FabSwingers.com forum: Wanna get fit with me in the new year? Announcing the Fab Crap Runners’ Club!

By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

Welcome to the Fab Crap Runners’ Club!

Starting in January we’re going to do the “Couch to 5k” running programme which is designed to get complete non-runners jogging five kilometres in nine weeks. It was developed for people who don’t do any regular exercise at all (like me).

WHAT EXACTLY DO I HAVE TO DO?

You download a free Couch to 5k app (I’m going to use “Get Running” from the App Store), and do what it says. There are three 30-minute sessions each week The first week is walking interspersed with eight one-minute jogs.

HOW WILL THE FAB CRAP RUNNERS’ CLUB WORK?

Adam1971 (who has been roped in because he admitted getting a fancy Apple Watch for Christmas) and I will started a thread each of the nine weeks (beginning on 1st Jan) and we’ll all do our runs, and post our progress, our disasters, our embarrassing moments and a load of encouragement. You can do that week’s runs whenever suits you. And if you miss one or struggle we’ll all take the piss... I mean offer supportive words... until you’re back on track.

BUT I’M TOO CRAP FOR THE CRAP RUNNERS’ CLUB...

I cannot emphasise strongly enough how crap you can be to be to join this club.

This club is for everyone crap and it’s perfect for you if...

- you’re unfit

- you’re not the least bit sure you can jog for one minute without stopping

- you were always picked last at PE

- you’re overweight

- you hate exercise

- you don’t own any fancy fitness gear

- you’re certain you’ll never, ever be able to run 5km

So please post here if you think you’d like to join in! This is your first step to getting fitter.

From MrsTrellis and (a reluctant) Adam1971

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I've done c25k already and it is a great programme. I've not run properly since August so will be starting again in the new year!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Oh.... Just read the joining criteria... Maybe I'm out then lol

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

Great idea!

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"Oh.... Just read the joining criteria... Maybe I'm out then lol "

No please join! You can be the motivation!

Excellent. So that’s me you and Adam so far!

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

I might do this, though running normally isn’t my thing as it hurts my chest. But will give it a go x

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"Great idea!

Thanks Pat.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Oh.... Just read the joining criteria... Maybe I'm out then lol

No please join! You can be the motivation!

Excellent. So that’s me you and Adam so far! "

Awesome! Sign up for parkrun!

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"I might do this, though running normally isn’t my thing as it hurts my chest. But will give it a go x

Fabulous! Sports bras all round.

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By *lackbird1000Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

I run 10 miles 3 times a week and I joined a running club a year ago. May last year I could jog for my life! Last October I done a half marathon , April doing a full marathon ! I think this tread is a brilliant idea ! Because running really helps you to get fit , make friends and mental health . You can do it xx

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"I run 10 miles 3 times a week and I joined a running club a year ago. May last year I could jog for my life! Last October I done a half marathon , April doing a full marathon ! I think this tread is a brilliant idea ! Because running really helps you to get fit , make friends and mental health . You can do it xx "

That’s amazing! Wow. That seems like Mount Everest to me!

Thanks for the encouragement. Much appreciated.

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

Well done Mrs trellis! Go for it fabsters!

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"Well done Mrs trellis! Go for it fabsters!

Thank you!

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

I'm in.

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

I'll give it a go. I was meant to be running so I could do a mini trialathlon at gym- I went once I find it so boring x

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By *ookingforlustMan
over a year ago

northants

Does running on a treadmill count....?

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By *itch and TwatCouple
over a year ago

Nr Rushden Lakes

Oh I need this so much...even as an ex-runner I need some motivation to get out there and RUN...x...Twat

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

I can’t even run around the sofa.

I’m in!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Does running on a treadmill count....?"

Of course!

