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[quote="artrat"]I occasionally run but can't run more than a mile so I usually speed walk. The hot and humid climate of the American south make running more difficult especially in the summer. When I was in school I used to run competitively but almost always came in last place. I am not a very fast runner but I still enjoy it sometimes.[/quote]
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<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" width="100%" class="forumline"> <tr> <th class="thCornerL" width="22%" height="26">Author</th> <th class="thCornerR">Message</th> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row1"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>mindmapper</b></span></td> <td class="row1" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="http://cdn.wrongplanet.net/modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 9:31 am<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: Re: return to running..</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody"></span><table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"><tr> <td><span class="genmed"><b>Sickpuppies124 wrote:</b></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">I love running. The best part is when you push yourself just hard enough to get into that "zone" where you're truly in the moment. </td> </tr></table><span class="postbody"> <br /> <br />It always takes me a few miles of running before I have the proper pace and start enjoying it. Then I can go on and on for hours. It's rather awkward if you run constantly for hours and then suddenly have to stop, your legs just want to keep on running <img src="modules/Forums/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" /> <br /> <br /></span><table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"><tr> <td><span class="genmed"><b>kazz43 wrote:</b></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">i would love to run outside but i'm always worried about falling over and doing myself some damage! i can fall over just walking so i think the treadmill is probably safer!</td> </tr></table><span class="postbody"> <br /> <br />I mostly run outside, I'm actually more worried about getting hurt on a treadmill, since it's the surface that moves at a crazy speed and not myself. If you can do the treadmill, you would probably do fine outside, if the surface is smooth enough. <br /> <br />I've been running everywhere for years, I only fell once or twice. The worst I had from that was a slightly bruised knee, so not all that bad <img src="modules/Forums/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" /></span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row2"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>zzmondo</b></span></td> <td class="row2" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="http://cdn.wrongplanet.net/modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:54 pm<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">I used to run Cross Country and track in Middle School but not so much now. It's still a lot of fun for me to just run to places though, its exciting.</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row1"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>paddy26</b></span></td> <td class="row1" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="http://cdn.wrongplanet.net/modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 2:41 pm<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">I've started running a few weeks ago and am enjoying it.</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row2"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>MindWithoutWalls</b></span></td> <td class="row2" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="http://cdn.wrongplanet.net/modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:52 pm<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: Re: return to running..</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody"></span><table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"><tr> <td><span class="genmed"><b>kazz43 wrote:</b></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">what music do you all listen to?</td> </tr></table><span class="postbody"> <br /> <br />I listen to nature and listen for things like traffic when I run outside. When I bounce and jog on the trampoline indoors in bad weather, or when I need to do my sit-ups (which I do a lot of), I go for a variety. Lunasa, Raquy and the Cavemen, Eric Johnson, Heart, Galactic Ruckus, Maktub, Joe Satriani - whatever has tracks that really drive and some stuff to ease up by in case I need a breather.</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row1"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>kazz43</b></span></td> <td class="row1" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="http://cdn.wrongplanet.net/modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 4:39 pm<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: return to running..</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">hi all, <br />i enjoy running, i belong to a gym and use their treadmill; i would love to run outside but i'm always worried about falling over and doing myself some damage! i can fall over just walking so i think the treadmill is probably safer! <br /> <br />today i ran about 4.5km in about 30 minutes, not a huge distance but i haven't run in a while but i really enjoyed it, it does help me feel less stressed and keeps me in shape <br /> <br />i loaded some music on my mobile and really got into it, <br />what music do y ou all listen to? ihad blackeyed peas on but i downloaded a chart album that has some great running tracks on it <br />going again tomorrow after work:D</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row2"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>Sickpuppies124</b></span></td> <td class="row2" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="http://cdn.wrongplanet.net/modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:30 pm<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">I love running. The best part is when you push yourself just hard enough to get into that "zone" where you're truly in the moment. The only thing that matters is the love of the run and breathing. It's a high unlike anything else.