Comments on: Ask a loser: How do I start running? http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/12/ask-a-loser-how-do-i-start-running/ You'll laugh you ass off. (I did.) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:02:58 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Russell http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/12/ask-a-loser-how-do-i-start-running/comment-page-1/#comment-37615 Russell Mon, 03 May 2010 23:31:17 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=753#comment-37615 As someone who until recently *hated* running and now loves it I can't recommend the book "Born to Run" enough. It's a fascinating look at ultra marathoners among many other things. It got me to look into the barefoot running phenomenon and while I'm not a barefoot runner I did adopt the toe instead of heel striking stride and it has changed my life. Not for everyone I'm sure but I encourage you to check it out for yourselves. As someone who until recently *hated* running and now loves it I can’t recommend the book “Born to Run” enough. It’s a fascinating look at ultra marathoners among many other things.

It got me to look into the barefoot running phenomenon and while I’m not a barefoot runner I did adopt the toe instead of heel striking stride and it has changed my life. Not for everyone I’m sure but I encourage you to check it out for yourselves.

]]> By: Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/12/ask-a-loser-how-do-i-start-running/comment-page-1/#comment-9184 Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:14:14 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=753#comment-9184 Glad I happened upon this post! I've lost over 100 pounds and have had some trouble finding exercises I can do because I have a very bad back (due to domestic violence) and also a fallen arch. I can pretty much walk 1-3 miles at a time, do an hour of yoga at a time, and I've found rebounding to be something I enjoy and can do as well. Lately, though, I've been considering running. Not major running - like I have to run a certain speed or leave someone in my dust - just jogging/running along happily while trying to get rid of the last bit of fat/tone up a bit. I'm not sure it's for me but I might try it out sometime soon. I appreciate you sharing your experience. I definitely know what <i>not</i> to do now. :-) Thank you for the resources as well! *smiles* Michele Glad I happened upon this post!

I’ve lost over 100 pounds and have had some trouble finding exercises I can do because I have a very bad back (due to domestic violence) and also a fallen arch. I can pretty much walk 1-3 miles at a time, do an hour of yoga at a time, and I’ve found rebounding to be something I enjoy and can do as well.

Lately, though, I’ve been considering running. Not major running – like I have to run a certain speed or leave someone in my dust – just jogging/running along happily while trying to get rid of the last bit of fat/tone up a bit.

I’m not sure it’s for me but I might try it out sometime soon. I appreciate you sharing your experience. I definitely know what not to do now. :-)

Thank you for the resources as well!

*smiles*

Michele

]]> By: Joanne http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/12/ask-a-loser-how-do-i-start-running/comment-page-1/#comment-9183 Joanne Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:18:20 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=753#comment-9183 Pasta Queen you rock! Am still trying, doing the jogging thing, and I like the couch to 5k plan. I've done some 5 and even 10ks when lighter and fitter, so I know I can do it again. Go girl. Pasta Queen you rock! Am still trying, doing the jogging thing, and I like the couch to 5k plan. I’ve done some 5 and even 10ks when lighter and fitter, so I know I can do it again. Go girl.

]]> By: Nancy http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/12/ask-a-loser-how-do-i-start-running/comment-page-1/#comment-9182 Nancy Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:06:07 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=753#comment-9182 I did the C25K over the summer, and I've been running ever since. I highly recommend Thor-lo socks.. Those are the best hands down. I also go for the Champion stuff from Target since A) it's cheaper, and B) no sense in spending so much money to get it all sweaty! I've lost a total of 18 pounds through running and changing my diet. I have to take 2 weeks off thanks to some oral surgery, but I will be back in no time. I also recommend Yaktrax (yaktrax.com) for winter outdoor running... heck.. even walking or shoveling your driveway. they are about 30 dollars, but a wise wise investment! I did the C25K over the summer, and I’ve been running ever since. I highly recommend Thor-lo socks.. Those are the best hands down. I also go for the Champion stuff from Target since A) it’s cheaper, and B) no sense in spending so much money to get it all sweaty! I’ve lost a total of 18 pounds through running and changing my diet. I have to take 2 weeks off thanks to some oral surgery, but I will be back in no time. I also recommend Yaktrax (yaktrax.com) for winter outdoor running… heck.. even walking or shoveling your driveway. they are about 30 dollars, but a wise wise investment!

]]> By: Ian C http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/12/ask-a-loser-how-do-i-start-running/comment-page-1/#comment-9181 Ian C Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:20:55 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=753#comment-9181 Personally, I cannot run as it wrecks my ankles, but my advice to those who are just starting out running would be to start off slowly and work your way up. Also, you must have good running shoes or you can injure your feet. Personally, I cannot run as it wrecks my ankles, but my advice to those who are just starting out running would be to start off slowly and work your way up. Also, you must have good running shoes or you can injure your feet.

