Hello from China!

[Pickles1234]

Well I’ve been here for four days and have managed one run, on a treadmill in Beijing in an ENORMOUS gym, in public, with other (very slim, very fit) people!!! I attempted W6R1 but didn’t complete it as I got very hot and bothered. I’m still proud of myself though for getting out there and doing it. (All of my runs so far have been in the privacy of my home on my treadmill). I even managed a swim afterwards!

No running now for two days as no gym at the current hotel but am itching to have another go my husband isn’t quite sure who this new woman is but is also very pleased and proud as my new level of fitness is making travelling/sightseeing/walking so much better!

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Excellent news Pickles. Hope you both have a great time. How about a photo sometime ?

[Pickles1234 in reply to ButtercupKid]

Of me or China?!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Pickles1234]

Both ! 😄

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Hi Pickles! You’re certainly further away than usual! 👋👋👋

Well done keeping up your running, hopefully you’ll find yourself another treadmill soon so you can scratch your itch! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Pickles1234 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks cheeky!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Nice that you managed a run on a treadmill in one of the largest gyms in China, that would be a great experience, of course the Chinese do exercises in public before they start work in the morning to keep fit.

[Pickles1234 in reply to AlMorr]

Yes, they also have gym equipment outdoors in parks etc for everyone to use. Very interesting to see.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Pickles1234]

I notice that some gym equipment is starting to appear for free in the UK as well, I went on a free rowing machine and did a 100 strokes, there are also many stationary cycle bikes and recently the council have erected pull up/ muscle up exercise bars for really strong people.

[Pickles1234 in reply to AlMorr]

Oh really? That’s interesting. I saw some burger bar staff outside their shop doing exercises this morning, and have seen people exercising at bus stops and in trains!!!

[donttrustaskinnycook Graduate]

Well done pickles!! Look forward to another update the next time you're near a gym

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Good job... running in public with the gym athletes was brave. Enjoy the sightseeing.

[Pickles1234 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks UNM - it felt brave 😊

[Katnap Graduate]

I've never been to China so I would take in the sights and catch up with C25K later.

Enjoy your trip! 😸

[Pickles1234 in reply to Katnap]

Attempting to do both although sightseeing is winning out!

[Hidden]

hi Pickles

I live in China, always use a gym treadmill even if I'm not the fittest or most elegant If you're in China for some time, you might be able to get a short-term gym membership. Don't be afraid to ask. Good luck with week 6. Don't be intimated by the "fit-looking" gym users. They were just like us one day

[Pickles1234 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks nazz! We are here for almost five weeks, travelling to different hotels every two days or so. Started in Beijing, then on to Tianunnen (sp?)/Pingyao and today arrived in Xian. I didn’t realise C25K reached as far as here!

[Hidden in reply to Pickles1234]

Xi'an is great! you can run around the city walls ; ) Don't miss the Terracotta Warriors - They're magnificent!

[purplewalker Graduate]

Great stuff! Well done you!