Hi Folks
Claire here There's been a few people mention running recently so I thought I'd start a thread for people to dip into, share aspirations, experiences, tips, ups and downs etc (hopefully there will be more relative ups than downs?!) . . . . . . Basically whatever you want to talk about :-)
I'll get the ball rolling! Before I joined this club, I went to a running club, and a regular runner when WFH. I'm on Strava, if that's anyone else's Thing. I did a few events a year and an occasional parkrunner (50). I like variety in my running. I took a pause with some physio issues (now fixed) just before I became a regular at my GP. Now I'm experimenting with what's feasible for me. After starting treatment in Jan 2022 I was managing regular weekly 15-30 min runs but it doesn't feel the same and all these new hills have appeared that I don't remember before! Just recovering from a treatment side effects blip and now starting to think about going out again.
Over to you ->>
Hi, I used to walk for miles, play badminton, tennis and do Tai ChI Chuan but now I have difficulty walking from the living room to the kitchen and have a stairlift so that we didn't have to move house. I'd love to join your running chat but it is just not possible for me.
Good luck with it all but like Ted, I'm tired just thinking about it!
Love Annette x
Hi Mmum so far you've not had any luck, only non runners replied!
Sorry, but you'll have to add me to the list too
Before my back condition, severe spinal stenosis, I did lots of walking, especially with my job but also in my spare time. Didn't like running apart from cross country running with the school. I can only do about 20 steps and the pain is too great.
Hope you get some runners soon
Tvman xx
Right Mmum, this is my chance to shine .... I can run to the bar for last orders, I can run to pick up 50p that I have spotted 10 yards ahead of me and certainly I have fun to the toilet on a regular basis. I did a walk around the deck on a cruise ship for charity and have a t shirt to prove.
that I think qualifies me for membership, at the lower level obviously. Am I in?
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