tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post4705633043038085838..comments2024-03-28T00:47:46.963-07:00Comments on Does my bum look 40 in this?: Monday Must Have Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-64671158020603717782018-04-07T06:47:35.400-07:002018-04-07T06:47:35.400-07:00Have begun the Coach to 5k on your recommendation ...Have begun the Coach to 5k on your recommendation and am loving running along to your playlist - thank you ! ����♀️ ��AP Literacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356057395006530860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-83165061328669679772018-03-29T11:17:15.839-07:002018-03-29T11:17:15.839-07:00Well done! I did the couch to 5k thing about 3 yea...Well done! I did the couch to 5k thing about 3 years ago, like everyone else here I thought I would NEVER be able to run for 30 minutes straight and was very pleased with myself when I finished it. I was then quite happy carrying on doing 2-3 5k runs a week until a work friend talked me into the British Vitality 10k a couple of years ago. Again, I thought I’d never run 10k in one go but on the day I somehow managed to do it - the thought of a medal and people cheering you on turned out to be a huge motivator! This month I managed my first (and last if my knees have anything to do with it!) half marathon. This running a little bit further just sneaks up on you! Sign up to run a Race For Life or Runthrough 5k, they are great fun but also really at keeping you motivated to get out of the front door. MissDiscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915026735099793812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-82586406591676079512018-03-28T04:29:32.425-07:002018-03-28T04:29:32.425-07:00Well done! I have been running for 14 years and I...Well done! I have been running for 14 years and I think the important thing to remember is that running should be for life. Don't try to go too far or fast. You will be able to carry on running into your old age with fewer injuries if you are sensible, run slower, enjoy your runs and the environment around you rather than checking your time on your running watch. Don't be afraid to run/walk either. This is still a great form of exercise and, again, will ensure that you have fewer injuries and can continue for years. Some running clubs have too competitive a mentality. People who run great distances or are too fast or competitive often get injured and have to give up. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-39304431768035188512018-03-27T15:59:00.381-07:002018-03-27T15:59:00.381-07:00Way to go Kat! You are right that you never regre...Way to go Kat! You are right that you never regret going for a run. I started running at age 55. I'm 63 now and try to run 5k 2 or 3 times a week. I'm not too strict, if I only get 2 runs in thats ok. I'm just very grateful to be able to run. martha maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08813871456406457105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-43467995381932161132018-03-27T13:30:04.243-07:002018-03-27T13:30:04.243-07:00Meant to also add, if there is a parkrun near you ...Meant to also add, if there is a parkrun near you then they are awesome to do! Saturday morning though so some family negotiation does sometimes need to take place!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06318928116247921318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-38462232317980590492018-03-27T10:25:18.377-07:002018-03-27T10:25:18.377-07:00You have to add Love is a Battlefield to that list...You have to add Love is a Battlefield to that list of yours!! Torkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087870530410520218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-49933406260938771532018-03-27T08:29:49.157-07:002018-03-27T08:29:49.157-07:00Yes well done! I did do the C25K it took me 9 mont...Yes well done! I did do the C25K it took me 9 months not 9 weeks as I found some weeks so hard I had to keep repeating them! My tip don’t give up. I then did a beginners course with Running Sisters, they have branches all over it cost £15 for 8 weeks and that coded a years membership to the group. That was 5 years ago and I still run with them every week. My tips, don’t get carried away with feeling like you have to go further and faster. 30 to 40 mins 5 to 8K is my limit and always will be. Enjoy it don’t make it a chore! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00473799589682551772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-10430010296784487282018-03-27T05:23:27.587-07:002018-03-27T05:23:27.587-07:00Just started my zero to 5k journey week 3..i love ...Just started my zero to 5k journey week 3..i love it. But have self doubt as to whether i'll fine 5k in one go. Time will tell. I love your posts and running kit one would be great xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268709103568424097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-15118546515247386742018-03-27T04:53:18.882-07:002018-03-27T04:53:18.882-07:00Good job Kat! You never regret a run, if I'm f...Good job Kat! You never regret a run, if I'm feeling a bit blech I'll tell myself to just go out and you can turn around and come home if it all feels crap. It never does. Socks can be important, just need to know if you like thick or thin (thin for me, hate my feet getting hot). I don't generally listen to music, with the exception of