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Re: Which foot do you exhale on...? Does it matter?

guest — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:14:33 GMT

Exhale on my left foot...I was getting miserable stitches in my right side..so much so that I couldn't run through them, walk through them or even stop and then start again. I googled up side stitches and prevention and read several articles, tried exhaling on my left that night and haven't had a side stitch since.

Re: What do you think about when your running?

guest — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:07:02 GMT

The end of the run most days. Others, I use the time to clear my head from my day--teaching middle school can reak havoc on the brain some days! Sometimes I think about using an ipod...about trying another type of workout. I love the days when I get lost in the run and don't care about anything but the beat.

Retro fitness members...cardio partner..08050

guest — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:50:05 GMT

Looking for a cardio partner who is a member of Retro Fitness in Manahawkin, NJ

Re: Want to be my ideal size 6

guest — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:39:56 GMT

I broke my plataeu by eating 1200 cal per day and changing my workout routine. Carbs only before noon (this includes sugary fruits). Dinner no later than 6 pm and no snacking in between. I did this for about 2 months and lost 15 pounds. My workouts consisted of kickboxing, yoga, pilates and walking during my lunch for about 15 minutes.

Re: freaking slow

guest — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:48:02 GMT

Can't say much about increasing speed...I'm kinda slow too...but I was having probelms with side cramping and googled solutions. The one that's working for me was to make sure to step down on your left foot when you exhale. I didn't think it'd work, but it does!

I get bored...

guest — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:37:18 GMT

I'm a new runner, but have always tried to keep fit. Kickboxing, walking, swimming, yoga... I try it out and like it and keep it up when I can. I make it to the gym about 3-4 times a week, but don't have anyone to do my cardio with( I have crazy inconsistent hours). My goal as a new runner was to easily run a mile and be on the treadmill with an incline of between .5 and 2 (I vary it) and a speed between 3.7 (walking) and 5.2 (running). Can't really go faster than that just now. So I've got the mile run down, with walking before and afterward, but can't seem to progress further than that...and not b/c of stamina, but because I'm finding myself bored running. My gym has a theater room ans shows movies which has made it interesting to a point, but I'm still bored. How can I get past this hump? I'd like to get myself to run 2-3 miles at a clip.