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bah its been raining and storming again lol. Ill try and get a run in anyway :)
Thats the spirt:jump:

Hi,

Planning to run every day or if I am tired, just put a good incline on there and walk like 3.5/hr, it keeps my heart rate up anyway.
Everybody, good running!!!
Hajni
PS: I still haven't signed up for that 5 K . I really have to make up my mind here.
Your on a roll!The best thing to do is just sign up if you have to pay a fee you will not want to lose the money so you will go!

well, just got back from the doc. looks like I have some damage on my medial joint line....I have to start physio on thursday. looks like I'm gonna be off my knee for awhile.

let this be an example to anyone starting out....don't do too much too soon, and don't ignore pain or "run through it".
Sorry about your injury-I think its always go with your gut, and if your have never ran before you should never do more than your body can take-it will always end in injury.
 
daybyday, so sorry to hear that. I've been plagued by knee issues for what seems like all my life! I've been skiing since I was 3 and used to be on a racing team, also used to play basketball and volleyball (those dives will kill ya) so yeah I've pretty much distroyed my knees. Even had an ACL reconstruction when I ripped it in half, apparently your leg isn't ment to turn completely around, haha.
But anyway, back to the point, don't let your knees get you down! Talk to your physio about different options/ideas for continuing your weight loss. They may suggest water therapy, which is great for your knee and has good overall health benefts. I'm sure they'll start you on a strength training routine, the best thing to do is ask questions and explain your goals/situation, they're there to help. You can then build up a good routine once your knee(s) get stronger and before you know it you'll be back to your ole running self! Believe me, once you regain a limb you have such a better appreciation for it. I never realized how much I enjoy just walking!
Good luck! Hope all goes well!
 
daybyday, so sorry to hear that. I've been plagued by knee issues for what seems like all my life! I've been skiing since I was 3 and used to be on a racing team, also used to play basketball and volleyball (those dives will kill ya) so yeah I've pretty much distroyed my knees. Even had an ACL reconstruction when I ripped it in half, apparently your leg isn't ment to turn completely around, haha.
But anyway, back to the point, don't let your knees get you down! Talk to your physio about different options/ideas for continuing your weight loss. They may suggest water therapy, which is great for your knee and has good overall health benefts. I'm sure they'll start you on a strength training routine, the best thing to do is ask questions and explain your goals/situation, they're there to help. You can then build up a good routine once your knee(s) get stronger and before you know it you'll be back to your ole running self! Believe me, once you regain a limb you have such a better appreciation for it. I never realized how much I enjoy just walking!
Good luck! Hope all goes well!


hey thanks for the encouragement. the phsyio therapist I chose is also part of the gym close to my work (which I was planning on joining when the winter came) so I'm hoping they can help with strengthening and keeping me on the right track weight wise...I don't want to stop losing....
 
First Mile Run in a Long Time

I timed my first mile last week since I've had babies--at least 3 1/2 years ago! 9:50. I have a ways to go. I've been slowly easing back into running, but was pretty excited. I'm definitely taking the slow approach. I've got a 5K to prepare for by the end of August.
 
I took today off because I had run the last 3 days and yesterday, I was so tired during the run. It was weird....seemed like my body was tired.

So, I laid around today and gave my body a break. :)
 
I took a rest day too

I took a rest day today as well, back to running tomorrow. When I am running 2-3 days in a row, I get slower and feel so tired also. Then I skip a day and feel energized again.
Have a good day!!
 
Well, it seems that the humidity here in Boston has taken a mini-vacation, so last night I was able to take a run outside instead of on the treadmill. It was really nice, haven't been able to do that in a while. I hate running when its incredibbly muggy, it really makes my lungs angry.
There's a little family of bunny rabbits that live by the trail I run on, saw one of the 'babies' last night, they're getting really big now. They always make my runs fun.
Been running everyday since Friday so taking tonight off and doing dinner/movie with the boyfriend.
I'm puppy sitting for a friend this weekend, hopefully the little guy likes to run cause I'd love to take him out around the esplanade.
 
Well, it seems that the humidity here in Boston has taken a mini-vacation, so last night I was able to take a run outside instead of on the treadmill. It was really nice, haven't been able to do that in a while. I hate running when its incredibbly muggy, it really makes my lungs angry.
There's a little family of bunny rabbits that live by the trail I run on, saw one of the 'babies' last night, they're getting really big now. They always make my runs fun.
Been running everyday since Friday so taking tonight off and doing dinner/movie with the boyfriend.
I'm puppy sitting for a friend this weekend, hopefully the little guy likes to run cause I'd love to take him out around the esplanade.

AWW I miss Boston I cant wait to go to copley,I cant wait to ride the T, I cant wait to have some dunkin donuts coffee,I cant wait to just be back home-If only for a week OHHHH I cant wait to have some Boston chinese food I swear its the BEST!!!
Can Ya tell Im a little homsick:)
 
So back to running! I havent ran outside since my wrong sports bra dead mp3 player incident which I a little over a week!
I have ran on the treadmill but I only last about 3 1/2 kilometers because I end up bored:mad:
I swear I go sooooo slow on the treadmill even thought it seems fast while I am running. I think my next run day will be Saturday morning. Tomorrow is my 4 year wedding anniversary so I am taking off working out -I have did some sort of workout everyday for the last week.
We are having the worst summer ever its to freaking cold-I guess I can take advantage of it and try to get out early on saturday!
 
