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I've done my first run in over a year
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"How did it go
I had first in over 6 months last week"
5.4k in 27 minutes. I had to slow down to walking pace twice for like 10 seconds to catch my breath on the last incline  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Needless to say I almost had a heart attack 
How's your fitness staying up?"
Well done to you OP
I'm hoping my workouts pay off, though fear I'm getting too old for this keeping in shape lark.  |
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"How did it go
I had first in over 6 months last week
5.4k in 27 minutes. I had to slow down to walking pace twice for like 10 seconds to catch my breath on the last incline "
I'm on week 4 of couch to 5 potatoes.
On the final run today I was virtually ski-ing ..... but I love that I kept going..... |
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I pushed up to the doctors on Friday for my Covid jab. Half an hour of entirely uphill pushing. My dodgy left shoulder wasn't happy at all! My decision not to wear a coat was vindicated by the fact I was red in the face when I arrived. I got up without stopping though, so that's something because I've done very little over winter |
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over a year ago
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"Absolutely destroyed. I’m struggling to sit in the sofa, never mind doing 1armed pull ups. "
Getting off the sofa to go to the fridge is stupidly hard for me. |
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"I pushed up to the doctors on Friday for my Covid jab. Half an hour of entirely uphill pushing. My dodgy left shoulder wasn't happy at all! My decision not to wear a coat was vindicated by the fact I was red in the face when I arrived. I got up without stopping though, so that's something because I've done very little over winter "
Were you pushing from behind or rolling the wheels with your hands ? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"How did it go
I had first in over 6 months last week
5.4k in 27 minutes. I had to slow down to walking pace twice for like 10 seconds to catch my breath on the last incline
I'm on week 4 of couch to 5 potatoes.
On the final run today I was virtually ski-ing ..... but I love that I kept going..... "
Well done, what's the next challenge ? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Needless to say I almost had a heart attack
How's your fitness staying up?
Well done to you OP
I'm hoping my workouts pay off, though fear I'm getting too old for this keeping in shape lark. "
Nonsense, if Arnie can still go you can too   |
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I've only done two runs so far this year. I'm a fairweather runner. Hoping now the better weather and the lighter evenings are coming I will be able to get out more. Actually getting the motivation to leave the house at the moment is the worse part.
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"How did it go
I had first in over 6 months last week
5.4k in 27 minutes. I had to slow down to walking pace twice for like 10 seconds to catch my breath on the last incline
I'm on week 4 of couch to 5 potatoes.
On the final run today I was virtually ski-ing ..... but I love that I kept going.....
Well done, what's the next challenge ?"
Sitting still for 23.5 hours. |
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"Terrible. I’ve been injured and only just getting to the point where I *might* be able to lace up.
It’s making me sad to think how easy it used to be and how hard I know it will be"
I fell onto my own had two weeks ago. It's still healing. Luckily I don't wear shoes on them. I whinge a lot though. |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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Well done OP, that's fantastic. I'm almost sub 35 for 5k which doesn't sound that impressive but when I first started it was a lot higher than that. I'm a bit worried how my first run will be after being poorly but I've got all my inhalers ready to go. |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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Ah he's actually back now! Tea doing a marathon is part of what inspired me to stick with c25k.
I twisted my ankle and he was supportive, when I'd moan about the awful weather and my hair... so this is a thank you to Tea Monkey for helping me stick with something fitness related. |
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"I pushed up to the doctors on Friday for my Covid jab. Half an hour of entirely uphill pushing. My dodgy left shoulder wasn't happy at all! My decision not to wear a coat was vindicated by the fact I was red in the face when I arrived. I got up without stopping though, so that's something because I've done very little over winter
Were you pushing from behind or rolling the wheels with your hands ?"
I was seated in the invalid carriage and was using shoulder power to ascend the hill. No one pushes my wheelchair. Ever. Ever |
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By *dsmithMan
over a year ago
Loudwater |
I broke my first treadmill during Lockdown #1 and all the reasonably priced ones had already sold out.
