Its amazing how easy and addicting RUNNING gets after you get past the 3 mile mark

Dante · Nov 21, 2006

I am loving it and I am addicted to getting that Run in at least 3-4 times a week

If you depressed or think you need to lose some weight I can not recommend Running enough ..my wife is a half marathoner she runs 13 mies likes its nothing ...I never thought I could run 1 mile now im at almost 4 and 1 mile seems like Nothing anymore

:suomi:

running will get those excess pounds you have OFF

syddiggers · Nov 21, 2006

running will get those excess pounds you have OFF[/quote]

So will :bong: crack

No seriously smoking crack aside, its all about finding a comfortable rhythm, and once you get into one you would be surprised at how far you can run in each session.

HellonWheels · Nov 21, 2006

Just make sure you are doing it properly........Running it brutal on the body....Escp. on the knee's.......I have already had to have 1 knee surgery, and once you have problems with your knee's, it is a life-long problem

Labeeb · Nov 22, 2006

That's what I found out after starting a running regimen. Was running 6.5 miles a day and then suddenly my knees and hips were killing me. I've had a few knee surguries and that was the end of the running days.

Dante · Nov 22, 2006

I have talked to many long time runners who have NO PROBLEMS with there joints and if your giving your body breaks in between runs and not Leaping up and down when running , which means running correctly there is no better exercise for your heart then running..the body was meant to run ...

its not easy to do but you need to get out there and exercise or face death early with clogged artieries and fat

HinesWard86 · Nov 22, 2006

Running can be so brutal on your body. Used to have dreams of running Boston in under 3 hours but that faded away after I screwed my knee up in the River Run few years back. Going over the Main Street Bridge foot landed funny and got caught in the teeth of the drawbridge, couldn't run for months and by the time I could run again I had gained too much weight. It's ashame to I used to love running because of how it made me feel and of how skinny I was. Used to be 150 lbs and now creeping toward 250

Dante · Nov 22, 2006

HinesWard86 said:
Running can be so brutal on your body. Used to have dreams of running Boston in under 3 hours but that faded away after I screwed my knee up in the River Run few years back. Going over the Main Street Bridge foot landed funny and got caught in the teeth of the drawbridge, couldn't run for months and by the time I could run again I had gained too much weight. It's ashame to I used to love running because of how it made me feel and of how skinny I was. Used to be 150 lbs and now creeping toward 250

wow Hinesy my friend 250! start running again slower man OR at least bike...you can get that weight down again my brother

mrhognuts · Nov 23, 2006

i weigh 260,have worked myself up to walkin 1 hr a day,,im gonna get down to 200 if it kills me,,its fkn embarrassin to be this gdmd fat

Matt · Nov 23, 2006

Dante, any sites you would recommend with a running guide to follow?

I am trying to get into doing some more cardio but don't want to overwhelm myself at first... any ideas?

syddiggers · Nov 24, 2006

HinesWard86 said:
Running can be so brutal on your body. Used to have dreams of running Boston in under 3 hours but that faded away after I screwed my knee up in the River Run few years back. Going over the Main Street Bridge foot landed funny and got caught in the teeth of the drawbridge, couldn't run for months and by the time I could run again I had gained too much weight. It's ashame to I used to love running because of how it made me feel and of how skinny I was. Used to be 150 lbs and now creeping toward 250

HinesWard86,

If you still have even a small love for running then I would suggest you run on a treadmill and work your way back into it. The treadmill isnt as hard on your body and joints as it has a little " give " in it. I had a bad back and couldnt run for a while but found running on a treadmill much easier on the body. Give it a try, you might be surprised, and you can drop plenty of that weight in no time.

Dante · Nov 24, 2006

Matt said:
Dante, any sites you would recommend with a running guide to follow?

I am trying to get into doing some more cardio but don't want to overwhelm myself at first... any ideas?

matt hope all is well

actually my wife subscribes to Runners world Mag and it is great she got me motivated being she is a half-marathoner and will try her first full marathon next year ...pick up a copy in the bookstore they have tons of tips for beginners to advanced along with motivation tips

I will tell you one thing Running yesterday 3 miles before eating the big feast for T day made it taste much better:toast: since I started seriously Running 3-4 times a week ,(mostly 3 times a week) I have dropped from a 36 to a 34 waist and about 6 pounds

mrhognuts · Nov 25, 2006

dante,i think i can wlk 3 miles,hehehe im workn on it,,im so fat right now 258,if i try to go any faster than just casual walkin,it takes me out,,my short term goal is to walk 5 miles adayhopefully before santa claus gets here

nascarphenom · Nov 27, 2006

i just signed up for my 1st ever race. Half marathon in March. I currently run 4 miles 3-4 times a week at the gym, but i gotta kick it up a notch to train for this big race. Im looking forward to getting back into the shape i used to be

Dante · Nov 28, 2006

mrhognuts said:
dante,i think i can wlk 3 miles,hehehe im workn on it,,im so fat right now 258,if i try to go any faster than just casual walkin,it takes me out,,my short term goal is to walk 5 miles adayhopefully before santa claus gets here

Mr H keep going my man walking is great ...soon you will be running 1 mile then 3

im up to over 4 miles a run and feel GREAT after that is my barometer on how far I go working on speed next want to do a 5k In like 25-26 mins that would be my goal

billsfan · Nov 29, 2006

Running to me is the best high in life......I use to run to the Rocky IV soundtrek and it would intensify my mood........unfortunately, I cant do it anymore because of fluid buildup in my knees coupled with tendonitis......keep up the fine work Dante.......nice job

Boxslayer · Nov 29, 2006

billsfan said:
Running to me is the best high in life......I use to run to the Rocky IV soundtrek and it would intensify my mood........unfortunately, I cant do it anymore because of fluid buildup in my knees coupled with tendonitis......keep up the fine work Dante.......nice job

I recently started running everyday after my workouts at Lifestyles.

Started with a mile and went up a 1/4 mile everyday. Am up to 4 miles now. I want to get up to about 5 or 6 miles, but my shins are starting to kill me. So I'll probably start doing the girly elliptical machine andsee if that offers any relief.

Nothing like having the rocky 4 soundtrack to get you through that last mile though, so I had to reply to this.

ThePig+ · Nov 29, 2006

used to be an accomplished runner in high school...ran 40-50 miles a week and a 4:39 pr mile...it was like a drug...only needed 6 hrs a night sleep and the next day it was like i was on speed because i had so much energy...stick with it...work as hard on your diet as you do your running and you'll get stronger and stronger...lots of fresh fruits, vegetables. beans, unsalted nuts, water, soymilk etc...

Dante · Nov 29, 2006

billsfan said:
Running to me is the best high in life......I use to run to the Rocky IV soundtrek and it would intensify my mood........unfortunately, I cant do it anymore because of fluid buildup in my knees coupled with tendonitis......keep up the fine work Dante.......nice job

thank you billsey! :suomi:

I need to do that to keep up with you at the next RX bash when we run from one blackjack switch table to the next

donkeybucks · Nov 29, 2006

Don't get too addicted if your in it for the weight loss.

Running burns alot of calories which contributes to the fat loss but did you also know that you can also lose muscle? Running makes you lose both fat and muscle since muscle is also an energy source your body will use.

When you lose muscle, you lose metabolisim.

Make your body into a Super fat loss machine by combining both weight lifting and cardio into your workout.

Muscle needs to repair after lifting and this requires energy and calories to help restore muscle as you rest which translates into a higher metabolism rate.

Running is good, keep it up.