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Reality vs enthusiasm
I so want to be a runner I have dreams (literally) about running. I read everything I can lay my hands on. I am on week 3 day 2 of zenlabs c25k. My legs are so sore and I am running so slowly, only between 5.5-5.8 kilometres (3.5mph!) an hour. If I slowed down I would be walking slowly! I get all fired up and enthusiastic,…
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Weight/strength exercises with limited shoulder movement
I have a frozen shoulder so I am unable to lift my left arm above my shoulder, put my arm behind my back or raise it out to the side. I am able to lift my arm up to chest level. I am looking for exercises I can do, lifts using free weights, using kettlebells or body weight exercise. Push ups are painful as are planks as…
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Enthusiasm vs Reality
Apologies if you have read this on the c25k group, just after as much input as possible: I so want to be a runner I have dreams (literally) about running. I read everything I can lay my hands on. I am on week 3 day 2 of zenlabs c25k. My legs are so sore and I am running so slowly, only between 5.5-5.8 kilometres (3.5mph!)…
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Building Runner's legs
I have recently started jogging. Nothing fancy just intervals of jogging and walking. I find my breathing is OK but it's my legs that let me down, particularly my hamstrings and calves. My knees, shins and thighs seem OK Any more than 90 seconds at a time and I have to slow to a brisk walk I do try and keep 90/90 second…
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100 lbs down
Just realised I am 100 lbs down from my heaviest recorded weight back in 2003. I kept off 50 to 85 or so pounds for 10 years I kept on yo yo ing but now it is 100 lbs gone. 49 since the end of January this year and 33 of those since April 2nd .
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Tips for 48 yr old starting to run
Just downloaded a C25k app. Finding that I'm walking maximum pace for my short legs so need to structure some running in properly. Tend to jog along a bit aimlessly. Thing is the first couple of weeks don't look to bad but by week 3 it looks terrifying - starts off with a minute or so but very soon it wants me to run for…
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45lbs down 1/3 of my way through
This is me at my Son's wedding last year at approx. the same weight I was when I started MFP in February http://s1248.photobucket.com/user/jonesey196565/media/face book uploads/mepaulswedding_zps10f7d1a2.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1 and now 45lbs down http://s1248.photobucket.com/user/jonesey196565/media/face book…
