getting the body out of the way

"Alex" wrote in message
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Since the pool closed for the season on Labor Day (waaahhhhh) I was
feeling at loose ends. I was still walking, but felt like I wanted to
get more out of that time. I have never been a runner, yet I always
wanted to.

For various reasons, I let my body hold me back. I was too heavy, I
couldn't catch my breath, my feet hurt... I had all the excuses. I ran
across an article on runner's world website about jog/walk
combinations being a really good way to train your body to run faster,
longer, etc. In the past I thought stopping to walk meant you were
failing, so I let that fear hold me back.

Last week I started my run/walk training, and I can already
feel/see/measure a difference in how far I go in the same amount of
walking time I have allotted daily! I am running for longer periods
already, and I actually ran to the store with the dog over the
weekend, cutting my usual walking time in half. I alternate every
other day with the run/walk and the brisk walk I have been enjoying
for a few years.

I feel really liberated. For most of my life I have let what other
people would think hold me back. I really just don't care anymore and
it feels amazing!

Ally
212/154/140

WTG Ally!
Runner's World has some good information for beginner runners.

Beverly

"Alex" wrote in message
...
Since the pool closed for the season on Labor Day (waaahhhhh) I was
feeling at loose ends. I was still walking, but felt like I wanted to
get more out of that time. I have never been a runner, yet I always
wanted to.

For various reasons, I let my body hold me back. I was too heavy, I
couldn't catch my breath, my feet hurt... I had all the excuses. I ran
across an article on runner's world website about jog/walk
combinations being a really good way to train your body to run faster,
longer, etc. In the past I thought stopping to walk meant you were
failing, so I let that fear hold me back.

Last week I started my run/walk training, and I can already
feel/see/measure a difference in how far I go in the same amount of
walking time I have allotted daily! I am running for longer periods
already, and I actually ran to the store with the dog over the
weekend, cutting my usual walking time in half. I alternate every
other day with the run/walk and the brisk walk I have been enjoying
for a few years.

I feel really liberated. For most of my life I have let what other
people would think hold me back. I really just don't care anymore and
it feels amazing!

Ally
212/154/140

WTG Ally!
Runner's World has some good information for beginner runners.

Beverly

Since the pool closed for the season on Labor Day (waaahhhhh) I was
feeling at loose ends. I was still walking, but felt like I wanted to
get more out of that time. I have never been a runner, yet I always
wanted to.

For various reasons, I let my body hold me back. I was too heavy, I
couldn't catch my breath, my feet hurt... I had all the excuses. I ran
across an article on runner's world website about jog/walk
combinations being a really good way to train your body to run faster,
longer, etc. In the past I thought stopping to walk meant you were
failing, so I let that fear hold me back.

Last week I started my run/walk training, and I can already
feel/see/measure a difference in how far I go in the same amount of
walking time I have allotted daily! I am running for longer periods
already, and I actually ran to the store with the dog over the
weekend, cutting my usual walking time in half. I alternate every
other day with the run/walk and the brisk walk I have been enjoying
for a few years.

I feel really liberated. For most of my life I have let what other
people would think hold me back. I really just don't care anymore and
it feels amazing!

Ally
212/154/140

Alex wrote:

Last week I started my run/walk training, and I can already
feel/see/measure a difference in how far I go in the same amount of
walking time I have allotted daily! I am running for longer periods
already, and I actually ran to the store with the dog over the
weekend, cutting my usual walking time in half. I alternate every
other day with the run/walk and the brisk walk I have been enjoying
for a few years.

I feel really liberated. For most of my life I have let what other
people would think hold me back. I really just don't care anymore and
it feels amazing!

Woohoo! That's great! I'm so jealous. I can't wait until I can start
jogging.

--
PL
(320/291/170)
(First mini-goal: 299 Reached! 08/26/04)
(Second mini-goal: 279)


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Alex wrote:

Last week I started my run/walk training, and I can already
feel/see/measure a difference in how far I go in the same amount of
walking time I have allotted daily! I am running for longer periods
already, and I actually ran to the store with the dog over the
weekend, cutting my usual walking time in half. I alternate every
other day with the run/walk and the brisk walk I have been enjoying
for a few years.

I feel really liberated. For most of my life I have let what other
people would think hold me back. I really just don't care anymore and
it feels amazing!

Woohoo! That's great! I'm so jealous. I can't wait until I can start
jogging.

