Running to Fitness

Well I couldnt go the week without running (as if!) but I have cut down the mileage this week, I have done 17.78km in all - I may do another 5 or 10 tommorow. I have been doing 1/2 hour cross trainer each day + 10mins cycling. Today I did my quickest 5km thats ever [...]

Today I did this same warmup and stretches as yesterday and again no shin trouble at all, I had quite a bit of sciatic pain though and had to have 4 1minute walks bent over to get rid of it. I did 10.03km in 1hour 2minutes 22 seconds - a bit slower than usual because [...]

Today I was really sore all over - My back was aching really bad from fishing yesterday (sat in a dodgy chair all day) and my calf muscles were aching from the 2 outdoor runs I’ve done this week, so I had to take it easy in the gym today. After a couple of painkillers [...]

Did my first 10km since before my holiday today, found it quite hard going as the fitness is not where it was, glad I pushed on though - should be easier next week.
I did a weigh in and I’m 15stone 2pounds still - doesnt help if you drink beer and eat pizza and Mc Donalds [...]

Had a great start back in the gym today, ran 5.07km in 29mins - no leg pain what so ever, could have done a lot more but felt my fitness was slightly down so didnt want to push it first session back. Will probably do 40-50 mins tommorow and see how I get on.
Did a [...]

Today was the first saturday for a while I’ve been in the gym and it turned out great, I did :

20 mins Cross Trainer
10 mins Cycling
30 mins Running @ 10km/hour

My run was brilliant, I ran for 30mins and did just over 5km - my leg pain was there at first but then dissapeared after about [...]

Great weigh in today, I’ve lost 6 pounds since last friday - I’ve been working hard this week and my eating has been spot on. I’ve been eating salads + bacon or chicken for dinner, soup for lunch + protein shakes throughout the day. I now weigh 15stone 6 pounds. I’m going to aim for [...]

Nothing special today really :

34 mins Cross Trainer
10 mins Exercise Bike
20 mins Running @ 9.3 km

Weigh in was 16stone exactly - 3 pound loss from last friday, I dont think monday’s was really accurate as I hadnt eaten hardly the day before. Last night I had a good meal and some beers so I think [...]

Today was a really good start to the week in the gym, I took 2 tramadol and 2 diclofenac before I went to control any leg pain and it seemed to work well. I did :

30 mins Cross Trainer
10 mins Exercise Bike
23 mins Running @ 9.2km/h

I stepped up my running to 9.2km/h today where before [...]

Today I picked up the pace a bit and ran 6.1km in 40minutes on the treadmill, couldnt have run much farther at that pace so I think I need to do a few speed sessions next week.
I did my weigh-in as well but there is something up with the scales at my gym, the started [...]