Runners, Runners, Everywhere!
Hello & Welcome! Please introduce yourself & tell us about your running background/interests....
Posted by cyberpenguin • 11/08/07 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS]
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Hello everyone & welcome,
I'm the moderator of the "Runners, Runners, Everywhere!" group. As most of you probably already know, the title of this group is a pun on the line "Water, water, everywhere, & not a drop to drink," from the famous Coleridge poem, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." (If some of you were guessing that I was probably an English major in college, then you'd be correct in that assumption!)
And speaking of literature & writing: Not surprisingly, many of us runners are writers by nature (or perhaps by trade!), & so, it's not all that surprising that many of us have gravitated to blogging. ;-)
Anyhow, I'm just going to dispense with the formalities & dive straight into the meaty stuff: I created this group as a way for runner-bloggers to meet, connect/re-connect, & talk about the sport that gives them so much fulfillment & fuels their passion for life!
As for my own running background, I've been running ever since I've been about 5 years old. And I don't mean just on the playground during recess! I entered my first race at 6 years old, after starting to run with my Dad, & I haven't stopped loving the sport ever since! I've run in a lot of races, but have yet to run a marathon, which is what I'm currently training to do!
Anyhow, enough about me, let's talk about you! Please introduce yourself & feel free to share your running experience & interests!
-Corey (a.k.a. "Cyberpenguin")
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Hi. This is a cautionary tale for the youngsters. I ran in HS (mediocre at cross country) and then started running for fun in college. This continued into grad school, where I ran a lot for fun (in the English countryside, which was quite a change from Arizona and Southern California- I no longer prayed for rain while on long runs, because it was usually raining already) started competing again (cross country, not road races). Then came years of on-again-off-again running. Finally, in about 1991, I started running regularly, then started 5Ks, moved to 10K's, ran a 10K training run every weekend and shorter runs during the week (3-5 miles). My times really got worse every year at that stage. After a few enjoyable years, age and injuries started to take a toll: plantars fasciatis and other foot problems, plus lots of muscle strains/. This was annoying because I was always limber and did a lot of stretching after warming up (stretching was almost a religion with me because of bad problems with tight and aching legs and IT bands through HS and college). I think I just ran too hard when I wasn't strong enough, because I stopped and started so much with my training. I've been wearing orthodics for 25 years (not the same pair!), and they seemed to stop protecting me in the past few years.
I think I felt guilty about not training hard enough as a kid, so I became as strong as I could mentally to train hard and race hard as an adult, and it broke down my body. Playing tennis since age 3 or 4 also did a lot of the damage to my feet knees, back, etc.
I coached (as an assistant) on a AAU/USATF team in the neighborhood for 2 years and ran the track workouts with the 3rd and 4th graders all spring and summer the first year. There was a third grader whom I couldn't beat at ANY distance. He did qualify for the National Junior Olympics (and made the finals) but still, Argh! At the very end, I foolishly did a plyometrics workout with the team and really hurt my feet again- couldn't run for a year.
So, now I walk with my old running buddies, who are all the same age (49), and only one of whom is running at the moment. I have tried a few short runs lately and they were OK, but plodding.
Of course, the timing is perfect. Now that my older son is easily able to run with me, I can't run any more.
But other than this stuff, it has been all roses. Maybe the War of the Roses.
Moral of the story? Don't be me!
And yeah, I switched to swimming on a masters team (I swam from 3rd garde through HS), and this was great until my right shoulder started waking me up in the middle of the night with intense pain. Partial tear of rotator cuff, massive bursitis (training through the pain is really dumb) and surgery led to 2 1/2 years of training in PT. My shoulder was never the same, and never will be, but the pain is gone. It was really hilarious, actually. The surgeon said "no freestyle or backstroke, just breaststroke." Then I tore my meniscus in my left knee playing soccer (hyper-extended it stepping in a hole in the field) and couldn't do breaststroke kick. I decided no surgery for the knee and went for "prehabbing", or training to avoid surgery. Now when I swim, I just can't do much. Lots of fun, lots of frustration, lots of days when I couldn't walk. What more could a man want out of a sport? And it was cheaper than skiing!-
Ouch! Sounds like you've really put yourself through it! I sometimes have the same gung-ho streak in me, but after watching my Dad injure himself multiple times during his workouts after telling me he didn't think he "wasn't training hard enough," I wisened up real fast!
