About my running

I am now 54 55 56 57 and enjoy being active, it’s good for my physical and mental well being. I have learnt to run (again) and enjoy pushing myself to improve my pace and the distances that I can run. I decided one day that walking was too slow and just started to jog a bit. I found that I could run and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I also like to cycle and I walk regularly on the days between my runs.

I have 3 grown up daughters who live far, far away, so I try to be a good role model for them by keeping active as I age. We keep track of each other with our Runkeeper app and it can get a bit competitive! I now have an Apple watch and it’s become my new best friend. Since I was retired in December 2016 I have found I am more active during the day and enjoy my mid morning runs.

I am still trying to run 5km in a faster time and it’s a work in progress! I love participating in Parkruns when I can (which isn’t very often as I live a long way away from the closest event). I also participate in fun runs in Canberra and Melbourne each year and local runs when available. I would like to one day run the City to Surf event in Sydney. I’m not keen on running half or full marathons at this stage but you never know!

I love to blog at http://www.debs-world.com and I am on twitter @wonderwomandebz

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Gerry C. says:

March 30, 2015 at 7:06 am

Bravo! All the best to you in your quest. 🙂

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estelea says:

June 8, 2015 at 6:14 pm

waou, well done! super inspiring 🙂

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JoHanna Massey says:

July 21, 2015 at 8:45 pm

I really applaud your re running efforts. It really is so important to stay active and so easy to slow down as we age.

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1. Debbie H says:
  
  July 21, 2015 at 8:49 pm
  
  Indeed!! I’m trying hard but my husband just thinks I’m trying 😊
  
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RunYoung50 says:

July 24, 2015 at 7:32 am

Good luck with your 5k training Debbie! I’ve added you to my list of running blogs: http://runyoung50.co.uk/where-are-the-women-bloggers-over-50/ Do you have a photo of you running that I could use? Katie

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1. Debbie H says:
  
  July 24, 2015 at 7:00 pm
  
  Hi Katie, thanks for your message & including me. I’m thrilled. Yes I do have a photo, what’s the best way of getting it to you?
  
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  1. RunYoung50 says:
    
    July 25, 2015 at 6:03 am
    
    Hi Debbie, you can email it to me at katie@runyoung50.co.uk. Thank you!
    
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    1. Debbie H says:
      
      July 25, 2015 at 2:14 pm
      
      I’ve emailed you a photo Katie, hopefully it will be suitable but if not just let me know. Thanks again.
      
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bananafitz says:

November 16, 2015 at 7:49 am

Hi Debbie – I wanted to comment on your ‘over 50 runner and blogger’ post but couldn’t see a form there. I saw you listed on the Run Young 50 blog. Just to let you know I am now 53 and started running about 10 years ago. I started with the couch to 5k program and thought I would never be able to run very far. In 2011 I lost 3 stone (20kgs) and was helped greatly by increasing and improving my running. I have managed to keep (most:-)) of the weight off and I now run 3 times a week. I ran my first 10k in 2010 and my first half marathon in 2012. I now stick to 10k as my body doesn’t seem to like the longer distance. I also blog, not much yet as I am new to it, but I am starting to get the hang of it now. http://www.bananafitz.life. Best regards, Ann

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1. Debbie H says:
  
  November 16, 2015 at 7:53 am
  
  Thanks for your comment and follow Ann, lovely to meet you. I’ll go visit your blog. I have just got the all clear from the Physio to start running again due to a calf injury a few months ago. I’ll be taking it slowly but am keen to get back into it. Well done on your efforts!!
  
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  1. bananafitz says:
    
    November 16, 2015 at 7:56 am
    
    I see its 07:53 there – i hope I didn’t wake you!! 🙂
    
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    1. Debbie H says:
      
      November 16, 2015 at 7:57 am
      
      Not at all. Just been to the gym for an hour 😊
      
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      1. bananafitz says:
        
        November 16, 2015 at 8:30 am
        
        Sorry Debbie – I notice my WordPress links you to the wrong site (to my blank blog – duh!!) It should work properly now – could you subscribe to my blog via bananafitz.life. An hour at the gym before work? – good for you! Thanks. 🙂 Ann
        
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        Debbie H says:
        
        November 16, 2015 at 8:07 pm
        
        Done – all very interesting and we seem to have a lot in common 🙂
        
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