Comments on: How to Start Running When You Don’t Think You Like It [New Year, New You]

By: My Favorite Running Playlist and More! [New Year, New You] -- Tatertots and Jello

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 07:04:21 +0000

[…] had some great suggestions in the comments in last week’s post, too! Some recommended the UK National Health Service’s Couch to 5K program and […]

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 02:37:30 +0000

I spent my life in the “I don’t/can’t run” camp–but it turns out I can. There is a community charity 5K that literally ends at my driveway–so I really didn’t have much excuse for not participating :0 After a couple of those races, I thought why not try a 10K. Then it sneaks up on you, if you can do 3 or 6 miles, why not 13? So next was a 1/2 marathon (Disneyland) and then another–and you guessed it, I did a marathon last year. CRAZY. Just get started! I will say that a lack of balancing my running with exercises that strengthen my core led to a low back injury that sidelined me for nearly a year. Definitely go to a running store and get the right shoes (and get suggestions for other exercises you should be doing). I also keep an eye out for free or low cost 5Ks (sign up with the running store or ask your running friends).

By: Christina at SWEET HAUTE

Christina at SWEET HAUTE — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 00:23:04 +0000

It’s not my favorite thing, but I really LOVE how it physically makes me feel AFTER I’m done:)

~Be Sweet
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By: Mattie

Mattie — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 22:11:02 +0000

Aftwr Christmas 2013, I started withe the Couch to 5k program and registered for my first 5k to he held at the end of the program. It helped me to stay on track because I didn’t want to waste money! Since then, I’ve run another 5k, a 10k, and a 15k. I’m running my first half marathon on the 18th! Never did I think I’d be a runner, but the gradual walk/run increments from Couch to 5k really helped me get started. Also, once you do get more serious about running, it’s so important to have a really good pair of shoes (from a running specialty shop).

By: Em

Em — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 21:27:38 +0000

Couch to 5K for sure!! I use to run only when chased 😉 The Couch to 5K app turned me into a running addict!

By: Diane @ To Dog With Love

Diane @ To Dog With Love — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 21:14:12 +0000

If you have a dog that’s healthy and able, take him for a run with you! Pups can be a huge motivator to get you out and going since they are always ready to go… at least mine is 🙂 Also, I love a new running top or pants (and great shoes, of course) to inspire me to get out and get going! Music is a great motivator too, can’t wait to see your play list!

By: cassie

cassie — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 21:03:06 +0000

i finally consider myself a true runner (NOT an athlete, but a runner) after completing a 200 mile relay (i ran 17 of it) and a half marathon this past year and am excited to be doing them both again. (the relay team is actually a blogger team!!!!). i still don’t love it, but i LOVE how i feel after i am done- no exercise leaves me feeling as accomplished.
my number 1 tip is to leave your clothes and running shoes out and ready to throw on as soon as you wake up put them on before you have time to change your mind. well, now you are dressed so it would be totally lame NOT to go and just hang out in your running clothes, right? 😉 another tip, and you covered it, is that you are not competing with anyone but yourself. i am always wanting to improve myself, but i will always be slower than a lot of people, but also faster than some people, too. and i think rewards are important, but don’t make them food rewards- so you’ve started running with an inexpensive pair of shoes and now you’re making progress. reward yourself with that fun pair of shoes you’ve been coveting! or you are seeing changes in your body- treat yourself to a new shirt. or you’re able to run longer- treat yourself to some new tunes to get you moving! i love that you are doing this, jen! the reason i organized a blogger relay team was to inspire others along the way. it’s one of the benefits of being a blogger- we have the power to inspire people. cheers!

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 20:08:23 +0000

Hi, and than there is fre, downloadable Podcast from the UK National Health System NHS called ‘Couch to 5K’. Download it and listen to it while excersizing. IT stats with intervalls of 30sec running and 1min walking.

By: Carsla

Carsla — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 18:41:29 +0000

Happy New Year! & Thanks for the motivational words! Half of the battle for me is getting ready to run. I stall picking hoodies and sneakers, making sure I have the gate key and a water bottle, etc. Delayed nonsense basically. lol. (:

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