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Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to
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I have become Death, the destroyer of electronic gadgets
"When I got too tired to run anymore I just pretended I wasnt tired and kept running anyway" - dd, age 7
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"I don't always roll a joint, but when I do, it's usually my ankle" - unk. "Frankly autocorrect, I'm getting a bit tired of your shirt". I ran half my last race on my left foot!
This time of year I'm lucky to get in 2-3 days a week due to weather constraints.
One day at a time
NH, there are definitely similarities between us. I started with the C25K program in Oct. 2006 after having vowed I would NEVER run! I'm about your weight, trying to get down to your goal weight, too. You're a little faster than me, though. My kids are older (9, 12, and 15), but they still keep me very busy. I don't live too far from you - just north of Portland. I have increased my running gradually, from 3 times a week (9 miles total a few months ago) to 5 or 6 times a week (26 miles total this week). One thing that has helped me was to sign up for a half marathon next September. I'm increasing my long run by a half mile every two weeks, so I'm up to 7 miles now, making sure that the run is no more than a third of my total miles for the week. Knowing that the race is looming helps me get out in bad conditions or when I feel like I'm too tired or busy. Just take it slowly and have fun!!
Eastern Michiganders need to HTFU.
Right. I was planning to run this morning but we have about 3" of frozen slush on the roads. It's kinda like trying to run through a plowed field without turning an ankle. I'll wait until it warms up this weekend. I'd hate to miss spring running due to a sprained or broken ankle. How's the weather been over on the west side of the state? Tom