Have you read "Chi Running" by Danny Dryer? (I wrote a review of it on my blog, seecoreyrun.blogspot.com/2007/09/running-book-recommendations.html.) He talks a lot about the difference in the "power running" mentality versus the more Eastern-oriented focus of his training style. He talks about how some of the people who attended his classes who had all sorts of injuries were able to run again after taking his class. There were some pretty incredible stories. As he's well-known in the running community, it's not like he's some kind of fly-by-night quack trying to sell a miracle cure.
Don't know if you'd be interested in this sort of thing, but I also found many of the Asian fitness practices -- like various forms of martial arts & tai chi -- to be particularly helpful in training my mind & body. The reason I like these disciplines is that it addresses all aspects of the athlete, & works on strengthening your core to prevent (further!) injury. This way, you could atleast continue some form of physical fitness, & it might also help with your frustration of not being able to participate in sports. Anyhow, just a thought.
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Hello. I'm somewhat new to the running scene and therefore may not have the ability to converse as much on the subject as some of you. I now live in Colorado, and when I first moved out here (about 3 years ago) I noticed a whole bunch of people riding bikes and running on the streets. Then I noticed that every weekend there was some kind of 5K run/walk going on, so I decided to sign up for one that benefitted Multiple Sclerosis, which I have. I only did the walk, and I noticed the people running and I thought that I could do that. I was never a runner in my life, so I knew that this would be something that might take awhile to accomplish. So I set my sights on running the MS 5K run for the following year. I was overweight and a smoker, so I broke it down into 3 "training" segments. The first was to lose weight, the second was to quit smoking, and the third was to start training. I knew that I couldn't do it all at once, so why set myself up for failure?
I lost 45 pounds, stopped smoking, and ran the race. After that I thought that I should keep this up and keep running. I've since ran numerous 5K's and 10K's, 5 half marathons, and 2 marathons. I am thinking that next year I will attempt to do a Triathalon!-
Welcome Dave,
Thanks for joining our running discussion group! Wow, that's quite an amazing & inspirational story about your evolution as a runner -- Kudos to you for making all of those healthy changes in your life.
You are very lucky to live in such a great place for running/fitness! 8-)
Good luck with your triathalon training!
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Hi Everyone
Ross Tucker here, I'm from South Africa, where I work at the University. Thanks for the invite, Corey!
Been running since high school, inspired by my father who is a distance runner. We're distance running mad in SA, there is a marathon every weekend here, and most people do it as preparation for the real events - the 56km and 90 km races we have a few times a year. Never done that myself, always been a track runner and more recently up to half marathons.
Running is also a career of sorts to me - I work as a research in Exercise Physiology under Prof Tim Noakes here in Cape Town. Did my PhD on fatigue and exercise performance, including some studies on running performance. I coach in some spare time - have a few reasonable young runners to work with, but would love to make that a full time venture. Just not viable in South Africa, unfortunately...
Anyway, look forward to discussing issues!
Ciao
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Hi all. Well I can't say that I'm a runner, although I do a lot of cardio at the gym. However I do love to write! Which basically leaves me short a running story to share. I use to play hockey so that kind of is in the category, but there are more blades and sticks in that then in running.
Oh wait, I dated a girl once who was training for a marathon. Does that count? 
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Hey Corey,
Thanks for the invite! Nice group you've got going on here...
I started running as a teenager in the early 80’s, initially as a way of keeping fit for my High School football (soccer) & rugby teams. In 1982 my rugby coach persuaded me to enter my first road race – the Cardiff Half Marathon. I finished in the top 30% and from that point on was hooked.
I enjoy racing everything from a 5k to a 50k and have also been known to participate in triathlons ranging from Sprint to Ironman distance events - the 2004 Ironman in Lake Placid is easily my biggest accomplishment. My favorite running event is the marathon and the Richmond Marathon today was my 20th successful race over the classic 26.2 mile distance.