Finally got a replacement last September. Now running 3 times a week and 2 HIIT spinning session (also got a bike). I look forward to my 2 rest days a week. |
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"I pushed up to the doctors on Friday for my Covid jab. Half an hour of entirely uphill pushing. My dodgy left shoulder wasn't happy at all! My decision not to wear a coat was vindicated by the fact I was red in the face when I arrived. I got up without stopping though, so that's something because I've done very little over winter
Were you pushing from behind or rolling the wheels with your hands ?
I was seated in the invalid carriage and was using shoulder power to ascend the hill. No one pushes my wheelchair. Ever. Ever "
All you wimmen who independent throw your wheel chair at meh ! |
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Started running again and taking it a lot more seriously this time, so I’m not adding to my Strava till I’m at 5k non stop.
Not properly run for the last two years, so I’m struggling to get to 2k without needing to walk. However I’m doing the same route everyday and getting past each walk point, so I’m seeing improvements.
I have run two marathons (inc London) and quite a half’s and 10ks so struggling to run to 2k is really showing me how far I’ve fallen behind with my fitness.
But upwards and onwards I reckon in three weeks I should easily hit 5k, then move on from that  |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Ah he's actually back now! Tea doing a marathon is part of what inspired me to stick with c25k.
I twisted my ankle and he was supportive, when I'd moan about the awful weather and my hair... so this is a thank you to Tea Monkey for helping me stick with something fitness related."
That’s really flattering! Congratulations on keeping with it and the improvements |
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"Ah he's actually back now! Tea doing a marathon is part of what inspired me to stick with c25k.
I twisted my ankle and he was supportive, when I'd moan about the awful weather and my hair... so this is a thank you to Tea Monkey for helping me stick with something fitness related.
That’s really flattering! Congratulations on keeping with it and the improvements "
I SAID I FELL ON MY HAND !!!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm getting back to a routine. The pace and distance is coming back slowly. I've the Yorkshire Marathon in October to aim for so it's all pointing to that at the moment |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Ah he's actually back now! Tea doing a marathon is part of what inspired me to stick with c25k.
I twisted my ankle and he was supportive, when I'd moan about the awful weather and my hair... so this is a thank you to Tea Monkey for helping me stick with something fitness related.
That’s really flattering! Congratulations on keeping with it and the improvements
I SAID I FELL ON MY HAND !!!!"
Ouch!! How the hell did you manage that?! Is it broken? |
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"I'm getting back to a routine. The pace and distance is coming back slowly. I've the Yorkshire Marathon in October to aim for so it's all pointing to that at the moment "
I SAID I FELL ON MY HAND !!!! |
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"Ah he's actually back now! Tea doing a marathon is part of what inspired me to stick with c25k.
I twisted my ankle and he was supportive, when I'd moan about the awful weather and my hair... so this is a thank you to Tea Monkey for helping me stick with something fitness related.
That’s really flattering! Congratulations on keeping with it and the improvements
I SAID I FELL ON MY HAND !!!!
Ouch!! How the hell did you manage that?! Is it broken? "
No but thank you for asking  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm getting back to a routine. The pace and distance is coming back slowly. I've the Yorkshire Marathon in October to aim for so it's all pointing to that at the moment
I SAID I FELL ON MY HAND !!!!"
Poor sausage. There there |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"How did it go
I had first in over 6 months last week
5.4k in 27 minutes. I had to slow down to walking pace twice for like 10 seconds to catch my breath on the last incline "
Wow...thats athlete standards.. |
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"I'm getting back to a routine. The pace and distance is coming back slowly. I've the Yorkshire Marathon in October to aim for so it's all pointing to that at the moment
I SAID I FELL ON MY HAND !!!!
Poor sausage. There there"
Thanks - I think. |
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"How did it go
I had first in over 6 months last week
5.4k in 27 minutes. I had to slow down to walking pace twice for like 10 seconds to catch my breath on the last incline
Wow...thats athlete standards.."
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"I pushed up to the doctors on Friday for my Covid jab. Half an hour of entirely uphill pushing. My dodgy left shoulder wasn't happy at all! My decision not to wear a coat was vindicated by the fact I was red in the face when I arrived. I got up without stopping though, so that's something because I've done very little over winter
Were you pushing from behind or rolling the wheels with your hands ?
