Definitely not the same person any more

[OldPossum]

I caught myself running up the stairs this morning - and it was after my run and taking the dogs. Is this what fitness feels like. If so I love it 😀

Run2 of week 7 went well this morning despite the technology trying to put me off again 😬

[RainbowC Graduate]

Isn't it fab when you can feel the difference?

[OldPossum]

It is. I feel lighter of mind and body 😀

[pollyp1 Graduate]

Fab stuff. Yes it is. I feel your pain with the technology, personally I think it's a conspiracy (and its conspiring to tell me I need a Garmin watch 😉).

[OldPossum in reply to pollyp1]

Hubby only recently bought me my snazzy Fitbit but can't help wondering if I too need a Garmin for running. Makes a change from coveting shoes 😀

[pollyp1 Graduate in reply to OldPossum]

Who'd've thought... I invested in an expensive activity tracker which arrived the DAY I started running. Thank goodness for ebay!

[OldPossum in reply to pollyp1]

Must admit I've been peeking at eBay today. Maybe if I can find a nice cheap one .....😀

[pollyp1 Graduate in reply to OldPossum]

That's what I've been saying all morning!

[Rhedwr Graduate in reply to pollyp1]

I picked up a Garmin Forerunner10 (used) for only £40 on eBay. It's nice and simple, and it's renewed my competitive streak. Do it, girls !! 😊

[melly4012 Graduate]

Fantastic! Those techno-gremlins will try to get in the way occasionally - well done for shrugging them off!

[OldPossum in reply to melly4012]

Hubby has come home to techno rants and I need a running watch but have just realised it was operator error. Whoops!!

[Ellymeg Graduate]

Well done - OldPossum you just dropped that success in neatly at the end!😉

Over the hill in the sevens just one more to go to the gate and eights!

It feels great when you suddenly do something with ease - then notice the difference - happy dance👯👯👯 for you!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

technology... very unhelpful sometimes...

Brilliant you though! A new woman????

[OldPossum in reply to Oldfloss]

Improving and in better condition than a couple of months ago. Bit like an auto trader ad - quite a few miles on the clock but in pretty good condition 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to OldPossum]

☺Just like a fine wine..we improve with age..

I am rounded...mellow..and with a feisty after taste...aka...not so slim...a slow relaxed runner..but can still finish in style!

[McFitty Graduate]

Not only a speedy oldpossum but a healthier oldpossum too. I love how the less obvious benefits of c25k creep up on you and take you unawares. The programme that keeps on giving. (and it'll be giving you week 8 soon)

[OldPossum in reply to McFitty]

😱😱

[OldWheezer]

Haha after reading this forum for a few months now the garmin is the least of his problems. You'll find lots of interesting "stuff" never before entering your list suddenly becoming top priority including running tops, shoes and basically anything connected with running.

Well done for the second week 7 run and all the best for next week.

[OldPossum in reply to OldWheezer]

I'm already planning the second pair of shoes - I will obviously need some suited to road running not trail then 😇

[OldWheezer]

But of course, and so the spiral of decline begins...from your hubbys perspective.

[OldPossum in reply to OldWheezer]

In fact he's out with the dogs now so I'm browsing running gear online as we speak. Poor man - I won't tell him it's going to get worse!

[OldWheezer in reply to OldPossum]

Oh dear I'm now feeling sorry for him.