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tommyk · 01-14-2009, 01:08 PM

(Granted, I am crazy...)

I started running again this year on New Year's Day. I put in 8 runs so far in 2009.

Today it is 9F degrees (-12C) here in Northern PA, I ran 5 miles in the ice & snow. I dressed warmly (maybe even too warmly) and it was a great run. Fascinating, invigorating, stimulating, and motivating.

It really makes me proud of myself, it builds up my self esteem stamina.

And right now, after that run, the FURTHEST THING FROM MY MIND IS DRINKING OR USING DRUGS!

Recovery rocks!!!

Gypsy Feet · 01-14-2009, 01:14 PM

9 degrees!! yup, nuts all the way

parentrecovers · 01-14-2009, 01:15 PM

***Anna*** · 01-14-2009, 01:15 PM

Hey, Tommy, that's great!

I really believe that exercise plays an important role in recovery and it's more than just the physical benefits.

I started doing long walks when I began recovery and have continued doing that, almost every day, no matter what the weather. I love walking and observing.

Emimily · 01-14-2009, 01:17 PM

i'm running a 5k w/ my boyfriend on valentine's day... raising money for the cardiac unit. helping others, being healthy... sounds like a good v-day to me.

i exercise a lot... running, yoga, tennis, softball, etc. etc. i'd like to do another triathlon, but i need a gym membership to be able to train and yoga is more important right now. i know what you mean about that feeling, the first time i nailed crow posture i felt amazing... and absolutely, divinely whole.

way to go, tommy!

HeavyJ · 01-14-2009, 01:21 PM

Awesome TommyK!

I've been doping 30 minutes on the eliptical machine, and the strength exercises on the Wii fit.. My goal is to do a sprint triathlon next summer. I usually Bicycle to work in the summer too!

Rock On Recovery!

On a side note, it does get better, I look forward to getting on the eliptical after work now rather than mixing a drink right when I get home like I did just 7 and a half months ago. What a change, I love it...

Fubarcdn · 01-14-2009, 01:39 PM

Just started recovery but I am back to the gym again full time, (5 days a week). Even when I was drinking I tried to go to the gym every weekday but I missed a lot when I was hungover. Hope to keep thisa up from now on and not get bored and tired of it. I have changed my walking route so it doesn't go past my favorite bars, which is any of the 10 bars in a 1 mile stretch.

tommyk · 01-14-2009, 02:04 PM

I look forward to getting on the eliptical after work now rather than mixing a drink right when I get home like I did just 7 and a half months ago. What a change, I love it...

Now THAT is a good definition of recovery!

mxchaos · 01-14-2009, 03:24 PM

I swim for an hour a day and going to start training in tae kwon do. I love being active

lovinmenow · 01-15-2009, 06:55 PM

Hey Tommy K,
You really inspired me about running in 9 degrees so I went to the gym in your honor today! No kidding!! I figured if you can run in the freezing cold, I can get off my fat ass and do the eliptical machine for 30 mins.

Thanks for the post.

prettypoison · 01-15-2009, 08:04 PM

That's awesome Tommy that you can run in this weather! Not for me, here in Ohio it's only 4 degrees....although I did see some high school kids sprinting down the road--they have much younger lungs than mine. However, I agree replacing drinking with working out of any kind is a waaay better alternative.

Keep up the good work!

Isaiah · 01-15-2009, 08:18 PM

I wish I had the shoes for it. I'd be dashing through the snow like a one-horse open sleigh.

I am a believer that there are people who run for exercise and there are runners. The latter do not acknowledge seasons or weather.

chump · 01-16-2009, 11:47 AM

I've been thinking about starting running again. Thanks for your post - it's a push in the right direction

tommyk · 01-16-2009, 01:02 PM

Friday afternoon:

5 mile run today, 4F degrees outside, beautiful sunny day!

I was looking forward to today's run as soon as I got up this morning.

prettypoison · 01-16-2009, 01:24 PM

High five Tommy

It was all I could do to make it to the gym--I'm right next door in Ohio and this morning temps were negative. Does it sound lame to say at least I got to the gym? Cuz I did and I worked my butt off...or some of it.

nogard · 01-16-2009, 02:23 PM

I keep fit and run a lot, in Oct I ran in the Melbourne Marathon and am currently training for another Marathon and will do many other shorter races along the way.