I was seated in the invalid carriage and was using shoulder power to ascend the hill. No one pushes my wheelchair. Ever. Ever
All you wimmen who independent throw your wheel chair at meh !"
Yeah! 
You'll be astounded to know I'm really obtuse and absolutely refuse help (unless it's the time I fell out into a ditch. I let Mr KC help then). People look at him like he's evil but I choose to push at 0.5cm/hour up a massively steep incline  |
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By *rder66Man
over a year ago
Tatooine |
"Needless to say I almost had a heart attack
How's your fitness staying up?"
Well done, hope you warmed down.
I never stopped working out and do a 10 mile run every 4 days, yoga every 2 days, core workout every 2 days and medatate 3 times per day (usualy 2 when I'm not working from home)
Have been for years and it's just habbit now. |
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By *manaWoman
over a year ago
Basingstoke |
"Ah he's actually back now! Tea doing a marathon is part of what inspired me to stick with c25k.
I twisted my ankle and he was supportive, when I'd moan about the awful weather and my hair... so this is a thank you to Tea Monkey for helping me stick with something fitness related."
Did you run a marathon Tea?? |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Ah he's actually back now! Tea doing a marathon is part of what inspired me to stick with c25k.
I twisted my ankle and he was supportive, when I'd moan about the awful weather and my hair... so this is a thank you to Tea Monkey for helping me stick with something fitness related.
Did you run a marathon Tea?? "
I did! I should tell you about it but I’m far too modest |
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By *manaWoman
over a year ago
Basingstoke |
"Ah he's actually back now! Tea doing a marathon is part of what inspired me to stick with c25k.
I twisted my ankle and he was supportive, when I'd moan about the awful weather and my hair... so this is a thank you to Tea Monkey for helping me stick with something fitness related.
Did you run a marathon Tea??
I did! I should tell you about it but I’m far too modest "
Oh but I'd have LOVED to have heard the story!
Again.  |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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"Ah he's actually back now! Tea doing a marathon is part of what inspired me to stick with c25k.
I twisted my ankle and he was supportive, when I'd moan about the awful weather and my hair... so this is a thank you to Tea Monkey for helping me stick with something fitness related.
Did you run a marathon Tea??
I did! I should tell you about it but I’m far too modest
Oh but I'd have LOVED to have heard the story!
Again. "
You mean he's not told you at least ten times yet? Geez, he's slacking. Have you seen the photo yet? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I started running in Nov ‘19, got down to a 17:59 5k by June, I did a 5k last week at 18:49, so I’ve lost a bit of fitness, but I’ll just start building it back up again hopefully. |
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My fitness levels are increasing, my job has been physically demanding these last few weeks, and I can feel my work getting easier. I'm quite chuffed with myself, eating healthy too so hopefully some weight will come off.
Life is easier all round when you're physically fitter.
Mr is as fit now as the day I met him over 17 years ago. His job is very physically demanding so that keeps him in shape. |
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"Needless to say I almost had a heart attack
How's your fitness staying up?"
Absolutely shit lol
In between lockdowns last year I smashed my deadlift pb to get 120kg..... I'll be amazed if I can lift the bar when I go back.
I just can't motivate myself to workout at home. |
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I ran my first marathon distance on Monday. Hadn't trained for it, furthest I've done is a half marathon.
6hrs 16mins. Kinda wanted nearer to 6hrs.
10km tomorrow with a 1km stream run, although with the rain recently, not sure if running that part will be an option. |
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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago
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At the beginning of this year I hadn't run for over a year, I've now done 4 half marathon runs and several 8 milers. I think it was a year of cycling that has given me the stamina (sadly not the speed though). |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I started running in Nov ‘19, got down to a 17:59 5k by June, I did a 5k last week at 18:49, so I’ve lost a bit of fitness, but I’ll just start building it back up again hopefully. "
Those are really good times!
