Summer Workout Playlist

Don't you just love it when music reminds you of fab summer memories? There are so many moments that I link back to a song. I built up my summer playlist recently and already hearing some of the songs below takes me back to something that's happened in the last few weeks!

I've compiled some of the more upbeat songs below to create a fab workout playlist! Let me know what you think. What are some of your favourite summer songs?

Pixie Lott ft. The Vamps // Nasty

Sigma // Nobody to Love

Coldplay // A Sky Full of Stars

Clean Bandit ft. Jess Glynne // Rather Be

Portland // Deezy Daisy

Rudimental ft. John Newman // Feel The Love

Duke Dumont ft. Jax Jones // I Got U

BlsterJaxx // Faith

Calvin Harris // Summer

Fitspiration Friday: Bikini Series Winner Holli Berry!

It has been sooooooo long since I've posted one of these interviews! I know, I'm sorry! I LOVE doing them too so I really have no excuse! 

For those of you that are new to Camp Beach Babe, Fitspiration Friday is an old feature where I interview some of the most influential Tone It Up team members :) 

This week I got in touch with the AMAZING Holli Berry, who was one of the four Tone It Up Bikini Series winners this Summer. 

She talks about her experience in Cali, her routine and more! Check it out below! The purple is me, the blue is Holli! =D

How gorgeous is Hol!

Hey Holli! Thanks so much for doing this! First off, tell us how and when you first found Tone It Up :)

My best friend, Ashley (@ashluv77) introduced me to Tone It Up early in 2011. I jumped in on the very first Bikini Series Challenge, but didn't stick to it. Throughout the year, I did workouts here and there, but nothing consistent. It wasn't til April 1, 2012 that I basically dedicated my life to TIU. Now, I just love sharing TIU with others!

I can absolutely relate. It's addictive isn't it! Had you been working on your fitness before TIU? Did the girls inspire you to get started or give you that little extra push?

Motivation came in spurts. There were times I would work out for a few weeks and then quit. Nothing ever kept me going. Even when I would see results, I would think, 'oh my gosh, I've done so well...time to treat myself.' One treat would then lead to another and eventually, I was back where I started and all that hard work was gone. I was constantly fluctuating in weight. Sometimes I was thick, sometimes I was more on the thin side, but still never fit and happy. In March 2012 I hit a breaking point where I thought, I just can't do this anymore. I had finally hit my highest weight of 172 lbs. I was depressed and always down on myself. You can't have healthy relationships with others if you don't even have one with yourself. Seeing pictures of K&K and the transformations of other members of the community are what really pushed me.

Absolutely! I love how much of a community we are. Do you have a favourite Tone It Up workout?

Malibooty and Sunkissed Abs are both tied for my favorite TIU workotus. I love doing squats and lunges, but a lot of girls dread them. Malibooty gives you a fun way to lift and tone and make a "bootiful booty". Sunkissed Abs is similar in that sense; different ways to get true toned abs versus just crunches, which can get boring. It's fun to spice up your workouts. By doing the same routine every day, not only is your body not getting a variety to make results, but you're less likely to stick to your fitness plan.

Holli getting ready for Christmas!

Great advice! Malibooty is one of my faves too! Tone It Up workouts aside, do you have a favourite group exercise class?

I truly love spinning! I love getting lost in the music and my ride. Instructors that turn out the lights are the bomb. It's an easy way to focus on yourself and get in a major sweat. You don't notice anyone around you. I really want to try out a boxing class. I feel like that would be a blast!

I so want to try spinning! It's on my New Years Try-It List! Do you have a favourite cardio workout?

Circuits/HIIT's are number one on my list for favorite cardio. I don't like being confined to one machine, but I like being able to start my workout with a good sweat. Running outside would be my next fav. It's nice to get out and just take in everything around you; appreciate where you are.

Absolutely! I really learnt to appreciate nature when I started running! Tell us; what's on your workout playlist right now?

I use Pandora mostly, but my current station is "Salt n Peppa Radio". Love oldies that pump me up. When "Push It Real Good" comes on, you can guarantee it is about to be one amazing workout!

ROCKING the Daisy Dukes!!

'Push It' is the BEST SONG EVER!! Now, living the Tone It Up lifestyle like we do is more than just working out an eating right, it's about living a healthy lifestyle too. Tell us one of your beauty secrets!

