Itching to fill the ciggie time!

[nsd_user663_62047]

Having struggled through 5 weeks of not smoking I now find myself itching to fill the time in that I used to waste smoking. Obviously I don't want to fill it with something useful like housework :D....how boring is that. So I decided that at the age of 52 I would start running! I say running, more moving quickly with two very excited dogs who think we are being chased :eek:.

So today, in torrential rain, I ventured out at 8.30am (don't want to be seen by anyone) and completed my second run accompanied by a very useful App on my phone. Apparently if I listen carefully to the lady telling me when to run and when to walk, I will be running 5K in 8 weeks......we'll see

[nsd_user663_2681]

Sounds good Fi, what's the app? xx

[nsd_user663_60964]

Good for you Fiorano!

Is that 'couch to 5k'? I know a few people who have followed it successfully.

[nsd_user663_62047]

Yep the App is Couch to 5K.

I was told about it by a friend of mine who did it some time ago. Have to say, I was a little daunted by the title but its really manageable.....so far.

I didn't think my knees and ankles would be too happy about running, but in fact they were fine it was the abundance of other muscles who objected :D!

[nsd_user663_62047]

What a great idea :):):):)

Lol I'll let you know in a couple of weeks how good an idea it is Jenny