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You will almost certainly lose weight cutting down or cutting out alcohol....plus it's more healthy too! I have reduced my intake considerably so whilst I still enjoy an odd glass of wine or a couple of beers, that is just what it is. The odd glass. Makes it taste that much better too :)
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My training schedule on Runkeeper I followed in the last 2 weeks was: Sunday 8 miles race pace Tuesday 4 miles slow Thursday 4 miles slow Saturday 3 miles easy Sunday 5 miles slow Tuesday 3 miles slow Thursday 3 miles slow Saturday 15 minute shakeout Worked a treat!
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CONGRATULATIONS !!!! That is a fantastic time too. Makes all the training worhwhile doesn't it? Well done :)
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Hope it's good for you today!
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I don't think it will matter too much so long as you don't injure yourself. The taper part of the running training is very odd as you think you should be running more and more...like cramming for an exam. However it really works. You know your body so with regards the other exercises make sure you don't overdo it. Thats…
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Thankyouuuu....We enjoyed it so much we now have to do another one!! And have one in mind for June though it'll be a lot tougher as it has some decent climbs especially one at 12 miles! So I'll be posting again on my progress to Race Number Two!
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I am Valerie! Thankyou :) Can't wait for the next one now.....
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Well my race was completed last Sunday (thankfully as today there is deep snow all over!) Had a fantastic run and just missed out on a sub 2 hour race! Time in was 2 hours 2 mins! Pretty good for my first race. Felt very good up to 11 miles then my legs felt quite heavy. I think that was down to maybe not running more…
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3 miler today. Nice and easy! Which was amazing as 12 months ago I was absolutely knackered after that run! One more warm up tomorrow afternoon of 3 miles and a 15 min shakeout on Saturday then the BIG DAY!!
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Brilliant! Thats great! Well done :) Thanks for your good wishes too. I'll post back and let you know!
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Well Valerie, When I met my new partner in July 2011 I never dreamed I would be running a half marathon this month. (March 17) In preparation for it we started late November last year and have built up which included long runs of 10, 11 and 12 miles. So long as you have some shorter long runs behind you, I am sure you will…
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Used a gel from Decathlon once. Tasty bloody awful however it really did feel like it kicked in. I took it at 5 miles over a 12 mile run. Reading books it seems that the best approach is little and often. So perhaps a couple of sips (or sucks) every 3 miles or so? http://www.decathlon.co.uk/iso-orange-38g-id_8176671.html
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No one has checked in since last week so I will put my runs on. Only 10 days now til my half marathon so beginning the taper...more or less. For me a PB in February. Average 2.9 miles a day which totalled over 81 miles! Wow! This week a fast 4 miler last night and 6 the evening before in 53 mins. Not bad for a 47 year old…
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My first half marathon is on March 17. I have been training since early December and following the programme on Runkeeper. It has worked a treat :) 3 short runs - Mon, Weds, Fri followed by a short on Saturday and a long one on Sunday. The short runs have progressed from 3-4 miles to 5-6 miles and the long ones from 5 to…
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To start with try waking up earlier and getting out of bed and making the most of the mornings. Maybe a run before breakfast ? Or a walk in the park ? You will soon feel so much better !! Why not set some time in the day to do something for yourself too? Coffee and reading the papers or a book for half an hour? The more…
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Take it slow MaggieMoo,. Probably not want you want to hear but it is important not to rush things. You will see a change over time if you use up more calories than you take in. So you have to be honest with yourself. Start off by walking and consider the couch to 5K programme too. Just walk for a few minutes a day…
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Good luck! You * will* achieve it.... I met my gorgeous lady nearly 2 years ago and began running with her. We ran just 3 miles 2 or 3 times a week. On 17th March we are running our first ever half marathon and I'm hoping for a time of 2.10 I know I keep going on about it but the Runkeeper App (iphone and Android) is just…
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Really well done! Hubby has done well too! Very noticeable. Mind you the Priest looks like he's changed an awful lot ;-)
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It's important to give your body rest from time to time. During rest days your muscles repair themselves by restoring glycogen and enzymes. If your glycogen levels are too low your body will break down cells to 'find the glycogen' needed for the exercise you are doing. Basically it increases a risk of injury due to muscle…
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Brilliant! Well done! and Good Luck
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When I first went to the gyn the instructors would say run (but it may be walk depending on your fitness) to a point where it's difficult to hold a conversation. In other words a bit sweaty and out of breath. They recommended 45 mins cardiovascular exercise and resistance. By that 15 mins cardio with reps, then a further…
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Another good tip is to book your race * now * !! Apart from the fact that many races require early booking nothing is more motivation knowing that you are committed to doing it. I am using Runkeeper to train for my first half marathon in March. Free app on Android or iPhone. Puts in a good schedule and you have plenty of…
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Oh! Forgot to say, The Runkeeper App is fantastic. Free and a great way to track your fitness workouts. Not just for running either. I have found that that in itself is very motivating.
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No need to join a gym. Just go out there and start exercising. If you haven't run before then start with some short walks, then long walks building up to walks where you are for a time a little out of breath. Then when you feel ready, go out and have a run. Best not to set yourself a goal that is too difficult to begin…
