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fro2020 · 03-30-2005, 11:25 AM

My 2 cents:

Clock the distance in a car. Not horribly accurate but gives you a rough idea which is better than none.

Running NEVER gets easy. You are making your body perform difficult tasks. You will hurt some days, but others will be incredible with the 'runner's high' and all.

You also might want to try keeping a log. Include distance, time, and how you felt, both physically and emotionally. Looking back it gives you great ideas on what worked and what didn't.

Set goals. Are you training for the next race or just to keep in shape? Set your targets based upon where you would like to go. Write them in your log. Goals that are not written down are just ideas.

Strength training is great for both getting in/keeping in shape, but what you do should depend upon your goals.

Races should be run with the goals in mind. I usually don't run the day before or after, or keep it really short.

More than 2 cents, but good luck. Running is as fun as you make it.

03-30-2005, 11:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
fro2020 Still crazy after all these years Location: Norther Cal	My 2 cents: Clock the distance in a car. Not horribly accurate but gives you a rough idea which is better than none. Running NEVER gets easy. You are making your body perform difficult tasks. You will hurt some days, but others will be incredible with the 'runner's high' and all. You also might want to try keeping a log. Include distance, time, and how you felt, both physically and emotionally. Looking back it gives you great ideas on what worked and what didn't. Set goals. Are you training for the next race or just to keep in shape? Set your targets based upon where you would like to go. Write them in your log. Goals that are not written down are just ideas. Strength training is great for both getting in/keeping in shape, but what you do should depend upon your goals. Races should be run with the goals in mind. I usually don't run the day before or after, or keep it really short. More than 2 cents, but good luck. Running is as fun as you make it. __________________ I'm not prejudiced...I hate everyone equally.