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The discipline of all this exercise every day is making me feel very guilty! (And my bum feel even bigger!) Torn though between the gym and seeing my lovely boyfriend... hard life!
I live in Edinburgh, have returned to the beautiful world of running from a four month gap after injury caused by over training for marathon. Basically i did too much too quickly and it was all going well and then body had enough and put the brakes on. I am learning to increase slowly, and look after self.
But yes it is normal to feel that way after first run. I couldn't walk right as the backs of my legs were so tight for the first month or so. Stretching is not my strong point!!
Albion- wow! 3 gym and 4 runs!! you will be super fit in no time. I agree though that the variety will keep you more motivated than running alone. I saw the thread about running first time with a club, and thought about joining one once I had made it to an hour without pain or stopping.
Its nice to read about other new runners and finding that Im not the only one who is a beginner!
I live in a small village in Wiltshire, I have 2 kids 13 and 7, live on my own with them and I work full time so finding time to run is a bit of an issue for me. I dont belong to a Gym so I do all my running outdoors.
I started out on the treadmill and was completly knackered after 3 mins - but now I can run on there for 30 mins and I ve only been running 5 months ! Before this last time I ran was at school - a long time ago !
gym and runs - hoping this way I can carry on eating without dieting and tone and lose weight !
Albion- you will do great. I have not lost any 'weight' but doing a combination of gym and running has def made me lose size so am happy with that. I just want to be happy in the way that I look.
Oh, yeah and get a flat!!
I run on my own too !
well done for doing the 1/2 in bath - places have all gone now for next year havent they ?
I done the 10k in bowood house nr chippenham !
hopefully signing up for 1/2 in devizes ? this is in may - interested ? also a 10k in bristol in june I think it is ?
All the newbies on this thread - please make sure that you keep us posted how you go .........
Albion, Im in Sherston, North Wilts, I spend a lot of my time in County Hall in Trowbridge
Im thinking of doing a 10k somewhere local, maybe the Devizes one? Do you know when it is?
If your thinking of applying to do the Bath 1/2 then be quick, my brother in law managed to get in this morning!
the devizes is a 1/2 too in may
the 10k is in bristol on june 3rd i think ?
there doesnt seem to be many 10ksaround this area at the moment
did you get your bath place through clic charity ?
I think I am more confident in my running when i am feeling slimmer. Slimmer for me is fitter therefore I probably push myself more as I think- 'well I can do this, I am fit' on the other hand when i feel a bit bigger I think 'i cant do it' Strange!!!
Jammytart- personally for me entering a couple of races is the way to stick at running. I always break it down to three month chunks. So I have the 10k in Jan in London, in the following three month I want to do a half, and then another in the following three months. If I do more then great but that is minimum plan.
May not work for anyone else, but it works for me, and three months is not too far ahead to think it is a huge commitment.
I know what you mean about the slimmer and bigger thing, I'm the same. I also have that on a single day, if I eat too much, so I find that the running helps me to keep away from the biscuits a bit more! (Threat of gym not nearly as effective as not nearly as enjoyable as a run!)
I have heard of people who wait 5 mins thinking are they really hungry and if answer is yes after 5 mins then they can have cookie, but i know I would just have it anyway!!!
Also, dont buy cookies. I find not having something is the only way for me not to buy.
Great that you have entered the Mornington Chasers race in Jan.
cookies are free at work and are next to every water machine (two boxes a day at each machine! I swear I don't eat all of them myself!). we get fruit too but that always runs out by 9:30!
Clarej- can I come work at your place? We are lucky to get water sometimes (ok slight exageration but biccies every day!!! and fruit everyday!!! I am soooooo jealous)
You could always go to water fountain once, fill up two litre bottles so that would be you for the day and then were not tempted by biccies.
I'll take a look at the events page, thanks Albion .
I only do four runs as well a week, but you will be amazed at the difference. You are also more likely to keep motivated if you stick at a level which works with your other commitments.
Agony will go- I promise!!
I feel bad, I have had to cancel my gym classes tonight to go and look around a couple of flats with my dad
Maybe I could go for a run when we get back......hmmmm
And traipsing around flats etc... it's almost exercise. Take the stairs rather than the lift and at all times remember to keep your tummy zipped up a la pilates! (and go for a run when you get home if time permits and there's a well lit route you can take)
Yup, 'skinny tummy' look in pilates is a must!!!