- Program ZEN day 25

Tuesday December 3rd
Another crazy day at work.. no lunch break .
My boyfriend was surprised that I wanted to go for a run, because I'm planning this long distance hike tomorrow. He has a point, so I shortened my run and tried to keep it at an easy pace.
Run 3.79 km road
HIIT
- Program 30 days of HIIT day 18 lvl 3
Strength
- Program Total Abs day 22 lvl 3 in 1 go
- Challenge 1000 squats day 7
- Exercise 3x16 knee push ups

Goals progress
Long distance hike 3/19 stages (47/375 km)
Clog paths 6/160
Running 442.6/500 km (88%)

 

[NancyTree]

Ooh, I totally forgot about the start of Fit December!
I think I will just start today with day 4, and continue until Jan 3rd (doing day 1, 2 and 3 in the end)

 

[NancyTree]

Wednesday December 4th
 Hike 18.38 km another stage of the long distance tour
Strength
- Program Fit December day 4
- Program Total Abs day 23 lvl 3
- Challenge 1000 squats day 8
Yoga
- Program ZEN day 26

Thursday December 5th
I am so tired, work was again so busy that I wanted to just hide under the blankets on the couch. I decided to let me off the hook with running, it would not be reasonable to push me, even though I'm not sure if I'll reach my year goal then.
HIIT
- Program 30 days of HIIT, day
Strength
- Program Fit December day 5
- Program Total Abs day 24 lvl 3
- Challenge 1000 squats day 9
Yoga
- Program ZEN day 27

Friday December 6th
Again, work was crazy.. first moment I got to actually think and breathe was at 13.30.. my colleage suggested I should go home early today, so that's what I did. I feel exhausted. So didn't run, again, but had a nice stroll through the village with my boyfriend.
HIIT
- Program 30 days of HIIT, day 20 lvl 1
- Exercise 3x10 burpees
Strength
- Program Fit December day 6
- Program Total Abs day 25
Yoga
- Program ZEN day 28

Goals progress
Long distance hike 4/19 stages (65/375 km)
Clog paths 6/160
Running 442.6/500 km (88%)