tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475286685029162931.post8657172708895585560..comments2023-12-18T23:40:43.387-06:00Comments on loved and lovely: No, I don't want any cheese...Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404284493136658634noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475286685029162931.post-27453163915974121272012-01-27T08:34:14.261-06:002012-01-27T08:34:14.261-06:00Lol, Allie. The gear is VERY important. I need wo...Lol, Allie. The gear is VERY important. I need workout pants and tops in a bad, bad way. I'll let you know what I go with. <br /><br />Dude, BMT (I'm sticking with the blog title in the abundance of caution :))... I have no idea what I was thinking. Bad, BAD lapse in judgment to do so much so soon. I'm doing legs again tomorrow, and I'll probably cut it all in half (at least).<br /><br />Hey, Lily! Thanks for stopping by - I love your blog! And thanks for the kind words. I'm trying so hard to remember that it won't suck this much forever. <br /><br />Anonymous, you got me again. I actually did mean "capital."<br /><br />CRYSTAL! I was thinking about you the other day and wondering how it was going! For some reason, my attempt to add your blog to my google reader didn't work, so I've missed your last couple of posts. It's so nice to know I'm not in this alone... I guess misery really does love company. :)Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15404284493136658634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475286685029162931.post-78227115022634875652012-01-26T21:18:53.903-06:002012-01-26T21:18:53.903-06:00PS: In case my previous post was not clear... Capi...PS: In case my previous post was not clear... Capitol, or capital--that is the question :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475286685029162931.post-55882608730153358482012-01-26T21:17:50.350-06:002012-01-26T21:17:50.350-06:00I completed week 1- day 2 of c25k yesterday also, ...I completed week 1- day 2 of c25k yesterday also, I'm in the same boat with you...I think I would really enjoy running (well maybe that's wishful thinking) after I get into it. 60 seconds is a bit much for me too, so I'm going with about 45 seconds and trying to keep my pace up when I'm walking...it's definitely not easy, but it's nice to know I'm not in it alone.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04100425668842034791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475286685029162931.post-13200209582170109672012-01-26T21:13:50.729-06:002012-01-26T21:13:50.729-06:00Dear Ms. Notes Editor of Board 47 Houston Law Revi...Dear Ms. Notes Editor of Board 47 Houston Law Review,<br /><br />If you meant the capital of Spain, the answer is the beautiful and vibrant Madrid. Or were you really thinking of the place where the government meets? :)<br /><br />Again, please do not take this badly. I happen to love the way you write--so very honest, so full of happiness. <br /><br />About your running, keep up the good work. There are people rooting for you, definitely. You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your struggles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475286685029162931.post-67641237984284552772012-01-26T21:10:06.531-06:002012-01-26T21:10:06.531-06:00I started running a couple years ago- and I still ...I started running a couple years ago- and I still don't really love running, but I love the feeling afterward where I know I did something good for myself, the payoff is worth it- keep it up! oh, but the pain after a serious workout- ouch! And I totally feel ya on the shoop thing- I have no retention for important facts, but I remember ridiculous song lyrics forever! :)Lily Dawn https://www.blogger.com/profile/04111679477678902750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475286685029162931.post-11279733946536754962012-01-26T20:22:14.877-06:002012-01-26T20:22:14.877-06:00Good grief! I can't believe you are still aliv...Good grief! I can't believe you are still alive after that leg workout! A couple of weeks ago I did 30 reverse lunges, 30 plies (spelling?), and 30 dog left lifts and I wanted to DIE the next two days. The good news is that while it's still a struggle when I do those, I'm not sore anymore! So keep it up!BMT Legalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07289399707416122125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475286685029162931.post-46366512675415622632012-01-26T17:57:34.650-06:002012-01-26T17:57:34.650-06:00Thanks for the shout Out! I'm like your bigges...Thanks for the shout Out! I'm like your biggest fan ((aka cyber stalker)). Lol. I may just have to start running myself... I'm thinking I may need some new gear...Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450583986075166250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475286685029162931.post-22312509359447410332012-01-26T10:09:02.103-06:002012-01-26T10:09:02.103-06:00Thanks, Melissa! Once I kind of get my stride figu...Thanks, Melissa! Once I kind of get my stride figured out, I plan on heading to Luke's Locker to get some "real" shoes. The Vibrams really do just freak me out... :)<br /><br />Yeah, I'm counting on the endorphin thing ringing true, too... if Elle Woods said it, it must be legit! :)<br /><br />I am struggling with figuring out how much to push myself. I don't want to overdo it, but I also know that it's not supposed to feel good at first. So I'm doing about 50-55 seconds of running instead of 60, and if I can't make it all 20 minutes, I stop early (although last night I almost made it all the way!) I hope one day I look back at this comment and smile at how easy this workout becomes. :)Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15404284493136658634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475286685029162931.post-84076854233945454412012-01-26T08:52:28.090-06:002012-01-26T08:52:28.090-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Melissa Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01790916177919170958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475286685029162931.post-81385838951270666852012-01-26T08:52:14.709-06:002012-01-26T08:52:14.709-06:00I'm going to recommend against Vibrams (at lea...I'm going to recommend against Vibrams (at least initially). People I know who have made the switch love it but admit it's really painful for weeks. I, personally, love the cushion of a "real" running shoe, and will continue to run in them until Ryan Hall and Shalane Flanagan switch to minimalist shoes. Definitely, though, if you're really interested in running, go to a running store like Fleet Feet or Luke's Locker and be fitted, have them watch you run in the shoes, and get a good recommendation for your particular stride. It's absolutely worth the time and money!<br /><br />I didn't "love" running until after my first race. The months leading up to that I only ran because I had told everyone I would, and I knew if I didn't I'd have to admit I'd given up. <br /><br />And honestly, I hate to be "that girl," but I look forward to runs now (2 years after I started C25K). I enjoy the sweat and the pain and the feeling of accomplishment when I finish 3 seconds faster than the week before! And you will, too! Endorphins make people happy! :)<br /><br />One other suggestion, if breathing/heart rate is a big struggle, slow down. Even if that means you're running slower than people walking by. (My first 5k, 3 people power walking passed me on the way to the finish line). The biggest mistakes people make when they start running is "Too fast, too often, too long." I promise it will get easier.Melissa Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01790916177919170958noreply@blogger.com