Couch potato to 5K

[kurstywursty]

Who said romance is dead ;-)

You can hold hands while your running Maggie xx

Great weight loss Pippa. Wish I could have some of that xxx

 

[maggy]

Lol Kirsty! Actually it was more watching his arse wiggle as he did his cross training on the machine in front of me. Cute buns. :0)

Now I just need him planking with me and we'll be arrested!

 

[maggy]

Talking of... I'm well into the planking challenge now. Did day three yesterday. 40 seconds or was it 35? Anyway my abs feel it today so it must be good. A rest day today then on again tomorrow. And maybe a run?!

 

[purplepippa9]

Ok! Day 5 done and dusted!

 

[kurstywursty]

Great going girls. Your keeping the side up. I think Dave and dreamer have joined you in the plank challenge. You will all have sculpted abs, and I can bask in your glory xxxx

 

[maggy]

Well done pippa!

And thanks Kirsty!

No running for me this week. Work is just horrendously busy. But I'm planking - up to 50 seconds now

Been seeing stuff about a Manchester catch up. Would love to come!

And anyone out there over 50 and past the big M? Mine was a bit early because of surgery for endo but I thought I'd gotten over all that but now I'm getting hot flushes again! And no Mr Galloway as an excuse! ;0) Could it be weight loss?

 

[maggy]

Woohoo! Just booked a holiday :0) A creativity cruise off the coast of Turkey. Arts and crafts in the morning, swimming and reading in the afternoon. Heaven! And great motivation for diet and exercise. I want a swim suit worthy bod by July!

 

[purplepippa9]

Omg Maggy! We really are twins! Crafting is my hobby as well! I have a roomful of crafty goodies but a crafty holiday would be divine!

 

[maggy]

Lol, Pippa :0) yes, I have varying half finished crochet and sewing projects all over the house. Pastels and paints in a cupboard somewhere. And my lovely sewing machine in my study. Not used as much as I'd like but it's there when I want it. Can't wait for the holiday!!!!

Ok. So exercise. I have literally not had time to turn around this week. Partly a horrid migraine that has dogged me all week and partly loads of deadlines. So today is a rest day. I might run today but definitely tomorrow if not. But I'm going to repeat week 3. I don't think I'm ready to move to 3 minute runs yet. When I did the 2.5 I nearly died! Lol. I've been keeping up with my version of the plank challenge and I can do 50 seconds. And lost 2lbs this week. Only 4 lbs away from cracking the 200lb barrier. I have goals in lbs, stones and kilos!!! A little daft but keeps me going. :0)

How are you doing?

 

[maggy]

Anyone out there want to join us?? You're very welcome.

 

[purplepippa9]

Well I wimped out of joining Chris (oh) on the parkrun as it was snowing! I'm a fair weather runner as I particularly hate getting wet. I think I was a cat in a previous life! Anyway, it then stopped snowing and I wish I'd gone especially as my 9 year old completed the 5K. So I went out and did day 6. It's taken me 3 weeks as I struggle with doing it 3 times a week. The first 90 secs of running was torture but then I got into a rhythm and then really enjoyed myself. It definitely stimulates the endorphins. Had a slower loss this week after my 4lbs last week but I'm now just under 90kg which was my first mini target. I also work in all units of mass - whichever sounds the best at the time! I'm now desperate to get into the 13 stones as I haven't been there for a very long time!

 

[maggy]

WTG Pippa. Under 90. That's fab!!! More 'twin'ing today. I did day 6 again. As I said I'm going to follow this in a way thAt work for me. You can bet I wouldn't be out there in the snow! Just glad I joined the gym where it's warm. Too warm once I've been exercising. Lol. And WTG pippa's boy! 5k is pretty massive for a little man. :0)

 

[purplepippa9]

I want a treadmill in the bedroom for the rainy days but in my heart I know it will just become another ****receptical

 

[kurstywursty]

Pippa why don't you hire one for a couple of months. I have a bike and a cross trainer AKA clothes horses. But they were used zealously in the beginning. I would hire!

 

[purplepippa9]

Where can you hire them, Kirsty? Sounds like a good idea

 

[kurstywursty]

You could have a look at this organisation. But I'm sure if you google you will find someone locally

 

[purplepippa9]

Thanks Kirsty! Hope you're feeling a bit brighter. Have you got any sunshine up there?

Maggy! I just did day 7. Thought I might die when it said jog for 3 minutes but the first one wasn't too bad (the second one, on the other hand was a killer!). How are you doing? Any let up from work? I'm intrigued to know what you do! Sounds quite full on.

 

[SHARONA]

You could have a look at this organisation. But I'm sure if you google you will find someone locally

This looks great kursty. Wow! Thanks

 

[SHARONA]

Just to let you all know i jogged on the tread mill even if it was for three mins!! Keep trying haven't done that for years.....

 

[purplepippa9]

Just to let you all know i jogged on the tread mill even if it was for three mins!! Keep trying haven't done that for years.....

Well done Sharona! I did the 3 minutes and I thought I was going to die! It didn't sound very long but in reality......! Oh well I guess it will get easier. Doing it again on Saturday as long as it doesn't snow!