I'm really excited for my race on Saturday! I took yesterday off and wasn't as sore as I thought I'd be, awesomely enough. I gotta eat something light now and then run in two hours.. it'll suck cause I'm soooo tired but it has to be done.
 
AWW I miss Boston I cant wait to go to copley,I cant wait to ride the T, I cant wait to have some dunkin donuts coffee,I cant wait to just be back home-If only for a week OHHHH I cant wait to have some Boston chinese food I swear its the BEST!!!
Can Ya tell Im a little homsick:)

Ahh, a fellow Bostonian. Whatcha doing over in Germany?
Mmm, I really have a tough time surviving without a little D&D! I lived in Australia for a year and went through some tough withdrawals so I understand your pain. But while I was backpacking through New Zealand we were walking around downtown Auckland and to my suprise I found a Dunks! I thought it was a mirage at first, haha. So of course I had to get a coolata, mmm...

And thats really funny you mention Boston chinese food, thats what we had for dinner last night/am having leftovers for lunch right now, haha. Soo good but sooo bad for you... I'll be hittin' the gym tonight for a loong time!
 
Ahh, a fellow Bostonian. Whatcha doing over in Germany?
Mmm, I really have a tough time surviving without a little D&D! I lived in Australia for a year and went through some tough withdrawals so I understand your pain. But while I was backpacking through New Zealand we were walking around downtown Auckland and to my suprise I found a Dunks! I thought it was a mirage at first, haha. So of course I had to get a coolata, mmm...

And thats really funny you mention Boston chinese food, thats what we had for dinner last night/am having leftovers for lunch right now, haha. Soo good but sooo bad for you... I'll be hittin' the gym tonight for a loong time!
I'm here in the name of Love:rotflmao:
I was in the military for a few years, chose to come here met my husband planned to move back to Boston, got pregnant change of plans and now I am here:cool:
I swear there is crack in Boston chinese food its sooo addicting
I have not run in a long time :( I WILL though, probably on my birthday, Saturday!!!
Me either we are slacking:confused: Hey I am running tomorrow too and its my mother-in -laws birthday too!:) Happy Birthday to you!!!!!
 
there's excellent thai food in berlin, close to checkpoint charlie if you're ever there.

Now I have a reason to go to Berlin-LOL
We have a few good thai resturants around the Hessen area but no good chinese places i just dont get it!
 
Now I have a reason to go to Berlin-LOL
We have a few good thai resturants around the Hessen area but no good chinese places i just dont get it!

lol.

there's a dunkin donuts across the street from the train station too!
I ate chinese in a couple of places in europe but they weren't that great.
 
wooohooo!!!

Well, after a much awaited return of my new passport, I was finally able to go to Hong Kong!!! The passport came at 12:30pm today and I was in Hong Kong at 2:30 shopping for shoes! (Fear not Curvie! I have taken your advice!) After much searching, found the exact right size in a sweet New Balance shoe for half the price I would pay back home! I got home late due to other fun Hong Kong shopping but I cant wait to hit the trails for a run in the morning with NEW SHOES!!! I have been running in my worn out old hikers, for lack of better, for months.... I cant wait to see how it feels with real running shoes!!! I will let you know!

I have changed my running routine lately too. Instead of running mad-cap through rush hour congestion and log jams of cars, I instead now take the subway 2 stations to a stop which puts me into a huge park which leads to my house. But the actual trip to my home from there is quite short, so I have been doing it in laps to increase the distance to maintain the 5km it was before. Only this time I am not dodging traffic and (literally) 1000's of pedestrians. I get of the train, head into a huge well shaded park and do a few laps..... Nothing could be finer! That coupled with the new shoes should easily turn me into a running addict!

Hmmm....

Maybe I am already....

sirant
 
WOw Sirant that's really a challenge, running where you're at!!

I ran on my birthday, before I drove to my hometown!! In the woods, 25 years old!! :D
 
Well, after a much awaited return of my new passport, I was finally able to go to Hong Kong!!! The passport came at 12:30pm today and I was in Hong Kong at 2:30 shopping for shoes! (Fear not Curvie! I have taken your advice!) After much searching, found the exact right size in a sweet New Balance shoe for half the price I would pay back home! I got home late due to other fun Hong Kong shopping but I cant wait to hit the trails for a run in the morning with NEW SHOES!!! I have been running in my worn out old hikers, for lack of better, for months.... I cant wait to see how it feels with real running shoes!!! I will let you know!

I have changed my running routine lately too. Instead of running mad-cap through rush hour congestion and log jams of cars, I instead now take the subway 2 stations to a stop which puts me into a huge park which leads to my house. But the actual trip to my home from there is quite short, so I have been doing it in laps to increase the distance to maintain the 5km it was before. Only this time I am not dodging traffic and (literally) 1000's of pedestrians. I get of the train, head into a huge well shaded park and do a few laps..... Nothing could be finer! That coupled with the new shoes should easily turn me into a running addict!

Hmmm....

Maybe I am already....

sirant

YAY for new running shoes!!!!
 
Sirant, congrats on your new running shoes, let us know how it went!!!

Valerie: Happy Birthday!!!

My treadmill running is going great. I just did 4 miles yesterday and could have done more but I had other commitments and was pressed for time.
This morning 3 miles, and it is getting easier I think. It is time to increase my speed just a little bit. My speed now is between 4.8-5.0mi/hr, about 13-12 min/mile.
I am signing up for a 5K I decided.
have a great day everybody and keep on running.Hajni
 
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