Tim Wooldridge Personal Training

Workout to try

2011-06-05T03:36:00.001-07:00

This mornings workout

Warm-up 5mins then 5mins speed intervals on the x-trainer

4x12 Alternate lunge with a bicep curl to press After each lunge

4x10 each side ViPR Squat with a low to high press ( 1set left rotation 1set right rotation then rest & repeat 4x)

4x20 VIPR reverse lunge with front raise alternate legs

4x16 kettlebell snatches swop hands after 8

Cooldown & Stretch

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Metabolic Typing

2011-06-04T02:39:00.001-07:00

I signed up and paid for my Metabolic typing course last night, can't wait to get started now, I have just read the books recommend for the course on holiday and I will be picking them up again now for extra revision. This course will set me up to help people even more in there weight loss, health and fitness goals making sure they are putting the right foods into their body's for THEIR metabolic type and then fine tuning it to make them feel amazing.

I think the hardest part of it all will be convincing clients to eat FAT within there meals and removing un natural sugars from their diets but as soon as they see the weight dropping off and are feeling energised and have no cravings for chocolate or the need to living on coffee all day they will be fine.

Stay tuned for more about Metabolic Typing.

Have a great weekend

Tim

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Running Tips

2011-06-02T22:53:00.001-07:00

Running is a great way of increasing your fitness as well as spending some time outdoors, Spring and Summer is a great time of year to start a running plan. It can be a great social time to spend with a running partner, friends or your partner or even a chance to switch off and escape the office. Running and reaching your goals gives you a great sense of achievement. Follow my advice and you can reach the running goals you set yourself in 2011.

Training Advice

Before you start:
GET RUNNING TRAINERS FROM A SPECIALIST RUNNING SHOP NOT A SPORTS SHOP

Nothing to 5k

Ok this running lark is addictive!
Start off with a 'run then walk' method as follows

Jog 2mins Walk 2mins if you can manage it, if not start with 1min jog 1min walk remember everyone starts somewhere (this is how I started running, I went from 20stone & smoking 30 a day to being a personal trainer and running the London marathon 2010) see how long you can keep this up for. Try 10mins to start with and slowly increase to 15mins etc. when you get up to 30mins try to increase the jog time and reduce the walk time until you can run for the whole 30mins. If you have a heart rate monitor use it but if not try to keep to a pace where you can hold a chat with your running partner, if you don't have a running partner find one it helps when you want to stop and rest and also it's safer than running alone. Always take a phone and some water with you.
If you find you are getting out of breath too quickly slow down.

5k to 10k

If you are at 5k and want to train for a 10k Increase your 5k by 1k every 2 weeks and do interval sessions in the week so;
Week 1: 2 x speed sessions on a treadmill (or outside) e.g. 1 min at 2km per hour faster than your comfortable pace and 1 min at 2pm per hour slower than your normal pace alternate these speeds for 20 minutes (if your comfortable pace is 10km per hour you would alternate 8km and 12km at 1 minute intervals for 20 minutes). On the Saturday run 6km at your comfortable pace
Week 2: repeat week 1
Week 3: as week 1 but the long run will increase to 7km
And so on, as the sprints get easier increase the fastest of the fastest pace by 0.5-1 km per hour or extend the time of the fast pace sprints by 30 seconds

Half Marathon

Follow the above until you get up to 10k. Next aim to run 21km a week, so 2 x 5km runs in the week (try to include hill runs and interval sessions) and an 11km run at the weekend.
Next start to increase the weekend distance by around 2-3km every other weekend e.g. 2 weeks at 11k, 2 weeks 13k, 2 weeks 15k etc. till you get to the goal 21k (13.2m)

Take carb drinks or carb gels onboard every 45-60mins on training runs. Try different drinks and gels to see what suits you the best. The Lucozade or High5 ones are my recommendations.

Full Marathon

NOW THIS IS A DIFFERENT BALL GAME
80% mental 20% physical
This is all about digging deep and sucking up the pain after 15miles and also this is where all the core work and leg work pays off.

