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tommyk · 01-28-2009, 12:41 PM

Wednesday January 28th (I'm going to remember this one forever, lol!)

5 mile run in total whiteout/blizzard conditions, 23F degrees.

Absolutely amazing run, hardly any traffic, no bare pavement at all, deep snow in many places, much of the time I was laughing so hard I couldn't catch my breath.

Very physically demanding, I never knew how 'easy' it was to run on dry pavement, lol.

tommyk · 01-29-2009, 12:21 PM

(WOW, it was a REALLY good workout today, like running in sand, pumping hard getting nowhere... lol.)

Thursday, Jan 19th, 5 miles, 19F degrees... can't feel the cold, it isn't even there.

It is SOOOOO freaking hard to run in the snow that I was soaked with sweat after the first mile and hot inside my clothing like a furnace throughout the entire run.

NO problem sleeping at night.

tommyk · 01-31-2009, 07:57 AM

Saturday, January 31 - 5 miles, 9F degrees.

Not a difficult run, most of the snow has been plowed flat, too cold to be slippery so footing wasn't an issue. I could do long strides most of the way, even some speed sprints in a few places.

My desire on New Year's Day was to get in a 4.7 miles run every other day or so, weather permitting. Today makes January's 16th run, that equates to every other day, with even more distance than intended. Weather has not been a factor. Mission accomplished.

February here I come....!!!

nickishine · 01-31-2009, 08:09 AM

TommyK,

About 5 days ago I was reminded of this thread and donned my sweats and tennies (and dog), stretched, then out the door I went. Now I'm "addicted"... thanks in part to you! I also have a home gym that has been sitting in the spare bedroom collecting dust for 2 years! Not anymore! I do 3 sets of everything I do on there, 2x a day! No problem sleeping for this, gal!

The natural rush (endorphines, etc.) that come from a good workout is awesome! What a great "natural" drug, huh!!!? Hopefully I can continue on with this lifestyle as I'm really likin' it! I can fit into some really NICE jeans now that I was unable to for 1 1/2! Yea! Sobriety and exercise is awesome!

hippychicky · 01-31-2009, 08:23 AM

Right on nickishine! Working out is the best thing for us. Now that I joined the gym and have a personal trainer, there is now way I can drink during the week... I'd never make it to the gym at 8:30 am! I trained my butt off all week and didn't crave the alcohol like I have in the past. Getting strong now....

Fubarcdn · 01-31-2009, 09:22 AM

Way to go Hippy. You are going to be too hot for your SO to handle if you keep this up.

sobrietyseeker · 01-31-2009, 09:40 AM

Way to go Tommy! I run 3 miles six days a week
and play floor hockey once a week. It feels great.

The cardio and sweating out those toxins.

SummerSkye · 01-31-2009, 10:46 AM

Walked 8 miles today, loved it! Beautiful scenery and weather was good for walking

SummerSkye · 02-01-2009, 07:25 AM

Wow Tommy, serious respect to you running in the snow. I only managed 4 miles today and had to give in as it is is so cold, rainy and windy. Still that is a completely different Sunday to the one I used to experience when drinking so its all good!

musicisluv · 02-01-2009, 08:03 AM

"When you find out you can live without it, and go along not thinkin' about it,
I'll tell you something true... the bear nessesities of life will come to you!"
Baloo the Bear- from Disney's Jungle Book

tommyk · 02-01-2009, 09:00 AM

(Wooooo hoooo! People getting involved with fitness, loving that...! )

Superbowl Sunday, February 1st, sunny, sunny, snowblind!

Ahhhhh... 36F degree h-e-a-t-w-a-v-e... lol!

5 mile run, total sweatfest.

geoff · 02-01-2009, 09:10 AM

Not a runner, but used to play soccer and race mountain bikes...thinking about picking both up again.

Eclipse · 02-01-2009, 09:20 AM

I walked 4 miles yesterday and getting ready for another 4 today!

I am considering doing a triathlon in August. 1/4 mile swim, 10 mile bike ride and a 3 mile run...I signed my 14 year old daughter up for it. I have 7 months to train!!! I have never done anything like that...anyone have experience with one?

Fubarcdn · 02-01-2009, 09:20 AM

Good idea geoff. Make sure you wear that helmet when you mountain bike.
Heck yhat is what my wife used to say when I was rushing out to go drinking and it wasn't in a kind joking way.

geoff · 02-01-2009, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fubarcdn

Make sure you wear that helmet when you mountain bike.
Heck yhat is what my wife used to say when I was rushing out to go drinking and it wasn't in a kind joking way.

