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Accountability - running the hill

TheBigBlue — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 11:01:35 GMT

Ok, new fitness regime starts tomorrow. Unless I make myself accountable to somebody, I’ll find an excuse to avoid it.

my challenge is to run the very steep hill my place is on. I’m super unfit, so am going to start easy & just walk it a few times before I attempt to jog it.

So please feel free to ask me about my progress so I feel obligated to actually do it.

And any tips on building up fitness would be appreciated. I need some fitness before the soccer comp kicks off in April.

Thanks team 🙂

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Katyonthehamsterwheel — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 12:44:00 GMT

Hey, great plan!

I tried one of those couch to 5 km program things, which teach you how to run 5km. (I didn't keep it up, but ignore that lol). The challenge is to build up, and slowly push yourself, rather than dive right in. So if you walk the hill a few times, and then can't manage jogging it - you jog a bit, walk a bit, jog a bit, until the jogged bits are bigger than the walked bits. Good concept, I reckon.

A lot of running in soccer, but plenty of time to get ready 🙂

Enjoy

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TheBigBlue — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 03:13:26 GMT

Ooo, I might have to check something like that couch to 5km out.

I’ve also managed 2 down & ups of the hill today. Aim is to do another 2 sometime this afternoon. I came back with a bright red face & jelly legs, but I did it!

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Katyonthehamsterwheel — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:07:11 GMT

Hey, good on you! Just don't overdo it lol

You've got plenty of time to get fit. My son played soccer for over a decade. He's now an adult and no longer plays, but I miss going to watch.

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Katyonthehamsterwheel — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:10:12 GMT

How are you going with it TheBigBlue?

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Guest_4643 — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:11:35 GMT

Hey TheBigBlue, I just wanted to say congrats on your fitness journey, and best of luck. I'm proud of you.

Don't overdo yourself though, take some breaks for you, mentally and physically xx

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anon143 — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:46:29 GMT

Sounds like you’ve got a very good plan, I am in a similar boat, good luck! 😊

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TheBigBlue — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:43:00 GMT

Progress!

Sun: 2 x consecutive hill walks

Mon: no exercise, had my first DBT session & I was mentally exhausted afterwards. But that’s ok, I don’t expect to be out exercising 7 days a week. I might make Monday’s my day off while I’m doing DBT.

Tues: 2 x consecutive hill walks in morning, 1 x hill walk in the avo which then extended in a walk down to the bay & a sit on the jetty for some “mental relaxation”. It’s a steep climb back though & uphill all the way to my house

Wed: 2 x consecutive hill walks in the morning, afternoon walk to the bay with a sit in the jetty. I like doing this, it might become a thing I add for my mental health. I like watching the birds, boats & fisherman. I like looking at the bush land surrounding the bay & people walking their dogs.

I even did some push ups/sit ups today.

Thoughts for next week - might attempt jogging or jogging part of the way. We have a skipping rope at home, I’ve used it before skipping like the boxes do. It’s very tiring but I think good for fitness. I used to be able to do 100 jumps before getting tired, so might try that again.

So far, so good 👍

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Guest_4643 — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:06:16 GMT

Sounds awesome, well done TheBigBlue. I'm proud of you.

Also good luck with your exercise journey/regime anon143!

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Katyonthehamsterwheel — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:45:49 GMT

Amazing! I love your approach - recognising the importance of rest, and the inclusion of something that's good for your mental health as well, is great 🙂

Good on you. Keep us updated!

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TheBigBlue — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:39:52 GMT

I did it!

Today I jogged. I felt so uncoordinated at first, but eventually found my groove.

I downloaded one of those apps mentioned above so it alternates between running & walking which is exactly what I need to build up my fitness.

I had procrastinated all week about increasing my hill walking to running, & initially gave myself a week of walking. A week would be up tomorrow. So I BEAT my goal. Yeah baby!

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Katyonthehamsterwheel — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 07:07:46 GMT

Hey, that's awesome! You're smashing it 🙂

So good to set a goal and be able to achieve it. Really impressive!

I couldn't get the hang of breathing correctly to run. The last time I used the app I had to lay down or I would have passed out lol so I gave up. What I should have done, was take a step back and reduce the running increments until I had it sussed, instead of quitting. Oh well. Live and learn yeah.

Keep up the good efforts 🙂

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TheBigBlue — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 11:04:24 GMT

Quick update, I’m still going strong, even if slow & steady.

Had a sore knee today so decided my body needed a rest day & I can’t believe I was actually disappointed I wasn’t running 🤣🤣

But I’m improving, hurrah!

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Guest_4643 — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 12:16:31 GMT

Good job TheBigBlue, proud of you.

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Katyonthehamsterwheel — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 02:33:43 GMT

Hey, glad to hear you're still at it. Hope the knee is feeling better real quick. Good on you 🙂

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TheBigBlue — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:04:53 GMT

Well, my sore knee became incredibly painful knee 😥

Diagnosed with Pes Anserine Bursitis. So currently seeing a physio. I’ve been so excited to play football that I refuse to let this opportunity pass. Physio reckons he can have me ready for season kick off.

Cross your fingers for me!

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Katyonthehamsterwheel — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:28:01 GMT

oh no!

That's a bit of bad luck. And you were doing so well! Physio sounds positive though, so that's great.

Stay enthused - love it 🙂

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TheBigBlue — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 09:54:20 GMT

Trial game today!

As yet I had not tried running on my injured knee, but I got the ok from the physio last week, he just warned me not to go too hard & not play a full game.

Anyway, no problem at all with the knee. But my fitness & coordination needs some work 🤣

But I had fun, which was the main thing. Can’t believe I’m actually looking forward to when training & the comp actually starts.

We had a morning game, & my mood has been great all day, just from doing decries & playing a game I love

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Katyonthehamsterwheel — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 01:39:07 GMT

Hey, was thinking about you and how you're going. Sorry I've been busy and hadn't asked.

That's fantastic that you managed a game and enjoyed it! As for fitness and co-ordination lol, yes, soccer (football? I'm never sure which to call it) requires those in abundance. I've always been fascinated with bicycle kick goals - that's just ridiculous quite honestly! Obviously at your level of play that's way beyond expectation - so no pressure lol just saying...

Anyway GOOD ON YOU!!!

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TheBigBlue — Sun, 02 May 2021 03:46:14 GMT

An update in case anyway is interested.

1 loss & 2 draws 😀

We seem to be improving each week though & I think my fitness is slowly improving.

And I’m having fun!