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by Mimsy Star Delux
Fri Jul 15, 2011 5:15 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Proper Warm Up
Replies: 7
Views: 6963

Re: Proper Warm Up

It sure is... I'm using the full title on here!! ;)
by Mimsy Star Delux
Tue Jul 12, 2011 12:49 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Anyone run with their dogs???
Replies: 45
Views: 41463

Re: Anyone run with their dogs???

Hi there I would love to run with my dog, I have a Dalmatian who is just built for running but when I run on the road my shin-splints hurt so bad I end up giving up running. Don't get them on the treadmill but then can't get my dog to come the gym with me :cry: I tried running with him a couple of t...
by Mimsy Star Delux
Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:15 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Proper Warm Up
Replies: 7
Views: 6963

Re: Proper Warm Up

Hi Monkey Yep that's right, it still puts five mins walk at each end of the runs as you progress. I always do tonnes of stretches before and then walk on the treadmill at 5k while I get my music and apps on the go and then up it to 6k walking when I start the program... It means I do a little bit lo...
by Mimsy Star Delux
Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:50 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Exercise on rest days, some questions
Replies: 5
Views: 5260

Re: Exercise on rest days, some questions

I agree, I think every little helps too!

I've taken to riding my Mary Poppins bike on none running days as it's not cardio (so I can manage it with my crappy sinus infection) but gets the blood pumping in the old legs!

Owt is better than nowt I reckon! X x
by Mimsy Star Delux
Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:44 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: I'm new to this - be gentle
Replies: 5
Views: 4966

Re: I'm new to this - be gentle

Hi there Monkey I just read your post, yes I managed to stay awake! I've got up to week 8 in the app and can't believe I have. I've been a member of a gym for god knows how many years, faffed about on various bits of kit and swam a bit but never actually ran before! After my first run I thought my f...