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phANT1m
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
South Africa535 Posts
May 17 2013 16:49 GMT
#1
So I have always (more recently) wanted to get into really good shape. Amongst the many forms of exercise I thought I would take up jogging.

Now that the easy bit was done, I had to scope out a route to run, as it happens the college where I study has a fairly short trail up a small hill which gives a nice view and good exercise. The start was fairly tough since been awhile since I ran so often and it hurt but I went on. Between 2/3 days depending on the weather and my mood. Sadly some water from a nearby pipe or something funnelled onto this path and slowly but surely created a marsh ending my once really good path.

And so I lost a lot of motivation and stopped running for like 4/5 weeks. Then motivation came in the form of my brother who has been running for awhile. He was going for an event (running) and wanted me to tag along so can drive him back. So the week before I scouted a new path (much longer) and ran twice that week. Felt really good but was I in for shock on race day. I pitch up (not to run and damn early in the morning) and see all those people kitted up and ready to roll. Made me feel bad but really motivated to actually run more often and with consistency.

And so I began, ran when was sick with fever (half route only), ran in the cold and kinda hot weather.
May seem long but only about 2 weeks. Still have to fight myself to go out and do it but running is a really awesome sport for me.

Why? You may be inclined to ask. Well since I don't listen to podcasts or music I tend to have a nice 20minutes or more to just think and figure things out.

Started with 4km's trying to be punctual and run more of the route and less walking sessions (massive hill on this route).

Thanks for reading this rant and enjoy your weekend.

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L_Master
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States8017 Posts
May 17 2013 17:36 GMT
#2
Didn't really seem like a rant.

Yea, it can be tough sometimes to get going for that run, especially if you are feeling off/tired/sick/lazy or whatever. I know what works for me is that I always remind myself I have never regretted going for a run, and frequently regret not going. The best part is, the longer you stick with it the more you start to enjoy it, to the point where you pretty much look forward to every run.

By the way, we have a running thread here if you ever wanna talk about running or ask questions: Running Thread!
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LML
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
Germany1792 Posts
May 17 2013 19:44 GMT
#3
I once heard the basic rule is that it gets easier after the first two weeks, when it comes to introducing to strict habits (such as working out).
Breaking the part of missing motivation is feeling good every single time, imo.
LML
Balgrog
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States1221 Posts
May 18 2013 00:56 GMT
#4
Jogging? Is that with a soft "j"? That's just were your run really slow for extended periods of time right?
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L_Master
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States8017 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-18 03:30:03
May 18 2013 03:28 GMT
#5
On May 18 2013 09:56 Balgrog wrote:
Jogging? Is that with a soft "j"? That's just were your run really slow for extended periods of time right?


It would be same way as one would pronounce German, that's the J sound for jogging. Not sure if soft "j" would be more like a y sound or not.

It's not necessarily slow running. What constitutes a jog varies by fitness, but it's generally easy running around 60-75% of max heart rate. When I think "slow" I think easier than easy running, almost to the point where it feels like you aren't working. For a new runner this might be 12:00+ min/mile (7:30+ min/km), whereas for an elite runner a light jog might be 5:45 min/mile (3:30 min/km).
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phANT1m
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
South Africa535 Posts
May 18 2013 06:08 GMT
#6
@l_master: I actually got some inspiration and info dfrom there. Will be messaging some guys later on to ask a few things.

So its a more like running actually. Not sure why I used jogging. Its obviously not sprinting but I do add an occasional sprint in just for 10 / 20 meters.

Also I can actually say that I also almost always regret not running when I skip it to just not be in the cold. Also wish had more time but with exams and study sessions kinda stuck with around 30 mins or so off workout time .

Well once that's over will have more time and more exercise hopefully. Love the burn / warmth after a nice run/workout .
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