What nobody told you about running.
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Running on asphalt (the street) is MUCH easier than running on concrete (the sidewalk).0
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Running rugged mountainous trails will give you strong legs, rubber ankles, a solid core, and lots of confidence.0
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the plantar fasciitis pain0
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The thing I love is how accessible it is. I started running whilst obese, took it v gently and only built up to running for 30mind straight over several weeks. Since then I've got up to 8miles as my longest run and I'm training for a marathon In the autumn. I'm still a little overweight but continue to take it steady and have never been injured. I know myself well enough to realise that if I pushed myself and it hurt too much I'd stop, so I've been super careful. My only competition is me and I keep on beating myself. It's ace!0
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- Once you start running outside, running on a treadmill then becomes slow, agonizing, painful torture.
- The right socks and shoes make a HUGE difference in pain, blisters, and endurance.
- A sweat band on your forehead is a lifesaver.
- Finding your own inspiring music, and then listening to it while running increases your endurance by 1000%.
- Drink water. Seriously. Cramps are the devil and they WILL happen.
- No one, and I mean NO ONE runs 20 miles out of the blue. It takes time to work up your distances. Don't EVER feel bad for walking, slowing down, reducing your distance, and taking it one step at a time. Your body will thank you, and you will feel like it's less of a chore. Like they say, you may not run a mile in 4:00 minutes flat, or even 12:00 flat, but you're still lapping everyone on the couch.
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Poop scheduling becomes VERY important.0
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1. That I'm not terribly sweaty while running, but I sweat alot for 30 minutes after I stop.
2. Shin splints/stress fractures really suck and your doctor will never admit that you have them because you ran too much for a fat chick.
3. I run a mile much faster when it's under 20 degrees outside.0 -
enterdanger wrote: »... 3. I run a mile much faster when it's under 20 degrees outside.
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SarahIluvatariel wrote: »enterdanger wrote: »... 3. I run a mile much faster when it's under 20 degrees outside.
Probably a combo of wanting to get inside and not feeling as hot/sweaty as on warm days (I know when I run outdoors when it's hot out I certainly feel like I dehydrate faster and thus don't feel as energetic/speedy.)0 -
@sarahlluvatariel you got it. It's too cold to stay out that long. Running fast to keep warm.0
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How quickly your cardio dwindles if you miss a month of running…That if you're like me you can't run outside if it's less then 65 degrees ( late fall to early spring is all on a treadmill). On the other hand if you're like me you have no problem running in 90 degree heat.1
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juliet3455 wrote: »You can't walk/run/drive by a Running Speciality store with out stopping to check out what's new, what's on sale!!!
Your Running shoe collection takes up 2 rows in the bottom of the closet.
Your Running clothes take up the rest of the closet.
Functionality beats out fashion - Color clashes are fine as long as it functions.
Fluorescent Lime Green - Orange etc are life savers.
You used to laugh at " Men in Tights" now you have 5 sets in rotation and 2 new ones waiting on the shelf.
A quick run around the park becomes longer and longer and longer. Buy multiple high quality headlamps now.
A bad day for driving due to weather is a great day for running.
Toe-nails will grow back.
Getting lost on a wilderness Bush Trail = Unplanned Long Run Day#2.
Walking from the parking Lot to the Coffee shop your breathing/heart rate drop to Normal in 30 steps or less.
Haha...my closet looks like an athletic clothing store. Lol..I'd also add havung more sports bras then you can fit into one drawer. Lol
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How much of it is mental.
^ This!twinmom_112002 wrote: »The first two miles always suck but after that I can run for hours
^ Yes. To a point. I still get bored after about 5 miles.How much shoes really do make a difference
^ Please get good shoes and replace them often. Shoes have ratings like tires! X number of miles0 -
it's OK to run in the street when the shoulder is icy and there are no cars on the road (make sure you run against traffic)0
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That there would be a steady stream of people saying that running is bad for the knees...0
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