To take the place of the 10 week Fresh Start fitness/health programme, I
have started the 9 week (estimated) NHS Choices Couch to 5K running
programme. The C25K programme is a downloadable podcast that encourages
you to build up to running a full 5 kilometres.
Week 3 consists of a 5 minute warm up walk, followed by a 90 second run,
a 90 second walk, a 3 minute run and a 3 minute walk (then repeat all
once). The final 3 minute walk is considered your cool down walk.
Today was the first run in which I've used my new iPod. Up to now, I was "one of those people" who swore he would never get an Apple product. My main gripe is that they're so expensive (£147+ for a white 8GB iPod Touch). Now that I have one though, I rather like it. The iPod is stored in a "one size fits most" armband which I put on my upper right arm when I'm out and about. The armband is water resistant, which is good, and is hidden from sight under my t-shirt sleeve. It took me a few minutes to get used to, but once I did, I barely paid it any notice. Unfortunately, I don't have the sensor for the Nike+ app yet, so can't say whether I like it or not.
The run itself went well with my pace slightly increased since the first run. Monday's run finished at exactly 2 laps (approximately 1.6 miles according to Google); today's run finished a little ways past that, so I went ahead and completed the third lap accompanied by a few of my own mp3s.
I found the first 3 minute run to be slightly more difficult than last time; by the time Laura said "slow down" I was huffing and quite out of breath. The second 3 minute run wasn't as bad though and I had enough energy to push my speed a bit during the final 60 seconds.
Today was "weighing in" day. My "just me" weight this week is 148 lbs; my clothed weight is 68 kg. A slight increase, but well within normal perimeters.
I also picked up my blood test results from my GP today and made an appointment to see Dr. Curtis, my gender specialist, at the end of this month. Hopefully he'll give me the OK to pursue top surgery.
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Wednesday, 11 July 2012
Monday, 9 July 2012
C25K - Week 3 Day 1
To take the place of the 10 week Fresh Start fitness/health programme, I
have started the 9 week (estimated) NHS Choices Couch to 5K running
programme. The C25K programme is a downloadable podcast that encourages
you to build up to running a full 5 kilometres.
Week 3 consists of a 5 minute warm up walk, followed by a 90 second run, a 90 second walk, a 3 minute run and a 3 minute walk (then repeat all once). The final 3 minute walk is considered your cool down walk.
Over the weekend I had come to accept that I wouldn't be able to start week 3 until next week due to my mp3 player having fizzled (my computer refuses to find it). This morning however, I remembered that my mobile phone plays mp3s and after a bit of searching, I found the headphones for it. So I was able to start week 3 this week after all!
This run was really easy! When Laura (the woman narrating the NHS C25K podcast) said what the running times were going to be, I thought "There's no way I can run for 3 minutes straight!". But once the first 3 minute run started, it didn't seem so bad and it was over before I got out of breath. Having a 3 minute walk afterwards helped out a lot though. I think if I would have only had a 90 second walk after the 3 minutes, I wouldn't have found it as easy! The podcast ended right at 2 laps around the housing estate - around 1.7 miles.
My next run (and next weigh in) is Wednesday.
Week 3 consists of a 5 minute warm up walk, followed by a 90 second run, a 90 second walk, a 3 minute run and a 3 minute walk (then repeat all once). The final 3 minute walk is considered your cool down walk.
Over the weekend I had come to accept that I wouldn't be able to start week 3 until next week due to my mp3 player having fizzled (my computer refuses to find it). This morning however, I remembered that my mobile phone plays mp3s and after a bit of searching, I found the headphones for it. So I was able to start week 3 this week after all!
This run was really easy! When Laura (the woman narrating the NHS C25K podcast) said what the running times were going to be, I thought "There's no way I can run for 3 minutes straight!". But once the first 3 minute run started, it didn't seem so bad and it was over before I got out of breath. Having a 3 minute walk afterwards helped out a lot though. I think if I would have only had a 90 second walk after the 3 minutes, I wouldn't have found it as easy! The podcast ended right at 2 laps around the housing estate - around 1.7 miles.
My next run (and next weigh in) is Wednesday.
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
End of Fresh Start Programme
Today was the final meeting of the 10 week Fresh Start programme for me and the others who have been attending with me since May. As it was our last session, we only did the exercise portion and the weigh in and final waist measurement. The usual food education and taste-testing was replaced with filling out a general satisfaction form.
My final measurements are weight: 66.8 kilograms (147 pounds) and waist: 34 inches. In the last 10 weeks, I have lost 11 pounds and 2 inches off my waist. Not too bad!
On the 18th of July we start the post programme support which lasts for 9 weeks. This consists of going in to get weighed and measured, updating our portions allotments, and having a quick chat with the staff while the new group does their exercises.
While I appreciate the post programme support sessions, I'm going to miss attending the proper Fresh Start sessions themselves. I learned a lot from them and really enjoyed the exercise class each week.
My final measurements are weight: 66.8 kilograms (147 pounds) and waist: 34 inches. In the last 10 weeks, I have lost 11 pounds and 2 inches off my waist. Not too bad!
On the 18th of July we start the post programme support which lasts for 9 weeks. This consists of going in to get weighed and measured, updating our portions allotments, and having a quick chat with the staff while the new group does their exercises.
While I appreciate the post programme support sessions, I'm going to miss attending the proper Fresh Start sessions themselves. I learned a lot from them and really enjoyed the exercise class each week.
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