Definitely, I've had my fair share of crashes.

Haha, at my worst I could've probably used a helmet and some body protection; would wake up in the morning with some bruise/ gash and no idea how it happened.

nickishine · 02-02-2009, 07:30 AM

Hey all-you-all!

After eating all the wonderful not-so-healthy food yesterday at the SuperBowl Party, I'm getting out of here to do some serious running then come home and work my butt off -- hopefully literally!

I'm down to 6 cigs a day (don't want to seriously smoke when I'm not drinking) and am hoping to taper off completely by March 1st! I hate smoking! I hate the smell and everything about it! I've become a "closet" smoker because I'm too ashamed of puffing down one of those cancer sticks and having someone see me -- It's sooo unattractive, not to mention stupid!

So on a better note.... Good job to all of us who are striving for fitness, wellness and sober health in our lives! We are making such strides in comparison to our using and drinking days, huh?!!! Enjoy life!

xoxox

lovinmenow · 02-02-2009, 10:02 AM

I am so proud. I inline skated 15 miles yesterday. Now I have decided to train for a marathon (26 miles) wish me luck folks. This will be my 4th! I did the others while still an alcoholic and now that I am not? The sky is the limit!

tommyk · 02-02-2009, 11:57 AM

You're going to skate the marathon? Cool idea, I like it.

February 2, 30F degrees, sunny, 5 mile run.

SummerSkye · 02-02-2009, 12:23 PM

Ok I'm not hardcore (yet!), its snowing here so no outside exercisefor me. Done 30 mins cardio on cross trainer and some exercises in the house.Really starting to enjoy working out again and am beginning to look forward to working out in the same way I looked forward to a drink/joint!

Nickishine : I'm a so with you on the smoking thing, I hate it just now but don't think I can remove that crutch at the moment. I'm now smoking between 15 and 20 a day and like you hate the smell, taste etc. I only smoked cigarettes when I was drinking apart from that it was joints the rest of the time!

SummerSkye · 02-02-2009, 12:26 PM

Annnnnnnnnd, wouldn't it be great if this became a permanent thread? Someplace to post on a daily basis what physical exercise we have achieved. I know most of recovery is within the mind but exercise sure does help!

Eclipse · 02-02-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SummerSkye

Annnnnnnnnd, wouldn't it be great if this became a permanent thread? Someplace to post on a daily basis what physical exercise we have achieved. I know most of recovery is within the mind but exercise sure does help!

I think that is a great idea. I know that once I get really into exercising it gets addicting. A much better addiction that the drinking!

lovinmenow · 02-02-2009, 07:52 PM

Hey Tommy,
Not just skate! Race!! On these!

SummerSkye · 02-03-2009, 02:53 PM

Very fast walk for 30 mins and 15mins on x trainer. Needed this head is not in a good place today damn it!!

lostbutterfly · 02-03-2009, 03:09 PM

I'm worn out just reading this. I walk half an hour a day and do 100 steps on my machine, and I'm all done. But I just bought an iPod nano with what I used to spend on drink in a week. Thought I deserved a reward for getting one thing right!

The idea is to put audio-books on it for when I build up to long runs

At this particular moment in time, that sounds highly unlikely!!

tommyk · 02-03-2009, 03:50 PM

One step at a time, one day at a time.

15 years ago I convinced myself that I couldn't run anymore, my legs just couldn't take it.

I was lying to myself. (Just like when I thought I had to drink to feel alive actually.)

One day I started out with a less than one mile jog, VERY slow pace.

The next day my whole body hurt. I waited two days and did it again.

Fast forward - I ran 5 miles the last 3 days in a row and took today off just because it's probably a good idea to rest a day. But there were two times today I almost suited up and went out running.

As it is... I'm REALLY looking forward to tomorrow morning. I'm gonna RUNNNNN...!

