RED January 2023 is a nationwide movement for mental wellbeing, helping thousands of people to start the year on a positive note by beating the winter blues with daily exercise. The movement also raises funds to help the UK mental health sports charity Sport in Mind reach and support others.
Even if you have just found this blog, you can begin moving today, and I am here to support you.
In the words of RED January founder, Hannah:
It all began with a special mum and daughter story. After witnessing the positive impact that regular physical activity had on my mum’s mental wellbeing, especially in the winter, I was inspired to put something in place that would give my mum, and all of us, a motivation to move at a time of year where evidence shows that we’re less active as a nation.
Eight years on and over 250,000 people have kick started their year with RED January. Together, we can reach and inspire more people to move for their mental wellbeing.
Find out more about how you can get involved here. You can also follow Red January on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
If you’d like to make a donation to Red January’s official mental health charity partner click here.
To find out more about Red January 2023 here.
If you’re in need of some motivation, here are some fun ideas to get you moving this winter:
- Go ice skating
- Go sledging
- Learn to ski or snowboard
- Take a walk in the rain
- Put on a pair of wellies and go for a walk in the countryside
- Take a hiking trip somewhere new
- Put on your trainers and go for a run
- Take your dog for a long hill walk
- Put on some warm clothing and go for a bike ride
- Cosy up in a warm, indoor swimming pool
- Go for a horse ride in the country
- Run up and down your stairs before or after work
- Do some gardening in preparation for the spring
- Go for a long coastal walk on a dry day
- Check out a new wetland area or national park
- Explore a new city
- Try exercising at home with a new video on YouTube
- Do some jumping jacks or burpees outside
- Wash your own car
To learn more about respecting yourself and your running you may enjoy listening to my podcast interview with health and life coach, Okayest Runner and Podcaster Jaclyn Ricchio Stover.
If you’d like additional support with getting moving this winter, winter wellness or 1:1 coaching for Spring Summer goals please contact me here.
How about joining a parkrun? It’s 5k and takes place every Saturday morning, learn more and register here. Or you could try an event by Race for Life, open to all.
Photo credit: RED January