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[PrincessKj7]

Well I keep saying I’m going to try this but I never get round to it. I work shifts meaning it can be difficult. But the main thing I find hard is planning a route. Any ideas

[Cazzajambo]

Last year when I started I just ran round my local football pitch, now I run into town n grab a coffee when I've finished my run n usually walk the 5k back home. I like to run at 9am when kids have been put into school as I can't run so well once I've eaten. I'd say just put ur trainers on and try it, doesn't matter where u run as long as you do it and are able to keep urself safe. Xxx

[PrincessKj7 in reply to Cazzajambo]

It’s the making the right distance so I don’t finish too far from home. And somewhere I’m less likely to be seen. Can’t start today as I’ve been in bed unwell for a few days but making plans xx

[Cazzajambo in reply to PrincessKj7]

The app does a bell sound at the half way point so to begin with I uses to turn round and run back home. Xxx

[PrincessKj7 in reply to Cazzajambo]

Ooooo useful to know! My other option is to walk to local park which has a track all around xx

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to PrincessKj7]

You could always turn round at the halfway bell.

[Cazzajambo in reply to PrincessKj7]

Oh I should also add that people don't actually notice u when u run, I started last April n used to wear my sun glasses when ever I ran that was my disguise now I don't care even tho I had my 1st run back in 6months today. Every time I see a runner I think well done u for getting out running and also how I wish I was running too. You will manage this slow and steady wins the race. Also once ur confidence gets up I'd recommend doing a park run I walked most of my 1st one but everyone was so supportive cheering me on. Xx

[mrrun Graduate]

I work untidy shifts and it could be late night, home and away. I simply carry my kit with me and run anywhere and everywhere. Once you decide you want to run, all becomes much clearer and it’s not that complicated. As for being seen, do you honestly believe that anyone cares about us running around?

[PrincessKj7 in reply to mrrun]

Lol probably not!

[RalphPrice]

Run in any direction. A bell goes off when you are half way so just turn around and retrace your steps. C

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You can draw and measure routes on Google maps or Google Earth.

I use a free app called Maverick, which can access Ordnance survey Landranger maps which show every road, lane, footpath and bridle path. It can also track you.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Follow the link from IannodaTruffe ... and you can use Mapometer UK to plan routes...simple and basic.. and I am sure you will get replies from folk who work shifts. If we want to run.. we will always find a way!

Slow and steady and enjoy! We will watch for your first run post!