Putting the miles in, so start off with all of the above first then from the half marathon distance start increasing your miles every other week by 1/2 miles now (not kilometres) and increase the mid week runs a little but still work on hill sessions and interval sessions. The long run should be every other weekend and a shorter run the following weekend e.g.
Week1 2x mid week runs then 14miles
Week 2 2x mid week runs then 8miles.
Week 3 2x mid week runs then 15-6miles

2. Food diary. You need to have a good look at what you’re eating before and after the long runs, try recovery drinks and bars. The Lucozade website has a free nutrition plan that is worked out for your own bodyweight and it's free. They give you carb intake before and after and what foods to eat.

Additional notes for all running programmes from 5k to Marathons:

- Include some core exercises in your gym routine
- Lunges, squats & rotational lunges are a must and if you have ViPR's ask one of the trainers to show you a workout with it.
- Make sure you are hydrated before and after your run (your wee should be the colour of pale straw!)
- Don't ignore pain and niggles - see a sports physiotherapist if you pick up any injuring or warning signs
- Get running trainers from a specialist running shop. I use Derby Runner and all clients and Fitness First members get 10% off
- Make sure you stretch after every session... The musts are quads, hamstrings, calf’s, glutes, hip flexors, inner and outer thigh. Again if your unsure as a trainer at your gym to show you.

Have a great weekend and remember "Train don't Drain"

Tim

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A weight control to-do list by William Wolcott

2011-05-28T23:14:00.001-07:00

Eat the right foods for your Metabolic type

Balance your ratios of carbs fats proteins

Don't undereat
- Forget about skipping meals
- Never cut your caloric intake too much

Eat to lose
- Don't go more than 4 hours without eating
- Keep your blood sugar stable
- Eat the good, restrict the bad
- Eat Adequate dietary fat

Do a little Exercise
- Do at least 30mins of aerobic exercise a day from walking to bike etc
- Lift some weights

Be focused and realistic
- Pace yourself it takes time
- Think long-term
- Keep it simple don't count calories

General Dos & Don'ts
- Cheat a little 90% good 10% bad
- Drink lots of water
- Don't use meal replacements
- Bypass Artificial Sweeteners and Diet pills
- Consider food intolerances

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What a great end to a busy week

2010-09-17T12:51:00.001-07:00

Hi Tim

Following on from my good news today I thought I'd write you a testimonial.

'For most of my life I had not needed to be too concerned about my fitness or weight but as I approached 62 I had become aware that my level of fitness could be better and my weight was starting to increase. Some friends had experienced real improvements through working with a Personal Trainer, so I decided to give it a try. I found Tim’s website, contacted him and he responded very promptly, talking me through what he could offer.
I have now been training with him for 5 months and have seen some real benefits to my health, as well as feeling fitter and stronger. He advised me on diet too and I have lost 12 lbs in weight, my blood pressure has reduced, my cholesterol is down and the control of my diabetes (I am a type 1 diabetic) has improved. I have never really enjoyed working out but Tim’s sessions are both fun and tailored to me needs. He’s made me realise how important fitness is and how it helps in all areas of life, including mental wellbeing.

I would recommend Tim as a personal trainer to anyone wanting to improve their fitness, stamina and general wellbeing. Not only is he an excellent trainer, he's an all round great guy who never stops talking!'

Thanks a lot for your advice and support.

Mike

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Back on it

2010-08-21T09:10:00.000-07:00

Been out today for our second long run after completing the Virgin London Marathon in April, we did 90mins today but it was hot hot hot..... I wish it had started to rain while we were running instead of afterwards. More blog updates to come about what kind of training we are doing so stay tuned

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Journey of Self Discovery - "LonDone"

2010-05-08T01:41:00.000-07:00

In some ways writing this newsletter is sad as it means our London marathon journey is over.
Here is our final update on how things went:

For the crucial month leading up to the run;
Our longest run was postponed and shortened as Tim woke up unable to move, we did go out bank holiday Monday for a shorter run.
I went to Romania with work, I met many teachers, professionals and parents who were desperate to help children with Autism in Romania, which was inspirational and encouraging. If anyone in the field wants to do some good I urge you to go and help.

The last 2 weeks involved;
Little exercise, lots of carbs and avoiding anyone with a hint of a sniffle. The last week had the added rotation of excitement, nerves, fear, nightmares and pure panic!

