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falkor

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do you go running? I finally found a proper plan from the NHS and am now following it, I was trying to go running by just going to the local park and doing a few laps of running, of course my lower legs turned to stone and I was doing it wrong as I hadnt found the NHS "week by week" guide which is brilliant.
I have now been out 5 times in 5 days going on the NHS guidelines which are far better than what I was doing before .
there are so many things that are vying for our time, work , you need to go to do your job, then you get home and have domestic responsibilities so can you fit in running as well? should you fit in running as well? well you dont need much to do it, a pair of trainers and some light clothing and to begin with half an hour a day
here is the NHS plan anybody else beginning on running?
 

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I did... Now I can't run or cycle or swim outdoors. Gotta stick to indoor swimming and maybe some very light core exercises now.
 
I thought that was why the car was invented, to cut out unnecessary calorie usage. We are after all supposed to be saving energy.
 
Joking aside, running is something I've often considered & that NHS link is very interesting (& tempting).

On the one hand I would really like to be able to run 5km but I'm not sure whether I'd enjoy doing it or committing the time on a very regular basis as I imagine that once you've got to that level, you'll have to keep there.

I'm not overweight but can't run more than probably 500m without getting a bit short of breath. I don't know if I should be concerned about that or not. (Regan & Carter used to run miles on the telly & they both drank & smoked ;), neither of which I do).

There's also the potential injury issues as some have experienced above. The risks of these seem to vary depending where you read about it, which doesn't help! Additionally, my wife has just had a suspected heart attack (early 50s) although fortunately no lasting damage, but that has made me think.

It's probably like most things; being reasonable in exercise & diet may be the key. But then am I missing out on feeling more 'alive'...:confused: or do exercise fanatics just say that?

Oh well, back to welding Hazel's rear door bottom ;)
 
Same as you, used to get puffed out quick. After a ton of tests it was discovered that I have a mis formed heart valve and a rising aorta that is way too big and on the limit of needing surgery. Got told to keep blood pressure to a minimum, cholesterol to a minimum, and not to do anything strenuous !
Oh and pills for breakfast instead of a fry up.

Point is - before going on a keep fit drive ( that may kill you ) best checked out first, no point dying dressed in a shonky tracksuit and iffy trainers.
 
Can I add to this get healthy post by saying please go for a prostate check if your 50+. Don’t convince yourself your peeing differently because you’re getting older. Mad not to check.
 
Weeeeelllll..... I never actually ate fried breakfasts, but it was nice to have the option :)

Loving the way we have moved this from a keep fit thread, to one about fried breakfasts :cool:
 
You should see what I have to carry in case of an emergency! Jaffa cakes and Jelly Babies :p

I think She (the Doc) likes me.
 
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