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by Runkat
Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:05 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Week 7
Replies: 2
Views: 2576

Re: Week 7

Yeh I think swimming will be good as its low impact.
Was having slight pain in my shin but it's a lot
Better now I have decent run shoes.
by Runkat
Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:02 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Week 5 run 3 - solid 20 mins (eek!)
Replies: 86
Views: 57108

Re: Week 5 run 3 - solid 20 mins (eek!)

Well done! that's brill!!!
I had that sore throat too, it's tough.

Men carrying logs ran past me on my w7r2 tonight and
stopped every so often to do press ups!!!
Show offs lol :)
by Runkat
Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:03 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: New at running, breathing tips needed
Replies: 9
Views: 6902

Re: New at running, breathing tips needed

Hey,

I'm on week 7 and I still puff and pant a lot!! I think its just my poor lung capacity and body shape.

Also if you're a female (like me) then make sure you have a good sports bra to support you while you run as that can affect over all performance and how well you breathe.
by Runkat
Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:00 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Week 5 run 3 - solid 20 mins (eek!)
Replies: 86
Views: 57108

Re: Week 5 run 3 - solid 20 mins (eek!)

The first 20 min run is so daunting...you think how will i ever do it??!
But the thrill of actually DOING it, is immense!!

Im up to 25 now and its TOUGH, any tips to get through the last 5mins?! haha :lol:
by Runkat
Mon Feb 13, 2012 1:57 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Week 7
Replies: 2
Views: 2576

Week 7

Hey guys, I just signed up today, I am on week 7 of this app. I totally love it. Ive signed up for an 8k run in May this year, so have to increase my stamina! I would just like to say to the people at the start, that it does get easier. I used to be puffed at a 3min run and now i can do 25 mins! Im ...