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It struck me a few years ago that my life was a little unbalanced, in that my love for all things cerebral seemed to prevent me from taking part in anything physical. As a consequence my health wasn’t all that smart and I weighed in at a massive 22 stone! Walking to the corner shop left me with rotten back ache so I didn’t bother moving a lot, I did however, have a huge list of the things I was going to do when I miraculously got thin.

Emotional upset was the trigger for me to start putting my life in order. I chose to quit waiting and start doing, it wasn’t my weight that was stopping me living, I was managing that all by myself. In 2001 I started exercising slowly (this meant walking around the local park) and I started reducing my intake. As I started getting fitter I was able to take on more and more, I went on walking holidays and took up cycling again. I still have room for major improvements but I am very much fitter, 7 stone lighter and I am living.

This blog centres around my new found interest in exercise, particularly cycling and running, along with the gadgets and statistics that the physical activity has enabled me to play with.
Running has been particularly fulfilling, the clear progress has given me a sense of achievement that outstrips any pride that I may feel towards my academic success. I would really recommend that anyone takes it up if they are looking for a satisfying challenge.

Start slowly, that way the passion can catch you quicker!

I run around the Thames in West London and would love to discover a few more local runners in the blogosphere. So far it seems that the vast majority of “runners wot blog” are in Australia.

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  stephanie wrote @ February 5th, 2007 at 5:46 pm

Well done on all the running, sounds like you’ve really caught on to the fever !

Great site too, keep it up.

  Andrea Childs wrote @ February 21st, 2007 at 2:09 pm

Hi there

I’m looking for case studies for a feature for a women’s health magazine and I’d love you to take part. The idea is to show that you don’t have to be thin to be fit and that it’s better to be bigger and do regular exercise than it is to be a skinny couch potato. Would you be interested in being involved? The shoot would be next Friday, 2 March, so please contact me asap.

Andrea

  Dan Bourke wrote @ March 2nd, 2007 at 3:52 pm

Hi, and thanks in advance for your time.

I’m a Cardiff University student and am writing a study on citizen journalism and its impact on the journalism industry…

I’m hoping to distriubte a simple, email survey to 100 bloggers such as yourself and was wondering firstly, if you would be willing to participate? It would only need two to three minutes of your time.

I look forward to hearing from you,

Many thanks again,

Kindest regards,

Dan

  Em wrote @ April 4th, 2007 at 12:45 pm

Hi,

I found your blog when searching for more info on my newly acquired Garmin Forerunner 205. Like you, my new gadget inspires me to go out running even when I don’t feel like it, just so i can build up more stats / maps etc.!

Despite working in IT, I hadn’t even realised you can show satellite images etc! So thanks to your (very interesting) blog, I am now getting more out of it.

Maybe one day I’ll even get around to starting my own blog!

Thanks, and good luck with the running,

Emma

  bodypower wrote @ April 23rd, 2007 at 5:04 pm

7 stone thats excellent, keep up the good work. I need to start running again but dont have much time

  Betsy wrote @ May 22nd, 2007 at 2:36 pm

Congratulations on the weight loss! (Of course I had to Google “stone vs. pound” to figure out what you weighed though) :)

Although I started running to lose weight, I now found I have to do it for my sanity. I still have my days where I’d rather sit on the couch than run, but if I go too long without one, I really miss it. Besides, there’s nothing like the feeling of lounging on the couch after a long run!

  Susanne wrote @ November 30th, 2007 at 11:17 pm

Hello, tonight I came across your website while looking for ‘women’ and ‘cycling’ and couldn’t stop reading for ages. Well done you to start running, cycling and dieting in the first place and to keep it going through all up and downs on the excel sheets. ( I love excel) Respect! You will be my inspiration for my own getting-fit-plans and I will be returning to this site to see what you are up to. You really look happy on those running pics.

  skywalker wrote @ December 3rd, 2007 at 12:06 am

hey great site, nice to see your still blogging, i noticed your site a while back.

  jonathan wrote @ February 20th, 2008 at 3:54 pm

Nice Blog and SUPERB layout/theme

  Sabre wrote @ July 27th, 2008 at 7:05 pm

Nice to find a fellow ‘late-convert’ like myself… I also was overweight and found that I had completely missed out on a whole aspect of my life until I discovered long distance events. Then I learnt that just finishing… taking it slowly and having the grit and determination to go the distance… was far more important than being first.

Now I’ve done half marathons, I love my bike and am starting my first cycle tour in 2 weeks time! And I’m loving every minute of it. Keep it up!