As Anna says its part of my recovery and helps me in many ways as well as its just so good toe be able to go out and run 20km without any effort.

Kevin

**Astro** · 01-16-2009, 02:30 PM

Way to go Tommy! I like an elliptical workout while I watch the news in the morning. I also enjoy walking, hiking, and riding a road bike. I'm too busy enjoying the scenery to even think about drinking!

Mariposa18 · 01-16-2009, 02:33 PM

I"m starting to go on bike rides with the Family. I enjoy the time outside plus being with Hubby and kids =)

Good for you on your runs!!! I want to work my way up to running this year~

Emimily · 01-16-2009, 02:44 PM

crossfit? anyone?

nogard · 01-16-2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emimily

crossfit? anyone?

Often cross, but it doesn't fit

Fubarcdn · 01-16-2009, 03:48 PM

If it doesn't fit you have to quit.

BKP · 01-16-2009, 07:31 PM

I love the gym addiction, outside? you are hardcore sir! But i love it, I love to hit the gym in the morning it sets the tone and allows me not to frig up the night before.

tommyk · 01-18-2009, 10:55 AM

Sunday run of 5 miles, no bare pavement anywhere, all snow, snow, snow, and more snow, lol.

Freaking crazy-azz run... I dressed for 10 degrees, got out there and it was 25 degrees.

Hotter than hell, sweating like a pig, lol, can't stop or the sweat freezes.

Slipping, sliding, flailing every which way. What a hoot!

I'll remember this one for a while!

***Pelican*** · 01-18-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommyk

Slipping, sliding, flailing every which way. What a hoot!

Tommy:

Stay safe out there!

CD-RUN · 01-18-2009, 07:39 PM

Running has always been a part of my life. It's much more enjoyable, and a much needed stress reliever since getting sober. I'm getting high on life and loving every minute of it. Rock On Everyone!

01-14-2009, 01:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
tommyk Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,942	Running / walking / fitness for sobriety. (Granted, I am crazy...) I started running again this year on New Year's Day. I put in 8 runs so far in 2009. Today it is 9F degrees (-12C) here in Northern PA, I ran 5 miles in the ice & snow. I dressed warmly (maybe even too warmly) and it was a great run. Fascinating, invigorating, stimulating, and motivating. It really makes me proud of myself, it builds up my self esteem stamina. And right now, after that run, the FURTHEST THING FROM MY MIND IS DRINKING OR USING DRUGS! Recovery rocks!!!

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*Anna* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 22,768	Hey, Tommy, that's great! I really believe that exercise plays an important role in recovery and it's more than just the physical benefits. I started doing long walks when I began recovery and have continued doing that, almost every day, no matter what the weather. I love walking and observing. __________________ And I dont know what the future is holding in store I dont know where Im going, Im not sure where I've been There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me My life is worth the living, I dont need to see the end. John Denver

01-14-2009, 01:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Emimily Silly Rabbit 2D Memory Champion! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 957 Blog Entries: 6	i'm running a 5k w/ my boyfriend on valentine's day... raising money for the cardiac unit. helping others, being healthy... sounds like a good v-day to me. i exercise a lot... running, yoga, tennis, softball, etc. etc. i'd like to do another triathlon, but i need a gym membership to be able to train and yoga is more important right now. i know what you mean about that feeling, the first time i nailed crow posture i felt amazing... and absolutely, divinely whole. way to go, tommy! __________________ "To take for permanent That which is only transitory Is like the delusion of a madman." -Kalu Rinpoche

01-14-2009, 01:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
HeavyJ Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 323 Blog Entries: 2	Awesome TommyK! I've been doping 30 minutes on the eliptical machine, and the strength exercises on the Wii fit.. My goal is to do a sprint triathlon next summer. I usually Bicycle to work in the summer too! Rock On Recovery! On a side note, it does get better, I look forward to getting on the eliptical after work now rather than mixing a drink right when I get home like I did just 7 and a half months ago. What a change, I love it...

01-14-2009, 01:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fubarcdn Resident Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 4,039	Just started recovery but I am back to the gym again full time, (5 days a week). Even when I was drinking I tried to go to the gym every weekday but I missed a lot when I was hungover. Hope to keep thisa up from now on and not get bored and tired of it. I have changed my walking route so it doesn't go past my favorite bars, which is any of the 10 bars in a 1 mile stretch. __________________ What it is is what it is. Only positivity No negativity.

