tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post8204505490093169530..comments2023-11-22T11:30:17.400-06:00Comments on Seeking Sanity: Running For BeginnersKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-37940231636134926362008-10-07T09:52:00.000-05:002008-10-07T09:52:00.000-05:00Elaine- Yay you!!! That is awesome! And yes! Yo...Elaine- Yay you!!! That is awesome! And yes! You can definitely do a 3K by the end of November! Commit to it! That is great motivation! :)<BR/><BR/>HM- Yes, it is the A-B that counts. And it can take a while, that's for sure. At least for me it did. And every time I have another baby I have to start at A again. ;)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-86191530854187390352008-10-06T17:55:00.000-05:002008-10-06T17:55:00.000-05:00That's awesome to hear how you started because mos...That's awesome to hear how you started because most people don't talk about A to B they are just at B.HMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01696559537467353397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-26658179364401469612008-10-05T23:03:00.000-05:002008-10-05T23:03:00.000-05:00I think I commented that I have started running an...I think I commented that I have started running and I am definitely starting slowly. A friend of mine thought we could work up to a 3K by end of November. What do you think?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for all the great tips!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044279582701415786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-48459556279968974522008-10-04T09:49:00.000-05:002008-10-04T09:49:00.000-05:00Danielle- Holy crap! That is a fast mile! And 8 ...Danielle- Holy crap! That is a fast mile! And 8 minutes is fast too. I'm happy when I can keep a pace just under a 9 minute mile. :)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-5978303644318655292008-10-04T06:32:00.000-05:002008-10-04T06:32:00.000-05:00Great post about running! I am happy that you were...Great post about running! I am happy that you were able to stick out the month! Running does wonders for me. I started running my junior year in high school. I played softball my first two years and then when my junior year rolled around I decided to join the track team. It's kind of funny because I never thought I would enjoy running and what do you know I was the tallest girl running the mile in competition races. I ran my best mile in 5 minutes and 15 seconds!!! I'll never see that again. I still run now but am happy with and 8 minute mile. I am not a professional runner at all! I think your post will inspire more people to run. Especially, if they are wanting to lose weight. It has always worked for me!!!<BR/>Loved your post about the mice too! I've been trying to catch up on my reading. My internet connection has been down for almost a week and half. I think I am back for good now!!! At least let's hope I am!!!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03507268635517335914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-63914581883785312402008-10-03T20:46:00.000-05:002008-10-03T20:46:00.000-05:00Lisa- You can do it! And it is nice that hubby ru...Lisa- You can do it! And it is nice that hubby runs too. I think that helped to motivate me a bit. <BR/><BR/>OHMommy- Those Mexico pics? Oh, no, no. I didn't post those. I was wearing tiny bikinis then and I just can't bring myself to post them even if I did look decent.<BR/> <BR/>The pics I did post were of my and hubby in Key West and then? Not so much in shape at all. About a good 10 pounds or so more than I weigh now. That is why the majority of my body is hidden under the water. ;)<BR/>I'm still not back to the shape I was in three years ago in Mexico, but I'm getting there. Hopefully. ;)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-68409342020595204222008-10-03T20:14:00.000-05:002008-10-03T20:14:00.000-05:00Way to go... I totally understand what you said ab...Way to go... I totally understand what you said about seeing the results and only wanting to keep it up.<BR/><BR/>Very true.<BR/><BR/>I remember your Mexico pics. ;)OHmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712111068636100187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-5031969937373208602008-10-03T15:16:00.000-05:002008-10-03T15:16:00.000-05:00I want to learn to run too. Hubby is a runner - j...I want to learn to run too. Hubby is a runner - just did a 1/2 marathon this past weekend, and he says the same thing you did. It will SUCK for a while, but eventually you'll like it. Maybe soon :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769967354682232429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-507249114195877282008-10-03T10:01:00.000-05:002008-10-03T10:01:00.000-05:00Stephanie- I'm not patient with myself either. B...Stephanie- I'm not patient with myself either. But it really is important to GO SLOWLY! And fall is the perfect time to start! <BR/>Good luck! :)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-58476829657291126412008-10-03T09:19:00.000-05:002008-10-03T09:19:00.000-05:00I've been seriously thinking about getting back in...I've been seriously thinking about getting back into it. I did so well last fall, then stopped and it never happened again. I want to like it. I really do. I see results on people. I want those for myself. <BR/>The weather is finally cooler. I will try to get a run in this weekend and remember to give it time. I'm not patient and that's my downfall. I'll let you know if I do it!