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Yep restarted couch to 5k again. It’s the only way I’m motivated to do exercise. I’ve done it twice and built up to the great south run and signed up again so gotta keep it up now. Great way to de stress after work. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I've also developed a headache and hip pain from the run
Would you like to borrow my wheelchair for the next exercise session?! "
A spare lung please |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Yep restarted couch to 5k again. It’s the only way I’m motivated to do exercise. I’ve done it twice and built up to the great south run and signed up again so gotta keep it up now. Great way to de stress after work. "
It gets better in summer with nice weather |
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"Yep restarted couch to 5k again. It’s the only way I’m motivated to do exercise. I’ve done it twice and built up to the great south run and signed up again so gotta keep it up now. Great way to de stress after work.
It gets better in summer with nice weather "
Exactly though the weather we had Tuesday was perfect running weather for me. Not too hot. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’ve never been a runner much prefer HIIT tabata or weights....but having just signed up for dirty race race next year...some training is required adding C25K next week to workouts...I’m dreading it I’m sure it’ll be worth it |
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By *xydadbodMan
over a year ago
Milton keynes |
"I’ve never been a runner much prefer HIIT tabata or weights....but having just signed up for dirty race race next year...some training is required adding C25K next week to workouts...I’m dreading it I’m sure it’ll be worth it "
Definitely would be.. I would like to try something similar to that. Maybe one day though |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’ve never been a runner much prefer HIIT tabata or weights....but having just signed up for dirty race race next year...some training is required adding C25K next week to workouts...I’m dreading it I’m sure it’ll be worth it
Definitely would be.. I would like to try something similar to that. Maybe one day though "
It’s the last one!! Come fo it! |
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By *xydadbodMan
over a year ago
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"I’ve never been a runner much prefer HIIT tabata or weights....but having just signed up for dirty race race next year...some training is required adding C25K next week to workouts...I’m dreading it I’m sure it’ll be worth it
Definitely would be.. I would like to try something similar to that. Maybe one day though
It’s the last one!! Come fo it! "
What's the event called? Googled it and it keeps coming up with dirt bikes |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’ve never been a runner much prefer HIIT tabata or weights....but having just signed up for dirty race race next year...some training is required adding C25K next week to workouts...I’m dreading it I’m sure it’ll be worth it
Definitely would be.. I would like to try something similar to that. Maybe one day though
It’s the last one!! Come fo it!
What's the event called? Googled it and it keeps coming up with dirt bikes "
https://ratracedirtyweekend.co.uk/ |
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By *xydadbodMan
over a year ago
Milton keynes |
"I’ve never been a runner much prefer HIIT tabata or weights....but having just signed up for dirty race race next year...some training is required adding C25K next week to workouts...I’m dreading it I’m sure it’ll be worth it
Definitely would be.. I would like to try something similar to that. Maybe one day though
It’s the last one!! Come fo it!
What's the event called? Googled it and it keeps coming up with dirt bikes
https://ratracedirtyweekend.co.uk/ "
Thank you. I'll check it out now |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Well done, that’s awesome x
My hubby decided to go run a half marathon distance locally, after not running at all for nine months.
He couldn’t move for about a week.
Sometimes I question my life choices |
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By *xydadbodMan
over a year ago
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"Well done, that’s awesome x
My hubby decided to go run a half marathon distance locally, after not running at all for nine months.
Sometimes I question my life choices "
I was like that the first time I tried years ago.. walking around looking like bambi I was lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’ve never been a runner much prefer HIIT tabata or weights....but having just signed up for dirty race race next year...some training is required adding C25K next week to workouts...I’m dreading it I’m sure it’ll be worth it "
I’m the same - far prefer HIIT classes. I’m what I describe as a reluctant runner as I prefer doing HITT classes at the gym. Having now done violence to a hamstring (hopefully back running next week), I’ve taken to doing HIIT classes streamed from the gym or ones I make up in my head with a timer. It’s a bit safer and gives my leg time to recover. Looking forward to the double in mid-April - haircut and gym!! Yay. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I'm not a runner but my son was doing cross country races locally last year. He's not a runner, always came in last but never quite and always got a round of applause from every one else (I may have shey a tear or 2 in pride).
However he has started running again and we are doing couch to 5k together. Feels good to get out and do something. |
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My fitness has completely gone but back doing yoga last few weeks to stretch so going to start walking this week to get me out then I’ll start running again following week. The healthy diet will be the hardest part so anyone good with that for healthy cold pack lunch give me a shout help a lady out lol  |
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