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PL
(320/291/170)
(First mini-goal: 299 Reached! 08/26/04)
(Second mini-goal: 279)


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"Alex" wrote in message
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Last week I started my run/walk training, and I can already
feel/see/measure a difference in how far I go in the same amount of
walking time I have allotted daily!

I have been trying that too, and it feels really great The level of
energy has nothing to do with plain walking! It's actually rather
walk/sprint, the recovery period while walking allows for really picking up
speed while running.
I have used my cardiometer for that. Usually, I walk in the 130bpm range,
and when doing interval I will try to stay in the 140-145 range. As soon as
it drop bellow that, I start to sprint to get into the higher range, and
then resume walking. It works pretty well while walking in the city too, as
I can fit the sprints while dodging cars

"Alex" wrote in message
...
Last week I started my run/walk training, and I can already
feel/see/measure a difference in how far I go in the same amount of
walking time I have allotted daily!

I have been trying that too, and it feels really great The level of
energy has nothing to do with plain walking! It's actually rather
walk/sprint, the recovery period while walking allows for really picking up
speed while running.
I have used my cardiometer for that. Usually, I walk in the 130bpm range,
and when doing interval I will try to stay in the 140-145 range. As soon as
it drop bellow that, I start to sprint to get into the higher range, and
then resume walking. It works pretty well while walking in the city too, as
I can fit the sprints while dodging cars

"Alex" wrote in message
...
Since the pool closed for the season on Labor Day (waaahhhhh) I was
feeling at loose ends. I was still walking, but felt like I wanted to
get more out of that time. I have never been a runner, yet I always
wanted to.

For various reasons, I let my body hold me back. I was too heavy, I
couldn't catch my breath, my feet hurt... I had all the excuses. I ran
across an article on runner's world website about jog/walk
combinations being a really good way to train your body to run faster,
longer, etc. In the past I thought stopping to walk meant you were
failing, so I let that fear hold me back.

Last week I started my run/walk training, and I can already
feel/see/measure a difference in how far I go in the same amount of
walking time I have allotted daily! I am running for longer periods
already, and I actually ran to the store with the dog over the
weekend, cutting my usual walking time in half. I alternate every
other day with the run/walk and the brisk walk I have been enjoying
for a few years.

I feel really liberated. For most of my life I have let what other
people would think hold me back. I really just don't care anymore and
it feels amazing!

Ally
212/154/140

Good for you! That's how I felt when I started running last year. Runner's
World is an outstanding resource. Also, the folks at rec.running are a
great bunch.

Jenn

"Alex" wrote in message
...
Since the pool closed for the season on Labor Day (waaahhhhh) I was
feeling at loose ends. I was still walking, but felt like I wanted to
get more out of that time. I have never been a runner, yet I always
wanted to.

For various reasons, I let my body hold me back. I was too heavy, I
couldn't catch my breath, my feet hurt... I had all the excuses. I ran
across an article on runner's world website about jog/walk
combinations being a really good way to train your body to run faster,
longer, etc. In the past I thought stopping to walk meant you were
failing, so I let that fear hold me back.

Last week I started my run/walk training, and I can already
feel/see/measure a difference in how far I go in the same amount of
walking time I have allotted daily! I am running for longer periods
already, and I actually ran to the store with the dog over the
weekend, cutting my usual walking time in half. I alternate every
other day with the run/walk and the brisk walk I have been enjoying
for a few years.

I feel really liberated. For most of my life I have let what other
people would think hold me back. I really just don't care anymore and
it feels amazing!

Ally
212/154/140

Good for you! That's how I felt when I started running last year. Runner's
World is an outstanding resource. Also, the folks at rec.running are a
great bunch.

Jenn

"PL" wrote in message
...
Woohoo! That's great! I'm so jealous. I can't wait until I can start
jogging.

--
PL
(320/291/170)
(First mini-goal: 299 Reached! 08/26/04)
(Second mini-goal: 279)

You'll get there. Your body will let you know when it's time. For me, I
just got to a point where I felt like I *had* to run. I started jogging
during walks. DH and I would take 2-3 mile walks with the dog and
eventually I started jogging the last 1/4 mile, then the last 1/2 mile. I
ran my first 5K by accident because he (DH) and I were supposed to walk it
(the fun walk part) but he pulled out at the last minute. I got caught up
in the enthusiasm of the event and ran the first mile and then ran/walked
the rest. It's definitely something for you to look forward to when you're
ready.

Jenn