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stilldumdedumming · 10/08/2026 20:53

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stilldumdedumming · 10/08/2026 20:52

I have
Friday 60x25m swim (there was an all out lane war - not pretty). And then lower body.
Saturday. I did the long walk. 8 miles but included a 2 hour lie down part way. The mileage was not advisable.
Sunday 20 min Pilates ring workout.
Today I had a rest!

MummyInTheNecropolis · 09/08/2026 23:03

Bounce class (45 mins)
Bit of walking

13,000 steps

WearyAuldWumman · 09/08/2026 21:13

Comtesse · 09/08/2026 19:08

I have never been to parkrun. I know I couldn’t run it at the moment but maybe I should go and try walking it and see if I can build up to running 5km again? I’ve done c25k a couple of times and I know I can run that distance (but I am not a natural runner and the love for running has never really kicked in).

Yesterday - 55min bike ride, 12 min yogalates and 10m cheesy walking workout. Today - 26 min weighted vest walk, a bit of swimming with the kids and 12 min yogalates.

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Honestly, I think you'd enjoy a Parkrun. I fund it to be a very positive experience.

Alittlefrustrated · 09/08/2026 21:05

Home again.
60 x 25m swim
135.

Comtesse · 09/08/2026 19:08

I have never been to parkrun. I know I couldn’t run it at the moment but maybe I should go and try walking it and see if I can build up to running 5km again? I’ve done c25k a couple of times and I know I can run that distance (but I am not a natural runner and the love for running has never really kicked in).

Yesterday - 55min bike ride, 12 min yogalates and 10m cheesy walking workout. Today - 26 min weighted vest walk, a bit of swimming with the kids and 12 min yogalates.

WearyAuldWumman · 09/08/2026 14:28

Can't remember whether I've said - Pitreavie Athletics Club was on tour yesterday. This meant that there were well over 200 people at the Park Run (and they nearly all lapped me).

Those who lapped me included: a wifie and her dog; a mum and her 7 year old; two dads each pushing a buggy containing twins.

The person who passed me on the last strait was a woman was nearly 80 and shouted "Well done!" as she went by.

WearyAuldWumman · 09/08/2026 14:25

45 minute Musical Theatre Fitness class.

Two things I've noticed - as @BezMills suggested one time, choreography is getting easier for me with practice (and no, I'm not just talking about the MTF classes). Secondly, since I started the running my knees have improved. (Indeed, my osteopath has commented on it.)

Today, I forgot to wear my knee braces to class and yet I was still able to do (wee) jumps.

WearyAuldWumman · 08/08/2026 21:18

Did my second Parkrun, accompanied by our coach.

I didn't expect to do well, given all my missed training, but my time wasn't quite as bad as I expected - two minutes and 35 seconds slower than my first.

Partly, I ran out of puff; partly, I tired my legs too much with leg extensions and curls yesterday (before I knew I was doing Parkrun). Shall avoid using a Friday as leg day in future. ETA I admit that I had to walk at times.

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MummyInTheNecropolis · 08/08/2026 20:18

5k walk
3.5k run
Zumba (20 mins)
Yoga (20 mins)

25,800 steps

WearyAuldWumman · 07/08/2026 22:11

Active for Life class: 10 minutes only on the treadmill: 3 sets of 10 leg extensions at 19kg; 3 sets of 10 leg curls at 26kg.

Senior Flex - usual mix of cardio, stretches, abdominal work, upper body work with 3.7kg. Some backward rows.

Usual instructor was back and informed me that he wants me to do Park Run tomorrow. Have told him I might have to walk it.

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FurForksSake · 07/08/2026 22:11

Two miles walking up and down a steep hill.

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MummyInTheNecropolis · 07/08/2026 22:06

8k walk
Lots of running around the garden with niece and nephew (does that count)? 😄
Bounce class (45 mins)

24,000 steps!

Comtesse · 06/08/2026 23:00

11 min yogalates then some Lucy Wyndham Read videos for 13 mins.

stilldumdedumming · 06/08/2026 21:50

@Alittlefrustrated you are definitely getting your miles in!

WearyAuldWumman · 06/08/2026 21:36

Have only done a bit of gardening today, but had to use upper body strength to haul up saplings in the wrong place.

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FurForksSake · 06/08/2026 21:13

We too accidentally extended our walk, 7.5 mile walk with plenty of elevation in Eryri.

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MummyInTheNecropolis · 06/08/2026 21:06

5k walk
5k run
Will probably do some yoga before bed

21,400 steps

stilldumdedumming · 06/08/2026 20:52

Lots of yoga, swimming, quads and calves, Pilates.
Going to take my breakfast up Ivinghoe Beaconhoe Saturday morning. Debating a long loop of a walk into Ashridge. Not sure if that’s a bit ambitious for me!

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Alittlefrustrated · 06/08/2026 19:19

Countryside walk - farmland and woods. Should of been just over 5 miles but we managed to get lost and did a complete circle in the middle, adding a couple of miles 😂
DP and DS had a massive argument as a result (we should of trusted DS's navigation). Oh what joy...
At least I got my exercise.
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Comtesse · 06/08/2026 07:22

Yesterday 15m yogalates, plus wall press ups and stretching.

MummyInTheNecropolis · 05/08/2026 22:51

5k walk
4k run
Shesensu class (45 mins)

20,500 steps

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FurForksSake · 05/08/2026 22:12

Two Mile walk through the woods at portmierion today. It was very, very hilly!

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WearyAuldWumman · 05/08/2026 20:52

45 minutes Senior Flex. Tried two 7.5 kg for some upper body work but switched back to 3.7.

Instructor had us moving from RDLs to low rows at one point. Stretches, squats, etc, some cardio.

45 minutes Active for Life. Tried to to running training on the treadmill, but just don't feel that comfortable, so just did a warm up.

Started using 7kg for upper body, but instructor advised me to move down to 6kg and to increase the number.

Now using the SPARC with the middle incline and moved the difficulty level up to 7.

Alittlefrustrated · 05/08/2026 20:30

Still in Sussex
Fab coastal and country walk yesterday, which included The Seven Sisters.
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Lazy day today pottering around NT property Ightham Mote - very unusual property, if you are ever in Kent it's well worth a visit.