Tag: running
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I went for a run: healthier mindset and body
I broke my toe 5 weeks ago and I have been wanting to run ever since. So I tested the water and when for a very gentle twenty minute run. My toe feels fine. It was a hot sweaty morning and my body is a bit creaky but I plan on running again in two…
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A moment in time: running with the birds
I went for a run today. It was glorious, cold and sunny at the same time. A perfect winters day that felt like spring is almost here. I had my music on, running my CouchTo5k app. I was doing it. At one point I was running a long my path and the gulls all took…
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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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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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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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Guilt behind the diet: confessions of a chubby bride
Everyone who has ever started a diet, cleanse or trying to be healthier is always struck by guilt. Guilt of want bad foods. Guilt of eating bad foods. Guilt of the scales for tipping over when we know we have been a bit naughty. So as you can guess I really really didn’t want to…
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Bad maths equals a half marathon
So I entered a half marathon. I can run 5k so training for just over 10k shouldn’t be a problem. Except a half marathon isn’t 10k or even 13k, its 21k which is bloody far. I signed up because I couldn’t convert the bloody Kilometres to miles. never But its for charity and I have…
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