The run;
We got to London on the Saturday to the expo and it was like a
showcase of the last 4 months of our lives in 1 room - running wear, compression clothing, massage, deep heat, Lucozade, jelly babies..... We picked up our numbers and goody bags randomly containing a can of London Pride and drove to our hotel where except for a wander to Pizza Express we chilled for the rest of the day.
Up bright and early Sunday morning we had our obligatory porridge and made our way to Greenwich. Everyone was very helpful and friendly and despite the rain it was a great atmosphere. Once we started it was amazing - the crowds and runners were extremely supportive and we were breezing through the miles wearing our smiles! I have learnt that after 3 hours my body can not tolerate carb gels so whilst briefly walking off a stomach cramp at mile 17 I got a tap on the back by a lovely old man telling me "we're all in this together"
which soon got me running again. So we carried on, seeing Tigger, Scooby Doo, Batman, a Womble, some
very inspirational runners with very personal stories and Dom from Dick and Dom (Tim could not resist shouting “bogies” at him!)
At mile 21 Tim admitted to severe knee pain, which finally stopped him in his tracks so, the rest of the race was a mix of medic stops, power walking and running as much as his knee would allow. The crowds were shouting our names and my family were waiting at mile 25 with big smiles - thanks guys!
As we turned and sprinted the last stretch of the mall to “Chelsea Dagger” by the Fratellis I was screaming with delight. As soon as I had my medal I knew I would be back next year.
We went to the NAS hospitality where we were greeted with applause and had a sports massage. We were drunk on pride and euphoria -I didn't want to take my medal and running outfit off and didn't want the day to end.
We had so much support on the day - our phones, facebooks and emails were going mad with well wishes - thanks to you all.
Tim’s knee is now on the mend after a dose of acupuncture on his IT band.

It's been a long, tough journey but the pay off was HUGE!
We have learnt a lot about ourselves and our limits. Training for a marathon is an all-consuming journey, taking commitment, dedication, obsession, stubbornness, stupidity, guts and good friends. People do start avoiding you when all you talk about is your marathon! Some of you were amazing - you know who you are!
The NAS were amazing both on the run up and on the day. We were greeted by fellow NAS runners, supporters and the team throughout the day.

Now for the big news ........ You his have all been amazingly
supportive and generous. At the time of writing we have raised an amazing £2680 for the NAS. Those still wanting do donate can do so at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/woolys-do-london until May 25th, cheques and cash need to be collected by May 22nd.

So after months of the training vortex, injuries and therapies it's all over. In the words of Big Chris “it’s been emotional”, but after saying it was our first and last we will be back next year!

Tim & Marianne

It's nearly here!

2010-04-18T12:21:00.001-07:00

Hi Guys

Its just 7 days till we run the London Marathon for the National Autistic Society. The support and generosity of our friends and family has been amazing. For anyone who has been planning on sponsoring us before the day please go to; http://www.facebook.com/l/a5348;uk.virginmoneygiving.com/woolys-do-london The money we have raised will serve as great motivation on the day.

We will be in touch after the run to update everyone on how we get on

Best wishes

Tim & Marianne

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London Marathon Update

2010-03-28T13:54:00.000-07:00

We have continued to make great progress with our training and fundraising, it is now just 4 weeks till Marathon day!

Training Update
Training is going to plan, we are now up to 20 miles. The training has been tough and tiring, we both have aches and pains but with just one last long run left before the big day there is light at the end of the tunnel. At this point it all seems to be blurring into one long training zone, which rotates between sports therapists, carbs and Radox baths.

There are now just the two of us left in our training group for the big runs, in hindsight this is probably for the best seeing as these runs have brought new meaning to the term “digging deep” (AKA ‘mardy Marianne’). The 18-mile run was tough but Ashby 20 was relentless, it was basically 20 miles of hills! We got our red (Aldi!) jumpers for completing but did literally pay blood, sweat and tears to get them. Once home I crawled out of the car and up the stairs into a cold bath and lasted 3 minutes, my spirit was definitely broken. How on earth did Eddie Izzard manage it?? I hobbled into work the next day and have never had so much pain in my legs, this week we have been in bed by 8:30. This marathon is taking over our lives!

We are planning a 23 mile run Easter weekend and then will start to taper for London, I thought I would never say it but I cant wait until we can cut back on the carbs! I may be wearing a wet suit on the beach at this rate ;O)

Fundraising Update

You guys have been amazing! We have reached and passed our fundraising target, which has been a real weight off our shoulders. So far we have raised £1892 for the National Autistic Society.

