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« on: Wednesday June 11, 2008, 09:06:32 AM » |
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Hi All For anyone who is interested, I have signed up to run 10k on October 5th. At present I can run for approximately 30 seconds before I feel like I have to stop. It's going to be tough. I have a sponsorship page here http://www.run10ksponsorme.org/rebeccaemin which also links to my Facebook group. I'm going to need all the encouragement I can get so please do feel free to offer me any advice on running - I need it! I have already started training, so with just under 4 months to go, I hope I can do it... Wooley |
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« Reply #1 on: Wednesday June 18, 2008, 11:00:52 AM » |
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This is such hard work. I am keeping an exercise log so I can look back on it eventually and see my progress. I am running 3/4 times a week and swimming and walking too. I don't think I have stopped aching since the Race for Life as I just haven't stopped. I wish I wasn't so ridiculously unfit   Wooley |
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« Reply #2 on: Wednesday June 18, 2008, 02:24:47 PM » |
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Keep hanging in there Woo, the fittest I ever was when I was in my late thirties after having 3 kids ... and I was pretty fit too, it can be done and having a goal like a run is a great motivator  |
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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday June 18, 2008, 02:35:09 PM » |
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I wish I wasn't so ridiculously unfit Keep this up and you won't be unfit very long!  You go, girl! totalfolly |
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« Reply #4 on: Thursday July 17, 2008, 12:24:41 PM » |
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Well it's time for a progress report! I have been training and last night I ran my usual route (about 4.2km) without walking once, for the first time ever. I was so delighted... I can hardly believe that just over a month ago I had to walk after about every 10 seconds of running. I am doing a 5km Race for Life on Sunday 27th July to see how my training is going and this time I'm hoping to run it all, instead of walking it like I did the last one. Then I just have to double my distance by October On the serious side, my Godmother is now seriously ill with Cancer and I am going to visit her on Saturday morning. She is one of the people who inspired me to take up running for the charity. I think it will be quite hard to see her as ill as she is but I do want to see her nevertheless. So, that's my update... Wooley |
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« Reply #5 on: Thursday July 17, 2008, 10:39:47 PM » |
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Excellent training progress, Woo! But I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother.  totalfolly |
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« Reply #6 on: Wednesday July 23, 2008, 01:23:18 PM » |
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Wooley, good for you about the run and I too am sorry to hear about your gran. |
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« Reply #7 on: Thursday July 24, 2008, 06:53:21 AM » |
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Hi ladies, thanks for the good wishes. It's actually my God mother but the sentiments are the same. I have known her since I was a child (she has been my Mums friend since they were young). She really is very ill and it was quite difficult seeing her in the hospice. For my 5 km run on Sunday I'm going to write the names of everyone I know with Cancer on my back plate. It's quite a long list One of them will actually be there on Sunday though (coincidence) so it will be lovely to see her (if I do). Wooley |
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« Reply #8 on: Thursday July 24, 2008, 07:35:04 AM » |
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I have had the news I have been dreading this morning. They can't do anything else for my Godmother.  |
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« Reply #9 on: Thursday July 24, 2008, 07:38:52 AM » |
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« Reply #10 on: Thursday July 24, 2008, 11:51:27 AM » |
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I'm so sorry, Woo. totalfolly |
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« Reply #11 on: Thursday July 24, 2008, 11:55:43 AM » |
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Thanks Ladies I am finding it a bit difficult today - all 3 children are at home but I don't want to let them see how upset I am. I guess I will have to let it all out when they are in bed. Wooley |
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« Reply #12 on: Thursday July 24, 2008, 12:01:56 PM » |
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So dreadfully sorry Woo, such sad, sad news for you.
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« Reply #13 on: Thursday July 24, 2008, 02:40:24 PM » |
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I'm so sorry to hear this Wooley... |
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« Reply #14 on: Thursday July 24, 2008, 04:58:06 PM » |
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Sorry to hear this Woo.  for you all. |
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« Reply #15 on: Thursday July 24, 2008, 10:32:54 PM » |
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Oh Woo... I just happened in on this. I'm sorry... |
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« Reply #16 on: Sunday July 27, 2008, 11:06:12 AM » |
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It's a matter of days apparently I am doing a Race for Life at 4pm today and it is meant to be 28 degrees C. This is just typical of my luck. I don't expect a very fast time but will let you know how I get on. Timing couldn't be more poignant really considering my poor Godmother... I am not sure how I will cope with reading everyone's back panel messages but I think there will be a few tears to say the least. Have a good day everyone. Wooley |
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« Reply #17 on: Sunday July 27, 2008, 11:45:30 AM » |
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Sorry about your Godmother Woo, have a good run today.
