If I thought going running in my saggy jogging bottoms was daunting, wearing my swimming costume in public was a whole new level of anxiety - especially without my little human shield to wield in front of my mumtum. As part of efforts to mend my leg, I need to hit the pool (sans-child) to help build… Continue reading The secret to feeling good in a swimming costume (or why I’d go to Justin’s party).
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C25K week 6, day 3 – the ‘have the planets aligned?’ run.
Workout: 5 min warm-up, 22 min run, 5 min cool down. Motivation: No sleep, no hairband, broken zip and cold - hmm, I fear this won't end well. App exercise tip: "Schedule your workouts each week just like you do your doctors appointments." Hah! If I want to go to my doctors I have to ring… Continue reading C25K week 6, day 3 – the ‘have the planets aligned?’ run.
C25K – free run treat (!?)
It's time to see what I can do To test the limits and break through No right, no wrong, no rules for me I'm free! As I turned from a quieter side street on to the main road to begin my run, these were the lyrics that Idina Menzel was belting out* - funny, as… Continue reading C25K – free run treat (!?)
C25K, week 6, day 2 – the “I’m allergic to exercise” run
Workout: 5 min warm-up, 10 min run, 3 min walk, 10 min jog, 5 min cool down. Motivation: Failure is not an option. Motivation from the app: No matter how slow you go, you are lapping the person still sat on the couch. *high five* to that sentiment. Every time I have visited the gym… Continue reading C25K, week 6, day 2 – the “I’m allergic to exercise” run