Getting Ready for RED January (Yes, I Know It’s November…)

It seems ridiculous to be talking about January when I’m still processing the fact that Christmas stuff has taken over the shops and it must be a matter of minutes before I hear East 17 singing Stay Another Day!

Join our RED January Group I Like To Move It

But here I am, already gearing up for RED January, a challenge that’s become a staple for me since I first joined in 2018.

Those cold days can be hard to push through and when I was younger it was a dark period of time when my mental health really suffered.

But RED January has helped me turn that struggle into something positive.

And we've teamed up with Waltham Forest Living Streets and Speakers Collective to create the I Like To Move It team for RED January and we would love for you to join.

So what Is RED January?

RED stands for Rise Every Day and the movement was founded by Hannah Beecham MBE, who created it after seeing firsthand the power of physical activity for mental health. Inspired by her own mum's journey with depression, Hannah knew that movement could be a lifeline for people facing low mood and isolation, especially during the winter months.

Set a daily movement goal that works for you

Since 2016, RED January has grown into a vibrant community across the UK.

Every January, thousands of people from all walks of life come together to support each other in the shared goal of daily movement.

Whether it’s a walk, a jog, yoga, or dancing in the kitchen, the aim is to keep moving—no rules, no minimums.

And the support of the community keeps us motivated through the grey days of winter.

I can honestly say that RED January has made January a month I now actually look forward to rather than dread.

Register Now And Join Our Team

Register now and join I Like To Move It

RED January is free, and you just need to

click on the link below and then 'Join Us' via www.bit.ly/REDJanuaryILikeToMoveIt.

With our I Like To Move It team we will be cheering each other on during January, and supporting each other every day.

You also have an opportunity to raise funding for the fantastic Mind Over Mountains charity who provide professional counselling and support whilst walking out in nature.

So let’s beat those winter blues together and do hope you can join us for RED January 2025.