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17487994855495268941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-12796076219229353582008-10-03T07:21:00.000-05:002008-10-03T07:21:00.000-05:00CC- You are awesome!!!! I am so proud of you!!! ...CC- You are awesome!!!! I am so proud of you!!! Wooohoooo!!!! <BR/>I actually love running in the rain. I always wear a baseball cap and that helps to keep the rain out of my eyes. <BR/>GREAT JOB!!!<BR/><BR/>Kirsty815- The hardest part is getting started, but if you can keep up with it for a month you're golden! :)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-719388108407081622008-10-02T23:19:00.000-05:002008-10-02T23:19:00.000-05:00That's how I began running years ago, but now I'm ...That's how I began running years ago, but now I'm about 50lbs heavier and I have to start all over again. Sigh! I need to just do it! I'm in love with the idea of running again but I'm not in love with the hard work...lol Great tips and ideas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-62747919205287476162008-10-02T23:09:00.000-05:002008-10-02T23:09:00.000-05:00Neighborhood isn't great due to drug houses, boomi...Neighborhood isn't great due to drug houses, booming cars, and cat calls. How's that. ;)<BR/><BR/>but I actually was inspired and did it today. I ran/walked down a less intimidating street for 20 minutes (like you said!)...<BR/><BR/>...and a deluge arrived at about the mid-point of my run. Suggestions for running with water pouring into your eyes?CChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01537821831479150677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-13318387970257069772008-10-02T22:50:00.000-05:002008-10-02T22:50:00.000-05:00Kayla- Oops. Just missed ya. Thanks for the comp...Kayla- Oops. Just missed ya. <BR/>Thanks for the compliment! So glad to have another runner reading. :)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-70732463220502469362008-10-02T22:49:00.000-05:002008-10-02T22:49:00.000-05:00MamaGeek- Winter always manages to throw a wrench...MamaGeek- Winter always manages to throw a wrench into the works, doesn't it? Grrr.<BR/><BR/>MaryEliz- You're on my list! :)<BR/><BR/>Roxy- I've never read anything from Dr. Sheehan but I think I will now. Thank you! And you are TOO kind! :)<BR/><BR/>Robyn- I always put a towel over the monitor on the treadmill so that I don't know how fast I am going or what time I've got. Otherwise I am checking it every 5 seconds and the run feels wayyyyy longer than it is. I just try to find a comfortable pace.<BR/>So glad you weren't hit!!!<BR/><BR/>Molly's Mom- Try wearing two or three sports bras. I don't know anything about it (small ladies and all) but my friend swears by it. She is a D cup. <BR/><BR/>AFF- Ellipticals are so much better for your joints but I never feel like I am doing anything when I'm on them. I feel like I'm floating or something. Am I doing it wrong?Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-10103814835384480902008-10-02T22:48:00.000-05:002008-10-02T22:48:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing. I love your site! I also love ...Thanks for sharing. I love your site! I also love to run it is such a good work out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-63539264771592518352008-10-02T22:18:00.000-05:002008-10-02T22:18:00.000-05:00I really need to get back on the elliptical. I ca...I really need to get back on the elliptical. I can't run as I have bad knees. I'm heavy and I know it. I just wish I could get over the hump.<BR/><BR/>I'm proud of you for sticking with it. Esp. when Ben prolly changed it up a bit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-65704274709181577852008-10-02T21:35:00.000-05:002008-10-02T21:35:00.000-05:00I've been wanting to try running for a while...and...I've been wanting to try running for a while...and I think maybe this will help me get motivated to try it! I will have to try and find a steel girded bra for the twins, however...a C cup does not make for comfortable jostling -<BR/><BR/>Thanks :)Molly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05309400151779204523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-87771341565349406292008-10-02T21:14:00.000-05:002008-10-02T21:14:00.000-05:00Ok I am going to try and add some mileage. I am st...Ok I am going to try and add some mileage. I am stuck at this stinking mile. I like what you said about not supposed to be able to do a marathon. I think people who can run these are amazing, I don't think my body is built to do that. I also hate running on a treadmill how the heck do you ever find the right pace. I am up and down and dang frustrated. I think I might look into an elliptical for winter. PB and I almost got hit today, people you cannot make a left turn into people walking/running who have the walk sign!Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07543401042959655640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-72489906125907659672008-10-02T21:01:00.000-05:002008-10-02T21:01:00.000-05:00Amen and amen! Have you ever read Dr. George Shee...Amen and amen! Have you ever read Dr. George Sheehan's writing about running? He is deceased now but was a guru during the running boom of the 70's and 80's and very philosophical about running. You are a very thoughtful writer and surely a book is in your future.Roxy Wishumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00821619401133211894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-37146073570347913522008-10-02T20:48:00.000-05:002008-10-02T20:48:00.000-05:00Hey - thanks for this! Add me to a list of the ins...Hey - thanks for this! Add me to a list of the inspired. Looking forward to your Thursday Thirteen with more tips. (And everything else you may blog about, of course.)Maryelizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17606041467754950370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-5053275405111435722008-10-02T20:27:00.000-05:002008-10-02T20:27:00.000-05:00Oh I wished you lived closer, I'd love to run with...Oh I wished you lived closer, I'd love to run with you. I was athletic in high school and college too and totally love sports and running. Having said that, I always get lazy come winter time. I LOATHE WINTER. WAH.MamaGeek @ Works For Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09563543041234527282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-31987112205849509092008-10-02T18:53:00.000-05:002008-10-02T18:53:00.000-05:00Green Girl- Just do it!Kristen- You sound a lot li...Green Girl- Just do it!<BR/><BR/>Kristen- You sound a lot like me. You just need to start slower. And drink enough water but don't drink it right before you run (like maybe an hour before and a sip right before) or you'll get gut rot. ;)<BR/><BR/>Kristen Dedeyn Kirk- I used to live in Chesapeake! Howdy neighbor! That store sounds awesome! <BR/><BR/>Karen- Yes I was thinking about the shoes. I'll add it to my tips for next week's Thursday Thirteen!<BR/><BR/>CC- Well, crap. I don't know what to tell you. You definitely need the right treadmill. We were lucky to get ours for half price because someone just returned it to Sears after one use because she said she didn't loose any weight. Isn't that funny? <BR/>Anyway, why isn't it safe to jog in your neighborhood? No sidewalks? Busy roads? Crazy people? If you can't run outside cuz it is not safe and you don't want to drive to workout (which I totally get) or buy a treadmill (they are pretty expensive) I think I am at a loss. Maybe run in place? jk <BR/>Let me think about this one. Anyone else have any ideas?Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-87026012637836810172008-10-02T18:14:00.000-05:002008-10-02T18:14:00.000-05:00This is totally me. I think I hate running but wan...This is totally me. I think I hate running but want to give it one more try (and 5 less pds). But I really don't want to have to DRIVE to exercise and my neighborhood isn't very safe and treadmills hurt me so much that I sold ours. What to do??? Really. I'm serious here. Help. Oh, and the RAINS are about to start.CChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01537821831479150677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-29399180503763737732008-10-02T18:08:00.000-05:002008-10-02T18:08:00.000-05:00Right on1 Having signed up with Marathon Makeover ...Right on1 Having signed up with Marathon Makeover this is exactly their approach but for the very out of shape we started with one mile of walking! We began interval training after 5 mile walks. Running kills my knees because I'm too fat. I'm ready to start weight watchers and after I get down by 30 pounds will start again. I need to loose 65 so it's a half way mark.Another point you could point out is how very important proper fitting shoes are! If somebody is serious about running they need to go to Fleet Feet or some other athletic shoe place where they know how to assess both your foot and your gait. what's going on with the house? i sure wish I was in the market to move out there I loved the description of your home. How are you feeling about the process?Karen Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05892103639142471595noreply@blogger.com