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By *ee Viante OP   Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

I don't belong to a gym so I can't advertise there.

So, please give me your best suggestions on how to find someone to exercise with, (walking, jogging, exercise at home etc).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

do you have any friends you can ask?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There are many running clubs aimed at "plodders" which encourage people to get together and treat the sport as a social get together as opposed to a result orientated sport.

I'm not familiar with your area but local press or sports centres often advertise ? Good luck and remember its about personal progress

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I could help you exercising at home

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've never understood why people need a training buddy, I've always trained alone and that works best for me - this way, I only ever have to compete with myself, and when you think about it, what better way to improve?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've never understood why people need a training buddy, I've always trained alone and that works best for me - this way, I only ever have to compete with myself, and when you think about it, what better way to improve?"

I train alone too,but were all different and sometimes having a competitive partner can inspire and pull you along or even support.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've never understood why people need a training buddy, I've always trained alone and that works best for me - this way, I only ever have to compete with myself, and when you think about it, what better way to improve?"

Everyone is different, training buddies can help encourage each other, not every thing is a completion,

This time of year is a good time to start with some sort of exercise programmed as there is often free fit clubs ect set up, as someone has mentioned there's often running clubs that you can join, take a look in your local paper or your local pages on social networking sites.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Are you on Facebook?

It's a good way to see if there are any walking / jogging groups in your area or you could post a thread and see if anyone else is interested too.

Just a thought x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Are you on Facebook?

It's a good way to see if there are any walking / jogging groups in your area or you could post a thread and see if anyone else is interested too.

Just a thought x"

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By *ee Viante OP   Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk


"I've never understood why people need a training buddy, I've always trained alone and that works best for me - this way, I only ever have to compete with myself, and when you think about it, what better way to improve?"

I always trained alone before but that was at a gym. I didn't find it convenient to have someone else there.

Now I'm trying to motivate myself to create a new routine without being able to join a gym and I'm struggling.

Someone to get out and walk with might help encourage me.

What I'm doing isn't working so common sense suggests I should try something else, no?

As you've said, what you do works best for you. In case you'd not noticed, I'm not you

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By *ee Viante OP   Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk


"do you have any friends you can ask? "

Not locally, no. I moved 200 miles from where I lived a year ago and haven't really got out to meet people here yet.

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By *ee Viante OP   Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk


"I could help you exercising at home "

Ha! I'm not sure I dare ask what you have in mind

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By *ee Viante OP   Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk


"Are you on Facebook?

It's a good way to see if there are any walking / jogging groups in your area or you could post a thread and see if anyone else is interested too.

Just a thought x"

Yes, I am. I'll have a look Thanks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I put a post oug on Facebook and started my own walking group. We completed a 13 mile midnight walk during the summer. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always like to train with a buddy. They can push you too that little bit extra when you would of probably given up

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


" There are many running clubs aimed at "plodders" which encourage people to get together and treat the sport as a social get together as opposed to a result orientated sport.

I'm not familiar with your area but local press or sports centres often advertise ? Good luck and remember its about personal progress "

My local running club have a walk/run/walk group which are fab and did keep me motivated in going out each week (i run continuously but am really slow lol)

Apart from dear old fab I really haven't found a friendlier, more welcoming community than the running one. Everyone just loves running and don't care if you do a 7 minute mile or even a 17 minute mile!

Joining online communities help as well. I'm on the running bug if anyone else out there is add me!!

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over a year ago

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"I've never understood why people need a training buddy, I've always trained alone and that works best for me - this way, I only ever have to compete with myself, and when you think about it, what better way to improve?"

I essentially run alone a lot of the time at park run as I'm not as slow as the slowest person but not as fast as the ones in front but the little boosts I get from the lappers as they tell me how well im doing spurs me on. O still only compete with myself time wise but a sense of community is a great motivator.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

The local newspaper may have a walking group advertising their outings and so on. At least with a training partner you have an added incentive to leave the house on a wet and unpleasant day.

Love the new face pics, btw

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I found the running bug to be quite good if you want a running buddy although having said that my running buddy has abandoned me to get re-married to her ex-husband who doesn't approve of our relationship .

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By *ee Viante OP   Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk


"The local newspaper may have a walking group advertising their outings and so on. At least with a training partner you have an added incentive to leave the house on a wet and unpleasant day.

Love the new face pics, btw "

Thank you

They're just 'phone cam selfies, with no makeup, which I decided to take in the middle of watching Captain America last night, for some unknown reason.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've never understood why people need a training buddy, I've always trained alone and that works best for me - this way, I only ever have to compete with myself, and when you think about it, what better way to improve?"

