For Joggers and Runners
Like most people, I've never much cared for jogging or running.
Four months ago, I started using Weight Watchers online and eventually started adding a little exercise to the mix......weights and cardio in the form of stationary bike, stairs, and hills. I avoided jogging because......well.......because I don't like it. The weight loss has been promising as well as losing inches around my belly. Truthfully, the belly fat has been my issue. I finally accepted that the only way to rid myself of the last few pounds and inches is to start jogging. Just last week, on September 1, I started a walk/jog program. I have surprised myself each day at how much of my time has been spent on jogging. I assume that the time I spent running stairs and hills got me in a little better shape than I realized. So I have to admit that it hasn't been miserable and that I do feel inclined to continue down this path. I'd like to call myself a "jogger" one day, but I know I have to earn those stripes. For now, I am eternally gratefully that I'm doing this, that nothing is hurting, and that I feel more and more confident each day. Today, for example, one of my "jog sessions" was 10-minutes long!! I jogged 10 consecutive minutes. :) (I did a total of 28 minutes today; my best was 30:30.) My walk time between jogging sessions is 3 minutes, and I'm averaging 8 minutes of jogging per jog session. I fully expected to start with jog 1 and walk 4 for about 30 minutes, so you can probably see why I have surprised myself. Any others here on the Planet who jog or run? How long have you been doing it? What is your workout like? |
I used to run, and just started a couch to 5k program :). I can vouch that running or jogging feels great and is good for the mind :)
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I have always been a walker.. Well a power walker. I prefer to go up stairs no matter how many flights to taking the elevator. I also park as far back as I dare and walk and love to watch people who are looking for a parking space follow me then give up. Ha Ha
I did start jogging myself a few years ago to also get rid of that spread in the middle. I am not a big eater but notice with age comes that middle spread. I have felt more energy and more of a positive attitude in my life when I am running. I started doing the run/walk to save my legs. Sometimes they really hurt after. I think it is a great way to listen to yourself think things through and also the best form of exercise at least for me. Inside fitness centers are just not for me. |
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Good luck on your program! |
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I am looking forward to the time when I can actually think about something other than the jogging!!! I'm still at the point where I look ahead for a marker where I have permission to check the time. Ha! I imagine it will be much more pleasant for me when I'm not worried about how long it has been or how much more I should go. I guess when I get to where I can go for 20 or 30 minutes without stopping I will feel less stressed about it. Thanks for your post. :) |
I've recently added running to my exercise routine.
I've never particularly enjoyed it and I've not run consistently since I was a teenager and training for sports teams. I'm currently in week 5 of the C25k programme, but I'll be running week 4 again because I had a miserable time of it last week. Week 4 heralds in the 5minute intervals and I struggled through every single one of them. I started C25k because I was growing bored with speed walking and I knew I needed to up my aerobic activity to continue to lose weight. I also needed an aerobic activity that required very little money. My house is on a bike path that stretches for miles in either direction, so I bought a decent pair of running shoes and started. I'm not focused on running a 5k, it would be a great "side effect", but its not my goal. My goal is to be able to run for 30-45minutes comfortably so that I can feel fit and that I'm doing my best to take care of my heart, so that I can lose/maintain weight, and so I have an aerobic activity that I can do anywhere. It has been really challenging. And right now I'm feeling very impatient with myself. I want it to hurt less and be easier, and now please. I had a few runs, two weeks back, when I had that rush of endorphins afterwards and I felt like a million dollars. I'd quite like that feeling again. And I'd love to get to a point where that is how I feel after every run. Two things I'm currently struggling with and would love to hear other people's experiences of: Finding a comfortable pace as the running intervals become longer and breath control, I'm still having a hard time maintaining a good breathing rhythm. |
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I gotta tell you... I don't have working knowledge of what I am/am not doing right now. I'm just doing it. I will say, though, that I start my little jog at what I would call a snail's pace because I know me and if I start out any faster it will hurt and I will quit. My wife told me that as she looks around at others, I'm going at their pace or better. I find that hard to believe because I feel like I'm just shuffling along, but I may very well be unaware of exactly how strong my pace is. *shrug* My breathing feels good, which really is the most shocking part of all for me. And I wish I could tell you what I'm doing, but I really don't know; I just started this, and I gave myself permission to go slow so that I could keep moving at a pace other than a walk for longer and longer periods of time. Sometimes I'm afraid if I think too much about it, I'll mess myself up. I'm pretty sure I'll get to a point where I want to do better and have more knowledge of what's really going on; until then, I'm freakin' stoked that I haven't quit yet!! :| I like your thoughts about having an activity you can do anywhere. I never thought about it that way before. Kelt, in the weight loss thread, shared this article with me. It's exactly what I needed to reinforce my decision to go this route. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0825105018.htm |
Hi Thinker.
