Another CR Refugee I guess (Read 772 times)

Hi starfish! Welcome to RA! This is a friendly and helpful place I think you will find to your liking.

Welcome! Nothing wrong with walking, as long as you're exercising, you're helping yourself get healthy. When I first started I was only 14, but really out of shape. I had to walk for the first couple of months. I remember liking the treadmill because I could control the intensity very well with the incline. My best advice to you, stay consistent! I didn't and I really regret it.

Hi Starfish, welcome to RA. I'd made a couple of failed attempts at running, I think the wrong shoes and too much too soon led to problems with my knee and lower back. I needed to do SOMETHING to get active, so I walked for a year or so. The next step was climbing stairs, I got up to 2000 steps up and down several times a week. I stumbled on an article about Jeff Galloway's success converting couch potatoes to marathon runners with his run/walk method, and decided to give it a try. I've been using the run/walk program for several years now, and (knock wood) I've remained injury-free. I'm hoping to complete my second marathon in early May, and I'll be using walk breaks throughout. I think it would be a great way for you to transition when you feel ready, you can find some information at http://runinjuryfree.com LRN, it's very nice to see you stuck around RA after a bit of a rough go. You've got a small army of fans, and it's easy to see why.

starfish - no one will look down on you for walking! It takes dedication to keep at it! And yes, there are times when I feel like I'm going nowhere. I have to run very slowly, and it seems like there will never be any improvement. But I figure that even running like a snail is something. Arla

Hi Starfish~ First: My condolences on the loss of your friend. How very sad. Nothing brings it all home than the death of someone in a totally un-expected way. I hope you find comfort in your memories, and that your heart heals very soon. You are doing her a great honor by honoring your body, and exercising. Now my $.02 worth: This site is SO much better than CR. Everyone here is hilarious, wisecracking, and so supportive, oh yes, and KNOWLEDGEABLE. that is the most important thing. They will be here for you every step of the way to make sure you reach your goals. You need to do one thing though, You have to create your training log and profile and make it public for all to see. This is what will matter the most: Accountability- If you have to log it after every workout, it will make you realize just how much effort you are putting in. and it is pretty damn cool to look back at where you started, and realize how far you have come! Reference: Whenever you ask for advice, or help with a running related problem, if everyone can see your training, it is far easier to diagnose what might be wrong by taking a peek at your training log. Who YOU are: If you want to feel like a member of the new family, everyone here wants to welcome you, but it's hard to welcome strangers. Post a few things about you, and a picture. Who knows whom you might see on ths street and maybe recognize? Welcome Home, and you will LOVE it here!