Running

[pelor]

In my opinion running is the best type of exersize. Heck if i could I would run pray and post on this website all at onec.

 

[fitmom]

You are blessed to have found a passion in fitness! Keep on putting one foot in front of the other! Running is a great fitness activity, but some people are unable to enjoy running for different reasons, perhaps injuries or anatomical problems. Some people enjoy other forms of cardio. All that really matters is loving what your doing, and moving a lot! Yes, running and praying are a great combo! God Bless,J

 

[crossrunner]

In my opinion running is the best type of exersize. Heck if i could I would run pray and post on this website all at onec.

Me too!

 

[FunkyBrother]

I love running too.

I nearly always run on soft ground or the track.

I can't stand treadmills though, they're so boring. I'd much rather go for a run in the woods and enjoy God's beautiful scenery.

 

[humuhumunukunukuapua'a]

Must go run must go run, must get to 50 miles a week in 5 weeks must go run must go run, but it is so hot out side... I am tired... I haven't been eating right... my dog can't take it... is that shin splints I feal? I am so sad.

 

[elginmar]

You're entitled to your opinion, but I'm convinced of just the opposite. Running is about the worst form of exercise there is due to its high-impact nature. Even if you don't want to lift weights at all, there are better options for cardiovascular fitness, as fitmom pointed out. Cycling for instance.

 

[FunkyBrother]

You're entitled to your opinion, but I'm convinced of just the opposite. Running is about the worst form of exercise there is due to its high-impact nature. Even if you don't want to lift weights at all, there are better options for cardiovascular fitness, as fitmom pointed out. Cycling for instance.

I always run on soft ground, so I don't see the problem with impact.

I'm quite sure we were designed to run (on soft ground as that was the surface back then).

You can pick up dangers with other cardio excersises. For instance:
Swimming baths in the U.K. are full of chlorine.
I also love cycling (road), but the danger is if you come off. But I personally think cardio in the gym is just boring. It's got to be outdoors for me

 

[LiberatedChick]

But I personally think cardio in the gym is just boring. It's got to be outdoors for me

Same for me. I alternate between cycling (on a stationary bike at home) and running (outside) and even though the running is much harder for me I still love it more than cycling at home. I just love being outside...running by the river is especially great.

I also believe we are designed to run on soft ground...unfortunately there isn't enough of that nearby to me so I'm running on tarmac at the moment. Have not experienced any impact injuries yet but as my runs get longer the majority of them will be on soft ground.

Though in this months issue of Runners World magazine they do talk about an ongoing study at Stanford University. Apparently, the study has found that on average the non-runners developed disabling joint changes 12 years earlier than the runners. I haven't read the full study though so can't say whether it's really believable or not.

 

[AlecEiffel]

Running is a love-hate relationship for me. Once I get into it, theres no stopping me, I can just cruise for miles, I just have to be in the right mood to run. Some people seem to love it no matter what, can do it at anytime, not me though.

 

[FunkyBrother]

I also believe we are designed to run on soft ground...unfortunately there isn't enough of that nearby to me so I'm running on tarmac at the moment. Have not experienced any impact injuries yet but as my runs get longer the majority of them will be on soft ground.

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One of my pet hates is when the local councils decide to tarmac country paths as 'improvement'.

 

[much_loved]

I run to work everyday. Well, I run half the way at least!

 

[crossrunner]

I find that if I don't run for a period of time...say 2 weeks or so... than my right knee (which is arthritic..but not due to running) will start to hurt. When I do run, it never hurts.
Running is very theraputic to me. I find that when I run, I grow closer to God because I use the time to pray. My health has improved greatly when I run and my mental health also improves as I run.

 

[GirlThunder]

During the school year i ran a mile to 2 miles every other day. and at the end of the year my 1 mile time was 10 minutes. it took me 10 minutes to run a mile! lol

 

[Gnostic Boy]

I need to start running.

 

[ed_m]

since we're talking about running being high impact.. which generally it is.. which is why you have to build up gradually and give your joints a chance to adapt & strengthen.

anyone familiar with the POSE technique?

 

[GirlThunder]

No im not what it is?

 

[humuhumunukunukuapua'a]

I need to start running.

Lets start today, Monday.

 

[ed_m]

http://www.posetech.com/

see also
http://www.geocities.com/jsgilbody/Gordon_book_040104.pdf
for a similar (but free!) approach.

 

[LiberatedChick]

I've heard of the pose technique but never tried it. I will take a look at that similar approach though...thanks for the freebie

 

[ed_m]

can play havoc on the calves initially i'm told.
i like the theory, just not 100% convinced on the practice just yet!