01-31-2009, 08:09 AM	#54 (permalink)
nickishine It's time to change! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: lake tahoe Posts: 1,025	TommyK, About 5 days ago I was reminded of this thread and donned my sweats and tennies (and dog), stretched, then out the door I went. Now I'm "addicted"... thanks in part to you! I also have a home gym that has been sitting in the spare bedroom collecting dust for 2 years! Not anymore! I do 3 sets of everything I do on there, 2x a day! No problem sleeping for this, gal! The natural rush (endorphines, etc.) that come from a good workout is awesome! What a great "natural" drug, huh!!!? Hopefully I can continue on with this lifestyle as I'm really likin' it! I can fit into some really NICE jeans now that I was unable to for 1 1/2! Yea! Sobriety and exercise is awesome! __________________ If we do not change our direction.... We are likely to end up where we're headed...!

01-31-2009, 09:22 AM	#56 (permalink)
Fubarcdn Resident Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 3,605	Way to go Hippy. You are going to be too hot for your SO to handle if you keep this up. __________________ What it is is what it is. Only positivity No negativity.

01-31-2009, 09:40 AM	#57 (permalink)
sobrietyseeker Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 30	Way to go Tommy! I run 3 miles six days a week and play floor hockey once a week. It feels great. The cardio and sweating out those toxins. __________________ Sober since January 23, 2009.

02-01-2009, 09:20 AM	#63 (permalink)
Eclipse Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 751 Blog Entries: 10	I walked 4 miles yesterday and getting ready for another 4 today! I am considering doing a triathlon in August. 1/4 mile swim, 10 mile bike ride and a 3 mile run...I signed my 14 year old daughter up for it. I have 7 months to train!!! I have never done anything like that...anyone have experience with one? __________________ June 23, 2009

02-01-2009, 09:20 AM	#64 (permalink)
Fubarcdn Resident Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 3,605	Good idea geoff. Make sure you wear that helmet when you mountain bike. Heck yhat is what my wife used to say when I was rushing out to go drinking and it wasn't in a kind joking way. __________________ What it is is what it is. Only positivity No negativity.

01-28-2009, 12:41 PM	#51 (permalink)
tommyk Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,953	Wednesday January 28th (I'm going to remember this one forever, lol!) 5 mile run in total whiteout/blizzard conditions, 23F degrees. Absolutely amazing run, hardly any traffic, no bare pavement at all, deep snow in many places, much of the time I was laughing so hard I couldn't catch my breath. Very physically demanding, I never knew how 'easy' it was to run on dry pavement, lol.

01-29-2009, 12:21 PM	#52 (permalink)
tommyk Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,953	(WOW, it was a REALLY good workout today, like running in sand, pumping hard getting nowhere... lol.) Thursday, Jan 19th, 5 miles, 19F degrees... can't feel the cold, it isn't even there. It is SOOOOO freaking hard to run in the snow that I was soaked with sweat after the first mile and hot inside my clothing like a furnace throughout the entire run. NO problem sleeping at night.

01-31-2009, 07:57 AM	#53 (permalink)
tommyk Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,953	Saturday, January 31 - 5 miles, 9F degrees. Not a difficult run, most of the snow has been plowed flat, too cold to be slippery so footing wasn't an issue. I could do long strides most of the way, even some speed sprints in a few places. My desire on New Year's Day was to get in a 4.7 miles run every other day or so, weather permitting. Today makes January's 16th run, that equates to every other day, with even more distance than intended. Weather has not been a factor. Mission accomplished. February here I come....!!!

01-31-2009, 08:23 AM	#55 (permalink)
hippychicky Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 44	Right on nickishine! Working out is the best thing for us. Now that I joined the gym and have a personal trainer, there is now way I can drink during the week... I'd never make it to the gym at 8:30 am! I trained my butt off all week and didn't crave the alcohol like I have in the past. Getting strong now....

01-31-2009, 10:46 AM	#58 (permalink)
SummerSkye Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 147	Walked 8 miles today, loved it! Beautiful scenery and weather was good for walking

02-01-2009, 07:25 AM	#59 (permalink)
SummerSkye Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 147	Wow Tommy, serious respect to you running in the snow. I only managed 4 miles today and had to give in as it is is so cold, rainy and windy. Still that is a completely different Sunday to the one I used to experience when drinking so its all good!

02-01-2009, 08:03 AM	#60 (permalink)
musicisluv I'm a tough girl. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 7 Blog Entries: 1	"When you find out you can live without it, and go along not thinkin' about it, I'll tell you something true... the bear nessesities of life will come to you!" Baloo the Bear- from Disney's Jungle Book

02-01-2009, 09:00 AM	#61 (permalink)
tommyk Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,953	(Wooooo hoooo! People getting involved with fitness, loving that...! ) Superbowl Sunday, February 1st, sunny, sunny, snowblind! Ahhhhh... 36F degree h-e-a-t-w-a-v-e... lol! 5 mile run, total sweatfest.