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By *irestorm 500Couple
over a year ago

coventry

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By *irestorm 500Couple
over a year ago

coventry

I've promised myself a new me this year so count me in x storm x

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By *lkDomWhtSubBiCpleCouple
over a year ago

Somewhere / Everywhere /Kinksville

Maybe ... bookmarking it

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

I've thought about doing this loads of times, but I've put in so much weight again perhaps it's time...

Cross country at school was horrendous, it sounds really stupid but we weren't taught about breathing when running, just told to go and run 3 miles, I always struggled for the entire 5 years and thought I was just totally unfit.

A few years back during a brief spell of being slim I started again with Fred's help with the breathing and I ran a mile straight off no problem. I never did more than a mile as I got a bit bored running round a field but always managed a mile in 8 minutes.

Ginger

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

Oh god... people are joining. I’m going to have to bloody well do it now aren’t I?!?!

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"I've thought about doing this loads of times, but I've put in so much weight again perhaps it's time...

Ginger"

I remember the horror of cross-country. Just being crap at it from start to finish. I wonder if they do it differently these days.

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By *irestorm 500Couple
over a year ago

coventry

"Oh god... people are joining. I’m going to have to bloody well do it now aren’t I?!?!

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By *itch and TwatCouple
over a year ago

Nr Rushden Lakes

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

In the preparation for this, now is a good time to say how unfit I am. I’ve always been a bit podgy and getting older probably isn’t going to help things, but now is an excellent time to change that.

Spend the next few days getting a running playlist together and make sure you’ve got trainers that fit. As far as equipment goes, that’s it.

We can do this together, and think of the benefits of increased stamina for your sex life - you can either keep going for longer, or like me you can keep pleading for longer and wear her down more effectively

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By *itch and TwatCouple
over a year ago

Nr Rushden Lakes

"I've thought about doing this loads of times, but I've put in so much weight again perhaps it's time...

Ginger

I remember the horror of cross-country. Just being crap at it from start to finish. I wonder if they do it differently these days. "

Accepted wisdom is to walk/run in varying proportions when you start or restart running...there are some really good beginners’ programmes on websites like “Fetcheveryone” if fabbers want to do some research...

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"I've thought about doing this loads of times, but I've put in so much weight again perhaps it's time...

Ginger"

I hate Cross Country with a passion.... Can't run on mud that well lol but road running is great, you see so much more of where you live. I went from hating running a few years ago to running the London marathon this year.

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"In the preparation for this, now is a good time to say how unfit I am. I’ve always been a bit podgy and getting older probably isn’t going to help things, but now is an excellent time to change that.

Spend the next few days getting a running playlist together and make sure you’ve got trainers that fit. As far as equipment goes, that’s it.

Right trainers, playlist... and I guess it would be sensible to eat all this chocolate now... to get it out of the way...

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

I tried this app a while back, I lasted a few days my knees couldn't take it. Walking uphill can burn as many calories as running on the flat so I'll stick to that.

Good luck on your running journey though! I wish I could have done it.

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

This is a great idea for the new year. Good job!

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Im older and damaged my knee in 2012/3. Had an op.

Couldn't run if you paid me. Can I walk ?

Do you have insurance for if I pop my clogs.?

Am I supposed to undergo a medical first ?

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"Im older and damaged my knee in 2012/3. Had an op.

Couldn't run if you paid me. Can I walk ?

Do you have insurance for if I pop my clogs.?

Am I supposed to undergo a medical first ? "

Yes. I’ve heard people say they walk slowly in the “walk” bits and briskly in the “run” bits.

No insurance and not the least bit qualified to advise but, if you pass out while attempting it, we can all give you the kiss of life.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Im older and damaged my knee in 2012/3. Had an op.

Couldn't run if you paid me. Can I walk ?

Do you have insurance for if I pop my clogs.?

Am I supposed to undergo a medical first ?

Yes. I’ve heard people say they walk slowly in the “walk” bits and briskly in the “run” bits.

No insurance and not the least bit qualified to advise but, if you pass out while attempting it, we can all give you the kiss of life.

