So, I thought I would post a little list of what I have learned from my running so far. (P.S. I stole the title of this post from this chick from a comment she left me last week. I like to give credit where credit is due… and well, I just couldn’t resist using it!)
1. It’s REALLY hard to get up and run (or do just about anything) at 6:15 in the morning.
2. Stretching before AND after is a good thing.
3. As long as I have the RIGHT music on my iPod Shuffle, for example U2’s “Vertigo,” I can run longer. (note to self: do not leave said shuffle at home on kitchen counter, because then running is MUCH harder…)
4. Running on the treadmill is EASIER than outside.
5. Big XL sized t-shirts are TOO hot for me while running.
6. A good sports bra makes ALL the difference.
7. Determination goes a LONG way.
8. It’s like any exercise, that first 15 minutes or so is HARD but after then it gets easier.
9. You CAN sweat from your arms.
10. Mind over MATTER is very important.
So… I am 4 weeks in and I will keep on keepin’ on. And hopefully I will start shedding some pounds soon too. Unfortunately I believe my chocolate addiction and plentiful Trader Joe’s snacks have NOT helped that pursuit. Apparently I need some motivation to keep from stuffing my mouth too…
Congrats! Keep running!! Keep running!
Just keep running, just keep running, just keep running running running…what do you do you run run! Sorry i got Dori’s (Nemo) swimming song in my head lol. Glad you are enjoying it. Keep up the determination and put the snacks down…j/k i am totally a snacker myself!
Yay! I am just so proud of you! I love that you have kept it up. It is so hard in the first month or so, and you are doing AWESOME!!!! YAY!!!
Great job, girl! And the sportsbra thing?
Oh so true!
i seriously don’t know how you do it!! but i am so very proud of you!!
yay you!!
That chick is HUH larious!
I trained for and ran the Cowtown Marathon in ’98. I did my long Saturday runs with a large training group and my daily runs in the early mornings with a woman who lived nearby. I hated every moment of the early morning Janurary runs. Every stinking morning. The marathon itself was nothing compared to the training. Keep going!
Hey! I am proud of you. I know those pounds will come soon. I do challenge you to give up sweets until Turkey-Day and then until Christmas (except for 2-3 key days). I did this one thing (17 days ago) and I have lost 4 pounds! -JenFlemB
you are doing so great!!!! yeah, i’m thinking i would not do well with all of those yummy snacks in the house! this week will be hard for me with kirstyn’s birthday and birthday party. mmmmmmmmm, cookie cake!
Great job – all those things are SO true!! LOL – the sports bra especially! And the right songs on the iPod – I totally hear you – I get really made if my battery runs out or something. It’s like I can’t run anymore!
I love your list…and what about elbows sweating? Mine do and that is gross!
I just can’t run…but I need to get my butt on that elliptical we spent so much money on!
Run, Forrest, Run! Just keep running. I find it easier to do an exercise program than to cut back on eating my favorite foods. Why is that?!
I am super impressed! I’ve heard that it takes 28 days to make something a habit, to you’re there now. Awesome.
Do you really go by Lainey?
That is awesome!!
Keep up the great work!!
And seriously, don’t you think it helps to clear your head?? I am LOVING it!! 🙂
#1 – forget about it! Have I not told you about the no running before 9am rule!!!
#5 – go get yourself some good shirts that have “wicking” fabric. Cotton is horrid for sweat…the wicking fabric takes the moisture away from your skin. It’s worth the cost. TRUST me 🙂
And #4 – yes, yes it is. Here, it’s also far warmer and there is no snow/ice to break your leg on. I need a treadmill!!
Go Lainey go!!! Keep at it girl you are doing awesome!
Wow, Elaine – you’re so awesome! Please keep it up, you’re an inspiration…a perspirational inspiration!
Go girl go!!!
Don’t forget to add some weight training every other day too.
But listen to me. I eat while watching The Biggest Loser!!
Go girl go!!!
Don’t forget to add some weight training every other day too.
But listen to me. I eat while watching The Biggest Loser!!
so awesome… somehow i got side tracked from you… and thankfully i was brought back…
Good Job!! Don’t you LOVE the shuffle?? It is the best thing! I was running with the HUGE ipod I have and it just wasn’t cuttin it!
It is so hard to not eat the good stuff!! My problem is I feel I am justified BECAUSE I exercised 🙂 haha I am terrible!
You go girl!!!! Funny that you think it is easier to run on the treadmill then outside I think the opposite and a good sports bra is a MUST!!!
Good job! Try not to increase your mileage too fast, build up slowly.
I think the treadmill is easier but ouside is less boring. Unless I get the treadmill with the tv….
You are motivating me to get my other blog up to date, I haven’t posted since July…
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Yay!!! Keep on running! The pounds will start dropping down dramatically before you know it!
And just think of how healthy your heart is 🙂
Great tips. Keep up the good work. I need to be running outside more in prepartion for the race, but I have been on the treadmill exclusively so far. Let’s do a 5K together in the new year!
Great job, girl!!
I need more sports bras…tight ones!! hee!!
I’m back to trying the running thing. I ran with my husband this morning and I would’ve given up and walked about 14 times had he not been with me.
I do agree about the treadmill…I was up to 2 miles on it, but no where near that outside…I’ll get there.
What kind of distance are you up to now?
keep it up!!
Good for you for running! And yes, a good sports bra really does make a difference!
Good for you! Yes, running on the treadmill is so much easier than running outside! I never run outside…But, I guess that will change on Thanksgiving day…hopefully I can make it!
Holy Cow…you are getting up early to run??? Eeek! I could never do that! Amazing!
See – I’d MUCH rather run outside. Then again – running isn’t really my thing. I’m a biker (cyclist).
And I exercise so that I CAN stuff my face!
Good for you for sticking with it!