Don't Give Up 5 Minutes Before The Miracle

24, Female, UK ... Height: 5"2 ... SW: 142lbs... CW: 130lbs... GW: 109lbs...

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So not been at this for a while as been neck deep in my pgce studies. My body got all flabby again and gross, I put on loads of weight and felt disgusting with no energy. I switched it up over the past two weeks and I'm nearly back where I was- just need to tone my legs back up. Happy with my tummy though!

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For the lols. But in all seriousness… I’m pretty proud of this progress!

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Okay so here's my real update! The photos in my previous post are a months progress. I've been working super hard about 5 sessions a week! I've been taking a B12 complex for extra energy and drinking lots of tea and water. This workout is from yesterdays session. Over 1000 Kcals burnt on one machine. I was super sweaty but so proud! My legs and bum are looking so much better after a month and my stomach so toned (compared).

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Update y'all later but this is my month progress and my favourite cardio sesh.

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Ballooning.

So over the past couple of months I quit the gym due to having NO money and was relying purely on running small distances (nothing usually more than 4 miles) a couple of times a week to keep me going. I was taking the tram to and from work too. So now summer is coming rapidly towards us, I have to do something as I have BALLOONED. I've started walking to and from work (making that a super brisk 3 mile work everyday). I waitress so I'm constantly on my feet again all day (extra walking etc). And I have rejoined the gym. I have classes booked all week and LOVE that. Watch this space.

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Mmmmm Quinoa!

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Forgot my phone on this post marathon recovery run with my mate Dave!

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Take a look at @clbradders's Tweet:

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Stretch those hip fl - https://www.pinterest.com/pin/461689399276360614/ MoreRunning tips and inspiration at http://pinterest.com/emmawhite7547/running-tips-and-inspiration/

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GOALS. Okay, let’s do this. Gonna do new measurements, weight, and how i’m feeling (lethargic, alert, etc). This is definitely inspiration hahaha!

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Dawh thank you so so much for your answer!:) Yeah it helped me a lot, I will try it out! Thank you! x

No problem sweetie! xx

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Hello!:) I'm a 16 y/o runner from Germany and I really love you and your blog! Just wanted to ask how you set your runs, like how long are you long runs and the normal runs?:) Just curious, bc I'm totally unsure if I'm doing it 'right'. I run two times under the week, one 8k and one 9k and on the weekend a long run of 10-11k:/ Does my long run have to be longer to see improvement?

Hello Lovely! Wow thank you so much :) 

So, what I personally do when i'm training for something (eg. Half Marathon or long distance race... or even just a Personal Best)- I run exactly like you do, 2 smaller runs and then one longer run... then each week extend my longer run by 1K or if i'm really feeling up to it 2K. Then as your longer run gets increases, you can slowly add extra to your mini runs.

I would advise some crosstraining within your active weeks- so even just a bit of strength training (or just a home workout focussing purely on squatting, planking, press-ups etc and stretch. STRETCH, soooo important to stretch even on the days you don't train (i'm sure you already know that as a runner anyway! hehe)

So in a nutshell, 2 smaller runs, 1 longer run, and 2 days of strength (important for muscle growth for stronger runs) and stretching everyday! 

I hope this has helped you a little bit? It sounds like you've got it sussed anyway- good luck! 

Claire xx

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Body fat measured and i've gone down another 3%- VERY HAPPY CLAIRE :D

Selfie just 'cause i'm feeling alright about myself :P

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