Herald - Issue 422

Page 44 • The HERALD • 21st April 2022 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v CHIROPODY/PODIATRY 07895 691290 Kerry Crook BSc (Hons) Podiatry KC PODIATRY First Floor, South Street Shopping Centre, Hythe SO45 6EB * LIFT ACCESS * Email: kerrythepodiatrist@gmail.com Charlotte Harvey Hair BLONDES & BRIDAL Mobile hairdresser Professional hairdresser with salon experience. I personalise my style to suit each individual client, from face shape, skin tone to hair condition. My services include: • Bridal styling • Womens cutting/styling • Colouring: Balayage, highlights, root tint Contact me: 07843 171618 charlotteharveyhair@gmail.com www.charlotteharveyhair.co.uk Health, Beauty & Wellbeing GET BACK TO FEELING YOUR BEST WITH HYTHE & TOTTON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 8 Drummond Court, Prospect Place, Hythe (Opposite Hythe Ferry) 023 8020 7826 81a Rumbridge Street, Totton 023 8086 3612 Treatments include: Nail trimmings/filing Reduction of thickened nails Corns/Callus Ingrown toe nails Diabetic Foot Care Mini Foot massage For appointments please call Chloe 07587 071367 Chloe’s Foot Care Mobile Foot health practitioner GETTING OFF THE COUCH TO RUN 5K by Louise Kitcher After deciding to start Couch to 5k in May 2020, using the app for coaching, some 90’s tunes in my ears and the company of Oscar, my Cocker Spaniel, I managed to reach the end of the week four runs of three and five minutes, with walking intervals, before hitting a wall, losing my motivation and not progressing, ‘running’ (I use the term loosely!) was put to the back of my mind. In early summer 2021 and feeling like I needed to clear my mind, along with a new playlist and my trusty four-legged companion, I dutifully ran a couple of times a week, but due to a niggling hip injury (that was my excuse anyway!), I hit the same wall. I felt like the dreaded ve minute run was becoming my nemesis. Over the following months, I kept making excuses to myself, even though my hip was better; I haven’t got the time, it’s too wet/dark/cold/not feeling 100%. Running was once again put to the back of my mind. Fast forward to January, I spotted a social media post for a free, 10 week, beginners running course, organised by the Hardley Runners and their England Athletics quali ed Run Leaders, who volunteer their time and experience and are there to o er friendly advice and that all important support and motivation. So, on a pleasant Monday evening in March, I turned up just a er 6pm and was warmly greeted by Chris, one of the leaders. As the start time approached more and more friendly faces appeared, some like me; who were keen to get back to running or complete beginners and also members of Hardley Runners who were just there to support us novices. eir course is slightly di erent from the ‘Couch to 5K’ app and the Leaders tell us we should nd it easier. We started with a warm up followed by eight, one minute runs with ninety seconds of walking intervals, at every step of the way I had one of the experienced runners alongside me, there was always someone at the back cheering everyone on and making sure no-one was le behind. I realised straight away that my lack of motivation was not having others to talk to and encourage me. At the end of the run, we were guided through some stretching exercises. e whole session lasted around an hour and I was back home for tea while it was still light, but not before organising a ‘homework’ run with three, fellow novices before next weeks’ session. By the time this is in print, we should be running for four minutes and at the end of the ten weeks, we should all be able to comfortably run for thirty minutes (approx. 5km/3.1 miles) – I’ll keep you posted! Visit the Hardley Runners website: www. hardleyrunners.co.uk to nd out more information and see when they are planning their next beginners course. If you are already an established runner, why not look in to joining the club, they are such a friendly group. I found this mission statement on their website which sums it all up perfectly: The Hardley Runners want to help everyone on the Waterside achieve their running goals. We provide training, races and social runs for all running abilities, from those that want to win, to those that want fitness, fun and friendship. Whether an accomplished runner, a lapsed runner or an absolute beginner, Hardley Runners is here for you! Left to right: Hannah, Silkie, Lucy and Lou after their first ‘homework’ run at Gang Warily Come to the Coates Centre Oakhaven Wellbeing’s drop-in centre - e Coates Centre is a community service, provided by Oakhaven Hospice Trust, for anyone living across the New Forest, Waterside and Totton areas whose lives have been impacted by illness. Visitors can drop in anytime between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday. ere’s no need for any referral or be known to Oakhaven. If you’ve been recently diagnosed or are living with any life limiting progressive illness, you are a carer, or you are trying to cope with having lost a loved one. Trained volunteers are ready to welcome you to the light and airy ‘Hub’, make you a cuppa, to listen and then guide you to information and the support available at this friendly and welcoming centre. e Coates Centre, located within the grounds of the Hospice in Lower Pennington Lane, Lymington, SO41 8ZZ o ers a safe environment to meet others who are going through similar experiences. For more details telephone: 01590 638521 (there is an answer machine so do please leave a message and someone will get back to you) or email: wellbeing@oakhavenhospice.co.uk for more details. For more details about the support available from Oakhaven Wellbeing visit: www.oakhavenhospice. co.uk/wellbeing Support for Cancer Patients and their Families Waterside Cancer Support Centre, part of Wessex Cancer Trust, is here to help you nd a way through cancer that works best for you - whether that’s your own diagnosis and treatment or that of a loved one. Located at the Grove, opposite Lidl, they have wonderful, relaxing views across Southampton Water and a warm, friendly team to talk to, as well as trained counsellors and therapists. ey’re now open Monday to Friday from 10am to 2pm and you’re welcome to pop in for a cuppa and a chat any time. Alternatively, do call them rst on: 023 8178 0409 or email: waterside@wessexcancer.org.uk to nd out a bit more.