marathons around 30km when I might need it - eye of the tiger, 80s , Justin timberlake, all the classics! Lol. Running keeps me sane (ish, as possible with 2 young kids) and keeps me in shape. Pay attention to niggles, rotate your shoes, sunscreen in summer, keep the boobs strapped down. Most of all, enjoy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06318928116247921318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-85258592118584172722018-03-27T03:46:01.294-07:002018-03-27T03:46:01.294-07:00I started running this year. I turned 50 and I alw...I started running this year. I turned 50 and I always said running isn’t for me but here I am. I’m still doing 90 second intervals running and 2 minutes walking for 30 minutes but it’s a start. And I re to start as slow as you can until I can run Defoe the full 30 minutes so that really helps. Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512021361896748000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-10289522144910559382018-03-27T01:13:47.893-07:002018-03-27T01:13:47.893-07:00Love this! I enjoy running, but 30-45 minutes is e...Love this! I enjoy running, but 30-45 minutes is enough for me. I haven’t been able to run - or exercise - after having surgery a couple of months ago. To sort out my pelvic floor issues...which made running a heck of a lot harder (running and weeing at the same time is not the kind of multitasking I want to be expert at). I know, TMI, but now it’s fixed and I can’t wait to exercise without a tena lady for company. And I know I’m not the only one to experience this...so if it’s stopping anyone from exercising, know that there are solutions and you don’t have to put up with it. Making Here Homehttp://makingherehome.com/2018/01/29/failing-and-faling/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-33143492254529646842018-03-27T00:15:15.192-07:002018-03-27T00:15:15.192-07:00Love this! I’ve been threatening to start running ...Love this! I’ve been threatening to start running since new year, even went out and bought some trainers but as yet haven’t even had them on my feet. Feeling inspired now though and have just downloaded the app. My main concern though is I get shin splints even if I run to catch a bus so I think I need to find some pre run stretches, any advice? Xx p.s well done Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120265448912614867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-63939361377343422872018-03-27T00:06:11.752-07:002018-03-27T00:06:11.752-07:00Well done Kat! I used to run...only a bit like you...Well done Kat! I used to run...only a bit like you but I loved it..great deal stresser too! <br />However,I now have a Morton's Neuroma ( inflammation of nerve in left foot...not due to running I might add!) and running seems to aggravate it. Would LOVE to run again as I really miss it. <br />I also.think running g with a club or group..a relaxed club so you dont have to enter for runs motivates and encourages you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-34346356790739897292018-03-26T23:39:39.173-07:002018-03-26T23:39:39.173-07:00And with all that rambling I forgot to say "W...And with all that rambling I forgot to say "Well done Kat!" Danish Pastryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05123972992199553087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-1391940363156226102018-03-26T23:38:10.618-07:002018-03-26T23:38:10.618-07:00I'm not a runner (I'm still convinced it h...I'm not a runner (I'm still convinced it helped my slipped disc get totally out of control - so as far as im concerned it's 'never again'), but that's okay. My husband is though, when I met him he ran 5km, his knee would start hurting, so he'd stop for a few weeks, start up again at the same distance/ pace as before, then the knee would start hurting again. Now he runs 22k once a week, and shorter distances about twice a week, and no knee problems! He says that joining a running club was the best thing, he increased the distance slowly, upped the pace slowly and if he got the odd twinge he didn't stop training completely, just slowed it down. He did his first marathon in under four hours, and achieved his goal time of under three a few years later. <br />As far as running gear goes, he has numerous pairs of shoes he rotates, and he has gone from being 'any old tee and football shorts' to full on running gear, even down to underpants. His favourites are Gore and Fusion. But basically as few seams as possible, and the ones that are there have to be flat, oh and a zipped pocket for the door key. He also says dress for about 15°C warmer than it is, but he's never had a problem with cold weather. Danish Pastryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05123972992199553087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-59066165659435117872018-03-26T13:11:52.190-07:002018-03-26T13:11:52.190-07:00I’ve just finished the 9 week couch to 5k, and lik...I’ve just finished the 9 week couch to 5k, and like you, if you had told me 9 weeks ago that I’d be able to run 5k, I would have laughed (wheezed!) out loud. Like you I’ve been surprised at how much I have love, love, loved it, and I’ve been amazed at the change in how I feel, how it helps me deal with stress and what a total running bore I’ve become. <br /><br />Would love an article on running gear! The 5k mark is my excuse for some snazzy trainers - where did you go for yours?Shoebertdipnoreply@blogger.com