Okay I'm in. As long as it's mouth to mouth resuss and none of that pretending cocks are oxygen pipes !

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

"Im older and damaged my knee in 2012/3. Had an op.

Couldn't run if you paid me. Can I walk ?

Do you have insurance for if I pop my clogs.?

Am I supposed to undergo a medical first ?

Yes. I’ve heard people say they walk slowly in the “walk” bits and briskly in the “run” bits.

No insurance and not the least bit qualified to advise but, if you pass out while attempting it, we can all give you the kiss of life.

Okay I'm in. As long as it's mouth to mouth resuss and none of that pretending cocks are oxygen pipes !"

Lol that was funny

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

*puts the “resus pipe” back in trousers*

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

Good luck to you all.

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By *arryJones1975Man
over a year ago

ely

I have always wanted to do a Park run but don't do that early on a Saturday morning lol

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By *ackspopCouple
over a year ago

Wymondham

"Welcome to the Fab Crap Runners’ Club!

Starting in January we’re going to do the “Couch to 5k” running programme which is designed to get complete non-runners jogging five kilometres in nine weeks...

So please post here if you think you’d like to join in! This is your first step to getting fitter.

From MrsTrellis and (a reluctant) Adam1971"

Can I join please?

Mr Jackspop

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

" I have always wanted to do a Park run but don't do that early on a Saturday morning lol"

Hi Harry - you don’t have to do Parkrun to join the Fab Crap Runners’ Club. You can do your running at any time of day or night. X

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"Welcome to the Fab Crap Runners’ Club!

Starting in January we’re going to do the “Couch to 5k” running programme which is designed to get complete non-runners jogging five kilometres in nine weeks...

So please post here if you think you’d like to join in! This is your first step to getting fitter.

From MrsTrellis and (a reluctant) Adam1971

Can I join please?

Mr Jackspop "

Absolutely - the more the merrier!

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By *rank n BettyCouple
over a year ago

Not meeting

I’ve looked at starting this!! I am so unfit it’s untrue. Hoping my youngest will join me. Doing lots of walking in Scotland over the next week in preparation.

B x

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"I’ve looked at starting this!! I am so unfit it’s untrue. Hoping my youngest will join me. Doing lots of walking in Scotland over the next week in preparation.

B x "

Betty - you’re my kinda gal! “So unfit it’s untrue” is a perfect starting point!

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I am really proud of being a member of the FAT CRAP RUNNERS CLUB....... im thinking of starting right after my coffee. No cake tho ....... no no cake. No.

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

I'm in but I'll be walking. Slow/ not as slow.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I've just listened to the music. That was hard enough. Im walking in silence.

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

I think this is a fantastic idea as you can all get motivation and encouragement from each other and I've heard the App does work very well too though I think I'm a little over qualified to join you all myself but I wish you all the very best and I'll certainly keep an eye on everyone's progress and will provide encouragement and advice if I can help anyone out

Good luck ladies and gents

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

My recent full medical shows I am healthier than I have ever been in my life. I'm also the fattest and heaviest I have ever been in my life.

I'll start thinking about this.

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By *ookingforlustMan
over a year ago

northants

"Does running on a treadmill count....?

Of course! "

Then count me in

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

Great - there are loads of us!

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By *oubyLoverWoman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

Great idea! I was thinking of doing the C25K so this is ideal. Share how crap I am with other crap runners!

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By *itch and TwatCouple
over a year ago

Nr Rushden Lakes

So one of the other things that is “received wisdom” in running circles is “do something, not nothing” so even a 20-30 minute walk each day at the start is a good thing...then gradually introduce short jogs...

Are we officially starting 1 Jan (hangovers permitting) Mrs Trellis?

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

I started running 5 years ago. Was crap before. Stick at it. Work hard and you’ll love it

I can now run 5k in 19.30

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"So one of the other things that is “received wisdom” in running circles is “do something, not nothing” so even a 20-30 minute walk each day at the start is a good thing...then gradually introduce short jogs...

