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Re: singing why running

SlowPokeChu — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:15:00 GMT

I don't sing....but I DO TALK TO MYSELF. A not-so-inner Monologue....

What do I talk about? I have no idea. Like a dream, I can't remember to well afterwards.

Re: runner

SlowPokeChu — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:12:43 GMT

Regarding Route Planning....

Try USATF (USA Track and Field) Route planners...just google it. It helps u plan routes. It's great.

Re: Need motivation ASAP!!!

SlowPokeChu — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:08:55 GMT

Just to expand on my last post, the 1 rule I set for myself in regards to working out:

1. JUST FREAKIN DO IT NO MATTER WHAT!!!!!!!!!! (w/exception of GI problems, sickness, and injury). I've run in the rain, frigid, super hot, dry, humid, etc. Whenever you have trouble walking out the door to do your workout...just scream this in your mind...and use all the willpower to push yourself out the door.

Getting out the door is the hardest part of any workout.

Re: Need motivation ASAP!!!

SlowPokeChu — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:03:02 GMT

I've been running for about five years. Do you know what keeps me going?

I know....that if I stop...all the athletic fitness I bled for, will be flushed down the toilet in a quarter of the time it took to earn it.

Quite simply...decide in your mind...no matter what....you can never go back to the person you used to be!!!!!!!!!!

That will keep you going.

Re: My first 5k in 10 years tonight!

SlowPokeChu — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:58:59 GMT

Good Luck!!! That's what I thought when I first started running; however, as time goes on you start to realize that running has a HUGE mental component. Right now, all you can think about is the finishline. But one day, when you get more miles under your belt, you'll eventually think less about the finish and more about actual act of running.

Sounds like hippie zen crap....but that is how 5K newbies become marathon newbies.

Train your brain to expect more and your body will do more. Test it out!!!!! You'll be amazed!!!!

What is an awesome heart rate?

SlowPokeChu — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:46:10 GMT

Hey everyone...strangely enough I could not find this on "google."

I went to the doctors several weeks ago and she said I have an awesome heart rate...but I forgot to ask her what it was.

What is the runner's heart rate compared to the average person's heart rate? I feel I deserve a plaque or certificate for my efforts...hahaha.

Thanks!!!

Ying

Re: Overwhelmed by Half options

SlowPokeChu — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:19:38 GMT

BRAVO!!!! Looks like you have your act together!

Just remember, the point is NOT to GO OUT IN A BLAZE OF GLORY! The point is to NOT GO OUT AT ALL! What worked for me, was taking it slow and steady. There are ALOT of training options. I picked a schedule that looked doable and doubled the time! I liked it

Re: 9 Days until my first Half!

SlowPokeChu — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:50:12 GMT

Try the Runner's World website. They have instructional videos for EVERYTHING from stretches to super-abs! I love that site!

I usually do light /slow runs up until the day before the actual race. The day before, you want to spend it stretching, walking around, eating, watching tv.

The reason being, sometimes being tired carries over to the next day. You want your race day to NOT feel like you've got weights strapped to your ankles.

Besides, the adrenaline will push you farther and faster than you ever thought you could go...Trust me! I cold turkey'd my first half marathon.

As far as knee pain, try alternating the way your leg hits the ground. Sometimes we pound the pavement harder than we should. Try the stretches on the website and chill!

Races are a celebration of hardwork!!!! SO CELEBRATE...BBOOOYAHHHHH!!!!!!!

Re: Blog on running shirtless

SlowPokeChu — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:26:11 GMT

I'm a chick and I don't like when Guys run shirtless. To see a guy sweaty, half naked, and obviously suffering isn't the most attractive sight.

Girls...i Don't really care because they have a bra on.

You know what is totally HOT? Guys who run in super cool athletic gear. That's awesome!

Re: I don't like 5Ks!

SlowPokeChu — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:21:19 GMT

I hate 5K's too. I'm "SlowPoke" for a reason and when survival is the GOAL, surviving a 5K holds less glory than surviving a 10K, half marathon, or marathon. Don't get me wrong, 5K are one heck of an achievement. But I refuse to pay $50.00 to run a 5K if I can get 2.5 times more glory running a half marathon.