tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post472684460727747874..comments2023-10-31T11:26:06.733-04:00Comments on Marybeth Whalen: How I Started Running (By Someone Who Couldn't Run)Marybeth Whalenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04138498344723215611noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-41966791229859709172010-08-27T08:33:33.803-04:002010-08-27T08:33:33.803-04:00I have never been a runner either. But recently d...I have never been a runner either. But recently did the Couch to 5k program. What a GREAT program. <br /><br />Proud to say that I just did my first 5K last weekend!!!!!!mommyof2sonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02790633711407117186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-68839672374335391642010-08-24T23:50:51.826-04:002010-08-24T23:50:51.826-04:00Funny that you posted this as I have just recently...Funny that you posted this as I have just recently started running...tonight was my 5th run. It all started with the disappointment of me not following through with a dedicated exercise plan and having trouble getting these 15lbs off that I'd like to loose. A good friend of mine walks/runs on a treadmill daily and runs 5k's all the time...she looks UNBELIEVABLE. I got an invite in my email box for a 5k that's taking place on my 40th birthday for a ministry that we support (www.mercyministries.com) I had surgery on my knee 3 years ago so I wasn't sure I'd be able to run but my husband had surgery in June and running is the only activity that they've ok'd him for. Needless to say I started running and on the 3rd time he joined me...we've been running together every since...it's been fun and we are enjoying the one on one time we are spending together. We are looking forward to doing the 5k to celebrate!!!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08078604882453294764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-27018626001702750532010-08-24T17:37:53.816-04:002010-08-24T17:37:53.816-04:00I just started running about 4 weeks ago and absol...I just started running about 4 weeks ago and absolutely love it! Like you, I am not athletic and didn't play sports. Last Friday, I hurt my foot (I think I aggravated an old ankle sprain by doing too much too fast), so I'm a little discouraged because I was just getting into a groove. Have you fought off injuries before with running? How did you cope with it? Thanks!Elizabethhttp://thethomas4.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-75663957606578635662010-08-23T18:59:59.130-04:002010-08-23T18:59:59.130-04:00Well, the running bug has bitten me for sure! I w...Well, the running bug has bitten me for sure! I was also one of those who said, "I'm not cut out for running - it's not for me". <br /><br />A milestone birthday this summer and a certain reality show were the motivating factors for this girl to get up and get movin'! I absolutely love it and I can hardly believe I'm typing that! A friend suggested coolrunning.com and their Couch to 5K Running Program. It's a 9-week program that will have you running 3 miles in 2 months - woohoo! Just what I was looking for. I find myself on week 8 of the program running 2.75 miles, and this is a girl who couldn't run from her front door to the mailbox without her lungs screaming for air! It can be done and this 3-day-a-week program will get you there! My ipod is essential in helping me go those extra steps when my body is screaming for me to stop. <br /><br />Oftentimes inspiration for my blog posts come while on my morning run. I love, love, love the way it makes me feel inside and out and the time going on those runs gives me with the Lord - well, that's priceless.<br /><br />Can't wait for Wednesday - it's running day!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06789674304552778803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-29740655622883544192010-08-22T13:12:22.946-04:002010-08-22T13:12:22.946-04:00Okay--you convinced me that even someone almost ol...Okay--you convinced me that even someone almost old enough to be your mom might be able to make it through a mile without an oxygen tank. I'll persevere.Christa Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12620389675433700944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-24095107529137379652010-08-21T19:50:57.353-04:002010-08-21T19:50:57.353-04:00I read your blog while I was running.