A huge thanks to those that have donated so far, since our last update we would like to thank; Alessandra, Justen, Saminda, Steve, Pete, Sue, Amy, Nicky, Allison, Ash & Jen, Wayne, 2xFF members, Mad Mark, John & Joe. Thanks also to those that have donated as part of the ‘fit for a fiver; scheme and ‘running package’ schemes.

We are running to raise money for the ‘National Autistic Society’, the NAS are currently raising awareness for ‘World Autism Awareness Day’ on 2nd April 2010 and are starting a campaign to help children with Autism and mental health problems get the support they need. The NAS have fronted a campaign to improve the lives of adults with autism through the ‘don’t write me off’ campaign. Autism is typically highlighted in the children’s services, adults with autism are often ignored with a huge percentage not receiving the support they are entitled to, their research found that this lack of support has led to some adults with autism experiencing severe mental health problems. For more information about Autism, Aspergers Syndrome and what this charity does, go to the NAS website

To make a donation click here or ask Tim or Marianne for a sponsor form.

Fundraising Schemes;

•Fit for a Fiver
People will give £5 to enter a drawer to claim a personal training session with Tim (worth £40). Those that take part will have their names placed into a hat and at the end of the month one name will be randomly drawn to see who gets a session for £5. This will take part for a further 3 months, so those that want to take part every month can donate £5 each month or £15 to have their name placed into the remaining 3 draws.  Tracy Craddock was the lucky winner for February, March’s draw will take place at the end of the month. To take part donate your fee on the fundraising page Virgin Money Fundraising Page writing “fit for a fiver” in the comments box or give your fee to Tim or Marianne.

All proceeds for the above schemes will go directly to the National Autistic Society via the Charity webpage

For regular updates join our Facebook page here

Tim & Marianne Wooldridge

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London Marathon Update 3

2010-02-21T04:54:00.001-08:00

Over the last 2 months we have made a great deal of progress in our training and fundraising targets. It is now 9 weeks till the big day!

Training Update
Training has progressed relatively smoothly, Marianne’s injury is still niggling but so far this has not held us back. We have now progressed to 16 miles and will be increasing the distance steadily over the next 2 months.
Running in the snow and ice has been tough at 6:30 in the mornings but the weather has not held us back. Gill Leslie joined our running group and successfully ran her first half marathon with us this month. Unfortunately 2 of our friends have had to defer to next year through injury. None of us are in a fit piece at this stage so we have to maintain a balance between increasing the miles and nursing our wounds. This Saturday will be an 18mile run hopefully the snow will be gone or we may be running in moon boots. The Ashby 20 miler at the end of March will be part of our training plan and we get a sweater for taking part ;O)
We have been researching sports nutrition and getting this right was a real turning point and has made a dramatic difference to our endurance on the long runs. However with this intake of carbohydrates we will resemble Michelin men by race day! We have booked a post-marathon beach holiday so the diet will start promptly after the race.

Fundraising Update
Well what can we say? We are completely overwhelmed and appreciative of the support and donations we have had so far. We have raised £1450 so far and are just £150 away from our fundraising target.
This generosity of others has been a real help and took the stress out of fundraising, which has enabled us to concentrate fully on the marathon itself. A big thanks to those that have already donated; Sarah, Anja, the Javed’s, Naidah, Nic, Deb, Giles, Dave, Ian, Amanda, Lucy, Lucy C, Greg, Jane, Rosie, Nicola, Nick, Helen, Ann, Terry, Anon & Linda. Thanks also to those that have donated as part of the ‘fit for a fiver; scheme and ‘running package’.
We are running to raise money for the ‘National Autistic Society’, Marianne has worked with children and families affected by Autism for the last 11 years and has seen first hand how this can effect lives and what a big difference extra advice and support can make. For more information about Autism, Aspergers Syndrome and what this charity does, go to the NAS website

To make a donation click here or ask Tim or Marianne for a sponsor form.

Fundraising Schemes;

• Fit for a Fiver
People will give £5 to enter a drawer to claim a personal training session with Tim (worth £40). Those that take part will have their names placed into a hat and at the end of the month one name will be randomly drawn to see who gets a session for £5. This will take part for a further 4 months, so those that want to take part every month can donate £5 each month or £20 to have their name placed into the remaining 4 draws.  Jane Godfrey was the lucky winner for January, Februarys draw will take place at the end of the month. To take part donate your fee on the fundraising page Virgin Money Fundraising Page writing “fit for a fiver” in the comments box or give your fee to Tim or Marianne.

