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lisawilkes20
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I joined a beginners running group club last week.
They started off doing 1minute run,1 minute walk, but I missed it & joined a week later. The week I joined we did 3 mins 4x, I couldn't do...but I'm pleased to say, I've been practising my breathing & did 5x3 last night.
I know it's nothing to you people who have been doing it for years, but to me, it is. I have had 2 hip replacements done, last one was last August & running was the furthest thing from my mind. But I'm really enjoying it.
Thanks for the post it was an interesting read
They started off doing 1minute run,1 minute walk, but I missed it & joined a week later. The week I joined we did 3 mins 4x, I couldn't do...but I'm pleased to say, I've been practising my breathing & did 5x3 last night.
I know it's nothing to you people who have been doing it for years, but to me, it is. I have had 2 hip replacements done, last one was last August & running was the furthest thing from my mind. But I'm really enjoying it.
Thanks for the post it was an interesting read
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Good job!1
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Nice job.
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Have fun!1
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The hardest step is the first one. Good job taking it. Start with what you can do and slowly increase what you can do. You will see improvement which becomes its own reward. Keep it up, you'll like the results2
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Know how you eat an elephant?
One bite at a time!
Keep up the good work and stay motivated.2 -
Hooray!!1
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Great job! I'm also new to running as of this month. I've reached run 4 mins, walk 2 mins for 7 reps. If you want a friend for motivation feel free to add
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Keep it up and definitely enjoy it. Each time you put those shoes on and go outside to run, you get better and better and better!
This time next year you may be enlightening us with news of your first race!1 -
Congratulations on finding running and thank you for giving me hope for the future!
I broke my left hip just over a year ago and had it pinned. Was given the all clear to start running last October with the warning that if the pin fails I will need a hip replacement and won't be able to run - looks like I might be able to thanks to your post.
Take it slow and easy and have fun!1 -
I was 40 when I had to have my 1st hip replacement & was told due to my age it will be the type that will give me flexibility (if that's the right word for it) ten years on I have had to have it done again due to a manufacturer fault.
Yes I'm 50 yrs old now, never though about running before but the club I joined (all beginners in my group) are fab, really supportive, so much so we all put our names down for a 5k run in August ,yesterday. I've only been at the club a week I must be mad. Haha.
So for those that are thinking about doing it, get out & try, look for a local club, ask your friends (that's how I found out about mine) or do the coach to 5k app.
For those out there, well done, hope you enjoy it, I do x
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Congratulations on finding running and thank you for giving me hope for the future!
I broke my left hip just over a year ago and had it pinned. Was given the all clear to start running last October with the warning that if the pin fails I will need a hip replacement and won't be able to run - looks like I might be able to thanks to your post.
Take it slow and easy and have fun!
How silly to tell you that you can't run, did they tell you they get you out of bed the very next day & have you walking up & down stairs as soon as they can. It's supposed to make your hip stronger not weaker.
I'm not going to lie, my 2nd op has'nt been that easy. But my first was fantastic (I couldn't believe it when they said it was faulty) you know your own body when you have something like that done, it's not all plain sailing but it's achievements. Good luck x0 -
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lisawilkes20 wrote: »
5k!1 -
The hardest step is the first one. Good job taking it. Start with what you can do and slowly increase what you can do. You will see improvement which becomes its own reward. Keep it up, you'll like the results
I'm already liking the feeling of feeling abit fitter. Good job I'm doing calorie counting at the same time though as I'm eating a lot more than usual & of good stuff (mainly)0 -
lisawilkes20 wrote: »The hardest step is the first one. Good job taking it. Start with what you can do and slowly increase what you can do. You will see improvement which becomes its own reward. Keep it up, you'll like the results
I'm already liking the feeling of feeling abit fitter. Good job I'm doing calorie counting at the same time though as I'm eating a lot more than usual & of good stuff (mainly)
Congrats on starting to run and signing up for a race. Sounds like you are already feeling some of the benefits. You will LOVE the feeling of accomplishment when you complete your first race. Fair warning: Running can be addictive!
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Cograts!!! I start my Couch25k next Wednesday0
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lisawilkes20 wrote: »I joined a beginners running group club last week.
They started off doing 1minute run,1 minute walk, but I missed it & joined a week later. The week I joined we did 3 mins 4x, I couldn't do...but I'm pleased to say, I've been practising my breathing & did 5x3 last night.
I know it's nothing to you people who have been doing it for years, but to me, it is. I have had 2 hip replacements done, last one was last August & running was the furthest thing from my mind. But I'm really enjoying it.
Thanks for the post it was an interesting read
Wow, that's brilliant! Yay you!
I started running in September and completed C25K on December 5.
I did 5 km yesterday in 27:21, and 15 km today in 1:33:23. I'm planning on doing a half marathon soon.
All those small efforts really add up to big things!
Congrats on your great recovery, and happy running!2 -
Lisa, many of us haven't been running for years or ever. I can only speak for me but you are doing magnificently. I started 5 months ago walking on a treadmill and added speed and inclines and quite inadvertently got myself in condition to run a whole mile.2
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lisawilkes20 wrote: »The hardest step is the first one. Good job taking it. Start with what you can do and slowly increase what you can do. You will see improvement which becomes its own reward. Keep it up, you'll like the results
I'm already liking the feeling of feeling abit fitter. Good job I'm doing calorie counting at the same time though as I'm eating a lot more than usual & of good stuff (mainly)
Congrats on starting to run and signing up for a race. Sounds like you are already feeling some of the benefits. You will LOVE the feeling of accomplishment when you complete your first race. Fair warning: Running can be addictive!
It certainly is. Found out last night there's a 'Great Run Local' events going on around, so I've been to the nearest park & did a 2k this morning. I did walk abit, but it's all progress them a couple of weeks ago. Thanks for support1 -
lisawilkes20 wrote: »I joined a beginners running group club last week.
They started off doing 1minute run,1 minute walk, but I missed it & joined a week later. The week I joined we did 3 mins 4x, I couldn't do...but I'm pleased to say, I've been practising my breathing & did 5x3 last night.
I know it's nothing to you people who have been doing it for years, but to me, it is. I have had 2 hip replacements done, last one was last August & running was the furthest thing from my mind. But I'm really enjoying it.
Thanks for the post it was an interesting read
Wow, that's brilliant! Yay you!
I started running in September and completed C25K on December 5.
I did 5 km yesterday in 27:21, and 15 km today in 1:33:23. I'm planning on doing a half marathon soon.
All those small efforts really add up to big things!
Congrats on your great recovery, and happy running!
We'll done to you & Thankyou.
I've been to a local park this morning & tried a 2k within a group, I walked abit but it's all progress1 -
baileydanielle5 wrote: »Atta girl!! Keep up the good work. Running is hard, and it sucks for everyone sometimes. But it's super rewarding and you improve super fast if you are motivated enough to do so and to stick to your group! The great thing about running is no matter if you are a pro and you run 10 miles in an hour, or a beginner and only run 1 mile; everyone feels exactly the same at the end. Professional runners still get tired and still feel awful sometimes, so never ever get discouraged because of the discomfort; soon enough you will be able to run 60 minutes without stopping; just keep pushing girl!!
Thankyou. I will try!0 -
TommieCarrol wrote: »Cograts!!! I start my Couch25k next Wednesday
Good luck with it. Let us know what you think1 -
Just started week 4 day 1 C25K really starting to enjoy jogging lol1
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sweets 1973. Me too. Never thought I'd say that either. Enjoy.1
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