Not reall...I read your blog while I was running.<br /><br /> Not really. I just thought that would sound good.Melissa Milbournhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00004212930887262950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-76995104978457488422010-08-20T22:46:25.758-04:002010-08-20T22:46:25.758-04:00I run for the LOVE of Andrew.
http://SeeMyMomRun.c...I run for the LOVE of Andrew.<br />http://SeeMyMomRun.com <br /><br />I enjoyed reading why you started and why you continue.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04238679303715431171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-38939376481090328772010-08-20T20:43:47.768-04:002010-08-20T20:43:47.768-04:00I 'became' a runner (quite reluctantly) ab...I 'became' a runner (quite reluctantly) about 2 years ago. I quickly caught the bug though, and got the good shoes, the Nike + for my ipod and was making great strides...until an IT band injury waylaid me. I'm now on my second round of PT for this stupid injury and haven't been able to run in what seems like forever. More like 6 months, but you know. <br />I miss it. Never thought I would, but I see people running and am actually jealous. I need to be more diligent about my PT so I can get back to it. <br />Thanks for the encouragement.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06454841194149956666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-43003136732587554762010-08-19T13:24:50.923-04:002010-08-19T13:24:50.923-04:00Great post. I'm thankful you included the imp...Great post. I'm thankful you included the importance of quality running shoes! While it's hard to pay that much money for shoes sometimes, you are right that it is incredibly worth it for your own health and support to keep going while running!<br /><br />Ever since I got into running, I've loved the benefits of this endurance sport and felt I've learned so much from it. With an endurance activity like this, I feel you can learn so much about perseverance, dedication, will power, and finding out that you need encouragement (whether it comes from a friend or from God's voice cheering you on when you feel like you can't run another step)! Plus, it's great time to spend with family, or if you run alone, a great chance to enter into a constant conversation with God while you run!<br /><br />Thank you for encouraging others in this sport.Carolinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-86977326303206426772010-08-19T00:20:52.832-04:002010-08-19T00:20:52.832-04:00I needed to read this today. Thanks for the encour...I needed to read this today. Thanks for the encouragement!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-42262597038206513162010-08-18T15:12:49.676-04:002010-08-18T15:12:49.676-04:00Thank you for this post! It is very encouraging. I...Thank you for this post! It is very encouraging. I am not active at all. I also have thought I could never be a runner. Our house backs up to a road where dozens and dozens of runners go by each day... as I sit here in my chair, on the computer or with my nose in a book!!!! I need to start moving... and I'm sure the Ipod would be a huge help. Thank you! Blessings!!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10453550769150945432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-17647032374596386102010-08-18T09:52:57.199-04:002010-08-18T09:52:57.199-04:00I love this post! It totally speaks to my heart. ...I love this post! It totally speaks to my heart. I really want to do this. Please pray for my aching lungs now! I love the part about the feeling you get when you run away from home. Hehe. Life with 5 kids here, so I can totally relate to the chaos of home. I love it though! Thanks for your words of encouragement today! God bless.Momof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/11942807554721849696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-26149256393438103432010-08-18T08:33:03.832-04:002010-08-18T08:33:03.832-04:00Thanks so much for the post. I have never been a ...Thanks so much for the post. I have never been a runner either but have been training for a 5K for a month now with my oldest (10 year old) daugther. It has been so much harder for both of us then expected, but it has been more wonderful than I could have ever expected. I am not sure if I will ever be bitten by the "Running Bug" my running friends tell me about, but it has been a great way to connect with my daughter on a different level and have an accountability partner!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-1308739572619254522010-08-18T08:01:47.430-04:002010-08-18T08:01:47.430-04:00I have never been a runner, but I want to be. I a...I have never been a runner, but I want to be. I am in "training" and right now have upped my walking miles from 10/week to 15/week. <br /><br />Eventually if I keep upping my miles, I'll have to run to squeeze it all in. Hopefully I'll be in better shape and more inclined to run.<br /><br />I started "A Better Walk" blog to help me stay motivated with my exercise and daily First Place 4 Health devotion.<br /><br />I'd love for you to stop by:<br /><br />www.abetterwalk.blogspot.com<br /><br />Thanks so much for the great tips!collettakayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13242365478904701504noreply@blogger.com