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  • @GigiAgape1981 Thank you so much, that's so nice to hear!
  • Name: Orphia Age: 54 Height: 176 cm Heaviest weight: 98.9 kg Total Weight lost: 35 kg Time it took to lose: 12 months How long in maintenance: Since April 2016 - but gained 10 kg March-May 2020 after massive trauma combined with COVID-19. Maintenance weight range: 65-75 kg (not sure what’s the right answer - been up and…
  • Nearly ran the whole way of a 5k today but it was 16°C / 61°F and sunny and I was wilting at 3k so I stopped for a quick drink at the bubble tap at 3k then ran the rest of the way. Happy about this, since I'm not good running at temperature over 10°C.
  • @kgirlhart Congratulations on your awards! @Tramboman It's always time for new shoes. ;) Today was a 3 km training run. Did it in negative splits. It was hot yesterday but I'm glad it had cooled down today. I'm no good running at over 10°C / 50°F. My back is healing but still not 100%. Thanks for the kind words. Doctor…
  • Name: Orphia Age: 54 Height: 176 cm Heaviest weight: 98.9 kg Total Weight lost: 35 kg Time it took to lose: 12 months How long in maintenance: Since April 2016 - but gained 10 kg March-May 2020 after massive trauma combined with COVID-19. Maintenance weight range: 65-75 kg (not sure what’s the right answer - been up and…
  • Ran parkrun today in my fastest time this year by 2 minutes. I'm totally stoked! Probably ran three quarters of the 5 k. In other news, my back decided to go out in sympathy with @quilteryoyo It happened just after the 1 km mark, going up a hill. It's quite painful at times, but keeping active helps, even though there is a…
  • Saturday I walked/ran 5km parkrun. Today I ran 3 km faster than recent attempts. Thanks for all the support, lovely people! I wish you a safe and happy December.
  • Name: Orphia Age: 54 Height: 176 cm Heaviest weight: 98.9 kg Total Weight lost: 35 kg Time it took to lose: 12 months How long in maintenance: Since April 2016 - but gained 10 kg March-May 2020 after massive trauma combined with COVID-19. Maintenance weight range: 65-75 kg (not sure what’s the right answer - been up and…
  • My scary goal is to run 5km without stopping.
  • @SummerSkier I think that's hilarious blaming your unknown injuries on the cat. I think I will start doing that. I don't trust our cats. One's too haughty, and one's so nice I bet she's hiding something. @kgirlhart So sad about the pet dog. @Scott6255 glad your shins are feeling better!
  • Ran non-stop round the lake this morning. Furthest I've done in about 18 months. 4.2 km. Reached my goal! :smile:
  • @Scott6255 @quilteryoyo Thanks for your nice comments and sorry about your ailments. 30 minute run today on a cool and still morning. *Nearly* 4 km. Even a couple of little hills! Yay! This was the last workout in Couch to 5K and I'm now supposed to be able to run 5 km but I'll do some intermediate runs before that.
  • Another 28 minute run. My heartrate was a bit lower this time, and the run felt a little bit easier. This is meant to be the final week of Couch to 5K before you can run 5 km but I'm only up to 3.5 km so I don't see 5 km happening next week. Maybe 4.2 km round the lake, which would be a personal goal. Having formerly run…
  • @katharmonic What an adventure! Such gorgeous scenery! Yes, let's forget about the way down. Well done on your 46! Have you thought of your next hiking challenge?
  • I'm up to a 28 minute run now, which was this morning. That was 3.54 km. So happy I'm getting closer to 5K.
  • Awesome HM, @kgirlhart ! Congratulations on your AG win! Wow, @sweetdaisy13 50 km from only running a couple of times a week? I wish I was as fit as you. Respect. @martaindale Well done on your HM! So glad you enjoyed it! Big medal!
  • Today was another 25 minute run of 3km. It was a bit warm and sunny for me but I managed it without stopping, except once when crossing a road. Hate waiting for cars!
  • Another 25 minute run this morning. It felt much the same as Saturday's but I was a bit faster. Progress!
  • My last best (post-illness) run was 3.1 km on Saturday, so this month my goal is to do a 4 km run.
  • Thanks @shanaber @rheddmobile @ContraryMaryMary I used to get flashing then migraines, but haven't for nearly 10 years. Yesterday I didn't get a headache after. This was more like a big bright "floater" in the bottom right of my vision. I did notice that I couldn't tell which eye was affected, by closing one eye then the…
  • 25 minute run! (Previous post-illness best was 22 minutes.) But after I'd had an electrolyte drink, a coffee and a shower, my eyesight had a big "flash" in the bottom right of my vision. It was really worrying me. I decided to have a quick bite to eat then head to the hospital. As soon as I'd eaten something it got better!…
  • Couch to 5k is going well. 22 minute run this morning. Feels good! @martaindale That's a great idea to add an extra week to your training plans in case of injuries. Must remember to do that when I get up to training for races again.
  • Name: Orphia Age: 54 Height: 176 cm Heaviest weight: 98.9 kg Total Weight lost: 35 kg Time it took to lose: 12 months How long in maintenance: Since April 2016 - but gained 10 kg March-May 2020 after massive trauma combined with COVID-19. Maintenance weight range: 65-75 kg (not sure what’s the right answer - been up and…
  • @Scott6255 @Teresa502 This is my first pair of Ghosts. I've had a lot of pairs of Nike Pegasus 33 and 34 and 2 pairs of Nike Wildhorse which have all been great. I've worn Brooks before (Ravenna and Adrenaline) but I should not have had those support shoes and/or shouldn't have worn them with orthotics. Disappointed that…
  • Today was my latest Couch to 5K session. 10 minute run; 3 min walk; 10 min run. That ended up being nearly 3 km. My main problem is finding somewhere not hilly - I'm trying to avoid hills but it's not really possible, hahaha. I did repeat a flat section. @Scott6255 My Ghost 13s feel like a harsh ride, especially with…
  • @polskagirl01 Your HM and your post are all kinds of awesome! @johnisrunning Congratulations on 4th place, and good luck getting that PB soon! @julieannegannon Wishing you patience and persistence with your piriformis, and sorry for the alliteration.
  • Great running, @Scott6255 ! Nice swag, @polskagirl01 !
  • Did Couch to 5K Week 6 Day 1 today, which is mainly: Run 5 minutes; walk 3 min Run 8 minutes; walk 3 min Run 5 minutes. Despite a poor sleep in which I was either too cold or too warm, I quite enjoyed my run. Sorry, I don't know how to do spoilers, but here's where I ran three times (I have a favourite block that's not too…
  • @WhatMeRunning Good luck with your surgery! @skippygirlsmom Good to see you! You're amazing getting up at 4:30 am for your running before work! My hero!
  • I ran for 20 minutes today - the furthest in over a year. Happy about that.
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