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by mrdboy
Wed Apr 30, 2014 7:53 am
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Back to it
Replies: 3
Views: 6385

Re: Back to it

Thanks for your comments, its reassuring to know its not just me!! So far I've completed week one which went well then I've had a flare up of the fatigue/dizziness. I'm not pushing myself when like that so have rested for a few days, today I'm giving week 2 a whirl and looking forward to it. The the...
by mrdboy
Mon Apr 14, 2014 1:15 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Back to it
Replies: 3
Views: 6385

Back to it

Just thought I'd share whats happening with me which is turning into a 'never give up story' I started (again) 'get running' in August 2013 being overweight and noticing difficulty keeping up with the kids. I was also almost 40 and the weight had crept on due to taking on a job in which I'm sat down...
by mrdboy
Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:22 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: W4R1 Done!
Replies: 2
Views: 2745

Re: W4R1 Done!

Hey I just completed week 4 run 1 after an awful last run of week 3 and feel really confident again, it was great! I've done this programme before and so I know it can be done you have to just keep going! I'm determined to keep it up this time and not fall into bad habits! This is THE best app out t...
by mrdboy
Fri May 20, 2011 6:13 am
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Get back on it
Replies: 1
Views: 2571

Get back on it

Any advice? I've had to lay off for 3 weeks due to achilles problem caused by bad running shoes and over pronation. I have since had gait analysis and got correct shoes. My problem is that I had miraculously got to week 9 and am desperate to get back - I can feel a slight twinge on my ankle, should ...
by mrdboy
Tue May 03, 2011 7:39 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: fallen at the last hurdle
Replies: 2
Views: 2704

Re: fallen at the last hurdle

Thank you great advise! Still painful but resting it til the weekend. Desperate to get out for a run, never thought I would have such thoughts, scary! Thanks again for a great app!!!
by mrdboy
Mon May 02, 2011 12:22 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: fallen at the last hurdle
Replies: 2
Views: 2704

fallen at the last hurdle

On week 9 run 2, can't believe got this far but completely out of the blue been struck down by tendonitis in the left ankle, I think. Absolutley gutted, went out this morning - felt great whilst running - now in pain when I walk, same thing happened last week so thought I'd rest for several days. Do...
by mrdboy
Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:10 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Road runner
Replies: 1
Views: 2108

Road runner

I am gobs-macked - started this on Jan 23rd , wheezing and rasping - weighing in at 15 stone 10 pounds - stuck with it on the treadmill - couple of man flu periods disrupted me slightly - I was running on the treadmill until three weeks ago then decided it was time to go public and road run!!!! Went...