  Toby wrote @ August 14th, 2008 at 1:06 pm

Hi ww
We’re running a video campaign on behalf of Nike who are looking to appear on sites like Warriorwomen,
and I’m enquiring if would you be interested in posting the film, which is targeted at your readers.
The film is about Kelly Sotherton the British Heptathlete in a Nikelab to prove her belief in herself.
You would be paid for the placement and so that your user’s know it’s commercial content, the video should be marked as ‘Promoted’.
Alternatively we have options for sidebar and expandable clips for traditional advertising spaces.
Viewers would not leave your site when watching the film, and the clip would be embedded in a compatible video format.
We are looking at a live date very soon, please see the clip here:
http://www.the7thchamber.com/blog.asp?ID=13257

Please let me know if you’re interested in this opportunity.
Many thanks and I look forward to hearing from you soon
best regards

Toby Young

  Betty wrote @ September 11th, 2008 at 5:29 pm

Well, first off lady, Yes…you must be admired for such an aesthetically appealing layout! I am a woman runner in Southern California…new to running, well post school track meet days! I haven’t weight to lose, just life to live to the fullest degree and I believe running has given me the edge to pursue and accomplish a life such as mentioned. I found your blog while looking for other women runners that are out writing on their experiences and gear…ha! Perfect. I am writing for a women’s running site here in the states and I would love for you to stop in and say hello, see what we are talking about and even contribute some of your witty write ups! I’ll be linking your blog in a post today. Look forward to seeing you on Traxee…bringing the active world closer together.

~Betty

  Sai wrote @ March 12th, 2009 at 8:42 pm

hi. just came across your site when i was looking for other running blogs. after 2 years of running i thought it’d be a great idea to start blogging and i’m just getting a look at how well others’ blogs are done! nice work, keep it up!

sai

  Alex Brown wrote @ March 18th, 2009 at 2:24 pm

Hi,
This is an amazingly well maintained blog and I am happy to see a link to my GreatNorthRun site so many thanks for that!
I also have 2 other sites your readers may find useful, NewYorkMarathon.co.uk and BerlinMarathon.co.uk – please can you add a link to these sites too?
In return I will add a link to your site from all 3 sites later today.
Hope this is agreeable?
Regards,
Alex

  Kay wrote @ May 14th, 2009 at 8:54 pm

Hi – stumbled across this site – really encouraging reading – I live in West London and try to run between Hammersmith, Putney and Barnes Bridges at least once a month in between training for a 10K – so if you need a fellow runner give me a shout!
Kay

  Arleen wrote @ June 13th, 2009 at 4:05 am

Hi,

I have a couple of questions about your blog:

1) Is it OK with you if I spread some link love and link to your blog? I think my visitors would like your blog.

2) I noticed on your blog that you link to other blogs… do you think its possible for you to link to my blog myairshoes.com?

Please let me know what you think. Thanks for your time.

Arleen

  Julie Farrington wrote @ December 9th, 2009 at 2:54 pm

Hi, I do the PR for Fisher Outdoor Leisure, one of the UK’s largest cycle accessory distributors. I wondered if you might be interested in reviewing some of our gear? In particular, the bspoke clothing range, developed in conjunction with Transport for London. It’s for people who don’t like lycra and fluorescent colours – cool clothing you can wear off the bike, but with great cycling features for safety, comfort and practicality.If you let me have your e-mail adress I can send a press release. Thanks! Julie Farrington 07703 291222

  michelle wrote @ January 5th, 2010 at 12:29 pm

Hi

I hope you’re well and had a great Christmas and New Year!

I work for Dennis publishing and would like to offer you a free copy of our new magbook “The Ultimate Guide to Marathon Running’ to review on your blog.

Packed with key info and advice and featuring a forward by Liz Yelling, the publication dedicated to providing runners of all abilities the confidence, tips and support they need to prepare for any long distance run. I am keen to get some coverage for the publication on your blog and would be very grateful if you could write a review for this title.

If you could give me an email when you get a chance and provide me with the best address to send a copy if wanted that would be great.

Thanks

Michelle

  Laura wrote @ January 27th, 2010 at 12:39 pm

Hi-

Before you know it, the January blues will be over – at least we hope that the coming months will bring some sunshine. I know I haven’t been for a run in a while. Hertfordshire is just too rainy and cold. I work with Polaroid sunglasses. And we like to talk to bloggers about sunglasses and, if they want, review them. Cathy at jogblog had a look at some last year – and she had some nice things to say about them – so did Taking Jelly Babies from strangers.
It’s a new year and we’re launching a whole new collection with a real emphasis on sports. Would you like to try a pair? We’d like to know what you think and how they work for you?

Please let me know if your interested.

Laura

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