Treadmill day! Note to self: dress like it’s August during the heatwave! Not that the gym was overly warm, but of course there’s no cooling breeze. I don’t sweat much as a rule. Well today I did! 😳 And talk about 🍅 😅
I set it at 7kpm with a tiny little incline of 1. It felt nice and easy. I’d like to see if I can work out how to programme in 5k (for example) so I can see it counting down. Psychologically I think I’ll find that easier! Also maybe work out how to programme in intervals and play with the inclines. Get me! 😅
I only ran about 3k which was plenty for my first time. It was a test run really. 🏃♀️🏃♀️
So I survived with no embarrassing dramas and popped on the bike for a quick 2 mile whiz (didn’t bother setting it to km) on level 10 (whatever that is!) I quite enjoyed that too.
So this will be my regular Thursday morning routine now. My longer runs will be Monday or Tuesday, outside for as long as possible. And of course parkrun on Saturdays. This weekend I’m running in an elephant onesie. Yes I am. 😳😳😳 🐘
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The gym sounds ok cheeky. I will need to practise on the treadmill so that I’m ready for when I need to use it in the winter, but you’ve made it sound bearable.
The elephant onesie I’m not as convinced about but pictures are definitely a must 😂😂😂
Get you, you’ll soon be the gym expert👍, keep it going so you can tell me how to work them machines it all seems a bit complicated. Long may the weather stay good to keep us on the road😀
I don’t know about gym expert! I fleetingly looked at the monster weights machine in the corner, but decided that was a step too far! Would be good for leg strengthening though 🤔
Yes hopefully we can all remain outside for as long as possible! 🤞🏃♀️🏃👍
Depending on the type of machine you have, it should be possible. The gym staff should be able to help you set it up. Well done on the 7k, I have only done c25k runs there so far.
I am so looking forward to seeing your post about parkrunning in a onesie - with photos
That’s what comes of going on the forum while drinking a cappuccino and eating a brownie, lack of concentration on any one task. Sorry for those on a diet, but I’m celebrating my lowest weight 8 years!
Your parkrun sounds so much fun - did you say it was it’s birthday?
Well done to you Dexy! That is fantastic! 🍰🥂Can't find a brownie image, cake will have to do! So are you going to divulge how many pounds you have lost since starting C25k? I'm still at just a measly 2 pounds down if that!
I was 69kg when I started in March and I am 64.2 kg today. So about 10lb. It’s not as much as many have lost on this forum but if I knock off that .2kg I will be classed as healthy weight again. Maybe I shouldn’t have had that brownie! I haven’t changed my eating habits but I do drink less wine.
Superstar! Brilliant weight loss! And I just love seeing that badge after your name! I am hoping that next week this time I'll be in that Magic 10 club too! 😊
Just completed my tax return. Far less pleasant than my long run this week or any week come to that. But hooray it is done! 😊 Can't wait for my 10k run! Can I stay injury free for this last week?
So reassuring to read your experience at the gym. I had my induction on Tuesday morning which went fairly well. I went back in the afternoon to have a "proper go" on the treadmill. Within minutes I knew I needed to mop my brow 😢- it was like a sauna - setting the incline at 3 was perhaps a tad too ambitious but I persevered! I managed two ten minute runs with five minute walks in between - determined not to let the man (effortlessly running) beside me see me fail! Definitely need lighter clothing and a few more goes to adjust to treadmill running - never mind all those other machines - but I can see the benefits of the gym .
Wonderful though to get outside on such a nice day today and run 4k plus. L🏃😊
It’ll be totally bonkers running in it! I don’t foresee many PB’s for people who do dress up! Luckily the forecast is meant to be quite chilly which is just as well! 😅😅
I’ll definitely get a photo OF! I don’t quite know how I’ll manage our hideous long hill wearing a soft fleecy and very toasty onesie, but do it I will! 😅
I do love animals so it’s only fitting that I embrace that and dress as one! 😅😳🏃♀️
Yes it is 61. Much as I love running outside, and will do so whenever possible this winter, it’s good to know that I can still run in the most hideous weather. 😀🏃♀️
This sounds like me CCM, toying with the idea of gym running :(. It's too dark now to take our youngest to the track after work/school so I am down to 2 runs a week but when that bad weather hits....
Hey, good point jayval! 😅👍 Maybe I should have worn the onesie in the gym, so running at parkrun will be no problem! 🏃♀️🏃♀️
Sounds like a successful test run with the treadmill cheeky. I hope you managed to get the one by the window that you wanted 😁 I’ve only run on a treadmill at my gait analysis and that was only a short amount of time. Sounds like you took to it nicely! Great idea programming the intervals in there too 👍 ...like the sound of that. Have fun tomorrow can’t wait to see 🐘 selfie!!!
Hi TS, yes I did get my window one! 👍🏃♀️😀 Small detail, but the sun was shining on the screen and I couldn’t appreciate my ‘surroundings’ - I think it was taking me up a mountain! The graphics are very good! The stats weren’t affected so I could see my distance etc though. 😀
Yep, elephant onesie at the ready ...... I’m going to be the hottest person on the planet, but I WILL run the full 5k! 😳😳😳🐘🐘🐘🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
Thanks ju-ju, yes it was. I’m hoping to build on it and get a little routine going with the treadmill/bike and (if there’s no-one watching) the weight machine! 😀🏃♀️💪 🚲
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Good Gym! 
Up up & away in my beautiful balloon....
The first step out the door is always the hardest!!!
10K in the sunshine ☀️
Comeback run in the sun!
