As we enter the depths of Winter and the hardest conditions for running and cycling outside, it can be easy to put off the early morning run, turn over and go back to sleep. When a cold wind is blasting, and it’s teaming with rain, even the most hard core of runners can find the lure of the sofa and TV too tempting after a day at work.
However, many of us want keep training for Spring full and half marathons, or just to burn off the post Christmas binge calories. So, any incentive to get out and fulfil our training commitments should be welcomed. That is the great idea behind the Jantastic initiative.
Jantastic is designed solely to encourage everyone to get out and exercise during the winter months. Whether beginner or seasoned amateur athlete you can sign up for free and take part. You can join solo or, if you want, get a group of friends and make a team.
The idea is that you set exercise goals, of running, cycling or swimming, to complete each week from January through March. Each time you complete a session you’ll record it and be awarded points.
You can also share your progress via social media using #jantastic
Put simply, Jantastic gives you the structure and motivation to achieve your fitness goals through the cold Winter and Spring months.
But don’t forget you can make your Winter exercise experience so much more enjoyable by wearing the right kit. At Advance Performance right now we have a massive range of running and cycling clothing and accessories that can keep you warm, dry and easily seen. Not forgetting our huge selection of road and trail shoes fitted by our friendly and knowledgeable team of specialist sales advisors.
So, with Jantastic and Advance Performance, you have no excuse not to get out and enjoy your exercise this Winter, or to fail on your exercise New Year’s Resolution!
Garry Hill, Specialist Sales Advisor Cambridge
Garry writes a weekly column on running for The Cambridge Evening News and leads the Advance Performance Beginners session in Cambridge.