tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552294020826574439.post5142031467323703493..comments2023-10-11T00:23:01.967-07:00Comments on The Running Ginger: One Down Without A FrownRunning Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04303606722134311574noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552294020826574439.post-39726453555501706762013-01-23T17:56:46.783-08:002013-01-23T17:56:46.783-08:00Email sent!!Email sent!!Malloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18008997988040866733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552294020826574439.post-71908410105322209872013-01-22T17:58:26.315-08:002013-01-22T17:58:26.315-08:00Part of being fit is hoping that I rub off on othe...Part of being fit is hoping that I rub off on others! My friends, family and myself aren't getting any younger! I know I got my dad back into running, so that was a huge win or me. Running Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303606722134311574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552294020826574439.post-53838044713871430422013-01-22T17:38:45.091-08:002013-01-22T17:38:45.091-08:00I've learned not to be afraid of trying new th...I've learned not to be afraid of trying new things and finding whatever exercise you love -- there is something for everyone! I became more interested in a healthy diet a few years ago, and have slowly integrated or changed aspects of my daily eating over time. It is hard to make these big changes overnight sometimes. Mine & my husband's running habit has turned a few of our friends into runners! We try to get friends to do various athletic activities with us often -- not just running, but also biking or weightlifting, ect.Kristen Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309610842667457857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552294020826574439.post-7955651941728154102013-01-22T13:15:17.479-08:002013-01-22T13:15:17.479-08:00I think eating well is harder than going out and p...I think eating well is harder than going out and putting in work for sure. I try to stay as balanced as I can on a daily basis, but I don't stay great all the time. I am so proud of those people that really stick to a diet, and still maintain their fitness, but I have locked that down yet. Running Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303606722134311574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552294020826574439.post-37061415360258047812013-01-22T13:13:13.343-08:002013-01-22T13:13:13.343-08:00I really like that philosophy! I have had to learn...I really like that philosophy! I have had to learn that being 29 and at the old part of my age group. I will, however, be trying to smoke some people once I hit 30 this summer! HahaRunning Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303606722134311574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552294020826574439.post-47080579420778619042013-01-22T07:49:40.691-08:002013-01-22T07:49:40.691-08:00Week one "in the books" - YAY!
Running...Week one "in the books" - YAY! <br /><br />Running and Fitness are a "part" of my definition - but to say that is the ONLY thing that defines me "nah". I am a mom, employee, friend, daughter, all first - but running and fitness, play into those roles too. Luckily I have a great support system with my "habit". They cheer me on and are proud of my accomplishments. <br /><br />I need to work on really learning to eat "clean". I love running but I also love eating - so I need to find a healthy balance there. 2013 I am working on this...Melanie @ 4Kottezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18377501017142730464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552294020826574439.post-36423664915821206162013-01-21T22:21:54.672-08:002013-01-21T22:21:54.672-08:00I have learned to just be me while running. I am ...I have learned to just be me while running. I am not a fast runner but I enjoy it so that is all that matters. I can run a mile faster than I can walk it so that makes me a runner, right? I run to stay active and healthy, not to win the race. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552294020826574439.post-52359670283419144962013-01-21T17:52:30.837-08:002013-01-21T17:52:30.837-08:00Focus is key! I am loving knowing I am moving in t...Focus is key! I am loving knowing I am moving in the right direction. Running Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303606722134311574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552294020826574439.post-21842858600840652162013-01-21T17:51:54.978-08:002013-01-21T17:51:54.978-08:00I am definitely learning to appreciate rest days b...I am definitely learning to appreciate rest days because for a long time I don't think I took enough. I am making very conscious efforts to stay healthy. Running Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303606722134311574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552294020826574439.post-4208542319584072692013-01-21T17:50:35.346-08:002013-01-21T17:50:35.346-08:00So true, and the longer we run, the better our pla...So true, and the longer we run, the better our plans become. Running Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303606722134311574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552294020826574439.post-31066624755187974202013-01-21T17:49:43.288-08:002013-01-21T17:49:43.288-08:00I bet the Europe thing is a pretty big influence b...I bet the Europe thing is a pretty big influence because the American way of life is definitely anything but healthy. It is very easy to fall into bad habits when you have to go out of your way to follow good ones. Running Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303606722134311574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552294020826574439.post-68705096957960057682013-01-21T17:29:34.174-08:002013-01-21T17:29:34.174-08:00When I am training, I am the most focused. I feel ...When I am training, I am the most focused. I feel lost when I don't have a goal. lol<br />Great job on completing week one!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552294020826574439.post-81256087483159236882013-01-21T07:00:31.570-08:002013-01-21T07:00:31.570-08:00Most important thing I've learned as a runner/...Most important thing I've learned as a runner/marathoner in training - yes, DO have a plan but most of all more than anything is...to listen to your body! Doing just that alone will save you from being sidelined and prevent injury. Stretch, and take the preventative measures you need to take to stay healthy. Rest days = crucial and make you a stronger runner. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552294020826574439.post-77520135086672297562013-01-21T06:25:52.494-08:002013-01-21T06:25:52.494-08:00Brilliant questions - very cool post!
I think one...Brilliant questions - very cool post!<br /><br />I think one of the biggest thing I've learned that I didn't take seriously as a newbie is how important it is to have a training plan to avoid injury.<br /><br />Can't wait to hear what everyone has to say!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552294020826574439.post-15536146239668100802013-01-20T20:08:05.199-08:002013-01-20T20:08:05.199-08:00One of the things I know would help me is having a...One of the things I know would help me is having a running buddy. I'm really happy that one of my friends will be in torn to run with me on the weekends so I'll get to share my long runs with her. :) <br /><br />Being around non-runners is hard and especially those don't eat healthy or exercise. Before I used to live with a few friends who lived the typical student lifestyle- pizza, pepsi, cake, no exercise, watch TV. I kind of felt into that trap too although to a small extent. I felt like I was always judged when I cooked or went for morning runs :(<br /><br />I wouldn't say that I do running to be healthy per say- it's more something that I enjoy because it's very much meditative ^^ It keeps me sane during stressful times!<br /><br />Being in the health/ science field I've just always been into healthy living. I don't even remember how it all started, I think I was just fascinated with anything that had to do with the human body. I really got into nutrition when I was about 13ish, I just thought it was sooo cool! As for swimming I started it because I got free lessons from the government so my parents were like why not?<br /><br />The other thing I guess is that I technically spent my childhood in Europe and very few people in my city had a car. So you walked everywhere or took public transit... There was no junk food and food came fresh from the bazaar or my grandma's little farm. The relationship with food is much different back there. Sure there were people who were a bit overweight but I don't think I've met a truly obese person until I came to Canada.<br /><br />Yeah... I guess I was just raised into the whole healthy living mentality...Nadiyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16967913155137076812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552294020826574439.post-51953456151904103512013-01-20T17:49:12.667-08:002013-01-20T17:49:12.667-08:00I hope you do! Just too many delicious temptations...I hope you do! Just too many delicious temptations out there!Running Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303606722134311574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552294020826574439.post-28715910600590232132013-01-20T17:32:54.512-08:002013-01-20T17:32:54.512-08:00I agree that it feels great to be running for a sp...I agree that it feels great to be running for a specific goal versus just running. I have to have a race for the motivation to do structured running workouts. I need to work on will power too. I have been saying this for years. Maybe 2013 is the year I will succeed??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11345359991046978836noreply@blogger.com