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| Newbies: Some things I have learned about running over the last 31 yrs and 65,000 miles (Read 1102 times) |
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posted: 1/17/2008 at 9:37 PM |
The following is not an all inclusive list --but a few things may help you out and have you become life-time runners:
Don't take yourself or your running too seriously.
Relax--make it fun. Take your time. Start off EZ--then back off.
Walking is authorized.
Under the cover of darkness, never relieve yourself under a streetlight.
Run facing traffic--if you can't see a face over the steering wheel-- get off the road!!
Smile at drivers who waive at you with one finger.
If a runner passes you, tell them you are just completing a 30 mile training run.
If running by a store or restaurant in the pouring rain, duck your head inside the establishment and ask for a drink of water.
If you see someone smoking as you run by--ask them for a cigarette.
As you run by road workers/power line repair folks, etc., ask them if that guy (male runners) is still chasing you. Tell them "she didn't tell me she was married". Female runners--ask them if that woman is still chasing you and tell them"he didn't tell me he was married". For gay runners tell them anything you want.
Make running your play.
Be greatful that you can walk/run.
A body in motion tends to stay in motion--a body at rest tends to stay at rest.
If feedback is favorable, I will provide more "nuggets", if not--I may still post more.
Nick |
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posted: 1/17/2008 at 9:40 PM |
Hey LRN!
As always, great advice. As a newbie with a 'forced' slow down (shins don't agree with my healthy decision of exercise,) your nuggets keep my spirits up. Has a smoker ever passed you a ciggy? |
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posted: 1/17/2008 at 9:50 PM |
| Your nuggets, as always, are precious. Thanks Nick! |
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posted: 1/17/2008 at 10:40 PM |
Nick, I'm sorry to have to point this out, but the road worker suggestion would only really work if you were running naked.
I don't think I run fast enough to try that one yet.  |
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posted: 1/17/2008 at 10:49 PM |
Very funny. I think I like this one the best:
Under the cover of darkness, never relieve yourself under a streetlight. |
20th Century: 800m: 2:04 |1600m: 4:37 |3200m: 10:06 |5k: 16:23 |10k: 35:38 |15k: 54:20 |25k: 1:35:59
21st Century: 5k: 19:42 |10k: 43:00
What are you doing? |
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posted: 1/17/2008 at 10:49 PM
modified: 1/18/2008 at 12:00 AM |
Thanks for making me smile! And lifting my spirits...it's so cold here (about 0 degrees F) that I'm forced to stay inside and cross-train at the gym. Now I can't wait to lace up again!
(modified at 6pm) - update: I just got back from an easy 2-miler, all bundled up with my Garmie on my wrist. Felt great! |
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posted: 1/17/2008 at 11:00 PM |
Be greatful that you can walk/run.
Something I always try to keep in mind  |
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posted: 1/17/2008 at 11:03 PM |
| Love it. Thanks! |
GOALS:
Have fun at the Ocean Drive 10 miler 3/30/08 DONE!
Recover my running consistency now that son is over 1 yr old
Figure out a running schedule for the summer (avoid tourist crowds)
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posted: 1/17/2008 at 11:40 PM |
LRN, forgot one...
Try not to step in any "nuggets" on/near the path... |
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posted: 1/17/2008 at 11:53 PM |
Wow, what amazing nuggets. You are truly inspiring, and a great leader!
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posted: 1/18/2008 at 12:38 AM
modified: 1/18/2008 at 12:39 AM |
Train smart. And when you are in a race, leave all your nuggets on the course.
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posted: 1/18/2008 at 2:17 AM |
Thanks LRN! Those are excellent! Put a smile on my face!
And I can't believe you've gone 65,000 miles in 31 years. Wow.
The #1 reason I love this site is for the inspiration. Keep it comin'! |
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posted: 1/18/2008 at 3:03 AM |
Quote from runner92 on 1/18/2008 at 2:02 AM:Ooo, I have one! Change your socks every day! 
another benefit of having lots of easy days is that you don't have to change your socks every day. |
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