[bida]

for me its not that it is harder per se - but I am bored and want to get going
but if I'm sore or tired its hard for me to push faster than a trot ;0 (until I get going - unless its hot - like a few days ago - and then my body is like - haha NO)
B
ps - to make yourself a better runner with more lung power do intervals - but when you are "cooling" don't walk - do a slower jog and take deep breaths.

[Lyria]

I find it easier when I am running faster because my momentum is up and it isn't as "hard" to push forward.

I sometimes feel I am not running very fast in fact I am - my sister once commented that she'd seen me running while she was on the bus and that I looked like I was flying - i thought that was very nice of her lol.

I don't like slow running or jogging...it feels heavier and it actually hurts my joints more. I can feel each THUD!

Bida - I loathe intervals lol. I have only just started making myself do them when I am running alone. My boyfriend has much more will power and so when we run together we tend to do them...much more frequently than I would like!

[silver plum]

I wish it was harder for me to run slower! I find my mind wandering and suddenly I realize I've slowed down and I have to force myself to pick up the pace!

I ran 3.7 miles yesterday (finally broke my 3 mile block)

I'm still thinking about the running group - thanks for everyone's opinions on that! I also have a friend that used to be a runner until a knee injury - but now she wants to start running again so hopefully we go out together sometime soon.

Lyria - I have problems doing intervals on my own too. We do them in my bootcamp but when I'm running on my own I just can never get myself to sprint.

Hope everyone has some good runs planned this week!

[wisher]

I've heard lots of people say that when they run their mind wanders or they can think about things but I can't at all! Every single thought I have is focused on my breathing and controlling it and for the entire run my mind will be completely void of thoughts other than "in, 2, 3, out 2, 3." I either have fantastic focus or I can't multitask in my own head! lol

[silver plum]

Wisher - I'll say that means you have fantastic focus
I need to work on that - my mind goes all over the place - sometimes I'll be running and I will look around and realize I missed my turn and have to turn back (Yes... I've even gotten lost once or twice.. or five times...)

[stiebena]

guh, I had a bad run today...boyfriend dropped me off at the grocery store, and I ran home while he did the shopping. It was a really short run (only 2.5km), but I just felt so gross! I felt heavy and slow...it was really hot and the air quality not so good, so that probably had something to do with it. blech. I'm hoping for a better (and longer!) one tomorrow.

[wisher]

I had a fantastic run tonight. I rarely run in the evening (it's usually too hot) but it was raining this evening when I got home and jumped at the chance to go (since I hadn't been since saturday). It was great, I totally love running in the rain! I never would have thought I would like it but once I moved to the desert I'll find an excuse to get out and do anything in the rain! And I'm also proud to report I did my old route which I haven't run in atleast a month and I shaved 10 minutes off the time it took me to do it before!

[bida]

wow - can running ever effect my mood! I was in such a funk last night - like low and sad and everything - and mad - and then I went running. Finally. short - maybe 2 miles - but I ran hardesque - and my mood went from a 0 to a high. I was so happy and feeling so good - why don't I realize this until it is too late???? (i didn't excersize yest - maybe that was part of the problem? and stress?) so just run!
just do it!
B

[Lyria]

It's the endorphins...I get so tetchy and irritable if I don't get my run in...or at least some form of physical activity (but running is the best!) and when I finish i'm on such a high. I can be hyper for an hour or so afterward lol.

I'm an addict...I need my high lol.

[modkittn]

Hey everyone I'll join your group I can't run, my asthma prevents it. But I do jog. I'm working up to a run. The longest I've done is 4 miles, but I also take "walking breaks" in order to be able to breathe. Not too long though. Last night I did a total of 35 minutes, and maybe 10 of that was walking.

I know what you mean about getting the high though. Some days ALL I WANT TO DO is get out there jog, and I'm all antsy and full of energy until I do! Its like I just REALLY need to release it.

[silver plum]

Modkitten - sounds like you're a runner! 4 miles! That's awesome!

I agree with everyone - running definately puts me in such a good mood. I love it, especially when I go in the morning. It gets me all ready for the rest of the day.

Yesterday I had a good run - I like the new loop I made by my house. It's 3.6 miles and only 3 stop lights to deal with

Today in bootcamp we had the timed mile. 3 months ago I ran it in 9:09 and today it was 7:33 so I am happy. My goal was 7:30 so almost made it!

[Lyria]

Went for a run this morning and was struck down with one of the worst cramps I've had in months! It was so frustrating I wanted to cry. That'll learn me for having breakfast mere moments before setting off lol.

I still went the full loop so was 8.4kms (just over 5miles) but it did take a little longer than it normally would unfortunately. Only a few mins though

I might go do the spin class tonight and then it's boot camp tomorrow morning...at least I am not so sore anymore from that!

[stiebena]

I had a really good run yesterday...I did a slow 5K. I haven't run 5K in about 5 months, and it felt great!!! I'm not even that sore today! W00T!

[modkittn]

I just walked yesterday. Apparently it was getting late and DH thought that meant we weren't going to go jogging, so he ended up having a couple of beers. When I said "I'm ready to jog now!" He said "uhm.. yeah I can't do that!" hahaha So we just went for a 30 minute walk instead. Oh well! Today its back to jogging

[modkittn]

I don't know why, but I'm absolutely exhausted tonight. I'm still going to force myself to go out and jog though. I want to get at least 20 minutes in.