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I did 8k on the treadmill first thing this morning (can't run outside anymore due to health issues 
) . I haven't run that far in ages. Was only going to do 5 but felt good so kept going.
I was beating myself up because I'm so slow but decided slow and long is better than nothing!
) . I haven't run that far in ages. Was only going to do 5 but felt good so kept going. I was beating myself up because I'm so slow but decided slow and long is better than nothing!
The other year I lost weight and started running. I start work at 730 at home so was getting up at 5 30 to do c25k. It was the summer so lighter mornings which helped.
It was great as it really set me up for the day and I ate really good as I didn't want to undo what i got up early for....only downside was I finished work at 6pm and was falling asleep at 630
It was great as it really set me up for the day and I ate really good as I didn't want to undo what i got up early for....only downside was I finished work at 6pm and was falling asleep at 630
Inspired by this thread, I restarted couch 2 5k tonight... for about the fourth time. But I did it nonetheless! Here's hoping I manage to finish it this time!!
You can do it!
I did week dreaded week 5 run 3 yesterday. Felt do good! 
Useless at it but restarted again.
Week 2, day 1
1.49 miles @ 14.10 pace
Week 2, day 1
1.49 miles @ 14.10 pace
Did week 4 day 1 on treadmill today - was awful, could barely do it. Finding it really hard this time round, itās like my body doesnāt want to run. No way I couldāve done week 4 outside and Iāve done the first 3 weeks outside :/
Well done! Remember even a little is better than nothingUseless at it but restarted again.
Week 2, day 1
1.49 miles @ 14.10 pace
I use to run at the gym and I wouldn't go back to it. There's something about running outside that I love. I don't listen to music, I love heating the birds
I prefer outside too, but Iām finding it really hard. Thereās no way I couldāve done the 5 minutes outside, I only just managed it on a slower speed indoors
Iām 5 months PP from my 2nd c section, my best advice is take it slow. Just start of with walking & add in small bits of running. I also found focusing on doing some leg exercises at the gym has helped as my inner thighs are very weak from baby. Plenty of these you can do at home too. I managed 2.3k non stop today so you will get there
Thanx for your advice I managed to get to 2.3k today with out stopping (16mins). An extra 1k after 2 days rest so was very surprised. Took on all the advice I had read from this thread, I think my new runners & headphones helped too
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Is it the weather?I prefer outside too, but Iām finding it really hard. Thereās no way I couldāve done the 5 minutes outside, I only just managed it on a slower speed indoors
I know this is more of advice thread but does anyone follow any running influencers on insta? I used to like ProjectMarathonGirl but she got on my nerve during her pregnancy and now shes had her child its like she is the only woman to ever have a baby! I dont mind Kellogs_ontherun but i am curious how her and Welshrunner manage to maintain their lifestyle and 4 kids on influencer income when they don't have massive audiences.
I like Emma Abrahamson, TheLongWeighDownWithJess, Lucy Bartholomew
Signed up for the virtual 10K in January! First day of the training plan started yesterday, we'll see if I can keep the motivation up for the next 8 weeks 
Signed up for the virtual 10K in January! First day of the training plan started yesterday, we'll see if I can keep the motivation up for the next 8 weeks
Ooh can you share?
Was wondering if someone should make a thread on running influencers! I also feel the same about PMG, she is such a great runner and has built her following off it, it must be v hard to continue that whilst having a newborn. I do find the baby stuff quite dull but I guess itās helpful to some people.
I used to follow the Runner Beans, I like her in the sense that sheās very honest but I also find the constant ADs, constant flying (her husband is a ba pilot so kinda fair enough but I swear she used to fly to the states literally for one race and come home?? And travel ALL the time pre covid) and chat about BQs quite annoying so I had to unfollow. I also remember once she posted an aff link or discount about sports bras for some brand and then in the same post/story replying to one of her followers really snarkily that she never wears that brand of bras - wtf?
I really like twicethehealth, tinaemelie (kilian jornetās gf - tbf she is an amazing runner in her own right), rushbynature, lydiaod - also some random lesser known American pro runners which makes me wish I lived In Colorado or somewhere other than the rainy north of England (sigh)
I used to like The Runner Beans too but got annoyed when she made that transition from runner with an Instagram and blog to constant flogger. I quite like thisgirlcanrunfar (Jemma) she very much "keeps it real" and only posts ads if it's something she really likes. I actually have a lot of friends who are runners (from parkrun mainly) and I find their posts are the most inspirational for me because I actually know them and they're not trying to sell me something They're also great for showing local routes which I didn't know about. I have a couple of running friends who have really large followings but I'm a bit scared to name them because their personal friends
They're also great for showing local routes which I didn't know about. I have a couple of running friends who have really large followings but I'm a bit scared to name them because their personal friendshttps://www.verywellfit.com/10k-training-advanced-beginner-schedule-2911610
This is the training plan I decided to do! Partly because I liked the relative simplicity of it, if I have to keep track of too many changes day to day, week to week it makes me less likely to get out the door and do it
I am soooo excited. I have been on 3 weeks rest due to a suspected stress fracture but physio has said I can now start incorporating power walking and hill climbing into my routine and then hopefully I can get back into running. I started swimming and have also bought a bike and Iām going to do a combo!
Slightly off topic kinda but have any of you competed in a small triathlon?? Can you recommend any good ones around the country as thatās my goal for next year!
Slightly off topic kinda but have any of you competed in a small triathlon?? Can you recommend any good ones around the country as thatās my goal for next year!
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