Are we officially starting 1 Jan (hangovers permitting) Mrs Trellis?"

The Couch to 5k apps get you to do three sessions per week and they tell you when to walk and when to run, building up over the weeks.

So I’ll post a Week One thread on 1st Jan, and everyone can do their three week-one runs whenever it suits them during that week, then tell us how it went on the thread.

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

"Does running on a treadmill count....?"

I was so crap at the gym that when I ran on the treadmill I used to do widths

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By *s_macWoman
over a year ago

Traffic land

I need to move more, count me in

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

My knees ache at the very thought . I'll keep thinking on it

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I think you were built to run or not. I'm not. I joined a running club, went for 4 weeks and managed to keep up but the pain from the shin splints was enough for me to say not on your nellie!!

So I've recently joined a gym.

Good luck everyone

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

Good luck Fab crap runners.

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By *aisyDDWoman
over a year ago

North West

I used to be good but now I’m crap. Need to do something to get back into shape

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

I'm following a couch to marathon plan. Apparently by the end of June I'll be able to complete a marathon.

See how it goes. I need to be marathon fit by May 2019.

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"I'm following a couch to marathon plan. Apparently by the end of June I'll be able to complete a marathon.

See how it goes. I need to be marathon fit by May 2019."

Wow!!! Which marathon?

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

In..... messed my knees up marathon training a few years ago and have used it as am excuse ever since

Can I ask for Boob pics as a motivator?

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By *lkDomWhtSubBiCpleCouple
over a year ago

Somewhere / Everywhere /Kinksville

"Good luck Fab crap runners."

I’m frightened

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By *itch and TwatCouple
over a year ago

Nr Rushden Lakes

"In..... messed my knees up marathon training a few years ago and have used it as am excuse ever since

Can I ask for Boob pics as a motivator?"

Will Moobs do?

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

"Welcome to the Fab Crap Runners’ Club!

WHAT EXACTLY DO I HAVE TO DO?

HOW WILL THE FAB CRAP RUNNERS’ CLUB WORK?

BUT I’M TOO CRAP FOR THE CRAP RUNNERS’ CLUB...

I cannot emphasise strongly enough how crap you can be to be to join this club.

This club is for everyone crap and it’s perfect for you if...

- you’re unfit

- you’re not the least bit sure you can jog for one minute without stopping

- you were always picked last at PE

- you’re overweight

- you hate exercise

- you don’t own any fancy fitness gear

- you’re certain you’ll never, ever be able to run 5km

So please post here if you think you’d like to join in! This is your first step to getting fitter.

From MrsTrellis and (a reluctant) Adam1971"

I will join in. I have actually down loaded the first part of the c25k but not started it. This group will help. And if will tell my slimming world journey too

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish

I’m in!

Joined the couch to 5k in September but had to stop 7 weeks in due to an eye infection.

Starting again in January - along with a general fitness, exercise and diet approach!

By April I’ll be unrecognisable!

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

Start getting in your 5 a day people, diet is more important than the actual exercise.

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

I too have been considering this. I have to try and get back to the gym but this sounds like a plan too.

Thinking i should put the lid back on the chocolates

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By *andtfunfunfunCouple
over a year ago

luton

Nick here,

I am up for it!

Started earlier in the year and got 4 weeks in before falling off the wagon.

So back to the beginning for me!!

Now I will have the dog too so combing a dog walk with a run will help

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

"I'm following a couch to marathon plan. Apparently by the end of June I'll be able to complete a marathon.

See how it goes. I need to be marathon fit by May 2019.

Wow!!! Which marathon? "

I won't be running an actual marathon. Can't think of anything more boring. But my 2019 goal is to run Oblivion which is as many 12k laps of a 122 obstacle course as possible in 8.5 hours. I'm aiming for 3 laps, which is just under marathon distance.

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

Right I'm in.

