sarahjenkins77 Member

Tae Kwon Do, recently got my blue belt.

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

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!

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.

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.

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 :-(.…

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.

definitely run outside, much more rewarding

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

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 :-(

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.

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...…

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.

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.

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!

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.

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...

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…

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

Hi Emma, Im in hertfordshire - feel free to add me, my diary is open to friends.

Hiya, Sarah from hertfordshire - friend request sent.

ideally i'd like to be 140ib but ultimately would be happy as long as I am in the 'normal' range of BMI again.

have added you as a friend, my goal is to lose between 50-60ibs in total.

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