Category: running
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Starting my training
I had a great day yesterday, starting with a run. I am running a half marathon in March and haven’t run in a while. So I went through my checklist of things to get me going: Trainers Soundtrack Right level in my NHS app Thin layer ( it’s cold outside) Get up early and run…
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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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My five tips for getting back into running CouchTo5k
In 2019 I completed my first half marathon. I ran the majority of it and challenged myself not to walk/ break until my I completed 10 kilometres. I completed it in 2hrs45 and wish I had pushed myself to do it in 2hr30. I didn’t actually enjoy the half marathon it was exhausting but I…
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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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Morning routine getting into the fitness groove.
I stopped going to the gym because I wanted to save the money and the puppy meant that I was just wasting money. I had to walk him twice a day so I wasn’t going to the gym at all. But I missed it. I was going 3 times a week after work. My local…
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Couch to 5k my journey and tips from someone who is struggling!
I have said before that if I have an idea I can do something it’s because I can. This has always been my approach to life. You would think that this would mean that I am highly successful and motivated. Ha ha Nope So when I decided to run I thought I can run 5k.…
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