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Post by rachelk on Mar 10, 2008 17:22:09 GMT
Don't really know if this is in the right place - but it might help!
As some of you may know, I started with PNI when my second son was 3-4 months old. After getting very ill over Xmas and the new year, this site plus ADs have helped me slowly recover. Anyway, in the last three weeks I have joined a running club! I haven't run since I was about 13 (now 33), but it has been amazing.
I am running twice a week and I feel like it has helped me so much (even at this stage). I just wanted to say to any of you out there who are thinking about it - go for it!
I know that exercise is meant to relieve depression and I could never afford to join a gym, so this seemed like a good choice. The people at the club are so nice and don't seem to mind me taking it slowly.
Hope this helps.
Rachel
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Post by winegirl on Mar 10, 2008 18:22:56 GMT
I would love to be able to run - but at the mo if I ran out the front door to my car I think I would colapse (serioualy unfit), but perhaps it is worth starting in baby steps? Thanks for sharing this with us Rachel xxx
WG x
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Post by monica on Mar 10, 2008 20:37:44 GMT
Good for you Rachel! I have no stamina for running so I take my hat off to you.
I am a strong believer in exercise and since having PNI find it really gives me a boost - gets those endorphins going. So not only will you be fit and healthy you'll be buzzing too.
Monica
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Post by mummydonna on Apr 10, 2008 18:51:17 GMT
i find exercise really useful..always been into it. keep meaning to start running, but keep making excuses! a mother at my baby group mentioned a running group for mothers who run with their prams - good idea i think. gives you something to hold onto, especially when u have days when ur a bit unbalanced (body and mind!). it's just so hard to motivate yourself on those down days tho'.
Donna
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Post by littlelotty on Apr 10, 2008 21:27:06 GMT
Hi Rachel
I used to love running and it was the thing I loved the most and funny enough I have been thinking about running again as I need to lose a few pounds and it will be good for the feel good factor afterwards. I do play Squash on a wednesday night and although I never feel like it before I get such a buzz from it afterwards.
Well done for doing that anyway!!
Take Care
LittleLotty xx
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Post by rachelk on May 24, 2008 9:42:40 GMT
Donna/Littlelotty, Go for it. When I started, I had no proper trainers, awful trackie bottoms etc. and when I turned up a the club I could have run away, nevermind talked to anyone. But, 3 months later, I am running twice a week and find it exhilerating, relaxing etc etc. It is not about losing weight for me, it is about getting fit, having some space and just being in the outdoors without screaming children!
Everyone is lovely, all shapes and sizes and different ages.
I love it, one of the best things I have ever decided to do.
Take care
Rachx
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Post by winegirl on May 24, 2008 10:49:35 GMT
Hi Rachel
It is realy inspiring to hear about how you started running. I would love to do it but I think if I ran to the top of my street I would have a cardiac! But listening to all the benefits you have had from it really makes me want to give it a go! Thanks for the tip hun, I migt have to go and dig my trainers out now!
WG x
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Post by Scarlet not logged on May 25, 2008 16:42:47 GMT
Hi Rachel,
I'm running as well, well jogging with my 11 year old son on a Saturday and Sunday morning round the park. At first it was tedious and I hated it, as I've never been one for running, but I'm getting into the swing of it now after 3 weeks and quite enjoy it. My son even enjoys it now as well, and it was a battle to get him motivated in the first place.
xxxx
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Post by winegirl on May 25, 2008 19:02:00 GMT
Tomorrow night is my first go! The diet starts tomorrow so I thought t would be a good day to give running a go too! My mission is baby steps so once round the park across the road and home, then maybe later in the week try twise round the park etc (it is a very small park), have found my trainers and told hubby to make sure i do it so no going back now!
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Post by rachelk on May 29, 2008 7:09:39 GMT
Wow! Go for it girls! If you find it hard when you first start, it may be that you are going too fast. Whenever I run on my own, I go too fast as I am dead embarrassed, but with the club, people run really slow - but for longer.
So, slow it down and stop - properly stop - for a rest every mile. If you do take it up properly it is really nice to go with someone else, so maybe join a club or find someone you know who wants to give it a go!
PLEASE let me know how you go - I have to say, I am addicted.
Rachxxx
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Post by Scarlet on May 29, 2008 7:18:56 GMT
properly stop - for a rest every mile Blimey don't think I actually jog a mile. I am very slow though, as there's no going fast with an 11 year old. I'm actually looking forward to this weekends run, but won't do it in the rain. Do you still run in the rain Rachel? xxx
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Post by winegirl on May 29, 2008 7:35:28 GMT
Every Mile??!! I was planning my first run to be about 200m!!! LOL x
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Post by rachelk on May 29, 2008 11:04:08 GMT
OK. Maybe I was being optimistic!!! However far you go, make sure you either stop or walk at regular intervals. It will be slow going, but after a month or so, you will see the difference.
xxx
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Post by cheshire on May 29, 2008 16:30:52 GMT
I'm onto this and it's easy peasey - NOT LOL. I'm only just breaking into a jog for (v.) short distances.....!
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Post by winegirl on May 29, 2008 20:56:39 GMT
Doing better than me, I am still power walking!
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