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I braved the scary machine 😳

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10
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Went for my gym induction this afternoon. The lady showing me around was lovely and when she asked about my running history she had nothing but good things to say about C25K. Nor did she laugh at my 5k PB - I like her! πŸ‘

So I met all the machines but only had eyes for the shiny treadmills - only 2, but it’s a small gym which doesn’t get busy. I’ve already picked my favourite one by the window! πŸ˜€

She told me how to work it and I was relieved I understood! So when she left I hopped on for a play. I didn’t run (forgot to put on the essential item of clothing which women wear!), so after a warmup I had a nice 2k brisk walk and played with the incline. Even checked my heart rate every so often.

I know it’s a novelty at the moment, but I think we’ll get on ok when the weather properly turns. You can set the display to some lovely exotic places, so I can pretend it’s summer outside! β˜€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈβ˜€οΈ

The main thing is, I didn’t fall off! Result! πŸ‘

Roll on Thursday. I want to go running, and it’s my β€˜long one’ day! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€

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Tartancat profile image
TartancatGraduate10

Well done cheekychipmunks . I haven't been brave enough to try running on a treadmill (except when I went for gait analysis, and I held onto the handles!)

Now you're all set for winter!

Have a fabulous run on Thursday, can't wait to hear how you get on πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toTartancat

Thanks TC! I was holding the handles to begin with too - I thought you had to! πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈπŸ˜…

Yes, I’m getting the pre long run nerves now! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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TartancatGraduate10β€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Dont be nervous - you've got this!

Just take your trusty snails with you and believe in the plan!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toTartancat

Thanks! πŸ˜€ I never leave without my snails! πŸŒπŸŒπŸŒπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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SANDI_runsGraduate10

Gym induction done, that's great. There's no excuses now 😁

The one at my gym has the videos of exotic runs all over the world. That what I use to distract me from the monotony of treadmill running

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toSANDI_runs

Indeed Sandi, I’ll be running no matter what the weather now! I can see how many exotic places I can visit on my trips to the gym. β˜€οΈβ˜€οΈβ˜€οΈβ˜€οΈ

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Beanjo

Something else to tick off your to do list cheeky. Treadmill βœ…. I’ve only ever run on one when I had my gait analysis and have to admit it felt very strange. I’ll have to use the ones at our gym in the winter though so will be watching to see how you get on 😊

Hope tomorrow goes well- think you’ve got this though πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toBeanjo

Thanks Beanjo, I’m almost looking forward to having a run on it. Not that I’m wishing for bad weather of course, but I’m curious to see how much easier/harder it is!

My long run is actually on Thursday. I have a whole day to get through yet - I can’t wait! Thanks for the good wishes! πŸ˜€ πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Dexy5Graduate10

Well done cheekychipmunks, it sounds like you’ve got much better equipment than our gym. You need to hold on to the handles if you want to record HR when walking but let them go when running. Good luck on your long one.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toDexy5

Thanks Dexy! It’s a new gym so all the equipment is brand new, which is nice. My husband will be using the rowing machine, me the treadmill. I might even have a go on the bikes too. There’s also a complicated multi exercise weights machine. Might be a step too far! But it’s all quite exciting really!

Running on Thursday, but definitely still outside! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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UpTheStanleyGraduate10

What Dexy should also have pointed out, from personal experience :-( , is that if you want to take, say, a sweatshirt off while exercising on the dreadmill, it's a good idea to keep moving while you've got it over your head :-) . Or attach the kill cord of course …...

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toUpTheStanley

Ahh wise advice UTS. I don’t think I’d dare multitask and try to take off any clothing whilst on the move! It wouldn’t end well. 😳

I like the kill cord. I’m hoping not to have to use it, but knowing it’s there is reassuring! πŸ‘πŸ˜€

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telford_mikeGraduate10

Nice going Cheeky, glad it went well and you didn’t end up on your bum (I probably would have πŸ˜‚ ). Best of luck for Thursday!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply totelford_mike

Haha, yes that might have been my first and last time on the treadmill Mike! I was only walking though - have yet to run! πŸ˜…

Thanks, looking forward to Thursday. I’m nervous again, but that seemed to help last week. πŸ˜€ 🀞 πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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sunshinefishGraduate10