My current best marathon time is 2:51:00, set at the 2006 Thunder Road Marathon in Charlotte, NC. I still think I can run faster…
Running is not only a great way to keep fit and stay healthy, but over the years it’s taught me so many things about myself. I hope to continue for a very long time
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www.twentysix-two.com/
My Running Blog says is all for me....
I ran a bit in High School...Started running again about 15 years ago..marathons since 1999.....
Currently I am training for the Dallas White Rock Half Marathon as a test of my conditioning for the Houston Chevron Marathon where I hope to PR.
I run 5 days a week..about 45-63 miles a week.
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corey asked me to join. i am not a runner. many years of serious basketball, yes, which requires a lot of running, yes it does. but, i don't do that anymore. serious rollerblading. yes, i do about 20-40 miles a week at cruising speed along lake michigan in chicago. even in the winter if the path is dry. serious kickboxing, yes. i work out all week to survive my kickboxing sessions.
my friends and fitness instructors are marathoners, tri-atheletes, iron-men vets, martial arts.
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Hi, I am new to running. Spent years doing martial arts, but then got lazy. Started running recently to get fit, and now a friend has suggested that we run in a 10 mile charity run next May, so I really need to run some more. Still plodding along slowly, but improving, little by little. Still not sure if I will be ready for a 10 mile run in May though! -
Hi all,
I'm new to running, I put on a bit of weight recently and decided to follow the couch to 5k plan to get off the couch and get fit. I'm loving the new energy and get up and go attitude I now have and looking forward to my first 5k -
I'm a certified fitness trainer and I train several clients who run 5Ks, 10Ks, marathons, etc. I look forward to participating in this group. Thanks Corey! -
One quick comment for runners.....you need to strength train 3 times a week and really focus on strengthening your core. A stronger core will make you a stronger runner (especially when you get tired)...
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Mark,
That's excellent advice. Thanks! Welcome to our running discussion group.
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Hey thx for the Invite Corey! Glad to see yer Inviting Couch Potatoes like Me!! ;))
I used to Run quite a bit in University + when I was playing Squash 4 or 5 times a week. I had to give up running on the Indoor Wooden Track cuz it was too hard on my Knees + Shin Splints*
I was actually amazed tho at one point of the Excellent shape i had gotten into + actually had some decent Running Times - & believe me I'm No Ben Johnson 9.79!! Smokin' Carl Lewis at the Olympics!! Still thee Greatest Race Ever Run!!!!!!
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I am Luann. I run all the time. Better than the energizer bunny. I have to run to the school, run to the bank and run to the store, run back to the school and finally run to home where I run a pc for my work. lol
I love to run and I offer podcast for runners, running books, running energizer bars and running gear. It's actually fun to run. You can get all of your heart to race so fast, don't forget to breathe, the H2O and short walk after a hard run.
I ran all through school, so my days of track are abit over. I was a very active athelete then and even after. I played tennis in school and in the (junior davis cup) for a few years, so running was a must to keep in shape. I was lucky to never have any problems with ankles or knees, thank God.
A great place to run back home in Northern California is viewing the colorful trees on a path up in the mountains. Really nice and it's about 5 miles one way.-
Hi Luann,
Welcome to our group! Sounds like you are quite the athlete! Enjoyed reading what you wrote. You're very lucky to have such a beautiful, atmospheric backdrop for your runs!
I think you'll have a lot of fun in our discussion group; this group's very active & the people in this group are very nice & helpful.
-C
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Hello & welcome, everybody!
Please feel free to join in on any of the discussion threads or create your own topic.
Just a friendly reminder: When you do make a comment, please be sure that your comments are related to the discussion topics. Please note that spam as well as unrelated & offensive comments will be removed.
If you've just happened upon this group & are trying to figure out what it's all about & whether or not this group's something you'd like to join, please note that this discussion group is intended for people interesting in engaging in discussion about running, upcoming road races, cross-training, strength-training, nutrition, running products, & other related topics.
Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned runner, or simply enjoy watching track & field or road races solely as an observer, I hope you'll find this discussion group enjoyable & rewarding!
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Thanks for the invite! I run for trimming my body and was a soccer player in college. Haven't been in any marathon yet, but I'm sure I'm ready for one in beginners level!
