Running / walking / fitness for sobriety.
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I was thinking back to a few years ago, when I decided to try running again after about a ten year layoff, during time which I convinced myself I was too old, it was too hard on my knees, I might get shinsplints, I didn't have time, ********, horseshit, cowshit...
But for some reason I decided to run a few blocks anyhow, and it was REALLY hard. Every step was a chore. I thought I was gonna throw up, I was gagging for air. The next day my legs and butt were soooooo sore.
I recovered and I ran again a week later, with pretty much the same physical stuff over again but I knew what to expect so I guess it wasn't as bad.
I went up to the track at a nearby high school and started running there.
One time during a scheduled two mile run I became brave and bold and decided to go for three miles. This was a serious feat, I was kind of scared with nervous excitement - and I did it - three miles. I called a lot of people on the phone that night just to slip it into the conversation somewhere that I had run three (3) miles.
Then 4 miles, then 5 miles, 7 miles, 11 miles.... etc.... I was a runner!
These days it seems like I run 5-6 miles with my eyes closed. Tonight's 5-6 mile run was pure mental relaxation, and it seemed like some physical relaxation too. I love it. I am a runner.
Smoke? Drink? Do drugs? No way - it might interfere with my running, lol.
Gratitude. I appreciate it all, I don't take it for granted.
But for some reason I decided to run a few blocks anyhow, and it was REALLY hard. Every step was a chore. I thought I was gonna throw up, I was gagging for air. The next day my legs and butt were soooooo sore.
I recovered and I ran again a week later, with pretty much the same physical stuff over again but I knew what to expect so I guess it wasn't as bad.
I went up to the track at a nearby high school and started running there.
One time during a scheduled two mile run I became brave and bold and decided to go for three miles. This was a serious feat, I was kind of scared with nervous excitement - and I did it - three miles. I called a lot of people on the phone that night just to slip it into the conversation somewhere that I had run three (3) miles.
Then 4 miles, then 5 miles, 7 miles, 11 miles.... etc.... I was a runner!
These days it seems like I run 5-6 miles with my eyes closed. Tonight's 5-6 mile run was pure mental relaxation, and it seemed like some physical relaxation too. I love it. I am a runner.
Smoke? Drink? Do drugs? No way - it might interfere with my running, lol.
Gratitude. I appreciate it all, I don't take it for granted.
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"perhaps i can really have a regular excercise routine....i'm beginning to believe that its possible...."
Yes you can! Yes you can! A friend of mine runs 50 mile races... he makes my 5-6 miles look like nuthin'... but my 5-6 miles is something, to me! Don't compare what you do to what others do... just do it, for you!
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5-6 beautiful miles on a beautiful Thursday.
A customer tried to ruin my day earlier, it didn't work, lol, I just thought about my run and all was well.
Ha!
Yes you can! Yes you can! A friend of mine runs 50 mile races... he makes my 5-6 miles look like nuthin'... but my 5-6 miles is something, to me! Don't compare what you do to what others do... just do it, for you!
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5-6 beautiful miles on a beautiful Thursday.
A customer tried to ruin my day earlier, it didn't work, lol, I just thought about my run and all was well.
Ha!
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I must admit that I actually exercised a bit more and was a bit more motivated in the time when I was drinking....
Maybe the amount of mental effort spent on adapting to a completely sober life has been a distraction. I can't work it out! ...
Maybe the amount of mental effort spent on adapting to a completely sober life has been a distraction. I can't work it out! ...
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Went mountain biking through the forest & by the ocean last night.. it was beautiful. Hold on Im gonna grab the card out of my camera & post up some pics {goes to find camera}
Oh & I lost 3 pounds this week to boot
I am going mountain biking again in another hour, gonna try to get some tennis in too if I can.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Oh & I lost 3 pounds this week to boot
I am going mountain biking again in another hour, gonna try to get some tennis in too if I can.
Have a great weekend everyone!
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Originally Posted by Cubile75 
I got 16 miles on the road bike today... Now that things are warming up in NE PA, I actually get a sweat going...
Feels great!...
Mark
Hey, NewBeginning, your pix didn't show, I bet they are great.
Feels great!...
Mark
Hey, NewBeginning, your pix didn't show, I bet they are great.
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Ran a little over 5 miles this afternoon.
I was thinking during my run how endurance exercise can built fortitude. I think pushing myself to go the extra mile, and not quitting early, helps me do other things in life that require mental fortitude & willpower. I mean there's some stuff in my day I really dread doing, but I tell myself that if I can push myself to run day after day, whatever I dread doing will be a piece of cake.
Just some mental musings while putting one foot in front of the other...
I was thinking during my run how endurance exercise can built fortitude. I think pushing myself to go the extra mile, and not quitting early, helps me do other things in life that require mental fortitude & willpower. I mean there's some stuff in my day I really dread doing, but I tell myself that if I can push myself to run day after day, whatever I dread doing will be a piece of cake.
Just some mental musings while putting one foot in front of the other...
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