Comments on: Learning to love running http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/learning-to-love-running/ Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:13:33 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Rita http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/learning-to-love-running/#comment-6424 Rita Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:39:05 +0000 http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/?p=600#comment-6424 I would love to begin running, but I have disc problems with my back and I suffer greatly for days after. I would love for someone to come up with a way that those of us who have this type of health problem could run. My treadmill walking gets boring. Kudos to everyone who has started a running program for themselves. I would love to begin running, but I have disc problems with my back and I suffer greatly for days after. I would love for someone to come up with a way that those of us who have this type of health problem could run. My treadmill walking gets boring. Kudos to everyone who has started a running program for themselves.

]]> By: George Van Antwerp http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/learning-to-love-running/#comment-6413 George Van Antwerp Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:55:04 +0000 http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/?p=600#comment-6413 A few years ago, I started running 1 mile. Within a year, I ran my first marathon. I lost 40 pounds and felt great. I am now experimenting with more sprint or burst training. It is much more efficient, and I am mixing it in with my longer running. The concept I am focused on is that I would rather look like a sprinter from the olympics than the marathoners. A few years ago, I started running 1 mile. Within a year, I ran my first marathon. I lost 40 pounds and felt great.

I am now experimenting with more sprint or burst training. It is much more efficient, and I am mixing it in with my longer running. The concept I am focused on is that I would rather look like a sprinter from the olympics than the marathoners.

]]> By: bentley http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/learning-to-love-running/#comment-6395 bentley Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:12:56 +0000 http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/?p=600#comment-6395 running helps me lose weight but it also clears my mind and helps me relax. I am loving it. running helps me lose weight but it also clears my mind and helps me relax. I am loving it.

]]> By: Jaime Grant http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/learning-to-love-running/#comment-6379 Jaime Grant Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:03:50 +0000 http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/?p=600#comment-6379 I really feel a connection to the author of this blog. I am a petite 29 year-old woman who for most of my life, never thought about weight. A difficult period 2 years ago left me emotionally spent, and I needed an outlet. Other forms of exercise didn't compare to the clarity that running has afforded me. I started moderately - 1 mile a couple of times a week. Now, I run 4-5 miles 5 times a week, and it has become nourishment for my soul. Not only do I feel great, but I met my soulmate, and recently got married. Running has changed my life!! And by the way...it's great if you run with your partner...it works wonders for one's libido ;) I really feel a connection to the author of this blog. I am a petite 29 year-old woman who for most of my life, never thought about weight. A difficult period 2 years ago left me emotionally spent, and I needed an outlet. Other forms of exercise didn't compare to the clarity that running has afforded me. I started moderately – 1 mile a couple of times a week. Now, I run 4-5 miles 5 times a week, and it has become nourishment for my soul. Not only do I feel great, but I met my soulmate, and recently got married. Running has changed my life!! And by the way...it's great if you run with your partner...it works wonders for one's libido ;)

]]> By: Katheine J, MPH http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/learning-to-love-running/#comment-6376 Katheine J, MPH Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:37:12 +0000 http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/?p=600#comment-6376 I had a similar experience with fulfilling my PT activities after an accident in 2004 and subsequent surgery in 2008. The exercises were not only boring, but repetitive. To force myself, I put pop-up reminders in my outlook mailbox so I got reminders to do my exercises. Other things that I've found help - putting a dry erase board at the head of your bed, and if you, for instance want to exercise 3 times in one week, you put 3 check marks on the board, then erase them each day you exercise. Check lists have always been helpful for me - there's satisfaction in completing something. I had a similar experience with fulfilling my PT activities after an accident in 2004 and subsequent surgery in 2008. The exercises were not only boring, but repetitive. To force myself, I put pop-up reminders in my outlook mailbox so I got reminders to do my exercises.

Other things that I've found help – putting a dry erase board at the head of your bed, and if you, for instance want to exercise 3 times in one week, you put 3 check marks on the board, then erase them each day you exercise. Check lists have always been helpful for me – there's satisfaction in completing something.

]]> By: Sue http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/learning-to-love-running/#comment-6372 Sue Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:33:15 +0000 http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/?p=600#comment-6372 Elizabeth, This is very helpful, as I just started my running program and right now I feel the same way as you did. Thanks! Elizabeth,
This is very helpful, as I just started my running program and right now I feel the same way as you did. Thanks!

]]> By: Mary Edith http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/learning-to-love-running/#comment-6347 Mary Edith Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:15:12 +0000 http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/?p=600#comment-6347 Good sound advice...and it actually works. I started with about the same in June of 2008 and now I can easily make close to 3 miles in around 35 minutes. Setting no records but have a sense of accomplishment!!! Good sound advice...and it actually works. I started with about the same in June of 2008 and now I can easily make close to 3 miles in around 35 minutes. Setting no records but have a sense of accomplishment!!!

]]> By: Chet Zelasko PhD http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/learning-to-love-running/#comment-6340 Chet Zelasko PhD Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:55:32 +0000 http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/?p=600#comment-6340 The comments on how to start running are right on. As a 21 year runner, I'm coming off a torn MCL. I had to start by running 1 minute, walking 1 minute and building my endurance all over again. I think that the results from the National Runners Study are encouraging. Runner have less joint problems than those who don't eun. Just remember to heed the advice above: start slow. It would be nice if we had to get tickets to get a spot on a running trail or track. More can but few will. Will you? The comments on how to start running are right on. As a 21 year runner, I'm coming off a torn MCL. I had to start by running 1 minute, walking 1 minute and building my endurance all over again. I think that the results from the National Runners Study are encouraging. Runner have less joint problems than those who don't eun. Just remember to heed the advice above: start slow. It would be nice if we had to get tickets to get a spot on a running trail or track. More can but few will. Will you?

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