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Tae Kwon Do, recently got my blue belt.
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Try couch to 5k, google it and you will find the running plan. I did it, most people on here will recommend it. Good luck
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Hiya, I'm 5'7 too - i started at 210 pounds in February... now 156 pounds in Sept (my profile pic is very recent). Keep at it 33 pounds is an amazing achievement so far!
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Everyone tells me that you get less colds if you are a runner, I have been running for 6 months now and (touch wood) I have not a single cold yet but will wait for winter to kick and and really test this theory.
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maybe have a week or two off calorie counting, you can still make sensible choices but dont stress about it. This is kind of what i did on holiday and since then the weights started shifting again.
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I went on a run with a friend, we did her usual 5k route and ibstruggled, it took longer than the 5k mapmyrun told me when i run at home with my phone tracking it. I went onto my computer and calculated my normal route and it was about 0.5k short of what my phone said i was doing. Days before my first 5k race as well :-(.…
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I was using map my run which tells you every mile what your pace is, BUT i have since realised it was inaccurate in calculating distance - must lose gps signal. Now i work out my route on the computer and time myself using my watch.
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definitely run outside, much more rewarding
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I have been working on speed since finishing c25k plus preparing for a 5k race next week... Once im happy with my time will think about working towards 10k
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be interested to hear how you get on as i've noticed a similar problem for the last month but cant get an appt with my doctors for 3 weeks :-(
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thanks guys for the advice, I'm going to go buy myself a banana for magnesium and then see if i can pick up a foam roller at my local sports shop later.
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i had to repeat a few weeks and sometimes needed extra rest days because this was a massive shock to my body.. as long as you complete it i wouldnt worry about how many weeks it takes. Also, dont let the UK weather hold you back, I realised that I will have to run in the cold/rain because thats all we've had for months...…
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hi guys, feel free to add me - im based in hertfordshire, uk. I'm on here every day as addicted to MFP so always around if you need some encouragement.
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Hi, i have just completed c25k, i always have a rest day after a run as it gives time for your body to recover before you go again. . Good luck its a great programme.
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I have graduated today, 5k in 38 minutes. Took 3 months to get here which is amazing as i dis no exercise before. 1st race booked for 22nd july so going to work on my speed until then. Love c25k!
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Planning my meals in advance has been key for me, especially when eating out I check out the menu/calories so that I can still enjoy a treat but keep within (or almost within) my calorie target.
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Yes I am stretching after, I printed off some guidance from the NHS website about stretching exercises but focus on the leg area... maybe its not enough for me - I think I will have a look on the internet and see if I can get any other ideas for stretching. thanks...
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Hi Thank you for your advice, it is an extra 3/4 mile that i added on since i started running 25 mins flat so could well be my body adjusting. I have the right running shoes and they're only 2 months old so not ready to replace yet. I think i just got a big frustrated today, i will try spreading out to a couple of rest…
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I am on week 7 of C25K, its an amazing programme and I run for 25 minutes at the weekend... At the start of each week I think i'll never do that, but seriously you can do it, its all achievable. Good luck
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Hi Emma, Im in hertfordshire - feel free to add me, my diary is open to friends.
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Hiya, Sarah from hertfordshire - friend request sent.
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ideally i'd like to be 140ib but ultimately would be happy as long as I am in the 'normal' range of BMI again.
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have added you as a friend, my goal is to lose between 50-60ibs in total.
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Hi, I've just bought myself a kettlebell and ordered a dvd from amazon which has really good reviews and just waiting for it to arrive now. Its called Power Body: Kettlebell Bootcamp [DVD]. Hope this is some help. Good luck