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Running into 2013
Carl-E:
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Spriteling:
I'm new but I thought I'd join this thread. :) I'm planning to run a half marathon in April, and it always helps to have to be accountable to others. I go to the gym pretty frequently, but I find it hard to motivate myself to run on my own in the dark. I am going to do it though!
kaeawc:
It is of the magically invisible black hole type. Not recommended for anyone of any age, yet I claim it still is a toy and is quite fun to play with.
More seriously: My energy is directly in proportion to how happy I am, and I'm happiest when I run.
I started running because I was annoyed at having asthma (silly body, not breathing when it really ought to). Ended up defeating it and just kept running as a habit, and then as something I really enjoyed. I have always found that running where there are others (around a lake, on a well-used path, etc) tends to help motivation a lot, as well as having supportive friends and making it something you look forward to. I used to listen to music anytime I went running, but found that as I increased distance my pace would get really messed up by the tempo of various songs... so now I just run.
Jace:
On Saturday I jogged 2 miles in 30 minutes and my legs hurt still.
Barmymoo:
I wasn't sure what thread to put this in, but this seemed like the best one. I'm running a half marathon you guys! That's 13.1 miles of hard slog round this ridiculously hilly city of mine, in a terrifying six weeks from now.
I'm not a total masochist and the reason I'm doing this mad thing is to raise money for the Birmingham Women's Hospital, who have the most amazing birth centre (for natural, midwife-supported birth without epidurals or interventions: it's pretty cool and really important that women can access these places) and also care for premature and sick babies from all over the region.
If anyone feels moved to donate to the cause, that would be wonderful. My JustGiving page is here, which tells you a bit more about the charity as well. But I'd also appreciate any advice from more seasoned runners, and some support in my last six weeks of training! The biggest thing that's keeping me going is running with a local club, and doing long runs at the weekends with a group who are doing the half marathon. Last Sunday I did ten miles (and then was exhausted and aching for the next four days) so I know I'll manage the distance. Just got to get the pace up a bit!
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