All proceeds for the above schemes will go directly to the National Autistic Society via Our Charity webpage

For regular updates join our Facebook page here

Tim & Marianne Wooldridge

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2010-01-09T11:01:00.000-08:00

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London Marathon fund raising

2010-01-04T12:39:00.001-08:00

Happy new year everyone!

With the start of the year it is now time for us to increase our training and fundraising plans in time for the London Marathon in less than 4 months!

Training Update
In the 2 months since the last update Marianne’s injury has steadily improved with thanks to Katherine and Juliette at Impact Physiotherapy, Kart Travis Podiatrist at The Pod Clinic and Richard Nelson the amazing Chiropractor atWellbeing Clinic in Derby. It has been a slow process and Marianne is still seeing Richard weekly but has been able to start training.

We have continued to steadily increase our running (injury permitting) starting with a ‘Santa Dash’ in December and ran just short of 10 miles on Christmas Day and New Years Day, it was a very refreshing minus 5 and we were dodging ice but it has to be done and Santa brought us some Winter warmers from The Derby Runner!
With less than 4 months to go formal Marathon training will start this week, we have registered to take part in the Ashby 20 mile road race in March which will be great for the training.

Fundraising Update
We are almost a third of the way to reaching our target and a big thanks to those that have already donated. Janice, Leanne, Jock, Michael, Craig, Narendra, Kerry, James, Jackie, Amanda, Nathan, Paul, Steve and Andy your kind donations and words of support mean a lot to us and will keep us going on those long, cold training runs to come.

We are running the London Marathon for the very worthy cause The National Autistic Society. For most of us Christmas and New Year were a very joyful and relaxing time, however for children or adults with Autism and their families it can be very stressful and upsetting. Some children or adults with Autism have little understanding of Christmas and are unable to understand or take part in what is going on around them, others may simply be overwhelmed by the lights, food and sensory stimulation around them. The change in regular routine and social situations can cause a great level of distress and confusion for some individuals with Autism which can lead to them becoming very upset, engaging in challenging behaviour or withdrawing completely. This can lead to much upset for parents, siblings, carers and children or adults with Autism.

The National Autistic Society aim to increase awareness of Autism and support these families and children/adults with Autism at these and other difficult times.

To make a donation click here or ask Tim or Marianne for a sponsor form.

We will be planning some fundraising schemes along the way, the first few of which are detailed below;

Fit for a Fiver
People will give £5 to enter a drawer to claim a personal training session with Tim (worth £40). Those that take part will have their names placed into a hat and at the end of the month one name will be randomly drawn to see who gets a session for £5. This will take part for 5 months, so those that want to take part every month can donate £5 each month or £25 to have their name placed into all 5 draws.
This is starting NOW, to take part donate your fee on the fundraising page Virgin Money Fundraising Page writing “fit for a fiver” in the comments box or give your fee to Tim or Marianne.

Running Group
Anyone training for a Half Marathon, Kilomathon, Ashby 20 or Marathon and want some specialised support and training programmes?
You will receive ongoing guidance, support and tips on nutrition, training and injury prevention and rehabilitation and individualised running programmes with routes designed for you. You will be invited to take part in group training runs from Fitness First Derby led by an expert personal trainer and incorporating some social interaction into those long, cold lonely runs. This programme will be at a cost of £20 per month or £80 for all four months.
This is starting NOW, to take part donate your fee on the fundraising page Virgin Money fundraising Page writing “running package” in the comments box or give your fee to Tim or Marianne.

Raffle
We will be holding some raffles with some fantastic prizes, if you have a prize you wish to donate or are willing to sell tickets to your friends/family and work colleagues, get in touch.

All proceeds for the above schemes will go directly to the National Autistic Society via the Charity webpage

For regular updates join our Facebook page here

Tim & Marianne Wooldridge

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News years 14k

2010-01-02T10:47:00.001-08:00

Same run for new years day. 14k In The cold.

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Xmas run

2010-01-02T10:45:00.001-08:00

Xmas

2009-12-27T09:24:00.001-08:00

Went out for a 14k run Xmas morning. Hope you all had a great time.

