Remember when gen suggested www.runningroom.com and look under fun stuff? I did and discovered that the reason my shoulders hurt after a run is because I am tensing them. Who knew? Anyway, it recommended relaxing my hands to relax my shoulders and that worked. The reason I'm mentioning this is because there is also a section on shin splints. The REAL reason I'm mentioning this is that I forgot to mark the site and now I have!

(Thanks, gen!)

Welcome kalei - what, if any, exercise do you do now? Do you have a time in mind when you will start your running program? Let us know how we can help.

Ang

Welcome Kalei; I'm glad you're feeling better, Tawyna, but I hope they figure out what's wrong! Tig, thanks for the link.

I had less trouble with shin splints on yesterday's run, and my foot didn't fall asleep either. I always forget how easily you improve in the first few weeks if you just stick with it - and you don't go out too fast!

HI everyone. Kalei welcome. My daughters name is Kalie. I hope that you get in to running. It is a great way to help with weight loss.
Didn't get the run in. I get a nother test done on Aug 4. camera. I did get some pain last night. I think that I will start to keep a diary of when I get them so may be we can get a idea of what may be the triger.
Well I hope that everyone is doing well and getting their runs in. I hope to start soon.
Tanya

Started running again yesterday (I used to run a lot), the humidity is a pain so it was only about 15 mins and the rest was powerwalking. It was the same story today, but I have decided to sign up at a clinic at the running room since they've just opened one in the town next to mine.

I am also having fun exploring my new neighbourhood, I moved to an outer suburb of Ottawa and it's just full of trails, so I went on one yesterday and explored a network of trails today. I am so fortunate to have all this stuff near me.

Cheers!

Ali

Hi Everyone.

Laura - keep up the good work. I guess your body was just a little surprised by the activity. I'm glad it is starting to cooperate. I guess it knows that you are serious.

Tanya - sorry to hear that you are still in pain and weren't able to run. I'm sending you good vibes for a speedy recovery (and an accurrate diagnosis).

Ali - Congratulations on starting to run again. How long have you been away from the road? It seems like you are off to a great start.

No running for me today but maybe later I'll check that running room site. It seems like so many people have gotten great info there. I'm off to weed my garden. I hope everyone has a great evening.

Ang

Have you noticed in the Men's Corner that Gophfer is posting a daily running quote? I really like today's.

Ang: I stopped seriously running about 2 years ago, but have run on and off for the past 2 years... For me it's the best exercise there is! I just ran a little today and power-walked the rest... It was nice out, so quiet, just me and nature.

Cheers!

Ali

HI everyone. Hope all are having a good day. No run in yet but I hope to start back on Monday. I felt better yesterday but I am not going to push it.
Ali good to have yo with us. Hope that the running clinic helps you get back to were you would like to be. I wish that there was a running room close to us.
Hope that you all get to run and it is not too hot or rainy.
Tanya

Hi Everyone.

Tig - thanks for pointing out the quotes. I hadn't noticed.

Ali - I'm glad you are seriously getting back into running. I also find that it is the most efficient exercise for me. Good job on running and power walking. Are you trying to extend the time of the running?

I did nothing today but will be running in the morning for hopefully an hour to get back on track. I will then work in the garden for a few hours and if my legs can take it I will mow my lawn lastly. I haven't run since Monday and I really miss it.

Tanya - glad that you are feeling better. I think it is wise not to push yourself.

Does anyone have any good plans for the weekend?

Ang

Hi everyone!
Thanks for the welcome messages...

ShyAngel - I have been focusing on my food intake and I realize that the next step is to get moving! As for exercise, I walk sometimes but I really want to get into running and kickboxing..

This may be a strange question for everyone but I was wondering if you all run alone? I am away at school right now and where I live is safe but for some reason I feel uneasy about it! I don't have a running buddy as of yet but I should probably look into that.

So what do you guys do about safety and how often do you run? I guess those are two questions I have on the way to me starting my running program! Thanks again

I always run with my dearest Hubster when running outside. I live in a very safe area but I wouldn't run by myself. If I fall or get run over by a car, at least somebody will know. Pretty cheery, huh?

If I'm going to run by myself, I go to the gym.

A suggestion:
There seem to be running clubs everywhere. The advantage of a running club is that they typically meet at the same day/time for runs. With a club, you won't be restricted by that single running buddy who isn't available or suddenly drops or changes their mind or schedule. And of course, the safety in numbers works for you, too.

Hi everyone,

It is raining in my part of the world. I went to jag yesterday in the rain and ended up walking. I am going to have to figure out what to do on raining days. I did not like yesterday at all! Maybe I'll do yoga.

cac

Kalei - I aim to run 4 times a week for at least 30 minutes a time and better if I get to 45 minutes or more. I either run with my running club or by myself. I have no problems running alone in my town. You can wear an id tag of some sort for emergencies if you are worried. I wouldn't recommend running in an isolated spot of course, but sometimes running alone can be good for you. I love the club too and recommend a mix.

If you are just starting out running you may need to mix walking and running until you are able to run the whole time. There are a lot of programs out there to choose from that all use the same basic idea. Coolrunning.com has a c25k program that a lot of people use.

Tig is just super lucky that she has a hubster to run with. If I did then I wouldn't run alone either.

cac - did you do yoga? It rained here today so I didn't run either. What alternatives do we have if we don't belong to a gym? Suggestions anyone?

Ang

Went to the gym on Friday and ran a straight 25 minutes on the DTM. Did the same today. I'm thinking about upping the time to 30 minutes. I'd really like to run the entire 5K in the fall.