Comments on: My Starting Point: Half A Mile http://amerrylife.com/2010/01/04/my-starting-point-half-a-mile-run/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:28:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ravi http://amerrylife.com/2010/01/04/my-starting-point-half-a-mile-run/#comment-18235 Ravi Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:36:25 +0000 http://amerrylife.com/?p=3002#comment-18235 I think any start is a good start. I always remind myself of my girlfriend's mom. She lost over 60 pounds and now runs marathons! I don't compare myself to her but I know what is possible. I think any start is a good start. I always remind myself of my girlfriend’s mom. She lost over 60 pounds and now runs marathons! I don’t compare myself to her but I know what is possible.

]]> By: Robert http://amerrylife.com/2010/01/04/my-starting-point-half-a-mile-run/#comment-16852 Robert Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:50:46 +0000 http://amerrylife.com/?p=3002#comment-16852 A good way to make small, incremental improvements in distance is through regular home use of a treadmill. A good way to make small, incremental improvements in distance is through regular home use of a treadmill.

]]> By: Jamie http://amerrylife.com/2010/01/04/my-starting-point-half-a-mile-run/#comment-16796 Jamie Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:14:50 +0000 http://amerrylife.com/?p=3002#comment-16796 I *was* going to comment the other day. But I was using my phone, and then I hit the wrong button and deleted the comment, and that was just too frustrating. So I'm just getting around to it today, well after the timeliness interim has expired. Still, here's my two cents: I don't know of anyone who really liked running when they first started. For most people, it was just something they had to do for some other sport, or felt like something they *need* to do to be a good human being. But very few people think, "You know what I love? Running. I could just run and run and never get tired of it." We all (or at least I all) started running for some other reason. For me, it was triathlon. And running was my least favorite part of triathlon, and the part I was worst at. Then somewhere along the way, I fell in love with it. Now I run just because I enjoy it. Don't get me wrong: it's still hard some days to get up and out and do it. But that's true of anything. I feel like running is sort of like an arranged marriage: spend enough time living with it, and you eventually fall in love. .-= Jamie´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TriHarder/~3/Kug-Yonn-3U/spinning-workout-28-endurance.html" rel="nofollow">Spinning Workout 28 - Endurance</a> =-. I *was* going to comment the other day. But I was using my phone, and then I hit the wrong button and deleted the comment, and that was just too frustrating.

So I’m just getting around to it today, well after the timeliness interim has expired.

Still, here’s my two cents:

I don’t know of anyone who really liked running when they first started. For most people, it was just something they had to do for some other sport, or felt like something they *need* to do to be a good human being. But very few people think, “You know what I love? Running. I could just run and run and never get tired of it.” We all (or at least I all) started running for some other reason. For me, it was triathlon. And running was my least favorite part of triathlon, and the part I was worst at.

Then somewhere along the way, I fell in love with it. Now I run just because I enjoy it. Don’t get me wrong: it’s still hard some days to get up and out and do it. But that’s true of anything.

I feel like running is sort of like an arranged marriage: spend enough time living with it, and you eventually fall in love.
.-= Jamie´s last blog ..Spinning Workout 28 – Endurance =-.

]]> By: Lisa http://amerrylife.com/2010/01/04/my-starting-point-half-a-mile-run/#comment-16777 Lisa Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:23:23 +0000 http://amerrylife.com/?p=3002#comment-16777 Congratulations!! I was in your same shoes where I could barely run a quarter of a mile, let alone 1/2 of one! I was frustrated and I desperately wanted to improve. And the cool thing is that with effort and determination, you WILL get better! I am proof, because running is NOT easy for me, nor does it come naturally. You're awesome! :) .-= Lisa´s last blog ..<a href="http://lifeloveviolin.blogspot.com/2009/12/happy-2010.html" rel="nofollow">Happy 2010!</a> =-. Congratulations!! I was in your same shoes where I could barely run a quarter of a mile, let alone 1/2 of one! I was frustrated and I desperately wanted to improve. And the cool thing is that with effort and determination, you WILL get better! I am proof, because running is NOT easy for me, nor does it come naturally.

You’re awesome! :)
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Happy 2010! =-.

]]> By: Kam http://amerrylife.com/2010/01/04/my-starting-point-half-a-mile-run/#comment-16737 Kam Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:20:56 +0000 http://amerrylife.com/?p=3002#comment-16737 As an avid runner, I'd say hitting those milestones were more rewarding to me than actually being able to run for long distances regularly. Enjoy the journey :) Thanks for commenting on my post, it led me to your blog which is very awesome! Great work. .-= Kam´s last blog ..<a href="http://kamaral.com/why-you-should-add-berries-to-your-diet/" rel="nofollow">Why you should add berries to your diet</a> =-. As an avid runner, I’d say hitting those milestones were more rewarding to me than actually being able to run for long distances regularly. Enjoy the journey :) Thanks for commenting on my post, it led me to your blog which is very awesome! Great work.
.-= Kam´s last blog ..Why you should add berries to your diet =-.

]]> By: Lex http://amerrylife.com/2010/01/04/my-starting-point-half-a-mile-run/#comment-16736 Lex Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:04:00 +0000 http://amerrylife.com/?p=3002#comment-16736 Hi there congrats on the running!! You might not think it, but running is probably going to become a bit of a hobby and stress outlet for you! I started the exact same way, I ran a half mile, then a mile, then three miles, now I am a marathon runner! And everytime I'm frustrated I just take a deep breath and say "Ok...I need to go for a run, when I get back I will see if I still want to hate you a little bit." haha ok not that severe...but you know what I mean! I actually just started on this cellular nutrition program to suppliment my diet and make up for the fact that I SUCK at eating fruits and vegatables...I'm more of a land-faring creature eater...anyway the creator of the nutrition program actually won the nobel prize in nutrition and biochemistry for his work on it, and it's been amazing! Really boosted the energy and got me out running even more! Keep us posted!!! I'd love to exchange war stories or compare what works! Shoot me an email at AlexiDouvas@gmail.com! Wishing you a happy and healthy new year! Hi there congrats on the running!! You might not think it, but running is probably going to become a bit of a hobby and stress outlet for you!

I started the exact same way, I ran a half mile, then a mile, then three miles, now I am a marathon runner! And everytime I’m frustrated I just take a deep breath and say “Ok…I need to go for a run, when I get back I will see if I still want to hate you a little bit.” haha ok not that severe…but you know what I mean!

I actually just started on this cellular nutrition program to suppliment my diet and make up for the fact that I SUCK at eating fruits and vegatables…I’m more of a land-faring creature eater…anyway the creator of the nutrition program actually won the nobel prize in nutrition and biochemistry for his work on it, and it’s been amazing! Really boosted the energy and got me out running even more!

Keep us posted!!! I’d love to exchange war stories or compare what works! Shoot me an email at AlexiDouvas@gmail.com!

Wishing you a happy and healthy new year!

]]> By: Erin http://amerrylife.com/2010/01/04/my-starting-point-half-a-mile-run/#comment-16733 Erin Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:30:32 +0000 http://amerrylife.com/?p=3002#comment-16733 Congrats on the half mile! It's all about getting better. You keep pushing yourself, and you'll be running that 5K in no time! .-= Erin´s last blog ..<a href="http://erintakescontrol.wordpress.com/2010/01/05/back-to-the-grind/" rel="nofollow">Back to the Grind…</a> =-. Congrats on the half mile! It’s all about getting better. You keep pushing yourself, and you’ll be running that 5K in no time!
.-= Erin´s last blog ..Back to the Grind… =-.

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