Great! Always good to have a plan, and hopefully by having one you have now jinxed winter and we will have a warm and dry winter ;)

Well done on mastering the treadmill!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply tosunshinefish

Yes that’s exactly the sort of thing which happens to me SSF! We got loads of firewood in one winter, and it was the mildest one ever! πŸ˜…

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Oldlady57

You’ve gone to the other side !!!😱😱😱😱😱Think l might join you if the weather continues like thisπŸ˜‚

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toOldlady57

Noooo OL, I’m not a defector really! Just s contingency plan for if the weather turns really foul! Honest! πŸ˜…πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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MutleyShuffleGraduate10

Well done for remaining upright, cheeky! Sounds like you are going to enjoy this! I am going to try to continue running outside through the winter, hope it isn't too fierce! 😱

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toMutleyShuffle

Thanks MS, although I’m not counting my chickens - I was only walking today after all. All sorts of mishaps could occur when I try running! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜³πŸ˜…

I’ll be remaining outside for the most part too. No doggies allowed on treadmills ...... πŸ•

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MutleyShuffleGraduate10β€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Ha ha hope you can keep your balance! Start slow!! Ah that's good there's still some outside runs for mutley 😁 Do you know it didn't occur to me that I could do the OCCASIONAL run on the treadmill if there's a storm outside or thick snow - thank you for popping the idea into my head!! πŸ˜‚

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toMutleyShuffle

Haha, it certainly isn’t all or nothing! There you go, I’ve helped make your winter running less wet/cold. Pop on the treadmill just for the very worst of the weather, the rest you can stay outdoors! πŸ‘πŸ‘ Sorted! πŸ˜€πŸ˜€

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RunsomeGraduate10

All new exciting stuff your well and truly set for winterπŸ˜€

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toRunsome

I am Runsome! I must really enjoy running or something! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Mayanow

Well done!

Another challenge conquered! 😁

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toMayanow

Yep, treadmill βœ… The things our new running habit has us doing! πŸ˜€

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Mayanowβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Ahaha i think there will be wilder stories down the line, you're right!!!

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

All this talk that winter is coming is a bit scary for a first winter runner like me! A bit Game of Thrones! It has just dawned on me that cold weather is at hand. I had just assumed that I would continue outdoors, but thinking about it we got plenty of snow and ice last year, and I did fracture a vertebra taking the dog for a snow walk before Christmas ! Do people use different running shoes for winter runs in the forest?? Lots to think about. Well done on early preparations.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

I’m happy my husband suggested joining the gym. I’m not sure I’d have been so proactive otherwise, and I would have probably endured several miserable wet and/or colds runs before biting the bullet myself!

So really it’s an insurance policy. It’ll also help if I’m short on time as my favourite running location is 20 minutes from home. At the gym I’d be able to do a quick run plus shower etc and be good to go!

I’ve also got gloves and a buff arriving today. Winter - bring it on! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈβ„οΈβ„οΈπŸ˜€πŸ˜€

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Beachcomber66Graduate10β€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

I got my winter gear yesterday, but am not planning on any heroics. Treadmill will do if things get too bad, but definitely last resort. As you say, bring it on!!

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lexiemcd60minGraduate

That's good you had a positive gym induction and the treadmill wasn't too scarey! After the other morning when roads were slippy i decided perhaps the gym was the route to go down - only on days when I know it's too risky to run outdoors. Induction a week on Tuesday - and hubby is coming along - he'll swim, do weights etc. Gym's in a nice hotel so who knows maybe he'll treat me now and again to a nice lunch afterwards 😊xx

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply tolexiemcd

I like your thinking Lexie. Maybe I should coincide my gym visit with my husband’s every so often too! πŸ‘πŸ˜…

Good luck with your induction. Of course you’ll need to report back and tell us how yours goes too! πŸ‘πŸ‘

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ju-ju-Graduate10

You are braver than me. I went on one of those things once and hated it, and it hated me too, so I haven't ever since! Keep us posted on how the friendship goes :)

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toju-ju-

I will ju-ju- especially once I’ve done a meaningful run on it. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ I might not be so enthusiastic after that! πŸ˜…

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