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After numerous bad gym experiences and putting on a little extra weight I've been looking to do something to help me firstly get fit and secondly lose a few pounds and tone up. I'm 34, incredibly unfit and 126lb which isn't overweight, but heavier than I'm used to. I practice yoga (when I think to) but otherwise take no exercise and with a family history of heart disease and stroke it's about time I sorted it out.

Downloaded the app and after talking to a friend, she did too so we're embarking on this together. Both of us hate running, and could never really run properly but we're up for the challenge.

I've completed Week 1 Run 2 and have loved it. A bit self-conscious running in public, but am running in the evenings when I get in from work so it's a little bit dark. The app pushes me but not beyond what I can do and it's great having a voice encouraging me along the way.

Determined to stick it out and want to track my progress here. We're both planning to run the Race for Life 5k on 29th May 2011 so here's hoping.

Just finished week 1 and feel great. Really looking to week 2 starting on Sunday.
Good to having the encouraging voice in my ear right the way through.
I also downloaded runkeeper to track my route,distance, pace and calories burned.
3.7km and 250 calories. No idea if this is good for end of week 1 but I'm pleased!

Hi- snap! I'm 33 and a friend and I are doing the Belfast race for life! just started this week also and so far loving it!

So, Week 2 Run 1 completed this morning and it was tough.
It's the first time I've run in the morning (normally I run at around 7pm) and I was away from home and the 1st 1/2 of the run was entirely uphill!
But I did finish it and will now love running on flat ground for the rest of the week.
Still loving it!

Maj! That was tough...really tough, i almost had to stop but didnt!

Week 2 finished...am very scared about next week's runs! yipes.

jules.xx

Well done Maj and Julie...I did run 1 of week 2 tonight, same as Maj first half uphill all the way, but I got there. I've been running the same hill since I started and the very beginning has the steepest incline which is a killer- but tonight I went further and quicker than before so am well chuffed! VERY worried about next week. CRIKEY.

Well done!
Good for you Jules. I'm 2 runs behind you. Run 2 week 2 in the morning so I'll keep you posted with that.
Cailin rua - can't believe all your runs are uphill. Yesterday nearly killed me and thought it wrecked my knee but it's feeling fine now and all ready for run 2.
Impressed I've managed to stick it this far - can't believe I'm actually looking forward to tomorrow morning's run!
Maj

Week 2 run 2 done! Definitely easier not having uphill to deal with but still finding the runs tough. I'll see how run 3 goes bur I might extend week 2 for. A bit before moving on to week 3.
3.77 km covered so I'm a happy bunny.

Week 2 run 3 finished and it felt great. Didn't get to run yesterday as I was poorly but now can enjoy a relaxing weekend before week 3 terrifies me on Monday!
How's everyone else getting on?
Maj

Just reporting in after finishing week 3 run 1. I loved it. I was fairly terrified about the 3 minute runs but managed them absolutely fine.
Looking forward to the rest of the week now.
Maj