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Sunday, 20 May 2012

The Hunger Games ~ totally Pinworthy

So it seems totally wrong to post about running and health , after chocolate, but lets run with it anyway.

I find it challenging to run outside, on the road,due to my hearing impairment . I worry about not hearing cars approaching. I mainly stick to the treadmill. I love the treadmill workout programs I found via pinterest.

My right sided peripheral vision is impaired so I have to be careful too - not to run into low tree branches.

As well , the farm has uneven dirt tracks and it's dusty at the moment from a lack of rain .

There is a paved track to the zoo I plan to try in the coming weeks.

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Last week I ran 8km ~~in secs~~ under an hr and I'm working up to 9-10km this week. It isn't easy but I know can do it. I've been inspired by Naomi @Seven Cherubs all the way.

The 14km City to Surf ,with Team World Vision, run is August 12th .So far I've raised $275 of my $1000 goal.

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This is my training focus this week - mixing up my treadmill workouts so it feels like I am running outside.

Because it is really about the food

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Inspiration for the week

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Amy · 679 weeks ago

Go you! Last year I managed to run 5 kms without stopping, but have slacked off majorly. I need to get into it again.

Good luck on raising the funds for world vision too! I will be back on Wednesday to donate :)

And thanks for linking to Totally Pinworthy
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Trish 114p · 679 weeks ago

Thanks Amy, I did it last year too but stopped at 5k , this year I'm aiming for 14km ...then I'll drop back to 5

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sifdal 12p · 679 weeks ago

All these running bloggers are very inspiring - I'm inspired to get out there and walk though, running isn't for me, LOL. Well don't - 8kms seems like a very long way to me!
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Trish 114p · 679 weeks ago

I've never been a runner really till I did C 2 5 k last year , I completed it and a few weeks later got a winter flu and stopped. I started again in January and I wanted to do to get fitter and stronger, I still prefer walking.

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heyhoewarren 73p · 679 weeks ago

I've never thought how difficult it might be for you to run on the road Trish! Good on you for giving it a go and for not giving up. I know you can run the 10km easy. Good luck with the lead up to the City to Surf...you're going to kill it!
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Trish 114p · 679 weeks ago

thanks Lisa , it was more so back when we lived in Sydney with narrow streets and cars parked everywhere. I am working hard to get to 10km this week or next.

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Carissa · 679 weeks ago

Fantatic post, off to check out some of those pinworthy pins.. thanks for the inspiration lovely xxx

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Trish 114p · 679 weeks ago

thanks Carissa - I got them from a few fellow aspiring fit bloggers - they are being pinned left, right and centre it seems.

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melissa4444 67p · 679 weeks ago

I can't believe I didn't know about your hearing or vision issues. I'm amazed by how well you and Naomi are doing (and Tina, while we're on the fitness train). Amazing.
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Trish 114p · 679 weeks ago

I am completely deaf in my left ear and wear BAHA (bone anchored hearing aid) in right , though if it is windy (outside) i have to turn it off because of the INSANE noise and crackles.
I had a partially detached retina in my right eye after an accident at school at 8yrs old -lost all central vision and have limited peripheral vision - ie i see colours/shapes /things but not much with that eye.
I plan to try the farm road track and go up and down the hill - I'll use my current for outside running (just so dirty and dusty) and keep new for inside.

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Norlin · 679 weeks ago

Wow! I have a lot to do just to be able to run 5km without stopping! Go you!!!!
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Trish 114p · 679 weeks ago

Norlin, It has taken me 4-5 months with a few interruptions and moving but I'm pacing myself so I don't suffer injuries. The Ease into 5km was a great start for me.

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Farmers Wifey · 679 weeks ago

I'm hoping to buy a treadmill so I can walk at night....I think it would look great in my loungeroom!!!! You are doing so well xo
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Trish 114p · 679 weeks ago

I do most of my walking at night , the days are so busy . It is a definite investment in your health Michelle. Ours was in our shed , in the main room but now it is in the middle room - it would look great in anywhere in that lovely new house.

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tinagraydotme 94p · 679 weeks ago

Awesome work, Trish! I have no excuse for not walking outside but I prefer walking on the treadmill anyway.

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jeanie · 679 weeks ago

Well done you - we are still on the working up to 5km walking at the moment - we have our jog intervals, but between my pelvic flaw and my daughter's dodgy whatever joint it is that morning we do well by walking - no traffic to worry about along our path, which is a blessing, and hardly anyone but nice eager people at the hour of morning we frequent.
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charyfanomanango 12p · 679 weeks ago

I really prefer the treadmill exercise since I am living in the city and don't have the space.

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