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Aug

Run Long and Prosper

I’ve always wanted to call myself a runner. Running has always struck me as such an elite form of exercise. To run is hard. There are so many issues to be dealt with–knees, ankles, prickly heat, cars, and did I say knees? I’ve attempted running before. I’d like to take it up again. There’s something so wonderful about power cardio.

As if that wasn’t enough motivation, but a news story from Reuters touts running as the path to live a long life. Count me in! I know that when I ran, I felt good. I felt attractive. I felt confident. Running does that for a person. I think what I liked best about it was challenging myself. I wasn’t out to win any races. I was out to best my own performance. Being something of an introvert, this type of personal goal is very fulfilling to me.

After my shoulder injury, I’m gradually getting back to my routine. I walked 2.75 miles today. Sure, I was a wee bit sore at first, but did I feel good. And talk about accomplishment! I set a goal for myself today and I did it. On to the next challenge.

Photo by Kekka

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May

After the 5k Run

Chris

I felt great after my run. So glad to have accomplished a goal. We have another race or two in mind for the season.

I did experience a little soreness the days afterwards. Shin splints. I guess I pushed it a bit. A few days later I was fine. I tried stretches and massaging my legs. That seemed to do the trick. I’m going to add some strength exercises that target my calves. I figure that may have been part of my problem–that and pushing it.

I came across a good article today about running and weight loss. The links to calorie calculators were most helpful and enlightening. As the article states, you check three different sources and you get three different answers, but at least all of them were in a range that I expected.

I’m continuing with the Couch to 5k program. I’m putting myself in Week 6 to build up my running time and prevent any reoccurrence of pain. All in all I’m feeling good and ready to keep on running.

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May

I Did It! My First 5k!

Chris

Saturday, I completed a longtime goal. I finished my first 5k race. I am so excited and thrilled, and well, all of it. The weather was a bit iffy to start. In fact, it started raining a cold rain as we waited. Eventually though it cleared up. The event was a run for Celiac Disease. I was proud to do something for my nephew, afflicted with that condition.

As it got closer to race time, I was clearly nervous as my husband picked up on. Five minutes before the start, we lined up. Looking at the list for the pre-registration, we only expected about 50 runners. There were actually over 100. My husband directed us toward the back of the pack, but I wanted to be closer to the front where the action was going to be. I have to admit it was a bit surreal having Ronald MacDonald give us that final pep talk and counting down for the start.

We ran through a neighborhood to start. It was so encouraging to see people out, cheering us on. At another point we passed kids lined up, ready to slap our hands. What a rush! There were some tough moments, like when we ran past some sewer set up. Hard to take deep breaths there. Of course, there were a few hills. The sun heated things up and that made for an extra challenge. Finishing the race, there were people cheering me on, the official shouting out my time of 35 minutes, 7 seconds. I did it!

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