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Hi I am 46 & started running seriously in 2009 (as in on a fairly regular basis). I am not a natural runner & hated it at school!! I am also the wrong shape!! However I kept at it and since then have run a few 5ks, 10ks, 3 half's & 3 full marathons!!! I had a break lady year following some negative comments about my slow…
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It may just be an off day - it happens. However I agree you are definately not eating enough on 1000-1500 cals for a long run - agree with the above comments. Are you eating enough carbs during the couple of days before a long run? If you don't fuel your body properly your body will struggle for energy. Make sure it's good…
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I never pay any attention to my age - it's just a number!! I may not be as thin I I was in my 20s but I sure am a darn sight fitter!!! What I lack in speed I make up for in stamina & the more consistently I run the less I ache afterwards. A good friend of mine started running at 54 & now 7 marathons and countless shorter…
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Since April 2012 it's "Dancing Queen" by Abba. It was playing on the loudspeakers as I got to Buckingham Palace & approached the last 385 yards banner at the VLM last year!! Now I find it spurs me on when I am flagging!! Although I have to sing it as I don't run with music!!! :wink:
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You have done so well BH - you have come a long way!! Proud to have shared the last two years with you!! Here's to the future!!! :flowerforyou:
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OMG you both look totally amazing!!!! :flowerforyou:
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^^^ Totally totally agree with this!!
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I have a Wire Fox Terrier Freddie who is 7 months old & my baby!!!! Hoping he will come running with me as he gets older!!! He is currently my profile pic!!! :flowerforyou:
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Am 5' 3" and currently 146lb. I started at 154lb and my goal is 126lb so still have a way to go!! Feel free to friend me :flowerforyou:
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London Marathon & Milton Keynes Marathon. Also going to register for a couple of cycle events locally - Norwich 100 & Suffolk 60.
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Compression tights really work - I can vouch for them!!!! I am pear shaped & store all fat on my hips & bum so I know only too well about the jiggling!!! Also prefer running in the dark & have been known to tie something around my waist during daylight just to disguise it (though it does t stop the jiggling)!!!!!! Good…
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I would agree with this. I trained for a mara in April & put on 4lb. I then didn't carry on running much & put on even more!! I have now gone back to running & hoping it will kick start the weightloss for a while but I do expect it to then plateau again. Running is the fastest burn exercise & I wouldn't give it up but you…
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A very well written entertaining post as usual BH!!! I think you could get away with this during the winter. There must be some wash wipes you could purchase that may work better than baby wipes. I would look at somewhere like Cotswolds or Blacks as something like this would be available for trekking trip where showering…
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Hi there I am nearly 45 & have also struggled to keep control!! The exercise part is fairly easy to adapt to but I do struggle with food - it calls to me!!! Well the wrong food calls to me!! I did lose 18lb on here but have put 11lb back on since April. I ran my first marathon but carried on eating the same amount…
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Nope not read it & never intend to. Just doesn't appeal to me. Know a lot of people who have & they didn't rate it so not missing much!!! It's not the "porn" side - I don't like to idea of reading a book where the lead male character is a control freak & likes to have power over the woman. I can also imagine it just…
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Definately go and get your gait measured & fitted for trainers at a specialist running store. I ran a marathon in the wrong type of shoes & ended up with ITB knee issues. Get proper running sox too. I would expect to pay around £90 for a decent pair of running trainers - it is worth spending the money rather than just…
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I am 5ft 3" too & I used to not even be able to run a mile a few years ago. I started properly in Oct 2009 & my pace was about 13-15 min mile jog / run. My average at the moment is also 12 but I have had a few months off running. My normal pace would be 11-12 min mile. I would love to get to 10 or less & do a 5k in under…
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I ran my first marathon this April & will be doing my second next April. I only found it got in the way of normal life when my mileage for my long runs increased to 16mi +. I am not a fast runner & developed a knee injury so it took me longer. Those really high mileage runs took me around 3-5 hrs, which is a fair chunk out…
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It generally depends if I am training for any specific race but generally: Summer Mon - run / cycle / outdoor activity Tues - spinning Weds - run / cycle / outdoor activity Thurs - gym class kettle bells, ViPR or body pump Fri - rest Sat & Sun - varies but generally run / cycle / outdoor activity Winter Mon - gym or…
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I am also not fast - between 11-13 min miles & am constantly after the ever elusive 10 min mile!!! I would suggest getting an HRM or something like a running app (Nike + or endomondo as I have used). Good luck & keep running!!! Just remember you are always faster than the person sat on the couch!!! :flowerforyou:
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Hey 8lb in 9 weeks is fantastic - well done!!! Am 44 & in the UK - also been struggling with up & down weight - please add me if you wish!!! :flowerforyou:
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Thanx for all the advise it's always good to know other people have had similar experiences & got themselves out of it. I am feeling a bit flat right now but am determined not to give up!! Will take a little break I think & re-evaluate - never run to music before so may give that a go with one headphone in as mostly run…
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Looking good Berry & love the lippy!!!! :flowerforyou:
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I got mine off Amazon - think its 66bit (or similar) not very expensive I think it was around £15. It's about 5cm thick & 60cm long. It's pretty firm which you need & the sore part of my ITB did hurt when rolled over but it did help a little. I was too far down the line though with mine at the time so it's better if you…
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I had pain on the outside of my right knee during marathon training at the beginning of the year & it didn't go away. It was caused by combination of wrong type trainers & too many miles in them plus increasing my mileage too quickly. It all caused me ITB issues. I saw a physio but should have gone earlier as it came on…
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Like a lot of other people have said this site is designed for adults so wouldn't be appropriate for under 18s. The content of some of the forums is at times very adult based & the nutrition is set up for an adult & not a growing young person. There must be other sites specifically designed for under 18s with stricter…
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Fantastic pics Berry!!! You have done so well & feel pleased to have know you all these 500 days!!! I am glad I am not the only one that has mad cat lady hair after a run either!! :laugh: Hopefully, we will meet in person one day, though we did come close this year with the marathon!!! :flowerforyou:
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Am 44 - not that I consider myself middle aged!! Have a youthful outlook on life & am at my fittest!! Feel free to add me too & any other middle agers!!! :flowerforyou:
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I've just been shown this website as we are getting a puppy next month & as I run would like him to eventually come out with me so would be interested in how you get on!! He's a fox terrier so also not a big dog. Will have to wait a while til he's a few months old mind but am looking forward to it!! Good luck :flowerforyou:
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I am 5ft 3" & weigh 140lb currently. I was 154. My aim is 126. I found the 14lb relatively easy to lose. This second 14lb is proving so much harder!!! Also I ran a marathon in April so had to put the weightloss on hold. I know I am not overweight now but I would feel better with the other stone off!! I don't talk about my…
