For Joggers and Runners

[Miss July]

I'm a runner here, just recovering from a broken ankle.
I was able to start running again after nearly 5 months of healing & rehabing.
I'm working back up to 5 miles a day..................I am currently, barely loggin 2 miles a day.
I just signed up to run Disney in January, I figured that would be a good goal to get me back on track.

Keep on runnin & walkin!

[Greco]

friend told me about this thread, glad I found it. am up to 5mi at this point.

subscribing

Greco

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by Sparkle

I ran 25minutes yesterday!

I was so proud - I nearly cheered myself on the treadmill.

I've been trying for over a week to break 20-22minutes (I know it seems such a small increment, but my god its been a challenge).

I'm definitely finding it easier to extend my endurance on the treadmill.
My breathing is consistent and not as hard and I'm able to maintain my pace; both things I struggle with when I'm running on the bike path.

After finishing yesterday I thought "I can run" - for the first time since I started this program in August.

I can't recall if I rep'd you for this or not. Just in case, I want to make sure you know I think it is such an amazing accomplishment!!! I especially love that feeling of pride associated with it. I totally get that!

Keep up the good work, Sparkle!

Originally Posted by Miss July

I'm a runner here, just recovering from a broken ankle.
I was able to start running again after nearly 5 months of healing & rehabing.
I'm working back up to 5 miles a day..................I am currently, barely loggin 2 miles a day.
I just signed up to run Disney in January, I figured that would be a good goal to get me back on track.

Keep on runnin & walkin!

Good luck with the January run, Miss July!

Originally Posted by greco

friend told me about this thread, glad I found it. am up to 5mi at this point.

subscribing

Greco

Welcome, Greco! Five miles is amazing, and I hope to be able to say the same some day!!


I set myself back on cardio when we went on vacation and then came back sick. I'm still on the mend from whatever-the-hell that bug was/is, but I am completely committed to gettin' back after it once the congestion clears!

Today I'm going to start up again with mild stretching and low numbers of pushups and situps.......just to get my body used to the activity again. I don't want to do too much for fear of some sort of relapse.

But, like I said, I still feel good and focused. *two thumbs up*

[Greco]

Thanks Thinker for the welcome. Congrats to everyone here for getting out and doing it. When I first began on the treadmill I could only walk at 3.5 level 1 for 10 mins. The green smoothies, and juicing has certainly been a HUGE part of my improvement and progress.

Doing something everyday is what I keep my mind, and body on.

Greco

[Greco]

Saturday afternoon I ran, not to exercise my body, but to run within
my love, and living memories of one of my Beloved sisters

running I have found to be a place, a quiet, and at times bittersweet
place to live my memories

while I'm not given to speaking about my personal life on these
so public forums tonight I have had to share my sadness, my fear
of loss

and while running I also celebrated my sister's life up to today

She is challenged by illness, but continues resilient as she has
been a power of example for us, her family.

So, I ran to stand tall, to stand by her, to stand in love for
her and all she is to us.

Running then this afternoon for me has been to expend my
fear, to find my courage to stand with my Beloved Sister
who has stood in strength through many challenges.

I don't know how far I ran this afternoon, it was more then
an hour a slow pace a pace of grace of feeling love full on

of running because I could for her for me for us.

Running can at times like these be a solace

a motion for finding courage when faced with fear

the motion of life of love and I am grateful

for running.

Greco

[Dominique]

Originally Posted by greco

Saturday afternoon I ran, not to exercise my body, but to run within
my love, and living memories of one of my Beloved sisters

Hi Greco. Thank you for sharing. Many people think that running is a loners activity. Just as you have illustrated, it is not. It enables us to open up mental/emotional channels
and connect with our vulnerabilities. Running is a martyrs
sport, at least it is for me. I think you did a wonderful job of dictating sensually, how it is for you.

Running then this afternoon for me has been to expend my
fear, to find my courage to stand with my Beloved Sister
who has stood in strength through many challenges.

I don't know how far I ran this afternoon, it was more then
an hour a slow pace a pace of grace of feeling love full on

of running because I could for her for me for us.

Running can at times like these be a solace

a motion for finding courage when faced with fear

the motion of life of love and I am grateful

for running.

Greco

I find it truly euphoric, setting me in a state of eternal optimism that can last hours after a run. I'm not a person of many words, but I am of feeling. I'm often amazed how these things come into your life, when you need them most.
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I'm listening to the string music you posted. Great choices.

Peace be with you and your family.

[Greco]

Originally Posted by Yellow band

I find it truly euphoric, setting me in a state of eternal optimism that can last hours after a run. I'm not a person of many words, but I am of feeling. I'm often amazed how these things come into your life, when you need them most.
----
I'm listening to the string music you posted. Great choices.

Peace be with you and your family.

YB,

You said it well here. Running, no matter how slowly, has helped me survive, then thrive through my most difficult of feelings. And is my ride through my most joyful times, of creativity, accomplishment, and most importantly, Love.

I stayed up late last evening, and was out later then usual for my run this morning...it was cold, the Sun bright, and I breathed slowly, as I ran just as slowly through the cobwebs of my mind, and finally came to that quiet, warm place in the run. A place where everything, including myself, is in harmony, when the only thing that matters is what really matters, Love.

To you YB my friend, and new friends, have a great peace filled Sunday,

Greco