Monday, 14 May 2012

Day 216 P&V "The only thing that ever sat its way to success was a hen!"

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13 May - SAME
14 May - SAME

I started C25K yesterday!!!!!! I felt like a bit of a plonker to be honest, but never mind! ;-) I DID IT! and it wasn't as bad as I expected. The second half of the programme I was definitely slower than the first but anything faster than walking is jogging! (and I'm sticking to that! LOL) I got a stitch after 19 minutes, but seeing as I havent done any running for 12+ years, I thought this was quite good going!

Just down the road from me is a large football field / park, so I went there and did laps around it. I read that it was better to run on soft ground than concrete, so this is what I did, thought it would be easier on my knees.

In all honesty, I can't say I enjoyed it, but the feeling of accomplishment after was fantastic! I REALLY want to be a runner and I think this will be the key to helping me stay on target where my weight and fitness are concerned. I'm excited about it, and I'm sure when I look back in 'x' months time, I will laugh at my first attempt!!!!!

What does everyone do with their arms when they jog/run???? I found it really difficult to get a rhythm at first and even when I did they still felt like unnecessary added extra's!!!!! LOL. Oh, and any idea's about time scales - how long should it take me to get the 5K under my belt? I'm going to do it every other day. The programme I'm following says it should take 2 months but I'm thinking this is slightly ambitious!!!!!

Hope everyone's having a good one! xoxo




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  1. Mooncow15 May 2012 at 13:31

    CONGRATULATIONS A MILLION TIMES OVER on reaching your Dukan True Weight!!!
    My arms just do their own thing when I run. I never even thought about it :-)

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    1. Do-Dukan17 May 2012 at 13:40

      Thanks Moonday! Congrats on the PhD by the way - what a massive achievement..... I think I was just in my ultra self conscious mode, my arms are still attached so they can't have been that annoying! ;-) xoxo

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  2. Anonymous15 May 2012 at 13:33

    Haha thats why Im glad Ive got a treadmill. I only clock up 2 miles when doing the C25K, but obv when I run more it will go up. Im gonna follow the program and just see how I find it. If its too hard at any point, I might just spend another week doing the same run/walk as the week before. good luck with it! x

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    1. Do-Dukan17 May 2012 at 13:42

      HAHA My mum is bringing her treadmill over to my house and I'm going to keep it here and use it!!!!! Phew..... I think I might do each day 3 times to build up a little or maybe more if I'm struggling (which will probably be the case!) xoxo

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  3. Anonymous15 May 2012 at 14:32

    You Go Sonia! How great to be up and running right?
    I don't know the timeline, Sandi would be in the know for sure. Sounds like you are doing so incredibly well!!!
    Are you still moving your blog?
    Happy running trails to you.
    *anna
    oceannah

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    1. Do-Dukan17 May 2012 at 13:46

      It does feel good Anna, its also made me more conscious of doing other exercises. I've set up a rota on my fridge, weights/stretches every other day, walking/c25k/cross trainer at least 3 times per week. I'm always better if I've got a list or something to tick off...... I will definitely be moving my blog sometime in the next few weeks, its just been slightly hectic here and Ami hasn't been well to boot! There's always something hey!!! :) xoxo

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    2. Anonymous18 May 2012 at 00:15

      Oh dear, take care of the wee one Ami...Hope she's fit as a fiddle in no time.
      *anna
      oceannah

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  4. Dukan Dietress15 May 2012 at 20:40

    I wish I had the patience for running. I find I get so bored but I reaaaaally want to run as well.

    Your arms? Just go with the flow ;)

    Good luck! At least you are getting off your butt to work towards your goal. I have been going to the gym every day and have SUCH a hard time doing any cardio. Just completely avoiding it. Bah! It's so difficult.

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    1. Do-Dukan17 May 2012 at 13:49

      Thanks DD. Cardio is apparently the best way to get rid of fat, I've got plenty of that, so its needs must! I dont know if I could spend hours running but 30 minutes I can cope with that! I think running outside and running on a treadmill are so different, I may get bored on a treadmill more than in the fresh air. We'll see! xoxo

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  5. Anonymous18 May 2012 at 16:36

    I've signed up, once again, to get your posts noticed in my email... I feel like a right shit of a friend not supporting you as much as you have for me!
    You are doing terrific. If you do 2 days on and one day off intervals, you'll finish C25K in just under 6 weeks. You will LOVE it by Week 4, lol.
    I started Bridge to 10K the week before my surgery, I loving the interval running again... Can't rub until next Thursday and can't wait.
    You've done so amazing on your weight loss... Isn't Dukan the best xoxoxo

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    1. Do-Dukan18 May 2012 at 20:32

      Thats the funny thing about running intervals, I feel like I'm cheating having a break in the middle of a run but its great to have a chance to catch my breath! LOL. Thanks for the time scale advice.
      Dukan is definitely the best!!!!! I daren't think where I'd be without it - probably 300lbs!!!
      You'll be running again before you know it - time goes so fast. Make sure you take it easy!!! :) Not too much prep for the big race! xoxo

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