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

"In..... messed my knees up marathon training a few years ago and have used it as am excuse ever since

Can I ask for Boob pics as a motivator?

Will Moobs do?"

I positively encourage it.... that's all I'll be providing

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

I’m delighted so many people are joining in! Welcome to everyone.

Six sleeps to go until we can start! Then 27 sessions to get us from couch potatoes to 5k runners.

Easy peasy... (choke)...

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

Just to add ... You can do more and go further than you ever felt possible... switch off your brain, fuel well, and you can run for miles.

I got up to running 20 miles and amazed myself

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

Just remember to put Vaseline on your nipples....

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Just remember to put Vaseline on your nipples...."

Why?! I've never had to grease up the nips

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By *itch and TwatCouple
over a year ago

Nr Rushden Lakes

"Just remember to put Vaseline on your nipples....

Why?! I've never had to grease up the nips

Yes, Vaseline is important when you start running further, as is a good sports bra (mind you I might need one of those given my expanding moobs lol)

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Just remember to put Vaseline on your nipples....

Why?! I've never had to grease up the nips

Yes, Vaseline is important when you start running further, as is a good sports bra (mind you I might need one of those given my expanding moobs lol)"

Only place I've ever put Vaseline was on me bingo wings in the marathon lol

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

I put this app on my phone weeks ago but am yet to find an app that can prise my arse off the sofa

Think I need crowbar app...

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

WTF?!?! I have to grease up my body like I’m swimming the channel? Oh god...

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"I put this app on my phone weeks ago but am yet to find an app that can prise my arse off the sofa

Think I need crowbar app..."

Putting the app on the phone is an excellent first step. In fact you’re looking healthier already. Don’t do too much too soon. Have a chocolate.

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By *itch and TwatCouple
over a year ago

Nr Rushden Lakes

"WTF?!?! I have to grease up my body like I’m swimming the channel? Oh god...

There are sites specialising in that sort of thing (so a friend tells me)

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

Two things from a crap runner...

Go to a running shop and get yourself filmed running on a treadmill.

This will tell you what type of trainers you need, it can save you a lot of pain/injuries later.

Secondly, a lot of it is in your head, you can run further than you think...

Good luck, I may join you when I have finished the Stollen, Toblerone, stilton and beer...

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By *mallcock43Man
over a year ago

blackpool

Does getting the app count as training lol

Am in

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"WTF?!?! I have to grease up my body like I’m swimming the channel? Oh god...

There are sites specialising in that sort of thing (so a friend tells me)"

Your friend is a perv but it could be my big chance to break into adult modelling.

I’ll send my photo into www.FatLassesCoveredInVaseline.com

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By *itch and TwatCouple
over a year ago

Nr Rushden Lakes

"WTF?!?! I have to grease up my body like I’m swimming the channel? Oh god...

There are sites specialising in that sort of thing (so a friend tells me)

Your friend is a perv but it could be my big chance to break into adult modelling.

I’ll send my photo into www.FatLassesCoveredInVaseline.com"

Looking now...yummy!

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"Two things from a crap runner...

Go to a running shop and get yourself filmed running on a treadmill.

This will tell you what type of trainers you need, it can save you a lot of pain/injuries later.

Secondly, a lot of it is in your head, you can run further than you think...

Good luck, I may join you when I have finished the Stollen, Toblerone, stilton and beer...

That’s good advice.

But just to be clear... I’m now covered in Vaseline and being filmed by fit people while running on a treadmill in a shop? Kill me.

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"Does getting the app count as training lol

Am in "

Totally counts.

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By *itch and TwatCouple
over a year ago

Nr Rushden Lakes

"Two things from a crap runner...

Go to a running shop and get yourself filmed running on a treadmill.

This will tell you what type of trainers you need, it can save you a lot of pain/injuries later.

Secondly, a lot of it is in your head, you can run further than you think...

Good luck, I may join you when I have finished the Stollen, Toblerone, stilton and beer...

