Comments on: If at first you don’t succeed, try a new approach

By: I wasn’t even being chased

I wasn’t even being chased — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:53:44 +0000

[…] This morning I finally ran a 5K after four months of training. […]

By: Slow down, you’re moving too fast

Slow down, you’re moving too fast — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:03:49 +0000

[…] Karen on February 25, 2010 Almost two months ago, I started training to run my first 5K. I started out strong and motivated, but instead of getting easier, it’s been getting […]

By: Slow & steady

Slow & steady — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:52:47 +0000

[…] I don’t know if it’s the 5K training or the extra push from the knowledge that I have to wear a bathing suit on our cruise in 2 weeks, but running has helped me accomplish my main objective: increasing my motivation. […]

By: Tech tools to help you stick to your resolutions

Tech tools to help you stick to your resolutions — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:07:34 +0000

[…] year, my main resolution is to run a half marathon. But I’m not a runner. At all. And I’ve never really trained for a race. So I’m […]

By: Ken

Ken — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:27:19 +0000

I feel compelled chime in with some advice, since I’m a running coach and very involved in teaching health and fitness. If you want to avoid a lot of frustration trying to losing weight do two things, first look into the paleolithic diet, and second focus on interval training, when running, rather than just trying to run further. I’ve seen some amazing results with these methods. Also, if you want to avoid injuries from running, spend some time learning how to run with good technique. Pose running technique or Chi running technique will save your knees, and allow you to run without expensive running shoes.

Good Luck!

By: Tia

Tia — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:01:42 +0000

This is my first time at your blog. I enjoyed your post. I commend you for being dedicated to self improvement. For the end of this year, I have been committed to catching up on bills and making sure none of my bills or debts were past due or over the limit. I paid the last thing current today. Hooray!
I like the idea of getting a “running” start on new goals before January. I might join you with running. My son just started running every other day to condition for soccer. Maybe I will go with him, but I do not enjoy running enough to go in the cold.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:00:11 +0000

Good luck! I have been running successfully since May – a record for me for sure. My goal was a 10K in October, but I couldn’t find one. So I ran a 4 mile race instead and it was awesome. Then I promptly got major shin splints and have been limping along at 1-2 miles ever since. My goal right now is to just keeping running at least something through a long Ohio winter. Then next year, I am contemplating trying for a marathon, but I might like your idea of a half instead. I just struggle so much with self motivation, especially once I start running. Oh, and I gained 4 pounds when I started running, but once I upped my mileage some, the weight fell off pretty quickly. good luck!

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:42:35 +0000

Good luck on your training!! Let me just say I hate, no, I despise running. But, it got me in the best shape I had ever been in. Even when I had no life and spent literally 3 hours a day at the gym. Running got me in better shape than the step class, spin class, and dance class I was taking. I started out slow like you plan to do…and I was amazed at how quickly I was able to run further and further. Eventually I could run forever but then I suffered from bordom on the treadmill. You will be able to run the distance in no time…but make sure you have something to occupy your mind while you run or it will seem to drag on and on. I find it was easiest to just zone out and before I knew it I’d reached my distance for the day.

Good Luck!

By: Jill

Jill — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:21:30 +0000

Good luck! :) .-= Jill´s last blog ..Ten on Tuesday (v.2) =-.

By: Kacie

Kacie — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:33:02 +0000

You are amazing! You have such willpower. Does your gym offer trainer or consultant services? Maybe you could hire someone for a session or two or something so they can outline a plan for you, and perhaps identify why you haven't lost weight like you've been wanting to do. Good luck with your mini!! .-= Kacie´s last blog ..Trying out Groupon to potentially save money on local attractions =-.