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Back on it

2009-12-19T04:08:00.001-08:00

Been out for a 12k run this morning. -5*c and yes it was very cold. All good no pains that we could feel.

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The Cracker

2009-12-16T11:19:00.001-08:00

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2009-12-03T08:25:00.001-08:00

Just back from Mexico. Back on the training tomorrow after a rest. Well if you can call it that ... 3 runs 3 yoga classes 1 bike ride and 2 swims

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Boxing

2009-11-18T09:03:00.000-08:00

Marianne working the pads this morning. Not sure we need to box around the London marathon but a great fun workout anyway

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Run

2009-11-17T11:37:00.000-08:00

Been out for our first run in 4 weeks today 25mins nice and steady, only a little pain...... Fingers crossed

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Busy week

2009-11-14T11:21:00.001-08:00

Have Had a very busy week at work and same again next week then it's 2 weeks in Mexico to rest and chill before the marathon training starts

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Feet

2009-11-09T03:47:00.000-08:00

Off to see Karl Travis @ www.podclinic.com at 1pm to make sure our shoes and feet are right for the long training runs for the London.

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26.2 Miles

2009-11-09T03:21:00.000-08:00

Having recently completed the Great North Run (half marathon) my first words upon finishing were "never again"!However as part of my pain over turning 30 this year I decided to enter the ballot for the London Marathon.
So .....
(1) Getting a place in the London marathon is very slim
(2) The Great North was tough (I am by NO means a natural runner)
(3) I have managed to get an injury which has prevented me from running
So I was VERY surprised to receive my booklet to say I had got a place in the London Marathon 2010.

So as I have been lucky(?) enough to get a place and can hopefully fulfil my goal of running a full marathon when I am 30,Tim is joining me of course and we have decided to do so in support of a charity, we have chosen The National Autistic Society.

Over the last 10 years Autism has been a big part of my life, I have been fortunate enough to work with some very inspiring families, children and colleagues who have touched my life in various ways. Autism is a lifelong condition and for the majority is nothing like the way it is depicted in 'Rainman' of which many people relate it. The families I have worked with over the years have been very committed and dedicated and many are in constant battle with education authorities, health services and social services to get the help they need and that their special children deserve. It is shocking in this day and age that when diagnosed some of my parents experiences include;
- doctors telling them to go home and concentrate on their other 2 children
- to look for an appropriate institution
- having to involve the police in order to get the right help from social services
This is my last event I will run for charity and therefore the last time I will be asking for donations (unless one day I decide to do Kilimanjara). This is a HUGE challenge for me and I hope you do realise just how far 26.2 miles is.

If you are willing to donate or sponsor us for the event, please go to the website:http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/woolys-do-london, or ask us for a sponsorship form next time you see us.

We are hoping to raise at least £1600 between us and will be planning some activities and personal training promotions over the next 6 months. Please get in touch if you would like to get involved in fundraising or have any ideas's to pass on. Tim and I will be writing a training and fundraising blog regularly so will keep you updated with our progress.

Best wishes

Marianne & Tim Wooldridge (The Wooly's)

Over trained and under Nourished

2000-12-31T16:00:00.000-08:00

Well what a change....!

I've have gone from:

- Exercising 7 days a week to between 3-5 days a week

- Living on 400mg of caffeine per day to none.

- From feeling tired all the time to now feeling energised.

- From living on bread, rice flap jacks, cereal bars by the box protein bars and constantly craving chocolate to feeling full and not having food cravings all day every day.

Does this sound like you?

Well it's so simple to change and here's how to do it.

1: Replace all low fat foods with organic full fat

2: Remove all starchy carbs out of your diet e.g. bread, pasta, rice and potato. Replace with fresh veg and small portions of sweet potatoes.

3: Make sure you only use full fat mayo or none as low fat dressing are full of sugar.

4: Always use Butter an never use low fat spreads.

5: Avoid Tofu and Soy.

6: Buy your food from local butchers and farm shops as much as you can, apart from being cheaper than supermarkets they taste fresher and packed with the vits & nutrients we need and the meat will be 100% fresh meat not maize starch etc...

7: Buy Organic as much as you can and Grass fed is better than Corn fed

I hope this helps a few people along there way to better health.

Tim

"Train don't Drain" Paul Chek

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