running (it's the small things)

Im glad! Yes you can get back to running like before keep it up!

Yes! I had the same thing today! I have never been a runner in my life, but started running in June. Now I can run about 4 miles (I probably could do more, it's just finding the time and mental strength to do so) and do so on a regular basis. It's so crazy how much easier things are for me in everyday life, walking up stairs and hills and I just feel all around SO much healthier. And I did have that crazy running moment today too! I didn't feel a thing, wasn't thinking about a thing. Just felt so great.

I would ask if you were on crack, but I realize that my experience with running is not the same as that of the fleet-footed, experienced, running types. That and I've heard of this "running high," though I just can't wrap my head around the concept. Maybe someday. Glad you found some bliss. I'll just trust that you experienced runners aren't just playing some ongoing inside joke on new runners as a form of cruel hazing when you speak of such things.

I noticed everytime I run, I may get the "running high". If I DO get the "running high" it happens at different points in the run. But once I get it, I don't ever want to stop. If I didn't think about the knee pain that will come later, I'd probably never stop!

I would ask if you were on crack, but I realize that my experience with running is not the same as that of the fleet-footed, experienced, running types. That and I've heard of this "running high," though I just can't wrap my head around the concept. Maybe someday. Glad you found some bliss. I'll just trust that you experienced runners aren't just playing some ongoing inside joke on new runners as a form of cruel hazing when you speak of such things.

Bwah ha ha ha ha haaaa haaaaa! My thoughts exactly! (And my hope as well).

I would ask if you were on crack, but I realize that my experience with running is not the same as that of the fleet-footed, experienced, running types. That and I've heard of this "running high," though I just can't wrap my head around the concept. Maybe someday. Glad you found some bliss. I'll just trust that you experienced runners aren't just playing some ongoing inside joke on new runners as a form of cruel hazing when you speak of such things.

This makes me laugh because I honestly don't feel like I am a real runner. When does one begin to feel like they aren't just posers in the running world? As far as runner's high's go... it's not the way I would imagine the legendary "runner's high"... it's more like a brief moment of zen. Is that a runner's high?

When does one feel like a "real runner"? Oh please let me answer this through my blog post! Enjoy.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/R4z0r4Mm0/view/i-am-a-runner-145218

YOU are a runner. :flowerforyou:

I love running in the rain. When sweat and water becomes undistinguishable is truly awesome.

Posted to the blog, but here's a great place to share it as well:

I realized I was a RUNNER last November, when I went out for my long run (long at the time was 6 miles). POURING rain and cold here in Seattle at the time. And I ran. And ran. And ran. I splish-sploshed the roads around my home and watched the rain drip-drip off the bill of my cap and felt it run down my back. Grinning like a fool the whole time. People must have thought I was crazy. Still the best run I've ever had.