I am continuing with my running/jogging/shuffling regime. I now jog twice a week very early in the morning so as few people as possible see this purple faced wheezing excuse for an athlete passing by. I hate meeting other joggers and walkers because instictively i feel that i have to speed up and cutail my rythmic grunting noises to give the impression that i'm a fit veteran runner! One day maybe, but not at the moment.
However, i am making an improvement, albeit slowly. Very slowly. I jog the same route (i think it's just under 4 miles) and i time myself every run. My times have improved. At the beginning i had to stop several times. Then i alternated between jogging and fast walking. Now, the last couple of times i have gone out i have completed the route without stopping. Only a few weeks ago i thought that was impossible. So, deep down i am really pleased with my progress.
I just wish i could breathe better when i run. I smoked quite heavily for over 35 years so the legacy is that my lung capacity is not brilliant, but hopefully this will improve as well. I'm glad that i forced myself to start running and know that i will continue barring injury.
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Keep up the good work robin, perhaps the belly will disappear soon, I wish I had your enthusiasm as I too need to get fit and lose weight before October 1st. I start August 1st.
Whats happening on 1st October Andy?
I go on holiday and need to look good so I can take my shirt off!
That is great Wissy! Congrats!! I think it is wonderful to get out there and get fit, especially in the summer time. You'll have all of the winter to sit inside and blog!
Hi Robin, I went into the Sweat Shop in Woking last weekend and bought a good pair of running trainers. They weren't patronising as I thought they might be, as I only wanted them for my occasional walk round the lake after dinner. They were about £70 but the chap assessed my gait (!) listened to where my feet hurt and picked two or three pairs accordingly and really seemed to know his stuff. Love Pat
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