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Reflections: Week 7 – C25K

Reflections – C25K – Week 7 Week 7 was a bumper week. First, I had to sort out a replacement laptop to continue working on my studies. Second, I also had to work on my mental health, as I felt pretty low since my laptop broke down during a crucial time in my life, whichContinue reading “Reflections: Week 7 – C25K”

Fat Fridays: Safety While Running – 26.03.2021

Fat Fridays: Safety While Running – 26.03.2021 A few weeks ago I went for a power-walk/jog around 1000 in the morning. The roads were quiet and the sky was bright! I started with a nice brisk walk, earphones in but playing tunes at a good volume so I could still hear the space around me.Continue reading “Fat Fridays: Safety While Running – 26.03.2021”

Christmas Day Running

Christmas Day Running It’s Christmas Day – Today marks a day that many people around the world will be opening gifts and stuffing their faces with too much food. I’m off for a morning run – haven’t been out running in a while. I’m nervous! It’s starting over again. But shyness won’t allow me toContinue reading “Christmas Day Running”

Missed Marathon

Photo credit: Unsplash The day of the ½ Marathon. I had to withdraw, due to coming down with a dreadful cold, days before the event. I felt despondent, like a failure before failing. I even talked myself into attending but only walking through, rather than anything more strenuous. My mind wanted to participate, but myContinue reading “Missed Marathon”

Get The Strap

Right before my morning run, my 5-day old Fitbit strap crumbled right beforemy eyes. The parts that you connect to hold the device in place. I was quite annoyed and resorted to using sticky tape for me to complete myrun. My run was stronger than previously, and my mind was more alert. Throughoutmy day, IContinue reading “Get The Strap”

Couch to 5KM App

Recently I was browsing through the NHS website, reading up on advice for coughs. And found an article on getting fitter…this piece led to information on the Couch to 5 KM running app. It states that it helps you get running within nine weeks. I browsed through some of the many reviews, predominantly via InstagramContinue reading “Couch to 5KM App”