That’s good advice.

But just to be clear... I’m now covered in Vaseline and being filmed by fit people while running on a treadmill in a shop? Kill me. "

No, post the pics!!!!

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By *mallcock43Man
over a year ago

blackpool

"Does getting the app count as training lol

Am in

Totally counts. "

Phew am on me way lol

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By *lkDomWhtSubBiCpleCouple
over a year ago

Somewhere / Everywhere /Kinksville

Okay I’ve Downloaded the Ap. If this works I will be shouting “miracle”!!!

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By *aptain VMan
over a year ago

Birstall, Leicester

This sounds like a gd idea I need to get fit again

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

I'd be up.for this need to get fit and lose more weight x

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By *leyxxxMan
over a year ago

Southampton/London/Bristol

Gym and Body balance ,sexy buddy needed in Southampton.

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

I'm in definitely x I've done it before so would love to help xx

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By *achel LondonTV/TS
over a year ago

Uxbridge

Would local friends to go out running with. I'm average runner but not slow I just need to get out more again just not so nice on the winter though

Rachel xx

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"In..... messed my knees up marathon training a few years ago and have used it as am excuse ever since

Can I ask for Boob pics as a motivator?"

Yes. Anyone can ask.

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

"Two things from a crap runner...

Go to a running shop and get yourself filmed running on a treadmill.

This will tell you what type of trainers you need, it can save you a lot of pain/injuries later.

Secondly, a lot of it is in your head, you can run further than you think...

Good luck, I may join you when I have finished the Stollen, Toblerone, stilton and beer...

I cannot stress enough how much every newbie on this thread needs to listen to the point about a gait analysis

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

If I go to a running shop is that going to be expensive for trainers? I’m a little scared now.

I just went for a walk for 45 minutes and it was fine, although for motivation I took a 70 year old relative with me; no matter how unfit I am they always looked worse.

I’m here to tell you I survived and am looking forward to doing it again next week without the limping old person

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By *itch and TwatCouple
over a year ago

Nr Rushden Lakes

"If I go to a running shop is that going to be expensive for trainers? I’m a little scared now.

I just went for a walk for 45 minutes and it was fine, although for motivation I took a 70 year old relative with me; no matter how unfit I am they always looked worse.

I’m here to tell you I survived and am looking forward to doing it again next week without the limping old person "

If you don’t buy suitable trainers, you may be that limping old person...but you can often get deals on last year’s models online once you know what sort of trainers suit you.

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"I’m here to tell you I survived and am looking forward to doing it again next week without the limping old person "

Is that what your mum said about you?

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

Ok, my only experience of buying trainers is JD Sports or somewhere like that. The staff there don’t seem to understand size numbers let alone anything more complicated

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

"I’m here to tell you I survived and am looking forward to doing it again next week without the limping old person

Is that what your mum said about you? "

She does walks with the WI which is basically like getting parachuted onto the Brecon Beacons at night and having to fend for yourself while fighting off the SAS

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Ok, my only experience of buying trainers is JD Sports or somewhere like that. The staff there don’t seem to understand size numbers let alone anything more complicated "

Find an independent running store, JD, sports fired etc won't know what they are talking about.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"If I go to a running shop is that going to be expensive for trainers? I’m a little scared now.

I just went for a walk for 45 minutes and it was fine, although for motivation I took a 70 year old relative with me; no matter how unfit I am they always looked worse.

I’m here to tell you I survived and am looking forward to doing it again next week without the limping old person "

I always buy last years models as they are much cheaper. Just need to find out what type of trainer you need.

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

Ok, I’ll type into Google “running shops that aren’t crap”

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

Put me down....just had some more turkey and stuffing. Feeling very fat and unfit!

I do however have the body of a god.......

Buddha!

I’m definitely up for....and in need of this!

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By *lkDomWhtSubBiCpleCouple
over a year ago

Somewhere / Everywhere /Kinksville

When are we starting this ?