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Hey, Thanks for the invite.
I run Steel Valley Outdoors as a resource for Outdoor Enthusiasts in NE Ohio. You know, that place between Cleveland and Pittsburgh that continually rates as one of the least healthy places in the country. I started the website as a way to counter the perception that we have a poor quality of life in our area, and that there's never anything to do unless it's on TV or in a bar.
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I'm not sure why I was invited to join this group as I am not a runner. But, I am an outdoor enthusiast, nature lover and walker. My dog Lakota, a Siberian Husky, and I walk probably 2,000 miles a year. I also always appreciate being included for what ever reason.
By trade I am a fine art photographer specializing in nature and wildlife.
kinseybarnard.com
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One I write: kinseybarnardrocks.blogspot.com
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I passed through a few months in my life when I could not run. My legs and my mind would not connect. It was very strange -- as if they weren't coordinated.
What was it? I don't know-- it might have been Lyme disease or chamydia pneumonia -- some micro organism in the body interfering with the communication system. Hummmm? (I've now blogged about the cure of these diseases.)
As a Reiki Master and an energy healer -- that condition was baffling me.
my Reiki blog is: reikiranch.blogspot.com/
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Hi, I think the universe is talking to me, because I've just agreed to take part in the Edinburgh Marathon as part of a relay team but before agreeing I made the others agree to take part in a Triathlon later this year with me and I get an invitation to join this group. We're thinking of journaling our training stories leading up to the event in a blog so this group will come in handy for us. thanks for the invite-
Hi stirlyn,
Yes, it must be fate. 8-) Welcome to our running group! Hope you enjoy chatting with other runners here & find a lot of useful information!
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I'm a lazyass Irish man, who coincidentally has just started light jogging. Thanks for the invite.
My blog is siopaeile.com/
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Hi siopaeile,
Nice to have you as a member of our running group! Congratulations on starting your exercise program. If you have any questions about running, you're welcome to start a new discussion thread. There are many friendly folks here who'll gladly give advice & answer questions. Welcome!
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Hi Corey,
thanks for your invite. I think I'm the only non amreican guy down here :-)
You can take it look at my Blog here berlinwirkommen.wordpress.com/
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Marathons I ran so far :
- Mainz / Germany in May 07
- Frankfurt /germany in Oktober 07
next Races :
- Duesseldorf / Germany in May 08
- Berlin / Germany in Sept 08
My plan is to run the first on this year in 3:5x:xx.
Yours
Alex
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Hi Gumpers,
Thanks for your comments. Well, actually there are many international (& specifically native German-speaking) folks who participate in our running group discussion, so you're not alone!
That's a very admirable marathon goal. Good luck with your marathons this year! I hope you achieve your goals!
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My two blogs say it all, especially the first posts:
blog.262quest.com/2008/01/running-my-new-lifestyle.html
blog.2big.org/2008/01/first-year.html
I basically was very overweight at the end of 2006 and through a Dr telling me I needed to change I did. I started by walking and just kep losig weight until I could run.
I used to run in High School in Cross Country and Track, and even over the summer ran 6 miles a day with my neighbor. I then didn't run again for over 20 years.
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Hi Everyone,
I'm Tanya and I'm a runner from Kenya. Sadly, although I enjoy long-distance running, I am not quite as fleet of foot as some Kenyan marathon runners!
I now live in a remote and wild part of Kenya, where I share my running route with lions, elephants and buffalo which can make things "interesting" to say the least - sometimes we just brave it, but sometimes my husband and I take turns, one runs, one drives the car just behind and then we swap over.
I have always been sporty but really got into running as a sport in my mid twenties. I've twice run the Safari Marathon in Kenya which is a great event - they say one of the 10 hardest marathons in the world, because of the heat, the rough route, the hills and the altitude - but it's also got to be one of the most fun - you run through a wildlife conservancy, and the field is normally led by several of Kenya's elite marathon runners - but it's come one, come all - doesn't matter if you just drag yourself around - and it's all in aid of conservation.You should check it out: Lewa Safari Marathon, Kenya. (By the way, I only ran the Half Marathon each time, so I can't take credit for doing the full one yet - I intend to some day, though...)