]]> By: Ashley http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/12/ask-a-loser-how-do-i-start-running/comment-page-1/#comment-9180 Ashley Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:00:22 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=753#comment-9180 I guess I won't shake you but I will tell you that like a couple people above, you've inspired me to start the Couch to 5K after we move on December 26th (crappy timing, I know!) We'll have a gym in our new building and I'm excited about starting that and sparkpeople.com! You've inspired me because I know that I can do it. I'm currently 244 after having my beautiful son 4 months ago. I would like to be 220 by April and so on and so on. I would like to get down to 180 and then see how I feel. Thanks for your inspiration, and humor in it all! Any recommendations would be highly appreciated, after all I would trust someone who's been there over a doctor! LOL (That's kinda sad, considering I'm a nurse!) I guess I won’t shake you but I will tell you that like a couple people above, you’ve inspired me to start the Couch to 5K after we move on December 26th (crappy timing, I know!) We’ll have a gym in our new building and I’m excited about starting that and sparkpeople.com! You’ve inspired me because I know that I can do it. I’m currently 244 after having my beautiful son 4 months ago. I would like to be 220 by April and so on and so on. I would like to get down to 180 and then see how I feel. Thanks for your inspiration, and humor in it all! Any recommendations would be highly appreciated, after all I would trust someone who’s been there over a doctor! LOL (That’s kinda sad, considering I’m a nurse!)

]]> By: Lucy http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/12/ask-a-loser-how-do-i-start-running/comment-page-1/#comment-9179 Lucy Sun, 16 Dec 2007 10:58:20 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=753#comment-9179 Hey Pasta Queen. I've been reading for a while but have been insprired to post a comment today. I started off at 246.5lbs and now am around 190lbs and today I ran 2k at the gym. I don't think I have ever ran that far before and I am so excited! Think running is going to be for me. Thanks for you inspirational (and funny) posts! Lucy Hey Pasta Queen.

I’ve been reading for a while but have been insprired to post a comment today. I started off at 246.5lbs and now am around 190lbs and today I ran 2k at the gym. I don’t think I have ever ran that far before and I am so excited! Think running is going to be for me. Thanks for you inspirational (and funny) posts!

Lucy

]]> By: Queen Bee http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/12/ask-a-loser-how-do-i-start-running/comment-page-1/#comment-9178 Queen Bee Sat, 15 Dec 2007 22:17:15 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=753#comment-9178 "You're going to break yourself." *snerk* "Doctor help!" "What seems to be the problem?" "I'm broken!" :) “You’re going to break yourself.” *snerk*

“Doctor help!”

“What seems to be the problem?”

“I’m broken!”

:)

]]> By: GroovyBabe http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/12/ask-a-loser-how-do-i-start-running/comment-page-1/#comment-9177 GroovyBabe Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:45:42 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=753#comment-9177 I tarted jogging a couple of months ago and can now jog for ten minutes. There is nothing like the after-glow of jogging, it makes all the effort worthwhile. I love it. I am 214lbs and my weight was an issue but its raised my fitness levels so much that I havent looked back. I tarted jogging a couple of months ago and can now jog for ten minutes. There is nothing like the after-glow of jogging, it makes all the effort worthwhile. I love it. I am 214lbs and my weight was an issue but its raised my fitness levels so much that I havent looked back.

]]> By: doris http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/12/ask-a-loser-how-do-i-start-running/comment-page-1/#comment-9176 doris Sat, 15 Dec 2007 09:52:33 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=753#comment-9176 I need to lose about half of me too, and I have lost > 20% so far in 5 months time :) I also started by walking, and then slowly ventured into running. I have to admit I run very slowly, someone who walks fast enough can just overtake me easily, and my heart rate sucks even I run in such a slow pace. But I feel so good that I can run! I have been obese since 7 years old, "run" was never found in my dictionary. I had never thought, never thought that I would like running one day! I am aiming to run 10K race in end of March next year (not many 5K races in my country, so I have to pick the 10K for a start), hoping to meet the loose qualifying time of 90 minutes :) <b>PQ - Good luck, Doris!</b> I need to lose about half of me too, and I have lost > 20% so far in 5 months time :)

I also started by walking, and then slowly ventured into running. I have to admit I run very slowly, someone who walks fast enough can just overtake me easily, and my heart rate sucks even I run in such a slow pace.

But I feel so good that I can run! I have been obese since 7 years old, “run” was never found in my dictionary. I had never thought, never thought that I would like running one day!

I am aiming to run 10K race in end of March next year (not many 5K races in my country, so I have to pick the 10K for a start), hoping to meet the loose qualifying time of 90 minutes :)

PQ – Good luck, Doris!

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