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Becoming a Runner

Posted by MegNH on Jan 12, 2008 6:11:06 PM

I have noticed something about my attitude toward running. It's changed. I used to spend 30 minutes "working up" to my run. I'd get dressed while pondering my running wardrobe, use the bathroom, drink some water, mess with my ipod (which I'm no longer using), and chat with anyone who would tolerate it. Why?....because running hurts and who wants to rush into something painful?

 

But now, I throw on some clothes and head out the door. Why the change?....running no longer hurts. My coach told me two weeks ago that I was running too fast. Me?..running too fast? I slowed down (even more) and now running feels GOOD! I love it. Now when i walk to the mailbox to check the mail I want to keep going. The road calls to me. I want to walk right past the mailbox and jog down the road. ..and I'm sad when I can't.

 

I am becoming a runner.

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Jan 13, 2008 5:37 AM davedunham davedunham    says:

Great to hear that it doesn't hurt.  Running should be fun, freeing, enjoyable....not something that has to be tolerated.  I still find that after 100,000 miles of running that some days making that first step out the door isn't all that easy.  Once I'm out the door I can't remember why I was dragging.

 

Keep on keepin' on.....

Jan 13, 2008 8:01 PM MegNH MegNH    says in response to davedunham:

100,000 miles!?   Holy running shoes!!  That's like ten miles a day for thirty years!  ..with no days off.

 

You certainly have my respect and admiration.

Jan 14, 2008 6:39 AM davedunham davedunham    says:

Hi Megan:

Don't worry about your mileage being a little less than you had hoped for this week.  Keep plugging away and we will get you there.  Remember we have plenty of time.  Don't stress about missing one run in a week.  Your plan for next week looks great.  Be careful on the treadmill, I think I mentioned before that you should use a minor incline (.5 - 1%).  Also, don't trust the read-out on a treadmill they are notoriously inaccurate.  Go with how you feel, don't be a slave to what the treadmill says.

Have a great week!

dd