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Welcome Tanya! It is great to have you.
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Hi Corey: I'm past the age of running. The only thing that could probably get me running nowadays is a tornado or a maniac with an axe. Thanks for the invite anyway. (I still take hikes with my dog every day.) By the way, I don't even think running is natural, unless you're being chased and your body shoots out a blast of adrenalin. Sonja. www.sonjarants.blogspot.com
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Hello everyone.
My blog(s) do not mention much about running, but thought I would join the group here.
I started running a couple of summers ago to get into shape. I even did a few 5K races and had a BLAST! Running, along with a decent diet helped me lose about 30 lbs. It was not really a diet, I just changed what I eat, but I still ate the same amount.
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Hello, my name's Rob. I picked up running again about 5 years ago after a long break. I currently live and train in Flagstaff, Arizona. I can't imagine a better place to train, up at 7000 feet with seemingly endless miles of trails and a great running community. I'm a blogger as of about a week ago, too! I'm looking forward to getting to know the community here better in the near future. And here's the shameless plug: www.runninglife.us
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Hello, my name is Zenia. I don't run and I don't do sports. I swim though but not in the competitive arena, only for fun and pleasure. Although, I plan on engaging in running of some sort... Hope this group can help me with the gears and the how-to not let your asthma attack when you are running and stuff like that. -
Hi I'm Robin from Whole Food And More. I'm not a runner so I'm not sure why or how I fit in this group. I do care a lot about staying healthy, eating right and health. Maybe I can learn from others here and become a runner....Never know. My blog realnutritionsupplement.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the invite.
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thank you for inviting me this just tells me i have too start running.
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thank you for the invitation. I'm on the underweight side and my husband told me to start running so that I may gain weight. He said it would give me better appetite and vigor. Is this true? The fact is, I only ran in high school because our PE insstuctor told us to. lol! -
Thanks for the invitation! I hope to learn and contribute as much as possible . My site addressees different issues from weight lifting, fitness, weight loss, etc I'm planning to do a post on running. Or maybe someone is interested in guest posting on my site about running. Let me know if thats you.
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Hello, my names is Fedor, I am smoker and plan to quite to run and get me back to health. -
Hi, my name is BK from Singapore. I'm running about 3 times a week and have been at it for about 3 months already. Feels great after a run every time. Thanks for the invitation! -
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Hi everyone!
I'm an avid track field and came upon my love for the sport honestly. I'm the son of track coach and grew up playing in the sand of long jump pits on Saturdays during the spring. After getting older I ran at an elite level in high school in the 100, 200 and 400m. Track took me to college where I ran the 800 meters. Currently I run 2 - 3 times per week on the track. I watch and write about elite track and field.-
Jay,
I know I have heard of you... any chance you are from Indiana??
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Hi people,
Im a current distance runner, i started in high school with the 800,1600, and 3200. Now i run whenever i find some decent shoes lol. I just got some new Nikes with Air and I'm trying them out. -
Hello! Happy to have found this group. I am a runner. My husband and I met in High School running Cross Country and Track. We happened to be the top runners for our team. I still run and I am currently training for the Columbus Marathon. This will be my 2nd Marathon. Last year I ran the Chicago Marathon! For me these days, being a mother of 3, homeschooling Mom, some of the competitiveness (& speed!) has left me. I still do enjoy running though. I am doing the Columbus Marathon to raise money for warmblankets.org (Christian Non profit that rescues, houses, loves & educates orphans).
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Welcome Everyone! Thanks for joining our running discussion forum. Feel free to participate in our current discussion threads or add your own topics, just make sure they're related to running/fitness, sports nutrition, & other closely related topics. And don't forget to read the discussion topic entitled "GROUP RULES - READ BEFORE POSTING" before you post a new topic or contribute to an existing one. Thanks!
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Hello,
Why Do I Run?
One night, a few years ago, before heading out for a run I asked myself why do I run? It was dark on that particular night with mixed rain and snow but like so many other times before I went out to run anyway. However, this night was different because I said to myself as I walked out of my door why the f&!# am I doing this? There have been many barriers set before me which were difficult to overcome but ultimately my heart and my soul always guided me down the path that I wanted to travel. While I ran on this night I focused on those barriers and couldn’t help but wonder why I wanted to do this again and again. I concluded that the main reason is because it has given me self-confidence and the ability to communicate effectively in all aspects of my life.