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By *itch and TwatCouple
over a year ago

Nr Rushden Lakes

"Ok, I’ll type into Google “running shops that aren’t crap”

Lol - Advance Performance are good - various branches about

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"When are we starting this ?"

In the week beginning 1st Jan (*stuffs chocolates into mouth*) so that we all have time to prepare (*demolishes cake*) and take care of any unfinished business (*eyes pile of selection boxes*)

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"Ok, I’ll type into Google “running shops that aren’t crap”

I’ve heard Sweatshop are good too.

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

My walk today burned 176 calories which is about half a Mars bar.

That means I need to leave the other half inside her

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By *itch and TwatCouple
over a year ago

Nr Rushden Lakes

"Ok, I’ll type into Google “running shops that aren’t crap”

I’ve heard Sweatshop are good too. "

Yeah, Sweatshop would be my second stop...but forever after you know what you need...Google/eBay etc

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By *itch and TwatCouple
over a year ago

Nr Rushden Lakes

"My walk today burned 176 calories which is about half a Mars bar.

That means I need to leave the other half inside her

That is definitely a waste of half a mars bar...which way it was wasted I will let you decide!

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By *lkDomWhtSubBiCpleCouple
over a year ago

Somewhere / Everywhere /Kinksville

"Ok, I’ll type into Google “running shops that aren’t crap”

Lol - Advance Performance are good - various branches about"

Helpful website - good for idiots

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By *lue NarwhalMan
over a year ago

Iceland, but Aldi is closer..

I'm in, I could do with trying to get running again.

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By *itch and TwatCouple
over a year ago

Nr Rushden Lakes

"Ok, I’ll type into Google “running shops that aren’t crap”

Lol - Advance Performance are good - various branches about

Helpful website - good for idiots

Runners World also publish advice on trainers...and beginners guides...and all sorts of stuff including forums...as does Fetcheveryone...

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

"Ok, I’ll type into Google “running shops that aren’t crap”

If you are in Bedford there is a little independent one in Hitchin, Well Run sports, it's owned by a runner and is very good. They'll do a free gait analysis if you buy trainers from them buy trainers will be near enough full RRP. Or you have a sweatshop in Milton Keynes which is decent enough.

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By *lueWonderMan
over a year ago

Preston.....ish

Please may I join the crap runners club?

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By *lkDomWhtSubBiCpleCouple
over a year ago

Somewhere / Everywhere /Kinksville

Will there be a prize for the crappest

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

"Will there be a prize for the crappest

Perhaps, but there’s some stiff competition

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"Please may I join the crap runners club? "

Everyone crap is welcome.

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By *lueWonderMan
over a year ago

Preston.....ish

"Please may I join the crap runners club?

Everyone crap is welcome.

Then I'm in

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

Im in xx

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

If anyones welcome then I'm in....I'd never run in my life and tried a couple of years back, i thought my lungs would give in first but it was my legs!! Need to get fit as I'm doing the coast to coast next year

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

I'm in. Need to get back on form!

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By *lkDomWhtSubBiCpleCouple
over a year ago

Somewhere / Everywhere /Kinksville

"Will there be a prize for the crappest

Perhaps, but there’s some stiff competition

You don’t have wobbly bits to be bothered about I don’t see you as competition

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

3 things I learnt from running

1. Get a base layer... nike combat pro, no rubs

2. Good socks... double layer

3. You don't need a gait analysis. Nike lunar moulds itself to your gait and means you don't spend a fortune... you're running 5k also so perspective is important

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

This is so me, my cars on its last legs, I work just two miles away and I’m contemplating paying £47 a month to take two buses just to get out of walking for 45 mins!! Seriously need to get fit!

Geeky x

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

I was told earlier I don't look fit is that true?

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By *obwithkiltMan
over a year ago

Belton

i have used c25k in past but not app...I will join in too as its months since i last ran and I need to get rid of my belly

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

I’m in if I can find some cheap but decent trainers.