I am obsessed with teeth! Mine, yours. Nothing is better than a pretty and clean smile. I probably brush my teeth 5-6 times a day. I carry a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and a mini thing of mouthwash in my purse. I chew gum like it's about to go out of business. Got to have fresh breath 24/7! A smile says a lot about a person. If you're around me after I eat, it's a known fact that when I am done, I am going to ask you if I have anything in my teeth. Not as much as a beauty secret as it is a beauty obsession. ;)

HAHA! This is so true though - dental hygiene is so important! What is your beauty must-have? Toothpaste hehe?

I must have lipgloss! Even chapstick works! Some kind of lip moisturizer. If I were on Survivor, that would be one of my necessity items.

Ok, toothpaste and lip gloss! Got it hehe! Are there any blogs that you look at besides the Tone It Up website to get inspiration or new workouts to get you motivated?

I look at ALL of my Tone It Up sisters blogs! I sometimes just click from page to page of fitness blogs to get my motivation. FitFluential is one I look at regularly. I even go on Pinterest and type in fitness, workouts, or inspiration and find pictures or blogs that way. 

Holli (on the left) with Laura, Elle, Karena, Sophie and Katrina on the Girls Trip to Cali!

Pinterest is amazing right? Do you have any favourite activities, besides running, to keep you active outdoors?

I love being outdoors! Hiking is the best! I enjoy getting lost in the hills/mountains, not sure where I may be going. Never been mountain biking, but I sure did bring along my bike my Daddy gave me. I finally put air in the tires, so I guess I will be taking that up soon. My boyfriend loves skiing! I would love to perfect snowboarding. I've been once, but it was an awful roll down the hill. But hey, I enjoy a good challenge.

I can just imagine! Try, try and try again right!? What are some of your favourite healthy recipes?

I love shakes! They fill you up, their refreshing. There are guilt free, holiday drinks for the winter or fruity ones for the summer. Lean, clean and green ones. Also, I love anything breakfast related. I could eat breakfast for any meal. The TIU Protein Pancake is my favorite TIU recipe. Sometimes, it comes out more as a scramble, but hey, it's still delish.

Exactly! Execution is not always important ;) You went to Cali this year!!! What did you do when you found out that you'd won?

Before they announced the winners, I stared at my computer all day, refreshing my facebook, twitter, the TIU blog, watching everyone write they were "patiently waiting". After hours, I decided to step away from my computer and watch a movie. I heard my phone beep, then another beep and eventually, that thing was going crazy! I got up and looked at my twitter, and my news feed had blown up with "Congratulations". I never even imagined I won the trip! When I opened the blog and saw my picture, I had to refresh the page, cause I just knew it wasn't right. Sure enough, I was going to Cali! My heart was racing, I was screaming and just in shock. Called my parents immediately and SCREAMED then balled my eyes out. Was the best feeling ever! I called everyone! My boyfriend didn't believe me. Took me an hour to finally calm down...at least a little bit. I don't think I ever got off that cloud.

Try not to get jealous!! This is Holli on ones of the gorgeous Cali beaches

I know!! I think I will always have that page bookmarked! Was it the absolute best girls trip ever?

It was the best trip ever, PERIOD! It was such an amazing experience. It felt like I was in a dream. We had an itinerary, so we were constantly doing something or meeting new people. I went there with three girls (Sophie, Laura, Elle) I didn't know, leaving there with three new best friends that I wouldn't trade for the world! It was nice having them to share this experience with. And Karena and Katrina...I left Cali with more than just trainers. I can't even describe how genuine they are. We honestly have the best supporting us. Just writing this is making me cry. Oh gosh, I'm pullin' an Elle.  I swear, when I got off the plane after the trip, I was like, 'wait, did that just happen?' It still to this day doesn't seem like it did.

Awwe that's so special! I can 100% believe it too! This is going to be the hardest question ever but what was your favourite memory from the trip?

Our "low key" night was the best memory. It was a personal and private evening of dinner and just six new friends hanging out. We all shared stories and got to really be ourselves. We laughed, cried. I got to see who these girls really are and why I got to be so lucky to sit amongst each one of them. Lots of fun times, inside jokes, and new memories were created from just those three days in Cali!

Oh wow! That sounds amazing! You've recently moved to a different state. How did you make your new home fit in with your new routine?