Through running I’ve gained the confidence to overcome the limitations that previously hindered my ability to communicate with other people. Running has helped me to find my way out of that narrow little world with which I used to reside. When once it was painfully difficult for me to say hello to an acquaintance I now do so with ease. There was a time when I would have rather faced the firing squad than to approach a total stranger but now I find myself initiating conversations without a second thought. The day that I started running I looked into the mirror and forced myself to look for something good. What I saw was a determined confident person who will never accept defeat without putting forth a strong effort. It was at that moment that I finally realized that I was somebody special if to no one else at least to myself.
Running has opened my eyes to a whole different world. I’ve learned that if I listen and genuinely care for other people than more times than not they will do the same for me. I have no reason to fear or to be intimidated by other people because we experience the same fear, anxiety and adversity. What I’ve learned is that it is much easier to manage these emotions together than to attempt to do so alone.
I escaped that narrow little world where I once lived and some doors that were stuck closed are now open. When I once thought that I had to run to keep friends I now run because it’s fun and it allows me to clear my head and to open my mind to new thoughts. It’s also become a tool for me to use to help open doors in the lives of other people so that they too can experience everything this big world has to offer.
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Hi there, fellow runners!
Well, I both run and write ... so I think there might be an interesting correlation there ; )
i started running as a way to get into shape some years ago... and I find I'm quite disciplined when I do find the time, mostly during summer.
My advice would be to keep at it, although that's easier said than done, time-wise I mean. My only running I get to do now is from one class to another (I'm a teacher) but I do try my best to set aside some time for it. And when I'm in the habit, I really look forward to my next running session.
A curious thing is also that running relieves stress for me. So when I'm upset about something, I go for a jog and get out all the bad vibes or toxins and come back with a clearer and more refreshed mind and body.
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Hi RelentlessRunner & Arashmania,
Thanks so much for your excellent comments & I look forward to having many wonderful conversations with you about running! It's so wonderful to see so many people who are passionate about running!!!! 8-)
Sincerely,
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Hello all! I'm a long time blog lurker, new to actually posting.
You can follow me here: raulgonemobile.blogspot.com
I ran a little bit of cross country and track in 7th grade, years ago. I was never good at it, didn't have the mental stamina, and pretty much abandoned i.
Last summer, I decided to give running a try again. It's something I'd been wanting to do, but never had muscled up to do it. My running buddy would always go out and I always thought it would be fun to run with her. One day, I just put on the sneakers, and put one foot in front of the other. I loved it, and haven't looked back.
I'm fortunate enough to have someone to run with, and we run together on most of our running days (whenever we're both around). I probably wouldn't have stuck through the beginning slumps without her.
Having someone there certainly makes it easier.
I haven't run in any races yet, but I train about 4 times a week. My usual run is about 3 miles, but I do like going for a long run of 8-12 miles every so often.
Not only does running put me in better shape, but it relieves a lot of mental stress and tension. It gives me a way to unwind on some days.
One of my biggest struggles in running is to not do too much too fast. One day in November last year, I went out for a 13.1 mile run. Around mile 12, I developed a pain on the outside of my knee. I finished the run, pushing through the pain. I later deduced it was a case of ITBS, and it took around 5 months to heal (and I still feel twinges now and again,
and am perpetually afraid). I believe it was a result of pushing too hard. I had done distance runs and hill runs, but this 13.1 combined some of the biggest hills, and was slightly longer than any run in the past. Being a new runner, it was just too much.
I've tried to take that lesson to heart and listen to my body more. Even cutting back my mileage, I remind myself that I'm still in far better shape than I was before I started running, and that there are plenty of opportunities to run ahead of me.
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I'm eight months shy of my 40th birthday and three days before that, I will be running in my first marathon, to reach a goal I set for myself three years ago: to run in a marathon by the time I'm 40.