I must admit swimming is my favoured sport for fitness but the swimming pools in Reading are dire at the moment so stumbling, I mean running, will have to do

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

count me in, all this holiday food in going to my hips!

anyone up my way want to join me and massage me after words??

haha!

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

I need to get fit for the new me, so count me in even though I cant run at all x

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By *itch and TwatCouple
over a year ago

Nr Rushden Lakes

"I need to get fit for the new me, so count me in even though I cant run at all x"

Walking is a good start though...and even easier to fit into your day. Could be walking to and from work (like a previous poster might do), a lunchtime stroll or split into 2 or 3 shorter walks during the day. It’s just about doing something (extra) rather than nothing x.

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

Started my couch to 5k today but should my diet be changin 2

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

Bump

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

Well ive downloaded the app and have arranged to go to the gym tomorrow morning and then go out for lunch where ill prob eat crappy food

But its a start

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

and there I was thinking of a Fat Bastards Weigh In was novel!

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

Hi everyone

Tomorrow I’ll post a list of all those in the Fab Crap Runners’ Club - no backing out now.

Remember, you need to:

(1) download one of the free Couch to 5k running apps (I’ll be using Get Running from the App Store)

(2) in the week beginning 1st Jan, yiu follow the app’s instructions for week one. You can run on whichever days you like.

(3) post on the Crap Runners’ Club Week One thread,which I’ll create on 1st, to tell us how you got on.

Remember, we’re here because we ALL expect to be crap at this. If you find it hard - that’s fine. If you try and don’t manage it, don’t quit. You can still feel like a smug git because you’ll be out there doing something rather than vegetating on the couch.

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

Is anyone near me who wants to offer an actual hand getting off the couch ? Hoping the thread will be enough encouragement if not x

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By *lkDomWhtSubBiCpleCouple
over a year ago

Somewhere / Everywhere /Kinksville

"Is anyone near me who wants to offer an actual hand getting off the couch ? Hoping the thread will be enough encouragement if not x "

Hey I didn’t know cheating was allowed

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

Sounds like a great way to start the year. Going to need to change my current routine. X

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

"Sounds like a great way to start the year. Going to need to change my current routine. X"

Welcome Hetts.

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over a year ago

"Is anyone near me who wants to offer an actual hand getting off the couch ? Hoping the thread will be enough encouragement if not x

Hey I didn’t know cheating was allowed

It's not cheating it's problem solving! Hehe just someone to run next to me to keep me distracted incase I go past a cake shop x

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

Trying to find motivation to go running this morning!

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By *icky-discoMan
over a year ago

oxford

I downloaded this app yesterday as I would like to do a run for Alzheimer’s in honour of my mum who has this horrible illness x

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By *icky-discoMan
over a year ago

oxford

Started this today first day is 25 mins of walm up walk run then at the end 5 min warm down

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

I'll deffo do this!!! And dry January...my body sucks

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By *icky-discoMan
over a year ago

oxford

"I'll deffo do this!!! And dry January...my body sucks"

Do it mate I’m going to do some charity runs

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

There is a handy free site called running a head dot com.

You can log all your runs, giving you a handy record, it tells you when you need to buy new trainers.

It's best feature is the map, using google you can plan routes accurately.

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By *igJandTheBlondeCouple
over a year ago

Kings Hill

Now I love the gym and I’ll happily spend a couple of hours there a day but I cannot run! My mental capacity cannot cope with it. I’m going on holiday with no gym and so I’ve downloaded a running app! I’m in, I’m gonna do this! X

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By *rsTrellis OP Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

NEW THREAD...NEW THREAD... NEW THREAD... NEW THREAD...

Please go to the new thread which is:

https://m.fabswingers.com/forum/lounge/713032

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

"Oh god... people are joining. I’m going to have to bloody well do it now aren’t I?!?!

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