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by Tinydancer83
Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:23 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: First Run
Replies: 14
Views: 16142

Re: First Run

I really need to dig out a yoga DVD, I promised myself I would walk for 30 mins tonight but was so tired after work so just slumped on sofa Run 2 of week 2 tomorrow! I'm looking forward to it (I'm sure this the the first time I've ever said that about exercise!) Fragglerock- totally know what you me...
by Tinydancer83
Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:05 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Week 1 day 1...couldn't finish
Replies: 65
Views: 62881

Re: Week 1 day 1...couldn't finish

Great stuff! I love seeing posts like this!

I hope I have the determination to be where you are in 4 weeks :)
by Tinydancer83
Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:34 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Neck pain due to incorrect breathing?
Replies: 3
Views: 6451

Re: Neck pain due to incorrect breathing?

Thanks ColinD! :) I can feel it improving with every run but I'll definitely try the breathing technique too.
by Tinydancer83
Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:31 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: First Run
Replies: 14
Views: 16142

Re: First Run

Thanks for all the tips! It's keeping me motivated! I ran again tonight, it was the start of week 2 so I thought I may struggle. I found it easier than I expected! I'm really pleased, enjoying the plan and the forum :D
by Tinydancer83
Mon Jul 28, 2014 12:03 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: First Run
Replies: 14
Views: 16142

Re: First Run

It's really good hearing from fragglerock and tracylacy- I'm inspired! :) I'm looking forward to building my stamina up and seeing some changes in my body! Just got to stay motivated :) Do any of you guys exercise between runs? The plan tells you to rest in between running days but I wonder if yoga ...
by Tinydancer83
Sun Jul 27, 2014 10:29 am
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: First Run
Replies: 14
Views: 16142

Re: First Run

Thanks fragglerock! Well done on your weight loss- I really struggle to lose weight too. I eat healthily but it's just not enough on it's own anymore. Has the running helped with your weight loss? Can you feel a difference in your body? I'm going to do my third run (wk1) today and looking forward to...
by Tinydancer83
Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:47 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Neck pain due to incorrect breathing?
Replies: 3
Views: 6451

Neck pain due to incorrect breathing?

Hi! I'm very new- just completed my first run yesterday. :) From about 15 mins in I was feeling a pain in my neck, in the soft area behind my collar bone, only on one side. It seemed to be linked to my breathing. I was trying to keep my head up, shoulders relaxed- I don't think I was tensing my neck...
by Tinydancer83
Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:38 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: First Run
Replies: 14
Views: 16142

Re: First Run

Hi Jo- how did you get on? Did you stick to the plan? If so has it helped you to lose weight? I did my first run yesterday and was really struggling from half way through. I managed to see it through to the end (despite a weird neck pain which I think was from my jagged breathing) and did the cool d...