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[chelseagirl]

Finally got myself to do something I've been contemplating for a few months now -- to start running in the mornings. I bought the sneakers last week -- I hadn't owned proper trainers in probably a decade (just Converse high tops). And Saturday, I started. To begin with, I'm doing quite short runs -- just from my apartment up to and around Tompkins Square Park, and back -- which Fitbit tells me is just over a mile. I've gone the past two days and weather permitting will go on Monday as well; I'm not going to push myself on work days as I walk between 4 and 6 miles (again, according to Fitbit, but I do a cross-town walk to and from the PATH train which I take to work).

The plan is to build up -- once I've gotten to four times 'round the park, I will try East River Park, which has a trail along the water. Right now, I think I'd be totally winded by the time I get there!

My FB feed is clearly happy for me, as I've gotten more "likes" than I've seen on anything in a long while.

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[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

Good for you!

[chelseagirl.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[trepkos.livejournal.com]

Good for you! Running is great for head-clearing. (not that I'm implying your head needs clearing ...!)

[chelseagirl.livejournal.com]

Oh, it does! The four days a week I commute, I have a nice long walk, which is great for that too. But I'm hoping running can take care of the other days . . .

[manoah.livejournal.com]

I wish I could run, but my feet just won't allow it. I'm afraid of breaking an ankle!

Good for you!

[chelseagirl.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear that.

I'm a dedicated walker, and very little else. But I need to up the intensity, I'm finding. And since I commute 2/5-3 hours a day, joining a gym would just be a waste of money. But for running, I just needed a new pair of trainers . . . now let's hope I stick with it.

[velvetwhip.livejournal.com]

Good for you!


Gabrielle

[chelseagirl.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[the-moonmoth.livejournal.com]

A mile is great going for a beginner, well done! Don't overdo it, though :) I'd recommend having at least one rest day in between each run until you're more established, or you could end up knackering your joints. Generally, for beginners, improvement is maximised with three runs per week, with at least one day off between runs. But I will shut up now :D Hope you get some nice spring weather down there to enjoy being outside.

[chelseagirl.livejournal.com]

the problem right now is, I'm home three days in a row (Sat/Sun/Mon) and then I have a long commute -- with a nice long walk built in twice a day -- Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri. It'll be easier this summer when I'm working at home and then maybe I can build better habits.

And yes, I ran Saturday and Sunday and was hoping to go on the Monday, but this afternoon my husband and I were out and about and my legs suddenly went like jelly . . . so I guess tomorrow will be my day off. Since I'm going such a short way at the moment, I could potentially start off a work day with a run; we'll see.

[anicca-anicca2.livejournal.com]

*likes*
*thumbsup*

:-)

[chelseagirl.livejournal.com]

I know -- sometimes I wish this thing had a "like" button . . .

Probably not going again 'til the weekend, because it's drizzly today and I'm commuting the next four, though maybe I could get my act together for a before-work run if the weather clears up in a day or two.

But I feel committed to it, anyway!

[frelling-tralk.livejournal.com]

Awesome! I keep thinking that I should start running, but I'm afraid that I keep putting it off at the moment, the roads get so muddy where we live. I'm hoping to start committing to it in the Summer though

[chelseagirl.livejournal.com]

Muddy roads is not such a problem in Manhattan. ;-)

[kseenaa.livejournal.com]

Impressive! I keep seeing impressive life-changes all over my f-list!