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Half Marathons?
Hi all! Im tempted by a half marathon ive seen advertised for march. However im currently ttc and in a bit worried i wont be able to run and as such am dragging my feet. Has anyone run whilst pg and do you think i would be ok to run? I need to focus on a new goal- a half is my next challenge- i can manage upto 9 miles so…
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IT Band issues
Anyone else get this? ive started getting some really bad left hip pain after a run. Ive just googled some stretches so fingers crossed they work. Does anyone get this and how do you prepare for a run? Im not too keen on stretches before exercise as i prefer to warm up rather than stretch cold muscles. any tips?
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IT Band issues
Anyone else get this? ive started getting some really bad left hip pain after a run. Ive just googled some stretches so fingers crossed they work. Does anyone get this and how do you prepare for a run? Im not too keen on stretches before exercise as i prefer to warm up rather than stretch cold muscles. any tips?
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Running shoes recommendations
Im going to get myself measured properly next week. ive been running since May and now running for even longer. Ive noticed for the last 2 weeks im getting bad hip pain ( probably my ITB as my ankles over pronate = flat feet! ). Any recommendations? im either going to Up and Running or Running world. Wanted UK…
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For all the mummies that run!
I read something today which rings true for me and i thought id share! i discovered womensrunning.co.uk and read this fab article. "Being a mum brings about many changes – and not all of them welcome! You inevitably put on weight and lose muscle tone; your routine becomes haphazard; and your emotions follow a rollercoaster…
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half marathon in a month?
i belong to the local running club near me, been going for 3 weeks now and love it! im signing up for more things and running at a quicker pace than i thought possible! I managed 8.5min mile pace yesterday for our 5k timed runs and broke my pr and came in at 25:36 secs! Now my question is, i can manage upto 8 miles…
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my first 5k tomorrow!
im nervous! im aiming for under 30 mins, my pr is 27:04 but im giving myself plenty of time to enjoy it and sort my nerves out! lol! im also looking forward to it. when i first started c25k in sept i never thought id actually finish it and go on to run 10ks! goes to show anything is possible when u set your mind to it.…
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my body's changed! nsv!
my size uk 10s (or us 6) are now quite loose around the waist/hips! im the same weight as i was in april when i started maintaining but they fit quite snugly then. now they are loose! so a bit strange but it could be that im a lot leaner now! the horrible bumps i had on my thighs are now gone! very pleased!
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Milestone birthdays!
So im hitting the big 30 in 2 weeks! eeek! My hubby and i are out in london town!!! woohoo, he wont tell me what we are up to except that he's booked a hotel and we are staying overnight and my sister is looking after our 2.5yr old daughter! cant wait! especially im in the best shape ive ever been! lol, this makes turning…
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Running alone!
Does anyone else like running alone? Im afraid im quite selfish and like to put my music on and run by myself. Discovered this a little while ago! As found myself dodging requests for people who wanted to run with me! lol One of my friends wants to come run with me but she says she gets bored and likes to chat! Not really…
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Running in winter?
Hi all I started couch to 5k in may and now can run 5ks pretty easily! first race in sept! Now my question is regarding winter time running! For those who have been running, is it easier to run winter time? What do u wear? I really dont want to stop running in winter- just looking for some survival tips! if it helps! im in…
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New rules of lifting for women
just bought this book online today and cant wait for it to arrive. Ive been inspired by loads of my friends to start lifting so will give it a go. my hubby got the barbells out of the shed. they are 15lbs but adjustable so can increase or decrease. Are these ok to start with? They are x5 times what i use now! so im…
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signed up for my first 5k
in september! I completed c25k a couple of weeks ago and have now run 5k three times. so i reckon i will be okay. im nervous though- always am about races so this is a bit of fear conquering mission for me! Anyone else doing their first 5k race? Any tips? Would love to hear from you and your experiences! PS: It will be the…
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HIIT to lose belly fat?