Just like you, I went from moving to moving more. Then up stairs. To some jogging and then some running and some walking. I wasn't enjoying running or jogging, but was getting my heart rate up and knew I was doing my heart good. Like you, kept doing it, every day a little more, and a little longer. One day I RAN long enough to catch what they call the runners high. Wow. I wanted that every time I ran, and it came easier, quicker the more I ran. Within a reasonable amount of time, I became a runner. I started to enter 5k's, 10'ks, half marathons, full marathons.....it's still my activity of choice-as I get into the *zone* very quickly. Unfortunately, I have very high arches and do not have the feet to be a runner. I bought the arch supports (orthotics) but still sufferred from planar fascitis. Nothing like waking up every morning and walking on knife blades. Reluctantly, I have had to accept the elliptical machine in the gym. Every once in a while, I'll push the envelope and take off for a couple mile run, knowing darn well I am risking inviting plantar fascitis back into my life. I am considering a 10 k in October. I will only train on the eliptical. No road work. IF I do this. It is good for you, but it's not for every one.:goodluck: |
Congratulations on the 10 minute milestone! That is fantastic!
I have been running for about 6 years now, and I finally do not giggle when I call myself a runner. I love it. When I started I could not run for more than 3 minutes and even then I was staring at my watch convinced that I had encountered a small tear in the time-space continuum. It was awful. It stayed pretty hard for a while, but I lived off the accomplishment I felt at the end of the run. Eventually, I found that if I was consistent it actually got easier and I started to enjoy it even during the run. I thought that only happened for those skinny bitches in their boy shorts and jog bras. Nope, it is for us mortal folk too! I found that I like doing running events and I have run a lot of them. I am a tad bit obsessive at times. I prefer running on trails, while harder due to hills, are much more enjoyable due to scenery. "Pretty" will distract me from just about anything. I am currently training for my 13th marathon in Portland in October, which is a road marathon, but in a city I have never been to so I am excited. I love talking to runners, new and experienced and have had the honor of running many first 5ks, 10ks, half marathons and marathons with new runners. I am UBER excited about this thread. (I will calm down, sorry :) ) Oh and as for breathing rhythm, slow down. It may feel like you are running WAY too slow and just shuffling, but you can get into a rhythm with your breathing and go longer distances. Eventually, by virtue of increased fitness, you will get faster. There are other tricks to getting faster, but I would focus on getting distance and fitness first and then work on speedwork. Just my 2 cents. I am by NO means an expert, but I have a hell of a lot of fun when I run. |
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences; it's motivating for sure. |
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I've been dreading going out this morning, but this motivated me to go out and get it done! Thank you!!! |
uuughm CLEARS THROAT
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and they are not boys shorts. They are running skorts If it makes you feel any better, those running bra's can make you pay a price. A dislocated shoulder to get them off! |
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I did 51 minutes this morning......37 minutes of jogging time. My first round of jogging was for 12 minutes! |
Great thread Thinker! I have always done a walk/run combo...even worked myself up to running 2 miles at one point, but once school started I quit running. Now I have started again and it is not as easy this time because I have been so inactive when studying.
I have a 1 mile route through my neighborhood that is all different terrains from flat, up-hill, and down-hill. It zig-zags around, so I run the north/south blocks and walk the east/west blocks. I finally got a digital watch last night and am going to start timing how much I am running vs. walking. I am very committed to making this work this time! Especially now that I can go with my boxer Frankie...took me a while to get her leash trained and calmed down enough to take with me. I am also waiting for my new Asics running shoes to get here....then I will be tearing up the trail...lol |
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I wear Asics too....just bought my second pair a few days ago. |
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Man, this running gig is going to be expensive! :winky: |
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I just LOVE when you all bounce past me with your happy little f*&%ing ponytails swinging away, looking almost as if the trail is lovingly tossing you in the air while I suck wind like it contains last molecule of oxygen in the atmosphere with my feet barely leaving the ground. *grin* Seriously though, I am sorry to hear about your arches. I have had many runner friends have to give up the sport because regardless of fitness (and skinny bitchness ;) ) it was hard on their body. Me? I am built like a brick shithouse, so I am all good. My knees will complain sometimes, but predominately trail running and finding the right show has helped immensely with that. |
That is awesome! Funny, cause today after work, I was going to start C25K again myself. I did that program a year ago, and was running 3 miles regularly, but stopped and lost my stamina. I also am on WW Lost 60 lbs, but gained 16 back. I have set a goal of losing 20 lbs before January 1st. I know jogging will definitely help me reach that goal!!
Thanks for the post. I look forward to checking in! :-) Starry |
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