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tommyk Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,942	I look forward to getting on the eliptical after work now rather than mixing a drink right when I get home like I did just 7 and a half months ago. What a change, I love it... Now THAT is a good definition of recovery!

01-14-2009, 03:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
mxchaos live to ride ride to live Join Date: May 2007 Location: New England Posts: 1,390	I swim for an hour a day and going to start training in tae kwon do. I love being active

01-15-2009, 06:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
lovinmenow Too far from the beach Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 368	Went to the gym Hey Tommy K, You really inspired me about running in 9 degrees so I went to the gym in your honor today! No kidding!! I figured if you can run in the freezing cold, I can get off my fat ass and do the eliptical machine for 30 mins. Thanks for the post. __________________ Lovinmenow "A flute is not a flute unless it has holes."

01-15-2009, 08:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
prettypoison Eternal optimist Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 288	That's awesome Tommy that you can run in this weather! Not for me, here in Ohio it's only 4 degrees....although I did see some high school kids sprinting down the road--they have much younger lungs than mine. However, I agree replacing drinking with working out of any kind is a waaay better alternative. Keep up the good work!

01-15-2009, 08:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Isaiah Dismember Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,339 Blog Entries: 2	I wish I had the shoes for it. I'd be dashing through the snow like a one-horse open sleigh. I am a believer that there are people who run for exercise and there are runners. The latter do not acknowledge seasons or weather.

01-16-2009, 11:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
chump Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edinburgh, UK Posts: 19	I've been thinking about starting running again. Thanks for your post - it's a push in the right direction

01-16-2009, 01:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
tommyk Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,942	Friday afternoon: 5 mile run today, 4F degrees outside, beautiful sunny day! I was looking forward to today's run as soon as I got up this morning.

01-16-2009, 01:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
prettypoison Eternal optimist Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 288	High five Tommy It was all I could do to make it to the gym--I'm right next door in Ohio and this morning temps were negative. Does it sound lame to say at least I got to the gym? Cuz I did and I worked my butt off...or some of it.

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nogard everything is already ok Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 16,962 Blog Entries: 3	I keep fit and run a lot, in Oct I ran in the Melbourne Marathon and am currently training for another Marathon and will do many other shorter races along the way. As Anna says its part of my recovery and helps me in many ways as well as its just so good toe be able to go out and run 20km without any effort. Kevin __________________ ...And like a bird that's on the wing and is flying free He can hear the song of home endlessly

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Astro Forum Leader Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Scottsdale, AZ, one big happy dysfunctional family! Posts: 11,833	Way to go Tommy! I like an elliptical workout while I watch the news in the morning. I also enjoy walking, hiking, and riding a road bike. I'm too busy enjoying the scenery to even think about drinking! __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming---WOW-What a ride!"

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Mariposa18 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,045	I"m starting to go on bike rides with the Family. I enjoy the time outside plus being with Hubby and kids =) Good for you on your runs!!! I want to work my way up to running this year~ __________________ *~ Be Happy, Love Life ~*

01-16-2009, 02:44 PM	#19 (permalink)
Emimily Silly Rabbit 2D Memory Champion! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 957 Blog Entries: 6	crossfit? anyone? __________________ "To take for permanent That which is only transitory Is like the delusion of a madman." -Kalu Rinpoche

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Fubarcdn Resident Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 4,039	If it doesn't fit you have to quit. __________________ What it is is what it is. Only positivity No negativity.

01-16-2009, 07:31 PM	#22 (permalink)
BKP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 331	I love the gym addiction, outside? you are hardcore sir! But i love it, I love to hit the gym in the morning it sets the tone and allows me not to frig up the night before.

01-18-2009, 10:55 AM	#23 (permalink)
tommyk Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,942	Sunday run of 5 miles, no bare pavement anywhere, all snow, snow, snow, and more snow, lol. Freaking crazy-azz run... I dressed for 10 degrees, got out there and it was 25 degrees. Hotter than hell, sweating like a pig, lol, can't stop or the sweat freezes. Slipping, sliding, flailing every which way. What a hoot! I'll remember this one for a while!

01-18-2009, 07:39 PM	#25 (permalink)
CD-RUN Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: here Posts: 70	Running has always been a part of my life. It's much more enjoyable, and a much needed stress reliever since getting sober. I'm getting high on life and loving every minute of it. Rock On Everyone!

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