02-01-2009, 09:10 AM	#62 (permalink)
geoff Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: California Posts: 60	Not a runner, but used to play soccer and race mountain bikes...thinking about picking both up again.

02-02-2009, 07:30 AM	#66 (permalink)
nickishine It's time to change! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: lake tahoe Posts: 1,025	Hey all-you-all! After eating all the wonderful not-so-healthy food yesterday at the SuperBowl Party, I'm getting out of here to do some serious running then come home and work my butt off -- hopefully literally! I'm down to 6 cigs a day (don't want to seriously smoke when I'm not drinking) and am hoping to taper off completely by March 1st! I hate smoking! I hate the smell and everything about it! I've become a "closet" smoker because I'm too ashamed of puffing down one of those cancer sticks and having someone see me -- It's sooo unattractive, not to mention stupid! So on a better note.... Good job to all of us who are striving for fitness, wellness and sober health in our lives! We are making such strides in comparison to our using and drinking days, huh?!!! Enjoy life! xoxox __________________ If we do not change our direction.... We are likely to end up where we're headed...!

02-02-2009, 10:02 AM	#67 (permalink)
lovinmenow Too far from the beach Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 366	I am so proud. I inline skated 15 miles yesterday. Now I have decided to train for a marathon (26 miles) wish me luck folks. This will be my 4th! I did the others while still an alcoholic and now that I am not? The sky is the limit! __________________ Lovinmenow "A flute is not a flute unless it has holes."

02-02-2009, 11:57 AM	#68 (permalink)
tommyk Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,953	You're going to skate the marathon? Cool idea, I like it. February 2, 30F degrees, sunny, 5 mile run.

02-02-2009, 12:23 PM	#69 (permalink)
SummerSkye Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 147	Ok I'm not hardcore (yet!), its snowing here so no outside exercisefor me. Done 30 mins cardio on cross trainer and some exercises in the house.Really starting to enjoy working out again and am beginning to look forward to working out in the same way I looked forward to a drink/joint! Nickishine : I'm a so with you on the smoking thing, I hate it just now but don't think I can remove that crutch at the moment. I'm now smoking between 15 and 20 a day and like you hate the smell, taste etc. I only smoked cigarettes when I was drinking apart from that it was joints the rest of the time!

02-02-2009, 12:26 PM	#70 (permalink)
SummerSkye Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 147	Annnnnnnnnd, wouldn't it be great if this became a permanent thread? Someplace to post on a daily basis what physical exercise we have achieved. I know most of recovery is within the mind but exercise sure does help!

02-02-2009, 07:52 PM	#72 (permalink)
lovinmenow Too far from the beach Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 366	Hey Tommy, Not just skate! Race!! On these! __________________ Lovinmenow "A flute is not a flute unless it has holes."

02-03-2009, 02:53 PM	#73 (permalink)
SummerSkye Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 147	Very fast walk for 30 mins and 15mins on x trainer. Needed this head is not in a good place today damn it!!

02-03-2009, 03:09 PM	#74 (permalink)
lostbutterfly OMG everything's real Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: England Posts: 3,838	I'm worn out just reading this. I walk half an hour a day and do 100 steps on my machine, and I'm all done. But I just bought an iPod nano with what I used to spend on drink in a week. Thought I deserved a reward for getting one thing right! The idea is to put audio-books on it for when I build up to long runs At this particular moment in time, that sounds highly unlikely!! __________________ I don't have to leave anymore What I have is right here Spend my nights and days before Searching the world for what's right here I am yours now So now I don't ever have to leave 80 days

02-03-2009, 03:50 PM	#75 (permalink)
tommyk Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,953	One step at a time, one day at a time. 15 years ago I convinced myself that I couldn't run anymore, my legs just couldn't take it. I was lying to myself. (Just like when I thought I had to drink to feel alive actually.) One day I started out with a less than one mile jog, VERY slow pace. The next day my whole body hurt. I waited two days and did it again. Fast forward - I ran 5 miles the last 3 days in a row and took today off just because it's probably a good idea to rest a day. But there were two times today I almost suited up and went out running. As it is... I'm REALLY looking forward to tomorrow morning. I'm gonna RUNNNNN...!

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