Apparently me, when I’m awake but getting up might give Leo the idea that an early breakfast is something we do these days. I have to say, June is going by in a whirlwind and it’s taking a little more creativity this year to make sure I get my daily minutes in - even if that means a 10pm session in the lounge. I went for a run on Monday before work (honestly, who is she??) and it was a great way to warm up before settling back into ice cube form for the rest of the day. My mission for the second half of the month is setting an actual plan to do more fun activities rather than squeezing the time in where I can fit it. We’ll see how that plays out…
This is my second year sweating
I’m sweating for life-changing Rainbow support services
Why I’m Sweating with Pride
Last year was so fun, we're going in for round two (and raising the stakes) 🌈
I'm fighting discrimination with perspiration—exercising 42 minutes every day in June to raise money for life-changing Rainbow support services. This is such a great cause, providing access to healthcare and support for people who are often left behind.
This cause means the world to me, and I’d be SO grateful if you could chip in to help me reach my goal. Every dollar makes a difference.
And in true go hard or go home fashion, if you donate $30 + to my campaign, you have the power to pick one workout I have to do sometime in June. We're starting early, so you've got two months to come up with your best plan to make me regret my life choices. It could be a step/km goal, follow a particular YouTube workout vid, a dance marathon to the song/artist of your choice, a yoga session if you need me to take a chill pill...
The only hard and fast rule is NO BURPEES! (And nothing that requires highly specialised equipment.. if it can't be done at home/in public/at the regular old gym, it ain't happening). I promise to update you on my endeavours along the way.
Thank you so much for your support! ❤️
My Fundraising
Impact
Achieved
In Progress
$100
Provides vital resources to support Rainbow communities
Achieved
In Progress
$300
Free, confidential mental health support for Rainbow Kiwis
Achieved
In Progress
$500
Ensures more people can access life-changing health services without cost barriers
Achieved
In Progress
$1,000
Fund an educational workshop to create safer, more inclusive spaces
Achieved
In Progress
$2,500
Provides a full day of community outreach, to improve wellbeing and reduce stigma on a large scale
💖 I’m $356 away from my next impact milestone. Will you help me reach it?
Track My
Sweat
I’m sweating for 42 minutes per day this June!
1,684 minutes completed
1,260 minutes goal
My Fundraising
Ranking
I’m #272 out of 5,970 Sweaty Bettys
272
Catherine Lord
Raised
$644
My Blog
Updates
Turns out 42 minutes is an awkward amount of time when my attention span seems to be 30 for most activities… so I’m making up the extra minutes with bonus walks most days. I hit the coastal path Rothesay Bay to Takapuna over a couple of days (over the cliffs, no cheating with low tides), looking to travel further afield next weekend. Killing it with the challenges you’ve set for me so far… a Disney HIIT workout ticked off David’s squats and Erin’s illegal burpee (did three just to spite her) and I climbed Vanessa (via Jarrod)’s stairs three times with an extra lap for good luck. Took it a little easier today to give the legs a rest with a spot of yoga. Hoping to get back to a dance class tomorrow, but we’ll see if the muscles are up to it. Thanks to all my lovely sponsors, you’re top humans and I hope I’m doing you proud! 💜
Finally June is here and time to get moving for a cause!
Day one was always going to be a bit of a mission as it was a road trip day, but it was the perfect excuse to get out and explore a 5km stretch of the path around Lake Taupo. Might even have jogged a section or three to really make it count.
Thanks for your support and generous donations to this awesome cause - I’ll try to keep the updates semi regular to hold up my end of the bargain 😉
My Generous
Sponsors
$126
David Lord
$100
Lorraine & Simon Lord
Optional pick: a walk with us
$68
Sally Knight
Go hard Catherine - I challenge you to come for a walk at Tawharanui with me and Gavin one Saturday morning! Xxx
$44
Kaz
Yo go Glen Coco!
$44
BNZ, Durex, and Les Mills
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, BNZ, Durex, and Les Mills.
$36
Vanessa
You go Glen Coco!!
$36
BNZ, Durex, and Les Mills
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, BNZ, Durex, and Les Mills.
$33
Jamie Coombe
Exercise to be a sea swim, at night if you want to tick something off your bingo. Suffer support person available on request.
$30
Catherine Lord
$30
Christina Wood
$30
Toby Gibson
You ko Ben Gogo!!!
$25
Erin
Do a burpee
$22
Helen Tunbridge
Enjoy the exercise! I'll be over here on the couch cheering you on for the cause! 💖
$20
Caroline Rose
Do another illegal burpee
Do some squats, bro 🏋