ive been reading up about HIIT and lifting heavy on one of the websites recommended here by people. Does it work? and did you manage to tighten up your tummy muscles? Im looking to tighten my belly post baby, its flat atm because of circui training but i want to get rid of my pouch!!. would love to know what you do and how…
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HIIT to lose belly fat?
ive been reading up about HIIT and lifting heavy on one of the websites recommended here by people. Does it work? and did you manage to tighten up your tummy muscles? Im looking to tighten my belly post baby, its flat atm because of circui training but i want to get rid of my pouch!!. would love to know what you do and how…
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tips to get body fat % down
so i had a check up yesterday at occu health, bmi is 22, my hydration quota was good as my intake is decent. my body fat was 28.7% eeek!!! how do i get this down? im concentrating on circuit training x5 and cardio x2 on top in the form of zumba and running. what else can i do?
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low cal Dairy free ice-cream
this is a fab recipe i found in a toddler magazine. Handy for me as my daughter is on a dairy free diet. Its very quick and easy to make. makes 6 portions for me. you can add whichever fruit you want as long the banana is frozen! I am going to experiment with other pieces of fruit! ingredients 1-2 medium bananas (frozen)-…
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low cal Dairy free ice-cream
this is a fab recipe i found in a toddler magazine. Handy for me as my daughter is on a dairy free diet. Its very quick and easy to make. makes 6 portions for me. you can add whichever fruit you want as long the banana is frozen! I am going to experiment with other pieces of fruit! ingredients 1-2 medium bananas (frozen)-…
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couch to 5k question
just a question for those who have done it or doing it. im on week 4 and will do my first day today. I can only manage a run twice a week due to work/ childcare etc etc and do the shred on days i cant run. do u reckon its ok to just run x2 a week instead of x3? im coping ok and the other day i was actually able to jog for…
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Makeup must haves!
so whats yours? I dont wear a lot of make up usually, but im looking to start wearing some occassionally! i find that it makes me feel good about myself! I like benefit products. especially the dallas face powder.
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NSV!
This was a much needed NSV as its tom and i feel rotten! anyhoo, i fit into a UK size 8 (us 4) today!!!!! woohoo! was trying on some clothes that were on sale and this was the only size available and i thought id give it a try just in case! the said top is my profile pic! i now have 2 similar tops (different design!)
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HRMs and maintainance
this is a question for those in maintainance, im in my 2nd month and doing ok so far. Have kept within my range so far and finally getting the hang of it. some days are better than others but its still a learning curve! So do you have a HRM? i joined mfp in jan and havent used a hrm whilst i was on 1200cals. I have been…
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problems with f4
So I bought this off ebay brand new and it wont turn on. Any ideas? Im trying to get a re-fund but wanted to know if anyone had This problem and what did you do to make it work? its a polar f4, wont let me edit the heading
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shrinking feet?
Hi all just wondering if anyone has experienced this? I seem to have lost a shoe size. Normally wear a uk 6;but when trying on shoes yesterday they were far too big. Size 5 was ok albeit snug. I was trying on wedges incase that helps. If only there was a size 5.5!!!
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body fat percentage?
can someone explain this to me? ive always worked with BMI. now i know they arent the best tools! im learning something new everyday! i just learnt how to calculate my frame= small i used the body fat calculator on a link someone posted http://www.healthcentral.com/cholesterol/home-body-fat-test-2774-143.html. this says i…
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polar f4
anyone own this watch? and do you like it? im bidding on it on ebay and would love some feedback!
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polar f4?
anyone own this watch and do you like it? im bidding on it on ebay, and wanted some feedback please! thanks
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couch to 5K (1st week)
Anyone on week one? I started this week and will do day 2 tomorrow! There are lots of threads but pretty far along in the programme. Thought id start a new one to keep a log. Anyone else just starting out? Would be nice to keep each other motivated. I found it ok tbh, wasnt bad as i thought it would be! had some muscle…
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Compliments!
I may be the only one in this. but i get all embarassed when people complement on weight loss etc and i try to shrug it aside. Does anyone else get embarassed? i dont know how to get over it and accept them graciously! lol! ive worked hard enough for it!
