Hi Guys n Dolls

I have just done my first outside run, pounding the pavement (since school anyway)

I had my ipod on and just went for it.

Just doing 1 minute of running and 2 of walking x 6 plus 6 minutes of warm up, warm down at beginning and end.

I am BUZZING!!!

It is SO much better than running on a treadmill, the difference is amazing.

Its quite cold in the good old North East at the moment, but I never felt it after a couple of minutes.

Heres to more running

Cheers

The Minx

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So Minxie not only will you be slimmer and sexier with your new regime, you'll also be windswept and interesting.

It really is exhilerating!!!

well done from a positively balmy WALES

Well done littleminxie! I think lots of us start off on treadmills for whatever reason (in mine embarrassment! ) but running outside is SOOOO much more fun.

Keep up the good work!

Well done littleminxie

I have been using the treadmill and enjoy it but I will give running outside a go soon.

Time can be limited for me so I combine the treadmill at the gym with my weights workout.

I'm glad you enjoyed it. It gives me hope

Dean

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Alright Cheriton

Show off with your barmy weather!!!

Its nice Wales actually (a bet your suprised to hear that)

The only time I have been to Wales I went to Llanrwst (in the Conwy Valley) camping. We had a week of glorious sunshine. It was like being abroad.

I wonder how long you'd last on the North East coast, eh Cheriton??

The Minx

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Nice one Minxie. Treadmill on eBay yet!?

BTW, I used to live in wonderful Wallsend.

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Well done minxie...

Its great that its given you new found enthusiasm... Congratulations..

Phew !! Minxie it's so warm down here even the sheep have traded in their wooly jumpers for wicking tops .

There were a couple while out on my run this evening with lovely eyes ,they looked quite alluring .it's a good job i didn't have on a pair of those lycra jobs off ebay

As for lasting on the n e coast any sheep up there ?

Footnote to self must get out more !!!!!!! immediately.

Hi Cheriton

I am sure I can find a few sheep - just for you.

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Excellent stuff minxie, only problem is, I think you'll find it pretty hard to get yourself back on a treadmill now! (if that can be classed as a problem )

I caught a bit of radio Newcastle and I think it was Steve Cram who was advising Mike Parr to run outside because the treadmill "pulls your legs through" and doesn't exercise your biggest muscle, the gluteus maximus (or "Bum").

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Well Done

I have, like yourself only just made the transition from treadmill to the great outdoors and I think its fantastic.

Keep it up

Nice one... it just takes the one bite... then you're addicted forever...MUWAHAHAHAHAHA.... (I can think of much worse things to be addicted to/obsessed with).

Great news minxie, keep up the good work

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Good on yer minxie...be racing in no time!!

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