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« Reply #18 on: Sunday July 27, 2008, 03:07:22 PM » |
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Have a good run, Woo!
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« Reply #19 on: Sunday July 27, 2008, 03:46:06 PM » |
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Good luck today, Wooley...
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« Reply #20 on: Sunday July 27, 2008, 09:00:06 PM » |
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I did it, despite temperatures over 30!!! I had to walk a bit of it as it was just so ridiculously hot, but I finished in 37 minutes 42 seconds. So pleased with that as I have never run 5 km before and also I was expecting more like 45 minutes because of the heat. So glad I did it. The sad news is, my Godmother passed away today. She is in peace at last.  Aunty Ann Wooley |
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« Reply #21 on: Sunday July 27, 2008, 09:21:43 PM » |
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I am so sorry to hear about your godmother, Woo I am glad the run went well, that is a good time, especially in that heat. |
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« Reply #22 on: Sunday July 27, 2008, 10:21:45 PM » |
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Woo, I'm so sorry to hear the sad news about your godmother. Excellent run! totalfolly |
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« Reply #23 on: Monday July 28, 2008, 02:56:15 AM » |
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Rest in peace, Ann... for you, Woo.
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« Reply #24 on: Wednesday July 30, 2008, 11:44:31 AM » |
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« Reply #25 on: Wednesday July 30, 2008, 03:36:51 PM » |
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Thanks everyone, the funeral is on Monday so that will be tough.
On the more positive side, I have just signed up for another 5k race to see if I can run the whole distance this time. It's on 14th August and it's not a charity event so basically will be more competitive. I'll be happy to just finish but I'd be even happier if I wasn't last. We shall see.
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« Reply #26 on: Wednesday July 30, 2008, 05:30:56 PM » |
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So sorry to hear about your Godmother Wooley, how very sad for you.
I can't even walk fast never mind run, I never could even at my fittest. Climb like spider, swim, walk for miles! But Run? hopeless! well done Wooley!
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I'm so very sorry to hear about your Godmother's passing. I hope she is now out of her suffering. Please accept my condolences. Rest In Peace, Ann. (by the way, congratulations on the run ) |
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« Reply #28 on: Thursday August 14, 2008, 06:37:29 AM » |
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It's my 5k race tonight! It's the third in a series of 3 and the times in the previous 2 were FAST. I will definitely be at or near the back. It's all chip timed and results published on the internet so I will be able to share that link with you when the time comes.  Quite excited (and scared) and the forecast is for showers which is my favourite running conditions. Wooley |
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« Reply #29 on: Tuesday September 09, 2008, 07:30:39 PM » |
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Still going strong with the training, and under a month to go now so getting quite excited about the 10k run. I thought I would run it and that would be that, but running seems to have become a big part of my life now. Can't see me giving up any time soon  Wooley |
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« Reply #30 on: Wednesday September 10, 2008, 02:02:37 AM » |
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Way to go, Woo, bless your heart, (& your flat abs......)!
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Well it's tomorrow, so please think of me at 10.30am UK time. I heard a weather report earlier during which they said there is a severe weather warning for torrential rain in the area where the run is. How delightful!! Having said that I do like running in rain, so I could cope with that if it is not too cold. I haven't actually run 10k before though, and I haven't been running much in the past few weeks due to colds and bugs... so it is going to be a real test. Wooley |
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« Reply #35 on: Saturday October 04, 2008, 05:06:13 PM » |
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Hope this note isn't too late to wish you all the best Woo. Good for you!
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Hi everyone Well, despite rain, low temperatures, wind and hills, I DID finish the course and I finished it in 1 hour, 12 mins and 43 seconds. I am SO happy... but very very tired now... Thank you all for your support. Wooley |
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« Reply #38 on: Monday October 06, 2008, 10:14:35 AM » |
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Thanks everyone Well done Woo! Especially after the colds and flu you have had, I hope you don't have any bad after effects from the run. LIGA girl, I ached for 2 days, ran again yesterday (Wednesday) and am thinking of entering a 5 mile race on Sunday  Wooley |
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Woo, you'd best go shopping first and buy an even smaller pair of pants/trousers!
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