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Re: How would you pick a first race?

guest — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:23:53 GMT

any run close to home is enjoyable... i find that the course matters for me... i prefer something not overly hilly and something where there are drinks available... no matter which race you chose, it'll be a BLAST! let us know how you enjoy it!

post in what region you live so that others can make specific suggestions!

Re: New (older) runner looking for suggestions.

guest — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:11:42 GMT

first of all, congratulate yourself on your job well done! you could even do a bardering system (when i jog more then 3 miles, i get a sweet tea or a pedicure)...

if doing it with groups, there is a 5k in canton called the jingle bell run this upcoming sunday morning to benefit children with arthritis.

KEEP AT IT! DOING 5K is rigorous, so but SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO invigorating!

if your goal is to continue the 5k's, then set your mind to it and remind yourself that YOUare your BEST cheerleader!

make the corny list of "I AM AN INCREDIBLE PERSON BECAUSE..."

no one MADE you do it, YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU did it on your own and you MUST feel empowered by doing so...

KEEP IT UP!

(SLF, the personal trainer who would be more than happy to be your exercise coach if you were looking for one! )

Re: Is this a permanent condition and will I ever run again?

guest — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:38:32 GMT

You are patient enough with yourself to DO the running, be patient enough with your body to help it recover.

Epsom salt baths, exercising in water, stretching, and basically nurturing yourself back to health can help.

Keep a list of things that HAVE helped so that when you are distraught you can remember how hard you have worked to get yourself back to YOU.

YOU CAN DO IT! Pick hope and not dispair. Know that your body can learn to use the muscles in new ways in the mean time during your therapy stage!

Re: why is it that I don't see many runners with water during a marathon?

guest — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:20:07 GMT

My best friend wears a fanny-pack. I say be yourself! If YOU want water right on you, I say go for it!

I didn't have one during my last marathon and at times I regretted it. I like having a steady pace and the water stops tend to throw that pace off for me.

So especially if the colors of your camelback are adorable, I say BE YOURSELF and who cares what others do! If you are happy and you are your own fan, that's all that matters!