Everyone is different.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Are you on Facebook?

It's a good way to see if there are any walking / jogging groups in your area or you could post a thread and see if anyone else is interested too.

Just a thought x

Yes, I am. I'll have a look Thanks."

Best time of year to do it, and you'll do a bit of networking and make new friends too.

Evie!'s running posts still motivate me. You're motivating me too now VV. Please report back on your success. Fresh air and daylight is a great mood lifter. x

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

Park run are a nationwide group that I believe met on Saturday morning for a 5k run/walk. It's free. My local one has over 100 people and they are all different ages, sizes and genders so no one person stands out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shame you weren't closer to me. I'm currently in beast mode and training hard in the gym

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon


"Shame you weren't closer to me. I'm currently in beast mode and training hard in the gym "

Ok you can help me out...

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Park run are a nationwide group that I believe met on Saturday morning for a 5k run/walk. It's free. My local one has over 100 people and they are all different ages, sizes and genders so no one person stands out "

I love parkrun!! Did my 37th one today. Got covered in mud and soaking wet....brilliant!!!

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire


"Park run are a nationwide group that I believe met on Saturday morning for a 5k run/walk. It's free. My local one has over 100 people and they are all different ages, sizes and genders so no one person stands out

I love parkrun!! Did my 37th one today. Got covered in mud and soaking wet....brilliant!!!"

I am deliberating it still lol I don't want to knackered my knees and ankles now..... But I have goals this year and this does fit in to them

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Park run are a nationwide group that I believe met on Saturday morning for a 5k run/walk. It's free. My local one has over 100 people and they are all different ages, sizes and genders so no one person stands out

I love parkrun!! Did my 37th one today. Got covered in mud and soaking wet....brilliant!!!"

38th!!!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Park run are a nationwide group that I believe met on Saturday morning for a 5k run/walk. It's free. My local one has over 100 people and they are all different ages, sizes and genders so no one person stands out

I love parkrun!! Did my 37th one today. Got covered in mud and soaking wet....brilliant!!!

I am deliberating it still lol I don't want to knackered my knees and ankles now..... But I have goals this year and this does fit in to them "

Just go and take it as,easy as you need to. Lots of people walk it. When I first started it took me 51 mins to do.

I'm not much quicker now but I am quicker lol

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire


"Park run are a nationwide group that I believe met on Saturday morning for a 5k run/walk. It's free. My local one has over 100 people and they are all different ages, sizes and genders so no one person stands out

I love parkrun!! Did my 37th one today. Got covered in mud and soaking wet....brilliant!!!

I am deliberating it still lol I don't want to knackered my knees and ankles now..... But I have goals this year and this does fit in to them

Just go and take it as,easy as you need to. Lots of people walk it. When I first started it took me 51 mins to do.

I'm not much quicker now but I am quicker lol"

OK it is on the list of definites Will start on food reduction first lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have you thought about taking up a team sport? Badminton, netball etc? Good exercise and social and you can't talk yourself out of it as you'll be letting the team down

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I'd like a training buddy too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Park run are a nationwide group that I believe met on Saturday morning for a 5k run/walk. It's free. My local one has over 100 people and they are all different ages, sizes and genders so no one person stands out

I love parkrun!! Did my 37th one today. Got covered in mud and soaking wet....brilliant!!!

I am deliberating it still lol I don't want to knackered my knees and ankles now..... But I have goals this year and this does fit in to them

Just go and take it as,easy as you need to. Lots of people walk it. When I first started it took me 51 mins to do.

I'm not much quicker now but I am quicker lol

OK it is on the list of definites Will start on food reduction first lol "

My mum does park run and is always trying to get me to go with her....I'm not sure if I can cope with the trauma of being lapped by my 60 year old mum though! (I can't jog for longer than about 3 minutes.... )

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By *onbons_xxMan
over a year ago

Bolton

Parkrun is a great social exercise, no pressure, the hardcore runners will speed off but all abilities are welcome and you see familiar faces which kind of acts like a buddy-incentive. You can walk, walk for a but then run for a bit (and repeat), it's surprising how quickly you improve.

I used to train alone (despite the above I enjoy running alone to de-stress ) but I do more team/group based activities and that pushes me more than I'd have thought.

Dance classes/yoga classes and things like that also are good, but depending on interests you'll find something that's right for you.

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