10 Commandments for the runner...

bluiz13
bluiz13 Posts: 3,550 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
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  • speedyf
    speedyf Posts: 1,571 Member
    Awesome! I'll print it and stick it on my fridge!
  • redredy9
    redredy9 Posts: 706 Member
    Great! Its going up on my facebook page!
  • perfectingpatti
    perfectingpatti Posts: 1,037 Member
    I love this. Especially #7. I never understood that one until I actually became a runner!
  • janelawrence2012
    janelawrence2012 Posts: 1
    love!
  • CrimsonBrons
    CrimsonBrons Posts: 15
    Only if I could stick to #4. I get grumpy on my 'rest day' and usually get kicked out of the house to go for a run.
  • sharonsjones
    sharonsjones Posts: 574 Member
    Love it!!
  • Sbehlmer
    Sbehlmer Posts: 464 Member
    Love this!!!!!! :smile:
  • liapr
    liapr Posts: 648 Member
    This is amazing!
  • Phoenixchichima
    Phoenixchichima Posts: 416
    new to running, whats a rest day & do I need to do it when my total running is still less than 1 mile? can I walk my route on rest days/
  • Happylady123
    Happylady123 Posts: 166 Member
    :heart:
  • mum23boys
    mum23boys Posts: 31
    bump.
  • reggie2run
    reggie2run Posts: 477 Member
    Love this!!
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    OK - can someone please explain 'cotton is evil' to this n00b?
  • katrwal
    katrwal Posts: 336 Member
    fabulous! thanks for sharing!
  • Sox90716
    Sox90716 Posts: 976 Member
    Awesome post! Thanks!
  • KyliAnnHobson
    KyliAnnHobson Posts: 551 Member
    Love it! :happy:
  • buzzcogs
    buzzcogs Posts: 296 Member
    Love it!
  • crazy_indeed
    crazy_indeed Posts: 138 Member
    LOVE this! Thank you for sharing!
  • Tkichler
    Tkichler Posts: 26 Member
    OK - can someone please explain 'cotton is evil' to this n00b?

    ditto!
  • katrwal
    katrwal Posts: 336 Member
    OK - can someone please explain 'cotton is evil' to this n00b?

    i'm still pretty new, but in my experience it holds water (e.g. sweat) more than the dri-fit - meaning heavier, harder to control body temperature, and the ever-evil chafing experience (yes, i wanted to lose weight, but not by wearing off one layer of skin at a time) :flowerforyou:
  • krissy0511
    krissy0511 Posts: 10 Member
    I love this, thanks for sharing!:smile:
  • brianfmatthews
    brianfmatthews Posts: 22 Member
    OK - can someone please explain 'cotton is evil' to this n00b?

    ditto!

    Wet a cotton t-shirt and try to run in it. It sticks to your skin and is not a pleasant experience.
  • Coolhand1969
    Coolhand1969 Posts: 821 Member
    awesome!
  • getfitjourney
    getfitjourney Posts: 18 Member
    I love this!
  • PixieGoddess
    PixieGoddess Posts: 1,833 Member
    LOVE IT! Gonna print it out and hang it up somewhere (along with the picture I found recently of the rhino on the treadmill with a picture of a unicorn taped next to it)

    Cotton holds moisture, makes you clammy, and causes chaffing. Get a technical (moisture-wicking) material for pretty much every article of clothing you want to run in. I will admit that I often run in cotton undies, but my capris, shirts, sports bras, socks, and all my winter layers are ALL moisture-wicking.

    As for rest day, that varies by runner. Yes, you need to take a rest day, regardless of what level you're at. However, some people like to have a "cross-training" rest day - instead of running, they will swim or bike ride or something. If you're going to cross-train on your "rest" day, then you need to actually CROSS-train, ie, work completely different muscles than the major running ones. If you choose to walk, take it REALLY easy. Remember to still stretch after whatever you do.
  • Masq
    Masq Posts: 191 Member
    Awesome!:flowerforyou:
  • zombiesama
    zombiesama Posts: 755 Member
    Yes!
  • ElectricMayhem
    ElectricMayhem Posts: 214 Member
    I'm a "baby" runner (5 weeks into it haha). Sounds like my new list of rules to live by!! Thanks :bigsmile:
  • Iron_Maiden
    Iron_Maiden Posts: 326 Member
    Thanks for sharing this! Love it!!
  • ashprather
    ashprather Posts: 227 Member
    i dig it!

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