What has become of me?

[reddragon]

One week short of 12 months ago I gave up the stinkies and have vaped ever since. After following an old friend's beginning running journey on facebook I became inspired and yesterday I took my first step from couch to 5k   It should be noted that apart from walking the dog (which is becoming slower and slower due to his age and joint issues) I am lazy mare 

So I went to my mum and dads, where the road is quieter and it is more level! and off I went with my app and a podcast for company. The most amazing thing was after 5mins brisk walk and 8 reps of jog 60 sec, walk 90 sec I had no problems breathing, 12 months ago I would have been wheezing and gasping for breath after the 5 mins brisk walk   I managed the session and apart from a red face (it was 20 degrees  ) I felt ok.

I am on a rest day today, I have a bit of stiffness in my thighs but generally feel good. On to tomorrow and my next step to 5 k, let's see if in 9 weeks I have made it 

[igual]

Good on you lass, were all supporting you ( from sofa ) hehe

[kittyvape]

Well done! for a year stinky-free and for taking on the couch to 5k. Sure you'll do great, and have a lot of fun and sense of achievement as you do.

[chykensa]

Excellent - even more justification, if any was needed!, that vaping is better for you than smoking
Keep us posted, and watch out for my personal fitness regime to notch up a bit over my summer holidays (I'm a teacher), as I try to move a couple of kilos of spare tyre which is becoming an embarrassment to me.
Well done you reddragon, and keep up the good work!

[reddragon]

Thanks all, chykensa I must admit the "at least 1 stone" I need to lose was also a consideration

[Deleted]

I've always taken great enjoyment from watching people jog/run about, as I'm sitting down with a cold beer and a vape in hand .

Did enough of that keep fit stuff years ago and had enough . These days I'm still 6'3 tall but about 4 stone heavier, my valid excuse is my mobility and x-box lol .

Good luck and I'm really pleased for you, I think the words are.... You go girl

[Deleted]

Good for you & you'll get your 5k, reddragon, right frame of mind & a target, it'll be sooner than you think.

[Clivia]

super reddragon

[PinkyPuff]

Well done reddragon

[gill2009]

I think you are a star reddragon 

[PinkyPuff]

Sign up in local gym reddragon (if you have one around).They usually do classes.Is much more motivating to go for a class ,30 min a day and work out with other people.That's what I did
Is fun,many classes to choose from and trainers know how to push you.

[reddragon]

Thanks PinkyPuff and each to their own but doing a class in a gym would be hell on earth to me

I would much rather be outside rain or shine,and actually cover distance, no matter how slow! I have looked at some local running clubs that I may join in a few weeks

[Deleted]

I can see why you are worried. Some of us just get a bit of a vapours cough when we give up stinkies. But this, this is serious - do you know what running can do to you- bad knees, expensive running shoes and all that sweat.

No, better to take @tedster 's advice. Sit down quietly for a vape or a beer.

I hope you get well soon.

Nick

[reddragon]

Jul 5, 2015 20:56:28 GMT @kopiert said:

I can see why you are worried. Some of us just get a bit of a vapours cough when we give up stinkies. But this, this is serious - do you know what running can do to you- bad knees, expensive running shoes and all that sweat.

No, better to take @tedster 's advice. Sit down quietly for a vape or a beer.

I hope you get well soon.

Nick

 I can assure you that I have no intention of giving up the vaping or the beer, numbs the aching knees you see 

[Bobsbeer]

Forgot the reddragon had set out on her 5k epic. You were going to let us know how you got on? I'm guessing you are still lost in the valleys of North Wales. Or did you pass a pub and have been in there ever since.