As of writing this I’ve just completed week 5 of my Couch to 5K! You might have noticed that I didn’t talk about this last week, well that was because I didn’t actually do any runs. Don’t worry, I have a pretty good excuse. Rather than do my runs I […]
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Breastfeeding in Public: Learning to Feed with Confidence
As I started my breastfeeding journey I was worried about two things: not physically being able to do it, and breastfeeding in public. Fortunately the first worry didn’t turn it to much. I had moments where it was a real struggle – like every mum probably does – but I […]
Couch to 5K Week 4: Staying the Same with My Weight Despite an Extra Run
Well I may have struggled for week 4 but I’ve managed to complete my runs. And that’s including my extra one that I missed last week. In total I’m currently running for 16 minutes – albeit intermittently – and managing it quite well. The first run is still the hardest […]
Couch to 5K Week 3: Another Weight Loss Despite Missing a Run
Every week I’m more surprised that I’m still sticking to this Couch to 5K. Unfortunately, this week hasn’t been so great though. I will hold my hands up, I’ve only managed two runs but I have managed to keep to my diet – well, aside from the few Lindor chocolates we […]
Couch to 5K Week 2: Still Going Strong Despite Adversity
My Couch to 5K week 2 certainly got off to a rocky start. We had a sickness bug that took down the house Monday and Tuesday, so I didn’t start my runs until Wednesday! When that day finally came, and I knew I had to do my first run, all […]
Couch to 5K Week 1: Starting the Journey to Being Healthier
I talked the other day about wanting to be healthier for the sake of Isabelle. Well this week I’ve actually achieved week one of the couch to 5k! I’m pretty amazed at myself. It might not seem like a big deal, but it is to me. Week One of the […]