Fit friends wanted!

sausagepaula
sausagepaula Posts: 43
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi I'm Paula, I'm nearly 40 and have about 28 lbs to lose. I love getting sweaty and do boxercise , circuit training. I try to run but am not naturally good and just tend to plod along slowly and I've recently started getting in the swimming pool more. Trouble is sometimes I just cannot be bothered to do anything and the tv calls to me so supportive freinds needed especially when superfit hubby is out doing a "quick 10 mile run" I need aims and motivation. Anyone in the same boat it would be good if you could add me .

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  • Saree1902
    Saree1902 Posts: 611 Member
    hello,My name is Sarah and I'm 31 - just added you as a friend.

    I'm in training for a half-marathon, so ok at running...but I'm terrible at doing anything other than running! I loathe swimming, can never be bothered to go to the gym and only do strength training when runners' knee gets to me!

    I definitely also feel the pull of the TV (especially since I just bought a box-set of The Big Bang Theory...oops!) If I'm being good, I'll pull out the gym ball and do some sit ups while watching. If not, I'll scoff a bag of M&Ms. Again, oops! :laugh:

    I often set weekly goals, which seems to help me get moving. e.g. next week, the aim is to do at least one 'abs' session and one upper body. I'm a bit of a geek, so ticking things off a list makes me feel better. :smile:
  • Momo_808
    Momo_808 Posts: 3 Member
    Hi! My Name is Monique and gonna be 43 next month.

    I have 40lbs to go to reach my mid term goal. I can't run either (bad knees) but I love kickboxing. Trying to find other things that are not to harsh on my knees. For now It's kickboxing, treadmill and I started getting into lifting weights.

    I have a lot of 'distractions" mostly its just being lazy. I haven't figured out how to add friends yet. I'd like too add you tho.

    BTW...love your profile pic of the cat...so cute.
  • chipmunkcheeks76
    chipmunkcheeks76 Posts: 19
    Try cycling with hubby when he is doing 'a quick 10 mile run' I go with my mate, who is far from slow and I really enjoy it, and it is so much easier on a bike, and something you can do together.
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    Very few people are naturally good at running - it takes time to build speed and endurance. Have you ever tried following a structured programme like couch to 5k? Given that your partner is a runner, being able to run with him, eventually l, might be appealing?
  • markdev997
    markdev997 Posts: 6 Member
    Hey why it is possible please tell me more about looses the weight for few days...
  • sausagepaula
    sausagepaula Posts: 43
    Hi to all my new friends.

    Thanks for the advice, I do like the idea of getting a bike. Usually when hubby is out dfor a run I also go out for a plod but he goes out so early in the morning I have difficulty hauling my large butt out of bed!! I can already run 5k and i found when i did couch to 5k i loved the walking breaks a little too much so it didn't really work for me!! At the moment i am doing shorter runs but with lots of hills included which is something i have a phobia of, so a little goes along way. I think I just need to be challenged!!!! When people tell me I cant do something I have to prove them wrong. So at anytime feel free to shout at me and give me grief!!!

    Oh and the cute cats name is Pixie Boy..

    Paula
  • _canuckrunner_
    _canuckrunner_ Posts: 364 Member
    Friend request sent. I'm 43 and can now call myself a runner. I was like you - definitely not a natural runner, I still think I look goofy when I run, but stick with it. Now I look forward to running, its become my stress release at the end of a long day at work. Just take it slow, you'll see progress (mental as well as physical). I'm training for my first half marathon in October (hoping to do it under 2 hours).

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