tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post6739141516099578919..comments2024-03-22T13:29:46.152-05:00Comments on Venus Trapped in Mars || Dallas: 9 Running Tips from Someone Who Hates RunningVenushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08293037142299155447noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-86029433531156717902014-07-03T12:06:07.568-05:002014-07-03T12:06:07.568-05:00Ugh I am exactly the same, I even played on a trav...Ugh I am exactly the same, I even played on a traveling bball team as a kid too. Day 9 is the furthest I ever made it. I need to pick it up again. I don't know why I ever quit because it's SO hard to get started again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00829356539942704791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-34585662026896293922014-06-30T13:08:55.182-05:002014-06-30T13:08:55.182-05:00These are great tips. Especially the one about not...These are great tips. Especially the one about not worrying what you look like. Because seriously, that used to get me bogged down. But I really don't care anymore. If you don't like what you see, don't look at me.Karen M. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-17664886401809652022014-06-28T14:16:24.524-05:002014-06-28T14:16:24.524-05:00Girl, I'm a runner and you nailed it with this...Girl, I'm a runner and you nailed it with this blog post! Seriously! My biggest motivator was getting a girls group together and meeting up 3 times a week. Most with small kids couldn't meet up until 8pm, but it was fine and freaking awesome! We huffed and puffed and cussed every step of the way sometimes, but doing it together was great therapy!Lifeonephotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08884414915379771994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-82958951160750455952014-06-28T10:37:49.136-05:002014-06-28T10:37:49.136-05:00I ran last year and I loved it. I mean, I didn'...I ran last year and I loved it. I mean, I didn't really, I've never been into sports, and all I could have focused was "don't die, don't die, one more minute, yeah, there you go, good girl", but the feeling AFTERWARDS was amazing! And now I'm trying to persuade myself to run again. Trying to tell myself "remember that great feeling". But, um, it's not working. :(<br /><br /><a href="http://tihana26.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Wandering Polka Dot</a>Tihanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16487083860309382720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-87673972283839281062014-06-28T10:04:24.994-05:002014-06-28T10:04:24.994-05:00I agree with all of this! However, I listen to my ...I agree with all of this! However, I listen to my espn podcasts when I run - it keeps my mind from wandering and focusing on how much running sucks. I'm still trying to figure out how to listen to baseball games (now that I finally have a smart phone, I think I can, but there are so many commercials....)Anna Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733826332845297832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-23276426760630911642014-06-27T23:34:34.362-05:002014-06-27T23:34:34.362-05:00Ugh, I have failed at the couch to 5 so many times...Ugh, I have failed at the couch to 5 so many times. I used to play soccer 7 days a weekid, I played midfield and could play the whole game but when we had to just run I felt like it was an impossible task. I get so in my head while I run because I don't have something else to keep my focus like a ball at my feet or an opponent. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-27402435961342009212014-06-27T23:19:39.048-05:002014-06-27T23:19:39.048-05:00I often forget what I look like until I see myself...I often forget what I look like until I see myself in a mirror and then I get a shock because of how I look Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-61108701207062374332014-06-27T20:56:08.760-05:002014-06-27T20:56:08.760-05:00Yes to all of these.
I hate running, but I love th...Yes to all of these.<br />I hate running, but I love the end results.<br />There has to be a more simple way :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-13527498012393593442014-06-27T20:05:41.768-05:002014-06-27T20:05:41.768-05:00I love all these tips! We are doing a marathin in ...I love all these tips! We are doing a marathin in November. We need to focus on the right now & not the past. The Jessa Olson Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12060998428597019589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-73299529634284119122014-06-27T16:28:44.205-05:002014-06-27T16:28:44.205-05:00I like the idea of creating your own fitness hasht...I like the idea of creating your own fitness hashtag! I've been using #Workingonmyafter, but I might use one to incoporate my "Brand"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-82121722983550985822014-06-27T15:47:35.708-05:002014-06-27T15:47:35.708-05:00You go girl. I need to get back in to my running. ...You go girl. I need to get back in to my running. I was up to running 5 mile. I was so close to 6 mile. Then I stop to do insanity workout and haven't got back in to it. Amy's Fashion Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861253880322673464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-22175204188830818462014-06-27T15:10:01.601-05:002014-06-27T15:10:01.601-05:00You go girl!! Running is really dumb....until you ...You go girl!! Running is really dumb....until you cross the mountain of loving it and then it's awesome. Day 9- you'll be there in no time ;)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859275246228565653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-21635408228635752502014-06-27T14:20:00.820-05:002014-06-27T14:20:00.820-05:00omg yes. i HATE running inside once i got the tast...omg yes. i HATE running inside once i got the taste of running outside. so much so i basically stop running once it starts snowing, oops. oh i want a fitbit or a garmin so bad, boo for expensive shit my husband wont let me buy! i will say with the music, i'm in the minority. i like no music, sometimes pop or an audio book. i tried to listen to dance and all that fast paced stuff but its just not me and i think thats the most important. doing you, and screwing everyone else (not literally, unless you want to).Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125290724625391990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-71242305170142011252014-06-27T12:37:44.060-05:002014-06-27T12:37:44.060-05:00Hey, I am in the middle of writing a nearly identi...Hey, I am in the middle of writing a nearly identical post! I just posted about the C25K app a week ago (I'm on W4D3 and have been for, oh, a month) and love it. So glad to hear it's working for you too! I always swore I wasn't a runner and this has totally changed that.<br /><br />Cat<br />http://oddlylovely.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05104121904914125397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-20582688037000485362014-06-27T12:32:07.949-05:002014-06-27T12:32:07.949-05:00Excellent list, I hate when the crossfitters are b...Excellent list, I hate when the crossfitters are behind me I feel like I have to keep up and clearly I cannot LOL<br /><br />Im on day 12 of C25K haha now I count in my head how many seconds I have and I dont even realize it. It makes it easier for me Im counting rather than thinking about falling over and dying.Brittney, Breaking Freehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15611516229401296548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-41852918428257738242014-06-27T12:09:50.070-05:002014-06-27T12:09:50.070-05:00"Forget what others are doing" and "..."Forget what others are doing" and "forget what you look like" we're culprits that kept me out of the gym for years. I didn't want to be embarrassed as "wow look at that fat girl who really needs to be here" or not being able to keep up with the gym rats who are clearly miles ahead of me in a routine.<br /><br />I still get self-conscious sometimes, but I still go and take care of my business! I haven't progressed to running yet (weak knees) but I'll get there. This post was very relatable and inspiring like yeah I can do this!! Thank you!!Incredibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16320020805353343116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-17167928980372087172014-06-27T11:54:11.870-05:002014-06-27T11:54:11.870-05:00Good tips - starting to run is not easy. I've ...Good tips - starting to run is not easy. I've been running for a few years and it's gotten easier but I also don't do it as much as I should. After you run your first race though you'll be addicted. I know I'll never win or even come close but I set my own goal and I try to make it happen. Keep it up and thanks for the inspiration to go for a run later. Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174440878961737417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-52147118622595380142014-06-27T11:48:55.738-05:002014-06-27T11:48:55.738-05:00I recently (in the last couple of months) started ...I recently (in the last couple of months) started running, after always HATING it, and have started to fall in love with it. Couch to 5k plans are the way forward! It has to be outside though - I can't imagine ever wanting to put all that effort in to just run on the spot.Nicola Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220917064741297887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-57679093440634550762014-06-27T11:41:05.143-05:002014-06-27T11:41:05.143-05:00I agree, the right play list makes a world of diff...I agree, the right play list makes a world of difference! My fave is my AC/DC or Metallica Pandora stations. And EDM always gets me pumped up too!Kalyn Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16928425133372671479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-53460866979890829142014-06-27T11:17:11.686-05:002014-06-27T11:17:11.686-05:00great advice Sarah!great advice Sarah!The Pink Growlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07989903849187564517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-33297524787729474352014-06-27T11:13:45.336-05:002014-06-27T11:13:45.336-05:00I use a playlist on spotify called 180bpm or somet...I use a playlist on spotify called 180bpm or something like that if I want a fast 5k. Keeps me moving! I added the playlist you recommended though. Since I'm a cheapskate and weary of where my money goes, I only use the free Spotify on my phone so good playlists are essential during my run. I also love the Nike+ running app. They have free training programs (under the Coach tab) that I'm using for my half marathon training (Plano Balloon Half) come Monday. Your tips are all great! I have a love/hate relationship with running as well. Hate to do it but love how I feel after it.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15430605105663463043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-14344275533716604282014-06-27T10:35:42.871-05:002014-06-27T10:35:42.871-05:00My playlist is always super pumped up dance music,...My playlist is always super pumped up dance music, or death metal. Both are amazingly wonderful at making me run faster.Sweet Love and Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256847140074894942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-57389080730958300722014-06-27T10:15:56.972-05:002014-06-27T10:15:56.972-05:00Love this link-up. Finally one dedicated to sports...Love this link-up. Finally one dedicated to sports! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-89320549407450913622014-06-27T10:13:41.495-05:002014-06-27T10:13:41.495-05:00these tips are really really good. especially the ...these tips are really really good. especially the playlist one (well maybe that's bc you gave me a shout out!) but seriously, i have to have good tunes!Helene in Betweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734694540206484285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-37035130180585992072014-06-27T10:12:10.618-05:002014-06-27T10:12:10.618-05:00great tips, sarah! loved this!!
also: y'all n...great tips, sarah! loved this!!<br /><br />also: y'all need to get britney's "WORK BxxCH" on your workout playlists. i'm not just saying this as britney's biggest fan -- the song is pure MOTIVATION.emily mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10169243629556473952noreply@blogger.com