I did just move. Moved from Kentucky to Colorado. A big jump, but I made the best decision. It's been difficult adjusting my routine. Before I knew that when I was done with work, I was going to the gym. Same routine every day. So far, I haven't been working, so having a set time to wake up every single day and get my workouts in has been tough. Sometimes I go in the morning, sometimes at night. You would think that by me having all day, every day to workout, I would be rocking this bod, but even little things like cardio have been a struggle. I have mentioned many times that the altitude here has had an effect on my workouts. After finally getting into running before my move, I am now starting over. Of course, I won't let that stop me. It's just going to be more of a challenge to keep going. It'll be easier when I get back into working again.

Holli with Karena and Katrina on their JustFab shoot

Now that you're in a new home, do you have any goals for the next few months, or for 2013 in general?

Constantly setting new goals is what keeps me going. In January, I pick up my dress for my sisters wedding. I ordered a size 4, which is two sizes down than I was this past summer. I would love to be that 4 by that date, however, I won't stress and will just keep working hard if I am not there by then. Her wedding is in May, so I have time. I would also love to run two half marathons. One in the spring and the Rock n Roll half in the fall. I've never done a run before, so why not just start big!

Exactly! I'm so nervous for my half! Finally, to somebody on the fence about joining the Tone It Up team, what would you tell them?

Do it! It is so worth it and it's more than a "diet". Caring about your fitness and health becomes a lifestyle. I consider this a new way of living. K&K make working out and eating fun. We're taught to feel good about ourselves, not strive to be a certain weight. The Tone It Up Team is not even just a community to me anymore. It's my family! The support from our trainers and our fellow team members is tremendous! I don't think you can get the constant love and support we do from each other anywhere else. 

I love that!! We really are a family 

I love this haha! Holli lounging in her swag!

Here are Holli's 'Just For Fun' questions!

Favorite Fitness Related Quote?

Wake up with determination. Go to bed with satisfaction.

Favourite Color?


All shades of blue!

Favorite Pair of Shoes you own? =P


Well since it's fall, my current favorite pair are the Quynetta boots @ JustFab. Love any boots with a little heel.

Best Place You've Ever Visited?


Home. There is no place like it. Being far away makes it tough, so when I want a break from where I'm at, home is my getaway. 

Happiest Memory?


My happiest memory was my whole Cali trip. I was able to feel free and just take everything in. I didn't have a care in the world. And for the first time, I felt comfortable with myself and more happy than I had ever been! Being able to get back home and share my trip with my family, friends and all my TIU sisters was amazing! I get my happiest every time I talk about it. 

Anything Else You'd Like to Say?


Thank you! Thank you, Georgie, and for every other Tone It Up girl that has taken the time just to say hi. Some of you don't know the power you have of brightening up someone's day, just by a simple hello. I am so lucky to know such beautiful, positive women who are out there changing lives, not just in health and fitness, but in everything that you do!

BEAUTIFUL! Bikini Series Winners 2012

NO THANK YOU, HOLLI! I love yoouuuuuuuu!

You can contact Holli on Twitter (@Berry_Holli) or she has her own blog which you can access here :)

Search for 'Fitspiration' in the box to find even more interviews! I love doing these so if there are any people you would like me to get in touch with comment below! 

Love and Hugs!

Fat Blasting Bike Workout!

So we all know the benefits of HIIT right? To celebrate Motivation Monday I've made a HIIT workout on the bike for you all!

The workout is really quick, really easy and is a killer!

I've made a printable so you can take it wherever you go (aka the gym!) and work out!

To view and download the workout click here!

Comment below if you gave this a go!

Get on your bike!

Love and Hugs, 

Georgie x

Musical HIIT

So you've heard of musical chairs? What about musical bumps? Those childhood games we loved to play?

I present to you, Musical HIIT - or high itensity interval training. Musical HIIT is a variation of those games! HIIT training is a great way to boost metabolism and therefore maximise calorie burn by using 'shock tactics' with your body - it never knows what's coming next! Studies suggest incorporating HIIT into your workout 3 times a week is great.

The Rules

- Choose 6 songs on your iPod and put them in a playlist

- Go out for a run and sprint as fast as you can every time you get to any chorus in any of the five songs as you work through

- For the rest of the song jog at a comfortable pace to recover!

Trust me, 6 songs is more than enough! You should get in a good 20 minute workout and as choruses pop up quite a lot you'll be sure to feel great after!

Mind Over Matter

I believe that the most powerful tool in your weight loss journey is your brain.

