coachnomad
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Hi Shazz, well done signing up for the Silverstone half. Glad you enjoyed your weekend away x
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Shazzabir
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Yesterday I did 40 mins of HIIT on the treadmill. Instead of using the timer to say when to stop and start, I used my HRM. I ran until my heart beat got to 182bpm, stayed there for 10 secs, then slowed to a walk until I got down to 135bpm, then ran back up to 182bpm. Did this for 40 mins. Was a fantastic workout. Instead of feeling tired I felt energised and full of adrenaline. I read a book over the w/e about HIIT, saying how much more you burn over normal cardio and judging by the state of my wet clothes I would certainly agree!!! Also made a nice change.
Squeezyweezy
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Woop woop!!! Well done Shaz xxx
Shazzabir
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Didn't realise I had been away for so long. I really do need to make more of an effort, as I feel more focused when I come on here.
Well I have decided to cut out the alcohol for a while. I am getting fed up of the hangovers and the junk food that follows. I want to concentrate on my running and drinking Fri & Sat nights is not helping!
I have gone through my first w/e without a drink and to be honest it didn't bother me at all. Infact I felt great, waking up refreshed each morning. Also got a run in on Sunday
Scratch is doing great, he is starting to do a few tricks now. He is starting to get some long legs!!
Well I have decided to cut out the alcohol for a while. I am getting fed up of the hangovers and the junk food that follows. I want to concentrate on my running and drinking Fri & Sat nights is not helping!
I have gone through my first w/e without a drink and to be honest it didn't bother me at all. Infact I felt great, waking up refreshed each morning. Also got a run in on Sunday
Scratch is doing great, he is starting to do a few tricks now. He is starting to get some long legs!!
coachnomad
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Morning Shazz, yay to no alcohol, it really makes all the difference doesn't it? Are you running this morning?
Squeezyweezy
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Well done on your first weekend alcohol free Shaz! I think you will notice a massive difference, as you said you woke up feeling great and refreshed instead of tired and groggy.
I think we need some more pictures of Scratch.
I think we need some more pictures of Scratch.
Shazzabir
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I am up ready to go for a run. Will only be 2-3 miles as might be running 2moro.
I am still alcohol free and certainly feeling the benefits of it still.
I went out for a family meal on Wednesday, normally I would have had a few drinks, but this time had coke instead. I still had a good time and no hangover to deal with.....fab!!!
I have not told friends I am giving up the alcohol yet, I expect they will make a big joke of it and tell me to get a drink down me.
I am still alcohol free and certainly feeling the benefits of it still.
I went out for a family meal on Wednesday, normally I would have had a few drinks, but this time had coke instead. I still had a good time and no hangover to deal with.....fab!!!
I have not told friends I am giving up the alcohol yet, I expect they will make a big joke of it and tell me to get a drink down me.
coachnomad
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Morning Shazz, well done on the no alcohol. I haven't had any for 18 months now and don't miss it at all xx
Shazzabir
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Have been really busy this last week. We are looking at moving house, so spent the last few days de-cluttering the house and looking for suitable houses to view.
Running has once again taken a back seat, which I am not happy about, but there are only so many hours in a day and I get up 04:45 now anyway.
I am going to try and go for a run in the morning, as I need to de-stress. Running is the best way to get stress out of my system. I always feel great afterwards. Need to be up at 04:15 to fit it in though, so hopefully I can drag myself out of bed !!
Running has once again taken a back seat, which I am not happy about, but there are only so many hours in a day and I get up 04:45 now anyway.
I am going to try and go for a run in the morning, as I need to de-stress. Running is the best way to get stress out of my system. I always feel great afterwards. Need to be up at 04:15 to fit it in though, so hopefully I can drag myself out of bed !!
coachnomad
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Morning Shazz, did you manage a run? xx
Shazzabir
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My running has come to a stop at the moment. I am struggling a lot with motivation and time. A kick up the bun is what I need.!!
I am planning to run 2moro, got a feeling I am going to have so go back down to a 5k and work my way back up again. I'm disappointed with myself, it was only 5 months ago I was running a half marathon. One thing in my favour is, I have a lot of determination. Once my mind is focused nothing stops me. Just need to get back in the zone somehow.
I am planning to run 2moro, got a feeling I am going to have so go back down to a 5k and work my way back up again. I'm disappointed with myself, it was only 5 months ago I was running a half marathon. One thing in my favour is, I have a lot of determination. Once my mind is focused nothing stops me. Just need to get back in the zone somehow.
Woodland girl
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Bum kick !!
It'll come back to you dead quick Shazz, go for it!
It'll come back to you dead quick Shazz, go for it!
coachnomad
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Morning Shazz, did you manage a run today? I'm just getting my motivation back after about 3 months, you'll get there xx
Shazzabir
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Yes managed a 4 mile run...!! Found it fairly easy too, although was on a treadmill.
I probably could have gone another mile, but didn't want to risk injury. Feeling much more optimistic now.....I will be running a half marathon again!!!!!
Thanks guys for your support, it really does help
I probably could have gone another mile, but didn't want to risk injury. Feeling much more optimistic now.....I will be running a half marathon again!!!!!
Thanks guys for your support, it really does help
