I will tell you this.  I did a lot of beach runs in the Marines and they suck in my book.  It is nice scenery but the way the sand gives out and your legs move I always got shinn splints after one of them.  There my be a technique to avoid that and it could have been the boots and Uts we wore on a lot of those runs that made it bad.  I would think shoes would be best to help absorb some of the shock from the sand even though it gives I would think no shoes would be painful if not dangerous because of shells and other things on the beach which could cut your feet.  That is what I would think but I am not an expert so.  I can only say do not where boots or utilities while you do it because that is the worst! :_|

CONGRATULATIONS!

Len

Do any of you know of trails or parks to run in the Flint Twp, Flushing area?  My husband and I have started a few months ago.  We are doing 4 mile 3-4 times a week.  Thats about all we can fit in with 3 kids still home, jobs and church.  But we are getting tired of the same path everyday and thought a change of scenary may help.  Also, if we want to improve our pace, 4 miles in 40 minutes, should we run shorter distance faster or longer distance, much ,much ,shorter.  Keep in mind we are 47 and 50.  We are having a great time together and feel stronger each day.  We walked for 3 years and never enjoyed it like this.

You might try checking out http://mapmyrun.com .  It has a lot of runs entered by other runners for just about every city you can think of.

As a new week begins my mind is already racing about how I can make myself more active and healthier. Today after I am done babysitting I think I am going to buy me a new pair of shoes, my church has Adult Basketball on Tuesday nights and I am going to start going to it and maybe a new pair of running shoes if they are on sale. Since I can't seem to kick my pop habit, I am now just trying to drink pop on the weekends and the weekends only. I went to my doctor last week (sorry guys you may not want to hear this) and she said that I have polysistic ovarian syndrome, bascially my body can't produce a period without the help of birth control and because of this I will never have kids.  I was doing some research after I calmed down and found out that if I exercised more and ate healthier I could break this syndrome so that is why I am really wanting to get back into shape. It has been horrible here in Kansas with temperatures over 100 and the humidty at 80% I try and stay inside as much as I can. I am hoping tonight after it starts cooling I will either jog or walk do something to get me started.

Vicki, I took your advice and did something for me this summer and went on a couple trips to see my friends. The first trip was for my best friends wedding and the second was to see her again and relax. I feel so much more rejuevented and relaxed now that I have taken time out and made more time for myself. Well that is all for now. I surely hope everyone else is doing great.

Daydreams, GREAT JOB!!! You are doing so AWESOME!  I know the weather is terribe. I'm in Florida and we got 90's and ver high humidity also, so I  know what ya mean. Keep up the good work.

Mandy I'm so sorry to hear about your syndrome, but if you can get over it with diet and exercise I know you can do it!  Just keep positive and it will happen.

I hope everyone has a great week. Be safe in the heat. Happy Running!

I'm new, so new, I have only made the mental and verbal commitment to running a 1/2 marathon in January.   I start my training next week, and have already recruited 2 people that will run with me.   I bought my shoes and a good sports bra, I'm ready to go.   Came here for support from people that are already running.  I ran the 1/2 in 2004, so I know I can do it!!  I am very excited to start this up and have such a great goal to work toward.   Wish me luck!

I am a big slacker. I have not worked out in I don't know how long. This past week I told Wichita State to kiss my *** basically and I transfered to Butler County which has an extension part in a town close to me. I am already in there education program and am looking forward to it. So I am getting myself adjusted to that and getting everything finished up with them and also my sister has decided to take my desk and dresser so I am organizing my room and trying to find new furniture. I am hoping that after life slows down I will start working out again. My classes are Monday and Tuesday night so I can work the rest of the week. There is a small gym close to my house I am going to check into. I hope everyone is doing better than me.