I was so excited about running outside again that I decided to post on it!
I ran for the first time outside this year two days ago and it was glorious! I ran with my Dad and covered 5k in just under 27 minutes, which is amazing for me considering that I haven't really run since September... Aaand I ran again tonight! I LOVE RUNNING!
My running philosophy developed from pure experience:
1. It's a Spring/Summer/Fall thing because treadmills suck! Well, the old one in my house does anyways... :) so running in the Winter? Forget it.
2. After a looooooooooong Winter of developing "warm layers," running is the perfect way to shed them!
3. The first couple of days after running for the first time in a while are painful. Especially in the thighs.
4. Music is a must-have while hitting the trail. Get some pumpin' tunes!
5. If you don't stretch before and after running, the pain mentioned in #3 above is doubled. I hate stairs.
6. Ignoring the creeps you encounter on the path is key. Having loud music helps. Or find a male running buddy.
7. Eating ice cream right after a run is a guilty pleasure. :)
8. Wascana lake is a "poopy" path to run on. Thanks to many vicious feathered fiends.
9. If the path is blocked with a sign that says "Sidewalk Closed," it's for a good reason. Beware of deep water and thick ice!
10. Running is the perfect way to get ready for Soccer season, which is another love of mine :)
I ran for the first time outside this year two days ago and it was glorious! I ran with my Dad and covered 5k in just under 27 minutes, which is amazing for me considering that I haven't really run since September... Aaand I ran again tonight! I LOVE RUNNING!
My running philosophy developed from pure experience:
1. It's a Spring/Summer/Fall thing because treadmills suck! Well, the old one in my house does anyways... :) so running in the Winter? Forget it.
2. After a looooooooooong Winter of developing "warm layers," running is the perfect way to shed them!
3. The first couple of days after running for the first time in a while are painful. Especially in the thighs.
4. Music is a must-have while hitting the trail. Get some pumpin' tunes!
5. If you don't stretch before and after running, the pain mentioned in #3 above is doubled. I hate stairs.
6. Ignoring the creeps you encounter on the path is key. Having loud music helps. Or find a male running buddy.
7. Eating ice cream right after a run is a guilty pleasure. :)
8. Wascana lake is a "poopy" path to run on. Thanks to many vicious feathered fiends.
9. If the path is blocked with a sign that says "Sidewalk Closed," it's for a good reason. Beware of deep water and thick ice!
10. Running is the perfect way to get ready for Soccer season, which is another love of mine :)
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