Category: Fitness
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I signed up for another half marathon: healthy goals
Two years ago I ran a half marathon and honestly I hated it. Almost 3 hours of running was not enjoyable and I swore I would never do one again. But the weight has piled on. I have no healthy goal to work towards. I like goals and target, it helps me focus. I needed…
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Birds Eye View
This blog challenge is going well I am almost done but I still have a fair few more posts to write and today’s theme had me a wee bit stumped. So I decided to do a birds eye view of myself. Jobless and 3 stone overweight. Something has to change. I am actively looking for…
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Small healthier changes: running and smoothies
I hope you are well. This blog post is about trying healthier things. I am no expert. I just want to feel fitter and yes I want to fit into my old clothes. This isn’t about fat-shaming or skinny-shaming. I won’t ever be skinny again and that’s okay. As someone who hits forty this year…
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After the Marathon
This was my first half marathon so do excuse me for the drama that is about to entail. So as I crossed that finish line and spent up all of my reserves I saw Gavin. Standing in front of me with a can of Coke in one hand and Frank our frenchie in the other.…
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Half Marathon my first run
Yesterday’s blog was about prep! Today I am updating you on the race, I was too tired yesterday! I was surprisingly calm when I arrived for my first Half Marathon. Because we were a group we got to talk and laugh. I forgot to tape my knees which was silly I went to get my…
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Morning of my first half Marathon
Woke at 6am Ate a banana and hopped in the shower! My clothes were all laid out the night before but I still did a last minute panic. It’s torrential rain outside and although an Uber is picking me up I don’t want to get too wet too soon. I have Vaselined everywhere that my…
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Fitness update three weeks since I joined the gym, getting up early
So I thought if you are not too bored of this newbieish gym goer then you may like to read this. I am actually on my fourth week now and I am loving it. I am loving the feeling of improving my body. Every time I go I push myself and improve. The results are…
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Gym nightmare: my forgetfulness is becoming an issue!
So this week I have been pretty crap! Went to the gym on Monday did a good workout mixing everything up and then I left my trainers at the gym. I am generally forgetful but they are bright pink and I normally check my locker! Not good So I didn’t go to the gym Tuesday…
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Don’t get stuck in a fitness rut: Gym tips I still need to listen to!
I used to go to the gym 3 times a week which looking back wasn’t great but something is definitely better than nothing! But I was stuck in a rut! When they ask to introduce you say yes! I never went upstairs and I never really explored the machines when I should have. Gyms always…
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Survival of the fittest, well just give me time and more training!
I did it! Jon survived my whining for 5 days straight. I literally upped my game so much. My weights got heavier on all fronts. I ache all over. I can sleep so I am not too worried. I am taking the weekend off and starting again next week. I aim to do a minimum…
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