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Well BrianSharpe i have learnt never to give advice on here again, which is a shame as i was only trying to help someone

I don't think I gave what you call terrible advice advising to go to a specialist running store to enable someone to get the correct running shoes, its just common sense. As was specified if you had read the ladies post, she was after shoes not too pricey, I was giving advice to save some money. My husband runs a small…

Go to a specialist running store who will analyse your running gait and recommend the best shoe for you, you can then go elsewhere to purchase them as they tend to be expensive at running shops. Here in England I find Amazon and sports shoes direct very competitive, good luck hope this helps

Don't overeat the day before a race and don't try anything different. I like to have Spagbol the night before a race and on the morning of a race a nice big bowl of porridge and a banana about an hour before. Have a great run and enjoy the experience, remember to take on water at the stations. Good Luck x

How lovely we also have a love of horses, what would we do without our animals. Best of luck with your triathlon training, I am seriously thinking of doing one, I have done lots of 10k and 1/2 marathons and have done quite well, an open swim scares me, im a strong swimmer in the pool but I wont even go past my ankles in…

Bless you, what an achievement training for and doing a triathlon. I run lots, swim lots and bike ride, oh and do lots of horseriding as I have 2 horses and would love to do a triathlon but have never had the nerve. Wish you lots of luck with your training and would love to hear how it goes, hope your dogs okay, I lost…

Stick with it. I actually put on 7lbs when I started running and was told which makes sense, that you are toning up and replacing fat with muscle, and muscle weighs heavier than fat. After a while the weight started to come off and ive now lost 2 stone and have stayed at a size 8 for 2 years, by eating within my calorie…

Hi there, im very lucky my hubbie supports me sooo much. He is always telling me how slim I look and never moans when I go running, biking, swimming and horseriding, he even comes swimming and biking with me most times so we get us time without the kids. Im sorry your partner isn't supportive, I see you live in wales, I…

Hi there, I also love horses ( I have 2 of my own) and live on a farm, my husband is a farmer. I log on every day and have been on here for a while having lost all the weight I want to, so am working hard to maintain. I love to keep fit, running, horseriding, swimming and biking. I am good at encouraging and support, you…

I see you do exercising in water, how about swimming, it is a real all over toner without impacting on joints ect, also pilates is very good, my husband has terrible trouble with his back but is now pain free due to pilates, I probably havnt helped in the slightest but I wish you luck.

You should be proud of yourself because your getting out there and doing something about your weight. Where I swim there are many very overweight ladies who swim, and I look at them and think good on you for doing something about it, people who think otherwise are not worth anything. You carry on going to the gym, be proud…

I love to run and its been the exercise ive used to help me loose 2 stone which I have kept off. I run 3 to 4 times a week and have completed lots of 10k races and 1/2 marathons, I log on most days, feel free to add me.

Well done for entering your first 10k, it can be so daunting. Make sure you warm up before hand, don't eat or drink anything different, make sure you will be comfortable in what you will wear for the race and don't wear anything new. Start the race with a pace you are comfortable with, don't get carried away with the whole…

If you combine your spinning with a healthy diet you will loose weight, my first question when I started spinning classes was will my legs get bigger, the answer was no, and I can honestly say mine have so toned up and look leaner, certainly have not bulked out, the time trial on the spin bike has done wonders for my core.

Have you been to a proper running shop, take your shoes with you and they will put you on a treadmill to analyse your running gait and advise you on whether you have the right shoes or need a pair suited to how you run, it really is worth it or you could risk injury. Good luck.

Hi, I go to spinning classes with my hubbie and we have discussed getting a spinning bike. The only thing being in spinning classes we have to work really hard and the instructor is on to us all the time not to turn dial down, go faster ect ect, would we work as hard if we had our own. I know the spinning bikes we use…

Your times on a treadmill will always be faster than outside. Well done on running a 5k outdoors its certainly a lot different from running indoors must admit I don't like treadmills much rather be outside running. You now have a time that you can work on and even a few seconds off that time is a major achievement, well…

I cant speak for myself, but my husband had the same problem, he has even had 2 operations on his back and was still in pain. Having tried every back person around here with no results, the only thing that has now kept him pain free is pilates, he goes to one on one sessions twice a wk so the pilates class is tailored for…

How about swimming, it really is an all round toner, or start off by going for long walks, good luck.

Swimming is an excellent all over toner, also cutting back on the bread and gluten helps to stop that bloated look. Good luck

Hi there, im running a half marathon on sunday, this will be my 3rd and by far the hardest to train for. The weather certainly hasn't been on my side, but knowing I have this half ive battled through hail storms, torrential rain, floods and ankle deep mud, but hey its been good fun, just hope all my training in the awful…

It really is worth going to a running shop, they will put you on a treadmill and look at your running gait and suggest the best running shoe for you, you don't want any injuries. I love brooks or mizuno. Good luck with the running x

Hi, I know how you feel, I get times when I literally eat everything that moves but I brush myself off, give myself a good talking to and start again when I feel ready. I try to keep busy if I start thinking about a binge and if I know im going somewhere nice to eat I up my exercise, say go for an extra long run to earn…

Hi, you need to go a specialist running shop, they will put you on a treadmill and look at your running form then advise you on the best running shoes for you, they can cost £70 to £80 for your first pair but are well worth the money, at least you will know what type of running shoes you should wear then you can shop…

Its hard to keep motivated, but make sure you eat your calorie allowance, not eating enough will stop you loosing weight. When I first started running to loose weight I actually put on 7lbs as I was toning up, but it came off quite quickly and another 2 stone. So keep up with the good work that weight will soon start to…

Hi, its really important you get yourself to a proper running shop, they will put you on a treadmill and match you to the correct shoes. I had trouble with my feet until I went to a running shop and I havnt suffered since. Good luck :smile:

Hi, the one thing i have found that has certainly made a difference to my belly is cutting right back on gluten. I have gluten free cereal bars and only eat bread a couple of times a week, look in the gluten free isle in your supermarket they usually have a good range. Hope this helps.:smile:

Morning from a very sunny Wales. Going to make the most of the sun and go out for a long run through the lovely welsh countryside :happy:

Nice cup of strong coffee before my runs, i call it rocket fuel. Most energy drinks, gels contain caffeine.:happy: