Running

[Phil Man]

Anyone ever run here? I always hated doing this in highschool but now that its getting harder and harder to stay in shape by living the life of a couch potato I've started to have an appreciation for this once maligned activity.

I started of pathetically of course being inactive for a good year and a half but I've seen my distance and times improve and this only serves to encourage me more (Its a great addiction to have instead of smoking or eating lots too). I'm now regularly running 5k (roughly around 3 miles) and even considering running a half marathon by next spring 

I think that those who want to get back in shape should seriously consider this even if they only start by walking and then progressing to jogging. The important part is not to be self conscious when you do it and imagine that everyone is laughing about how slow or how weird you look in your exercise gear. having music and regular feedback about the distance you're running are often great solutions.

So, what are you waiting for fellas? Just pick up a nice pair of shoes and start putting one foot in front of the other! 

[dog20]

I do HIIT (run for 1 minute, then walk for 1 minute, and repeat), it allows me to rest and keep my heart rate up.  So far I've been losing weight too, but I also lift weights and watch what I eat.

[Tyler]

I do HIIT (run for 1 minute, then walk for 1 minute, and repeat), it allows me to rest and keep my heart rate up.  So far I've been losing weight too, but I also lift weights and watch what I eat.

I've been starting HIIT also.  Though, I'm hoping to get my stamina up so that I can start running longer distances.

[skiking]

I haven't been able to run for about 9 months, I used to do a lot of trail running, but a knee injury has kept me to my bicycle

[time2shine]

I walk quite a bit.  Running has never been appealing to me.  If i had a chance to do the running of the bulls, i'd do it.  I'd have to.

[wpruitt]

I walk quite a bit.  Running has never been appealing to me.  If i had a chance to do the running of the bulls, i'd do it.  I'd have to.

Walk about three miles at lunch every day.  A great stress releiver

[StumpyDave]

I find it mind-numbingly boring, but I'm currently running a couple of miles every morning before breakfast.
Knee and ankle injuries occasionally flare up and then I'll try to get in a few longer bicycle rides in the week instead.
I also walk a bit.  The dog gets a mile morning and evening and I generally walk the mile into the office and home.

[Robmeister]

I do HIIT (run for 1 minute, then walk for 1 minute, and repeat), it allows me to rest and keep my heart rate up.  So far I've been losing weight too, but I also lift weights and watch what I eat.

I've been starting HIIT also.  Though, I'm hoping to get my stamina up so that I can start running longer distances.

It's been a while...but I would start out 1 min. and 1 min. ...... then move up to 1.5 min. and 1 min. ....  then 2 min. / 1 min. .... then 2.5 / 1 min. and so on ... and so on

I'm a HUGE fan of progressive intensity programs.

[ChallengeMe]

I took up running back in 1980, when I was working full time and going to college at night, I knew I needed to get some exercise. We lived across the street from a large park with several miles of trails and some good hills. I was running 5 miles a day every day for a few years. After graduating and moving I cut back but never quit altogether.

These days my exercise program includes weight training, running, and kayaking; I always try to keep my exercise fun and interesting. My running usually is 2-3 miles; the first mile running the second HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), sprinting 30 seconds, walking 30 seconds.

[Robmeister]

...when I was working full time and going to college at night

Way ta go, C.M. !!!

That's typically why people DON'T take up an exercise program

[Mikekoz13]

No running for me..... I have terrible knees. Low impact stuff for me.........

[Mclovin]

Been running for a long time and getting ready for Disney Marathon in Jan. 09 anyone want to join a bald brother Have done 16 different ones and they are all emotional roller coasters for me. Would like to fly the SLY FLAG all 26.2 miles.

[time2shine]

Been running for a long time and getting ready for Disney Marathon in Jan. 09 anyone want to join a bald brother Have done 16 different ones and they are all emotional roller coasters for me. Would like to fly the SLY FLAG all 26.2 miles.

Good for you, McLovin.  My brother and his wife ran a full marathon last year, and it took a lot of discipline and training.
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