Think about it, it's your brain that made you want to change your lifestyle to begin with. It's your brain that makes you wake up in the morning and tell yourself to eat healthy and work it out. Your brain is a huge part of your body; utilise it.


Your brain is working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Use some of that time to tell yourself; 

"I work out because I enjoy it. I'm not doing it to lose weight - that's a bonus. I work out because I love to work out". 

Do it for love. 

Just because it's Candace Swanapoel.

I have recently adopted this thought process and let me tell you, getting up in the morning to booty call or deciding to go for a long run is so much easier. 

It's ok to have goals, in fact it's great to have goals. Believe me I have plenty. But working out because you want to, because you enjoy it makes things so much better; making your goals easier to achieve. You'll find you want to work out more and have more time for it. 

You enjoy watching TV right? You make time to watch Glee? Take the same approach you take to Finn and Rachel and apply it to Fitness and Runs and you'll be winning.

Don't stress about it - do it for love ♥

Georgie xx

Tone It Up Anniversary Post!

It's hereeeeeeeeeee!!! I have officially been following Tone It Up for a year! (Although my actual diet plan anniversary is in October but that doesn't matter hehe; I'll have another annniversary then) And oh my gosh, what a difference a year can make. 

The Women Who Have Changed My Life

This time last year I was fed up, frumpy and depressed with the way I looked. I was classed as overweight and had no self confidence at all. I would try on a million different outfits in the morning and see which one would 'hide the bulge'. I'd get so frustrated with myself I'd break down and start crying. 

I was a member of the gym but had no direction or guidance. I would go 3 times a week but never see any results. I felt so alone and so disgusted in myself, and given my history with eating disorders, I felt trapped. I felt like I was going to look the way I did forever. 

This was Summer 2010. I'm amazed I had the confidence to stand there like that. I look at that now and see a totally different girl. I'm not ashamed of how I looked because I can say I've earned my body and I'm proud of it today. At the time, although evidently not in this photo, I felt so 'fat', embarrassed and different; I always had 'skinny' friends. 

This is one of the photos that made me so drastically want to change. This was actually taken a month in to my TIU journey. I'd lost some weight already.

Then Tone It Up came along. I was scouring YouTube to find some Motivation to get some results in the gym and stumbled across one of Sarah Dussault's videos. On the sidebar was a video from Tone It Up. That was the moment my life changed for the better, for good. 

This is a happy post so I'm not going to dwell too much on the past but instead share what has happened and what I've learnt. 

Officially I'm down 20lbs. (Exactly- crazy right!), my hips are (as of the beginning of March) 6 inches smaller and my waist is 4 inches smaller. I'm down two to three dress sizes and have the confidence to wear things I never would have dreamed of wearing before.

Overall I'd say that the biggest change is in my confidence levels. I've been told now that my smile is cs infectious! I've got a new found love for myself which is something that I didn't think was possible.

One of my proudest achievements I think has got to be that my stomach is flat now without me having to breathe in!! I'm aiming to tone up now in time for Summer :)

Through Tone It Up I have met some incredible women and it is here that I would like to begin with some Thank You's. 

Of course my first 'Thanks' has to go to, Karena and Katrina at Tone It Up. You girls have truly changed the way that I look at my life, my diet, my lifestyle in general. Thank you for acepting me into the team the way you have. Thank you for showing me a way of life that I never even dreamed possible. To you I owe so much and I will forever be grateful for how you've made me feel.

Secondly, to my boyfriend Charlie who has supported me throughout the entire journey. Every single morning he's told me "You look gorgeous," his nickname for me is "Flatty" (after my stomach although sometimes I mishear and think he's said Fattie hehe) and he's done more for me than I think he's realised so THANKS CHAR <3

Thirdly to Miss Bridget Nicole! This girl is my 'big' (as in sorority terms hehe) and she's looked after me from day 1. I know I can turn to her any time and ask her advice. She's there for motivation, she's there for a sing a long (hehe) and she's always, always willing to help. Thank you Bridget for being a key player in the way that my life has turned around. I can't wait to meet you soon! (I WILL get over there I promise!)

Lastly but by absolutely no means least there are four women that have made this journey a joy and I will be forever thankful for. To Emma Christie, Promise Joy DuBose, Liz Trewhitt-Schultz and Kari Burghardt I would like to say I love you. Thank you for your constand support and motivation. 

With so much of my journey left to come I know that with the above people I can achieve what was only my wildest dream before.

