5 years MFW - Lets get cracking...

HelenDaveKids

Ran 7.8 Mile s today, furthest ever in my life I think. Was very hilly and so took 90 minutes but never stopped running.

Starting to purchase a few Christmas gifts now, gosh how time flies.... only matter of time before I'll need a Christmas party frock.

CathT

Helen, that distance really is so impressive! I 'thought' about going for a run after work, mostly to clear my head after a stressful few days but didn't get any further than a thought. I need your energy to get me back on track (excuse the pun!!)

HelenDaveKids

Tbh I'm loving running. My job is stressful at the best of times and when I'm out, I'm on my own, no one speaking to me, no one needing something. The mornings have been fresh and feel so calm. It's really giving me head space which in the past, only swimming has done. Im naturally nosey, so looking round is an added bonus. Im really pushing myself and competing with myself. The only downside is I don't want to do anything else, feel like completely jacking in the gym / classes, I'm only doing them now because I feel I should, in terms of abs, weights, the lack of street lights where we live in an evening and also to fit round the kids activities. I just want to be outside...

HelenDaveKids

5 Mile today. Makes 18 for the week.

Need to sort house insurance but chores first.

Alchemilla

Wow. How much better will you feel in that frock this year?

HelenDaveKids

Hope I get a better reaction than last time I lost weight, back in 2006, Dd 1 cried because my outfit was so horrible, I'd lost 3 1/2 stone, spent all day finding it and was not the reaction I wanted.
Last year size 20 trousers, 18 top. This year .. currently size 12 but can fit in some 10's bottom s and size 8-10 tops. 5 dress sizes. Feels strange to see my clothes as look to small to fit. Can I confess to having bulging cupboard s as I love buying clothes, not very mfw.

lulabelle1

That's an amazing weight loss, well done

HelenDaveKids

Thanks Lula. X

House insurance tcb and lowest price poss.
I have the pick up to do for dd1 as Dave already taken as needed to go to b and q for an amazing assortment of lightbulbs which seem to be on a roll, 3 last night.
Chores done.
Been mapping several different distances routes to run. A long way off but have a 13 mile one routed...

CathT

I've really enjoyed running outside and always think it's better as you can just 'get off' a treadmill. I do have to force myself to run past shortcuts though!

Inspired by you Helen, I am going to start running again. My days off this week are when the storm hits so it might not be until the end of the week. 5 mile is 8k isn't it, that's amazing. I ran my furthest at 5.6k and couldn't stop shaking when I got back!

HelenDaveKids

Go for it cathT, I love the head space. I was at gym tonight and did 4 mile in 40 mins, much faster than my outdoor pace but no hills. Bizarrely thought I die at just over 1 min in, gave myself a stern talking too and kept going. I was planning on going from 6 to 6.1 but stuck at 6. Very pleased I didn't give in.

Did free 30min relaxation class at work today, was a one off thing. Was really relaxing.

Currently trying to find myself a new bike on bay of e, so far unsuccessfully.

Many surveys and ad points done.

E pay slip arrived in my inbox, which means pay day Friday!!