| Tigerfeet |
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| 06/01/2009 18:59 |
Back from my first MoonWalk training walkies!!
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Went OK, I think! We walked just over 4 miles in an hour and 10 minutes. No idea if that's good or not, but we'd only just warmed up, so we are certainly going further on our next walk on Sunday.
The new trainers were great, no rubbing or blisters - yet!!!
Only thing is my lower back is now aching a bit, and my knees are a little achy too. Anyone have any ideas of something I can buy to support both these areas???
Thanks.
| Thimble |
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| 06/01/2009 19:03 |
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Good for you tigerfeet..............you can buy a band that you put round your back and, I think, you warm it up first. If you put this on when you start the warmth might ease those muscles a bit whilst walking. For knees I suggest some antiinflammatory gel on before you start and maybe some sort of support. Depends how bad those knees are.
Keep up the good work. Now snowy has invited us all to a party on another thread................as usual I have completely lowered the tone whilst she has been cooking and eating her dinner. But will be good now...........I promise so why not join us.
| Tigerfeet |
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| 06/01/2009 19:09 |
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Thanks Thimble. Will follow this up. x
| Splash123 |
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| 06/01/2009 19:14 |
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Hi Tiger
I think your time is very good I did three miles yesterday at 15min a mile so ....let me do the Maths!! LOL... 45min for three miles! wow!
My lower back is the area that aches with me... knees ok at moment ! not sure how you would fix the hotty thing on your back Thimble... have you used one? I would welcome info....thanks
xx
| PatsyW |
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| 06/01/2009 19:33 |
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Hi TF - that's pretty good for your first walk. I used to walk home from work and 4.5 miles used to take a little over 1 hour at a steady pace (and with regular practice!). My lower back used to ache too and if it's any consolation it will ease off when you get more used to it. I think the hot belt thingy would be good though - look forward to finding out more.
Keep up the good work
| oliveoil |
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| 06/01/2009 20:07 |
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Hi Tigerfeet,
thats pretty good going,when i lived in london i would get up every morning at 6 am,and walk for 3 miles every morning,before i went to work, it used to take me 45minuets,so for a beginner you done very well,you will feel so much better for it,you should feel the benifit in about a month,does wonders for the blood pressure no to mention your waist line.i used to do a lot of my thinking on my walks,good way of working out problems etc,well done keep it up.
love olive oil
| RunGirl |
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| 06/01/2009 21:15 |
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Tigerfeet - that's good going. People often talk about 4 miles per hour being average walking pace, but it's actually very quick. I did the Moonwalk a couple of years ago and it is hard to keep a fast pace for a long time without lots of training. The aches and pains will go as your body gets more used to it.
One thing I (and friends who were training) used to experience is that our hands used to swell up in the beginning. Disconcerting and uncomfortable but it gets better the more you train. It might not happen to you but just thought I would mention it - if it happens don't worry about it. Good luck!
| Thimble |
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| 06/01/2009 21:26 |
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the back thing fits right round from back to front and fixes at front with I presume velcro. go to www.mobilisdirect.com and see the lumbar pad.....this is not the one I had seen but looks good. Mind you love the model ............ just my cup of tea..........
| Thimble |
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| 06/01/2009 21:30 |
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another one is www.amazinghealth.co.uk and go to wheat pads and they have a back wheat bag it is microwavable and is scented with herbs.
Hope either of these two help. If not I just put into google "back heat pads".
| blossom97 |
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| 06/01/2009 21:32 |
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Well done Tigerfeet!I did a 5km Santa Dash in december and it took me 52 minutes...I walked all the way.Hopefully going to do the race for life ...so want to try and do a better time.
I have trouble with my ankle...I tore the ligaments when I was younger and it really plays up when I do too much
| Lisianthus |
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| 07/01/2009 00:20 |
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Walk on your hands, Tigerfeet, then your back and legs will be fine! Remember to wear thick gloves though.
Well done - wish I was doing it with you.
Janine XXX
| Tigerfeet |
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| 07/01/2009 07:21 |
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Thanks for the support everyone. Such helpful advice too. Thanks xxxx
| Lisianthus |
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| 07/01/2009 10:41 |
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I hope my advice was the best, Tigerfeet!
Janine XXX
| Tigerfeet |
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| 07/01/2009 12:28 |
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Janine
Yep - thick gloves are a must ..... I may be asking to borrow that gorilla suit though!! xx
| Lisianthus |
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| 07/01/2009 12:36 |
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Certainly. I will just get it dry-cleaned for you, as I do wear it a lot!
Janine XXX