Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 I am off for my MRI scan on my back shortly so I hope that that doesn't come up with any bad news! Fingers crossed for you . Let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Thanks ANH... To cut a long story short - slipped disc but, as long as I strengthen the core (he suggested pilates!! ) I should be ok to keep running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Ouch . Good that you can still run though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Any thoughts on running first thing before having any breakfast? Good/bad thing? Doesn't matter? Have to say my "normal" time for running or more accurately slow shuffling as it has become is before breakfast. Running on empty isn't usually an issue until I start stepping up the miles in late summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 That makes sense . I'm only doing short runs in the early morning, so I suppose it doesn't matter too much. You sound like you mean business - "stepping up the miles" . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Had my pre-breakfast run at 6.00 am this morning. About 3 and a bit miles. Gorgeous time of day, light by the time I get back. Oh and "stepping up the miles" comes in August/ September. Who's doing Race for Life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 6.00am . You're keen . Have done Race for Life a few times (and even organised a load of colleagues to do it twice ) but not for a few years. (It's up and round Arthur's Seat which is quite a challenge if you're running .) Did step & zumba classes this morning. (Unlike me, but I complained to the instructor about a woman who screeches and screams throughout the whole step class . She irritates me SO MUCH and is actually quite offputting. Thankfully someone else came up and complained too . I don't know if they can actually tell her to shut up, but here's hoping .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Maybe she should take up tennis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Can you imagine the grunting though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 3.54 miles in 44 minutes off road with Riley. Sniffing breaks slowed me down a bit (he was sniffing, not me). Went for my first session at the gym this morning . Nice chap showed me all the things I could do to work my abs and core including a strange machine that vibrates while you do exercises - it's apparently twice as efficient as doing it on the floor . Strange sensation but if it works me twice as hard for the same effort, I can put up with it. He said my resting heart rate is 55 which is very good . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 3.54 miles in 44 minutes off road with Riley. Sniffing breaks slowed me down a bit (he was sniffing, not me). Went for my first session at the gym this morning . Nice chap showed me all the things I could do to work my abs and core including a strange machine that vibrates while you do exercises - it's apparently twice as efficient as doing it on the floor . Strange sensation but if it works me twice as hard for the same effort, I can put up with it. He said my resting heart rate is 55 which is very good . Was that a power plate? They had one in my old gym but don't in the one that I go to now. I really liked it - actually that is not quite true - I hated doing plank on it! But it does help to tone things a bit quicker! Didn't make a run today as I was at the Mock Trial Competition with DD and the school team. I have got Boot Camp tomorrow morning and then will try and go out later. Pleased that Riley enjoyed your run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 That's the one . I couldn't remember what it was called . I hate doing any form of the plank but it did seem easier (or maybe just quicker) on the Power Plate . I'm not actually sure Riley did enjoy the run. He's so much slower than he used to be, poor chap . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Vicki, I give up Just reading your posts make me feel exhausted Seriously impressed with your workouts & your resting heart rate. I'm going jog about with my motley crew tomorrow. Probably won't come back any fitter but I'll have fun. Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I'm not actually sure Riley did enjoy the run. He's so much slower than he used to be, poor chap . OK - so he enjoyed the sniffing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Cycled four miles to Boot Camp - an hour of torture and then four miles back. Have now got loads of housework to get on with and then a nice bath! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Well done . Went to the gym for 40 mins before my step class. Found it more enjoyable than I expected - and my tummy muscles are slightly sore from yesterday . Off to clean out the chickens while I'm all sweaty and horrible . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Had a lovely X-country with the motley bunch Old Sparx came too & wow he can still fly So happy to see him so happy. Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Sounds fun . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 wow I havent run this weekend - ive not been feeling wonderful - keep coughing and sneezing have just spent 2 hours tidying up the bombsite known as home though cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 4 muddy miles yesterday for me!! Next time I will stay on the gravelled track rather than the scenic (and in places underwater) route!! Doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 oooh, i love running through the mud it looks really impressive when you get home cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hope you're feeling better soon Cathy and that sounds like my kind of route Chicken Licken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 wow I havent run this weekend - ive not been feeling wonderful - keep coughing and sneezing have just spent 2 hours tidying up the bombsite known as home though cathy x Take care of yourself - hope you feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I did a very slow 2 3/4 miles today in 28 minutes. I didn't want to do too much as I knew that I had Boot Camp tonight and that is usually quite hard. My legs have still not recovered from Sunday when I cycled and did Boot Camp so they felt very very heavy! Hopefully things may improve tomorrow..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Oops, missed posting Monday's run. 2.1m in 22 mins before work then cycled to and from work (about 7 miles). My arms are really sore after the gym on Sat/Sun . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