How I got here? Long story: www.justarunningfool.wordpress.com
Short story: Ran cross country in high school. Didn't run for years after that. Picked up running again after Weight Watchers only got me so far with weight loss. Had some stumbles, including achalasia (similar to acid reflux) and recently just blahs.
But eight months to go, and I need some motivation so joined the group and am on Twitter too: www.twitter.com/jstarunningfool to help motivate me as well as member of www.sparkpeople.com (but not very active recently).-
Hi Raul & Unfinishperson,
Welcome to the discussion! Thanks so much for your comments. BTW, I subscribe to both of your blogs. ;-)
Guess I'll see both of you on Twitter! ;-)
-Corey
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I'm a trail and mountain runner from Boulder, Colorado. I just started my blog, so there is not much up on running other then my basic winter training run. I tend to do a good mountain/trail run during the winter once a week, and bump that up to several a week once the season starts. This past summer I did 47 different mountain runs around the Rocky Mountains. Hopefully next summer will be just as good and I can share with readers all the cool trails and photos.
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Hi Folks,
I am a runner, but I wasn't a runner in high school or college. Instead, being more of a mesomorph, I was more muscular and played football. The problem with footbal is that your body just wears out and thus the reason you don't see old guys strapping on pads. I aged and thus had to evolve. I was never a fast distance runner, but I always felt that I could run forever. After years of 10K races, I finally stepped up and completed my first marathon last year. On December 7th, I'll run my third marathon in Las Vegas.
My blog is focused on folks built like me. People who are physically active, muscular, yet would not be considered thin. These are the Clydesdales and Athenas of the running world and I see them daily, running on the trails and sidewalks across this country. These are my people because I am one of them. I post topics that focus on Health, Fitness, Food, and Lifestyle for people built like me, those I refer to as wide-bodies. Wide-bodies are not fat bodies, they just aren't built like runners.
If there are other Clydesdales adn Athenas out there in this group, I would love to hear from you, swap tips, and see what you are writing about. As I said, there are a lot of us out there.
My blog is: blog.wide-body.com/, and my site where folks can go and contribute their thoughts and ideas is at: www.wide-body.com/
Thanks folks! -
Funny that I should follow WideBody's post... I definitely fall in that category. I'm 37, 5'8" and working my way down from 230 lbs (currently hovering around 190). I'm not what most people would call 'fat', I'm just kind of built like a badly out of shape linebacker. Running ain't easy, but it's one of the few ways of exercising that doesn't bore the snot out of me.
I started running about two and half months ago, after my wife ran a 10k. She's in better shape than me, so she's a good source of inspiration.
I ran an 8k race already and am signed up for a 5k Turkey Trot next. The 8k was manageable, but it wrecked me for a week or so. I think the 5k is distance is more 'realistic' for me at this point.
I maintain a blog at smthng.info, but it's not specific to running. If you just want the fat man's running tales, use the category link smthng.info/category/Running.aspx
I'm also relatively active on Twitter (ok, I'm addicted) - twitter.com/smthng
Thanks for the invite, see you all on the road somewhere. -
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Hi , just thought I would introduce myself.
I was a runner (does one half marathon qualify me as a runner?) once but now due to persistent shin and foot injuries I've given the running away for a while but am concentrating on biking to stay fit.
I love to read about others running , training , races etc and it all motivates me to one day return to running and run more halfs and hopefully marathons one day.
Come visit me at my blog and say hi. thekiwirunner.blogspot.com/ -
Hi,
My name is Philip,
I am new to the blog world, I live in South Carolina and have been running for my job for the past 16 years. I am a full time soldier in the United States Army.
In March a few friends and I are going to be putting on a 5k to support our local unit and their families. If anybody is interested in running it please go to www.runforthewarrior.com/registration.htm. All money will go to Family Readiness Group of the unit. -
Hello everyone! My name is Tom. I'm very new to the online running community...but I'm excited to be here! I was a decathlete in college, and lately have been working on more endurance based events. I recently completed my first triathlon, and that is something I will DEFINITELY be doing again! I am currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Army, and my blog, www.armyrunningshape.com grew out of my love for training Soldiers on how they can improve their running.
I look forward to being a part of this community!
Best of luck.
Tom
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