To everybody reading this blog post I say thanks. Thank you for your support and ongoing well-wishes. There are some really really exciting things happening here at Camp Beach Babe and I can't wait to share them with you.

I'll leave you with this :)

Overcoming Injury

I woke up this morning and to my delight my ongoing back problem had flared up. It's hereditory, there's nothing I can do about it. Every now and again I wake up and I cant turn (like an oblique twist kind of turn) more than 45 degrees to the left. It's excruciating. I cant sit down comfortably, I can't drive properly. All in all it's just an annoyance. As you know, I'm in the middle of a twice a day workout series to get bikini ready and I'm not prepared to stop just because of something as stupid as this. 


However one thing I absolutely will not do is put my body in jeopardy of permenant or further injury. 


There are many steps you can take to prevent and overcome such an injury. Never fear - Georgie is here!

Are you a member of a gym? If the answer is yes then it is certain that there will be trainers/fitness professionals there to help you. Provided that they're not with a client they will be more than willing to help you and give you advice on what to do, how to work efficiently but within the limits of your injury. These people are trained to deal with things like this. Make use of them. They're there for you. Some may even give you a free session - it's happened to me before. Be opportunistic - it pays off!

Stretch. Stretching after and before a workout can prevent the chances of you getting an injury to begin with. This goes hand in hand with warming up and cooling down. Do not skip these steps! A 3 minute walk after a  run can allow your muscles to recover and prevent the 'sore' feeling the next day. Yes some pain is good - but there is a limit. Do your body a favour and don't cross it. Tone It Up has a great Stretch and Release workout that I've added to my daily routine before bed. It's helped improve my flexibility as well as reduce the frequency of my back problem. 

SEE A DOCTOR! These guys are the ones who will help you the most. If the pain is really really bad they can give you something to help, they can advise, prescribe and fix! They can refer you  to a specialist, tell you specifically what the problem is and tell you what it is you need to do to get your body in opportune condition and how to repair! Listen. Adopt. Learn.

I'm listening to my body and not working out this evening. I need the time to allow the inflammation to go down. However I am eating clean and as I said. I will not give up. Injury will not stop me,

Be Strong.

Motivaton Monday: Be the Best Version of You

I know better than anyone that when it gets to Monday you're looking for something to get you through to the weekend. In all of us Aspiring Beach Babes' case we're looking for something to get us through to Summer!

I'm writing today to tell you that if we work hard and eat right we will feel invincible this summer. This Summer one of our matra's will be; "Eat Clean, Train Dirty". 

I know we all want to look our best this Summer. I know we all want to wear those bikini's without shame and without regret. So...don't give yourself the excuse to regret anything. We are capable of changing our lives. We are capable of changing our bodies. This Summer we will be in the best shape we've ever been in. I promise.

How? If you're anything like me you'll be avidly tracking calories, weighing in weekly and checking the web for anything new to kick your routine up a knotch. Now that's all very well but there are a few things I've got up my sleeve to ensure some more success...

Tone It Up's Second Annual Bikini Challenge starts very very soon! To those of you who may be new to my blog and haven't heard of Tone It Up click that link! These girls have changed my life; not only am I 20lbs down - I'm full of new found confidence. I love my body and I love my life so much more thanks to them. Just try it! It's free!

As well as this Self Magazine currently has a 'Drop 10' Challenge, featuring Tone It Up, which is a really fun way as well as easy (you can add an app to your facebook page) to lose weight and involve your friends. The workouts are great and the online options are endless. This program also comes with a meal plan which looks delicious! 

The Tone It Up girls in an ad for the Drop 10 Challenge

So do it? Why not? With so much to look forward to this summer. Why bother with excuses. Sign up. Motivate Yourself. Join Me.

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Booty Call!!

Imagine you're in Cougar Town saying "Penny Can" as in the "Pennyyyyy Caaaaaaan" kind of way? Got it? Now substitute Penny Can for Booty Call and you've got it. Until recently I've not been the biggest booty call doer and I'll be the first to admit that. In the past week I have been getting up early (not just working out when I wake up) to work out and my week has been incredible so far! Read on to see why you too should get in a Booty Call!

I'm quite lucky in the way my college schedule works as 4 out of the 5 days a week I don't need to be in for lessons until 11.10am. So what I used to do is wait until I woke up (usually around 8.30-9) hit the gym, which is a 5 minute drive to college, and workout out for around an hour with low intensity exercises. 

It's safe to say I didn't really lose any weight in that period. 

So then what I used to do was workout after college (I finish at 4.20 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) or whenever I could fit it in around work. 

Then I realised I was being complacent. Complacency is the last thing I need to be whilst living my Tone It Up lifestyle. So after re-reading my Tone It Up plan last week I've stepped it up a gear this week. 

If you're on the plan you will know there's a mini-schedule/calendar in it which sets out what exercises you should be doing and when and so far this week I've been sticking exactly to that. 

And so far I have lost 2.6lbs. Yes. 2.6lbs in three days. Yes I've been working my ass off and eating so lean and clean and green but 2.6lbs is 2.6lbs and I'm more than certain that it's because I've been waking up (actually setting an alarm) to do a Booty Call.

So far this week my booty call pattern has been running on alternating days. Monday I ran, Tuesday I did a YouTube workout, today (Weds) I ran and tomorrow I'm doing a DVD. And I am loving it. I've had more energy during the day (although I do get tired earlier), I'm not as tired on my earlier starts, I'm feeling so much better about my day and you feel good because you know that whatever happens to the rest of your day, you've worked out before anything else has had the chance to get in the way.

So do it! Whatever it takes just booty call! Sleep in your workout gear if you have to! (or if you're like me workout in your pyjamas hehe) It's so worth it. Karena and Katrina swear by it. I now swear by it. 

Booty Calls work.

Do your body a favour....and bootaaaay caaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllll

;)

Running: Just Do It

I have a love/hate relationship with running. In the Summer there's nothing better than a leisurely run in the park in shorts and no jacket (seems like a distant memory now) but in the winter it takes so much motivation to get me out of the door to run. I love it when I'm doing it but I hate the idea of it in the cold/rain/frost. 

I think this is often the case for a lot of runners. Sometimes building up the drive to get out of the door and hit the pavement takes more effort than the actual run itself. I have some tips that I, myself, use to give me the kick I need to leave my house. If you're like me and have taken a break from running for a while and are looking to get back into it or if you're training for an event or even if you're looking for something to give you that extra inspiriation this post will help you!

1) Push through the first 10 minutes. It will get easier. The first 10 minutes are definitely the hardest. After this time your lungs open up, you get into the stride and pace of your run and your body adjusts to its new temperature. 

2) Find a terrain that suits you. I much prefer running on grass to concrete as its spongier. I find it much softer and easier on my knees to run on grass yet some people prefer the rigidity of concrete as you know what to expext (as opposed to different terrain on grass). It's unbelievable the difference the terrain makes for me. I can run a 5k on grass with ease yet I find a 5k on pavement torture.

3) If you need to stop then stop! If about to die, stop running and walk! No one will mind! You're not giving up by walking - you're still moving. It's a much better idea to finish in a little more time than collapse in a heap because you've burnt out. You're not exercising to punish your body so don't kill yourself by pushing yourself harder than you need to. Going alongside this is don't go faster than you need to. By all means push yourself but don't run so fast that you're totally out of breath and blue in the face. It's been said that the best pace is the one that allows you to be able to talk to a friend without getting out of breath whilst running.

4) Warm up and Cool down! This is so freaking important. If you don't walk for 5 minutes before and stretch and walk for 5 minutes afterwards you're risking pulling a muscle, aches, pains and tension on all of your joints. (I don't know if it's linked but I can honestly say in all the time I've warmed up I've never had issues with shin splints either) You're much less likely to have a bad back etc the next morning if you take the time to look after your body onec you've finished a run. If you have a foam roaller it's a great idea to use it post run. Tone It Up have a great routine,

5) Know what to expect. Treadmill running is a hell of a lot different to actual running. Prepare yourself. Know the difference. Your body will thank you for it. I think that hitting the tred is a lot easier than hitting the street. The 'terrain' (for lack of a better word) is softer, the speed and incline is constant and what you set it at and you're actually not going anywhere (covering a physical distance). All of which makes treadmill running easier. If you can run for hours on the treadmill, don't neccasarily expect to be able to do the same outside of the gym.

6) Lastly - enjoy it! Running is a great time for personal reflection or to catch up with a friend or to give yourself a real sense of achievement. Today I broke my 5k best time, by over 3 minutes. I was ecstatic. Run for purpose - something that will really satisfy you such as training for a race to raise money for your favourite charity. Exercise shouldn't be a chore. Have fun!

I leave you with this, 

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