</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row1"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>Stone_Man</b></span></td> <td class="row1" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="http://cdn.wrongplanet.net/modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 2:25 pm<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">I've been a runner for many years, but nowadays I use the term "runner" quite loosely. I guess you'd say that now I'm more of a "glorified walker", but eh, I don't care. The point is to get outdoors and move, right? <br /> <br />I live in the desert Southwest of the United States, and I love to run in the heat of the desert day. Everyone calls me crazy, of course, and I've no doubt they're right, but for some strange reason I really enjoy it. Last summer I was parked in the bustling little metropolis of Why, Arizona, where mid-day temps are rarely less than 115 or so. That's pretty brutal, I gotta say. I carry water and guzzle it as I go, and I've never had any issues with heat-exhaustion. <br /> <br />Anyone crazy enough to join me? <img src="modules/Forums/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" /></span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row2"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>MindWithoutWalls</b></span></td> <td class="row2" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="http://cdn.wrongplanet.net/modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:31 am<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">I'm not fast. At my best, I could go an average of 5mph for about four miles. Now I only go for three, but I can regain that speed quickly by doing it at least once a week for a couple of weeks, even if I've been away from it for a few months. I think this is because I've been doing 4-6 mile hikes on one or two days of the weekend since fall, including with hills. Also, I swim in the summer, walk the dog year-round, and do other exercises that push me aerobically. <br /> <br />I prefer to run in the fall and spring, when the temperature is best, though I've also done it in winter and even early in the morning for part of the summer. My bicycling seasons are even shorter. I don't deal with extremes of temperature well. <br /> <br />I run for my mood and for other health benefits. Exercise - its planning and execution - has become an area of interest to me, so I also need it just to be satisfied. I have my rotating routines, and they help keep my head together. It takes most of my energy for the day, because I have fibromyalgia. But I need my exercise, so I push myself and then just deal with the consequences of the energy consumption. I take liquid B12 to make it possible. Before I had that, I was just sinking into increasing lethargy. I also strength train to displace fibromyalgia pain. It works reasonably decently - better than anything the doctor could prescribe. I can still get unpredictable pain flare-ups and bouts of debilitating fatigue, but at least I'm more with it in between, now that I get up and moving more often. <br /> <br />What I do may not seem like much to others who work out, but, to me, it's as though I've climbed a mountain. I began taking the B12 when I was 38, and, in spite of some setbacks along the way, I've refused to let go since!</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row1"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>johansen</b></span></td> <td class="row1" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="http://cdn.wrongplanet.net/modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:34 am<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">I'm getting back into it. <br />I've got 9 months to figure out how to get from 2 miles in 16 minutes to a 3:30 marathon, because that's what time a friend of mine is trying to get. <br />longest i've ever run was probably 13 miles. <br />most i've ever done regularly was 5-7 miles three times a week, a mile of which was on sand, while carrying other stupid , like bags of sand, logs, other people... (don't ask)</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row2"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>Zhane</b></span></td> <td class="row2" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="http://cdn.wrongplanet.net/modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 4:50 pm<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">I wish that I love to run, but I do not I prefer to swim.</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row1"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>theemor</b></span></td> <td class="row1" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="http://cdn.wrongplanet.net/modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 3:31 pm<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">I more jog than run, but quite long distances. Usually in excess of 8 miles. I enjoy it but my parents loathe is since I insist on only going after 10 PM and before 6 AM. It can be any time between there that I'll be going running. Usually 4 AM. I hate people watching me run/jog. <br /> <br /> Occasionally I will sprint for a 100 metres or so during the jog, but for the most part I do keep a steady pace. Only really when I'm reaching some sort of mile stone where I can take a break do I sprint for the most part. Feels great when I do though. Since I've started running on concrete rather than on the treadmill or tracks I've developed better calf muscles that seem to allow me to sprint faster and greater distances.</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row2"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>artrat</b></span></td> <td class="row2" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="http://cdn.wrongplanet.net/modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 3:25 am<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">I occasionally run but can't run more than a mile so I usually speed walk. <br /> <br />The hot and humid climate of the American south make running more difficult especially in the summer. <br />When I was in school I used to run competitively but almost always came in last place. <br /> <br />I am not a very fast runner but I still enjoy it sometimes.</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row1"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>47x</b></span></td> <td class="row1" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="http://cdn.wrongplanet.net/modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 3:10 pm<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">I enjoy running from time to time, about one year ago I ran maybe 4-6 times/week almost, got really good times and I could run quite easily in decent speed for 7 miles. Then I got so sick of running and quit. Or I catch a cold and never start running again. Now I'm about to begin again, I'm currently very very slow, but it's all a process of building my strength back up again. <br /> <br />I also have to fight with myself to go out for a run, I've gotten so lazy it's incredibly weird. I always curse myself when I'm running but I feel so proud when I get back. <br /> <br />I also miss that I can't call myself a runner anymore. I feel like I lost a part of me.</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row2"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>alex</b></span></td> <td class="row2" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="http://cdn.wrongplanet.net/modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:11 pm<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">Just started to get into running this summer. Really love doing it when the weather is great. Although I've been an avid biker for years.</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row1"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>turtle_asperger</b></span></td> <td class="row1" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="http://cdn.wrongplanet.net/modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:55 pm<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">Yep! Love to run. Keeps me sane and helps fight emotional issues.</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="modules/Forums/templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> </table>
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