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Chin-up and pull-up progress.

There’s no secret. You can’t outrun the boring movements when you’re working towards your first pull-up or chin-up. The banded reps, the negatives, the holds, the rows, they’re all part of it.

So we’ll just keep turning up, keep putting in the reps, and keep chipping away.
#gymlife #goals by @ess.janine

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8 days ago

Unfortunaley the athleticism was not captured by marathon live ☠️🤪

The pursuit was always the same: sub-2 and 10 half marathons before turning 35.

apparently there was a mechanical issue with the timing:

Strava: Sub-2 ✅
Chip time: 2:02 🤷‍♂️

So depending on who you ask, I’ve either cracked it… or I’m in a very committed long-distance relationship with 2:02.

Either way, it’s a PB and new mental heights unlocked.

Every 5km had a mental mantra. Unfortunately , my tummy decided to stitch me up from 1–5km, so it was mostly, “You’re kidding me” followed by “You trained for this” on repeat. ☠️😂

Auckland. Wgtn Round the Bays ×2. Gazley ×2. Taupō. Tauranga. Iron Māori. Hutt Valley. Waitarere Forest.

Every race always has its lesson.

And sometimes, I have to remember where I started. Am I genetically built for distance? Probably not. 😂 But consistency has taken me to this point.

So what’s next- 1:55–1:57, or is the full marathon calling? Either way, the ceiling’s gone, and I’m not slowing down. by @ess.janine

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a month ago

👀📢 SUWOOP!

#Blackandyellow
#hurricanes by @ess.janine

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a month ago

1km repeats on the cards today. Getting a head start on the week with some interval work.

9°C. Rain or Cold it doesn’t matter. That’s what running is about and where the mental toughness is built.

Learning to hold back and when to work at best efforts has still been a work in progress. Not every session is about emptying the tank. Sometimes the real work is building patience and knowing it’ll amount to the desired outcome.

Negative splits. Controlled efforts. Gradually building the tempo.

Endurance doesn’t come from one heroic session. It comes from practising over and over again. Week 2 here we come!
#runner #intervals by @ess.janine

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5 hours ago

18kms- 39km/h winds. 12°C. Peak luteal phase. Classic Wellington headwinds, tailwinds and drizzle.

Zero motivation. But the desire to run under two hours is bigger than the mood.

Discipline. No negotiations just bank the work.
#runner #roadto35k by @ess.janine

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2 days ago

Whole Foods July 🌱

simply a reset.

Treats are meant to be enjoyed, but the cookie, Pics PB Biscoff shake ( literally my favs ) and energy drinks were creeping in more often than I’d like. Such a skill to hone in on.

The environment will always work against your goals. so these are personal practice’s: habit track, meal prep is mandatory, making smart choices when cooking isn’t convenient, and always revise.

More leafy greens? More fibre? Small tweaks that compound over time.

The non-negotiable remains the same: track and log.
#wholefoods #healthyliving by @ess.janine

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6 days ago

Three Sundays since race day = three weeks of recovery.

If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know 3:40am starts are the norm- gym by 4 or out running before work so I’m logged on by 6:30am. ( it’s honestly my most productive hours to think)

These last three weeks were exactly what the body needed. Lifted a little heavier, recovered properly, and now the legs are fresh.

Time to start chasing miles again and the countdown to 35🏃‍♀️
#runningirl #goals by @ess.janine

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7 days ago

Have to take advantage of the rare occasion of this weather- absolute stunner. ☀️

14km squeezed in around work? … probably pushing my luck. 😂 11ks is reasonable!

It’s actually been nice running without a plan dictating every kilometre.

Next week, we reset. Countdown to 35 with a casual 35km long run… because why the fuck not?

Grateful to be mobile and healthy. That’s the real win.
#goals #runner by @ess.janine

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9 days ago

Some of you see cake and suddenly it’s an out of body experience.

Take a breath. Think about your goals.

It’s the same supermarket cake that’s been there since 2004. It’ll be there next week too.

Delayed gratification never killed anyone. Eating like every slice is a limited edition might.

#toxicmotivation #goals by @ess.janine

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10 days ago

POV: You trained for an hour, then spent the next 23 sitting down.

“Why am I not losing fat?”

NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) is one of the most overlooked parts of energy expenditure. Every walk, every trip up the stairs, every unnecessary lap around the supermarket instead of hunting for the closest park, it all adds up.

Before anyone asks… this video isn’t aimed at anyone in particular. 👀

#fitnesshumor by @ess.janine

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11 days ago

1,750 km run so far.

Safe to say I need to work on my shoe rotation, clearly one pair has become the favourite while the rest are just along for the ride.

Imagine where you could be by December if you stopped waiting and just started.
#Running by @ess.janine

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13 days ago

You owe yourself.

24 weeks is still enough time to turn things around. The only thing that isn’t guaranteed is tomorrow.

I may have left the industry years ago, but apparently the fitness lectures never left me. The degree is framed, the diplomas are somewhere in the garage, the student loan still politely reminds me every payday, and now I use Instagram to keep everyone accountable… free of charge. 😂

Less talking.
More doing.
Start now.
#goals #fitnesslife #toxicmotivation by @ess.janine

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13 days ago