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  • Hi all. I'm currently training for a 10k obstacle run in the UK... sort of like a mini tough mudder (but a lot nicer )! I really need to build on my upper body strength, and I enjoy running but can get a bit bored over distance so these kind of runs that combine running with strength are perfect for me. The plan is a half…
  • Hi hope it's ok, I've tagged on late, I do much much better with a goal to aim for and something to keep me accountable!
  • Not signed up for tough mudder yet as I wasn't sure if I'd be able to manage it... I'm doing a 9 mile similar style course in May though (not convinced I'm really up to that but it has less obstacles!). I'm hardly a runner though, so both distances seem so scary to me! I might sign up depending on how May goes, I'm going…
  • Great link... and I just changed my goal weight because of it! I'm 5"11 and I hate that I weigh more than lots of people who are the same size as me, but looking on there and seeing a girl at 155lbs being a size 8 made me realise that I just realistically can't go too low, and I'll look good at a higher weight than shorter…
  • Hello :) I'm not a gym expert, but what I can say is don't be afraid of free weights! I know you said your upper body strength is low, but you can start with some light dumbells and do exercises such as shoulder presses etc (there are plenty of great sites with dumbell workouts), before progresing up to barbells and higher…
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