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Runners VS. Spammers
Sunday, 01 January 2012 - Written by rookie1965 [profile]
Is this site for runners or people trying to sell things?I wanna read blogs about people and their goals , not on ugg shoes!
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Any tips?
Sunday, 05 June 2011 - Written by rookie1965 [profile]
My lower back (only on the right side) tightened up almost immediately on my run this morning. Had to shorten my run because it was very annoying going uphill. Any tips to loosen up the lower back while running or with a quick stop so I can finish my runs. Thanks.
tammy23 says:

Stretching, stretching and more stretching. Keep your legs together and bend to touch your toes..go as far as you can without pain and hold for about 10-15 seconds..do this for a few reps...should help.


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Gotta love spring
Saturday, 19 March 2011 - Written by rookie1965 [profile]
I know we have to take the good with the bad but those sunny windless days need to be appreciated. I had such a good run to end a crummy week and I think it was being out in the nice weather. So I hope everyone gets a chance to run with the sun in their face(sunglasses optional) and use that memory to get them through a cold wet run later on.
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Motivation
Saturday, 21 November 2009 - Written by rookie1965 [profile]
I lost a friend to cancer this week. She was a very special person who positively affected everyone she met. She was a runner but hadn't been able to run for the last couple of years because of her health. She had a plaque by her bed that read: "Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must. Don't ever give up!" It helped her fight till the end. If training gets you down or a long run seems too long that day. Remember my friend's motto to get you through. As an elementary school principal, her life was all about motivating others. Maybe this will help you as well.
tammy23 says:

Runners world magazine is a definite Yes to help with my motivation. Second is I find listening to other runners training and runs also gets me pumped to run. And thirdly, watching runners as Im driving somewhere...envious that Im not out there with them, then when I get home, I put on my shoes and shorts and away I go...


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Thankyou ! Thankyou ! Thankyou!
Wednesday, 11 November 2009 - Written by rookie1965 [profile]
A big THANK YOU to all veterans and current military who have protected our country. We can never repay our debt to you. Happy Veteran's Day.
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Always a sprinter, til now
Thursday, 05 November 2009 - Written by rookie1965 [profile]
I was always a sprinter. In high school I was a running back for football, a sprinter for the track team. Long distances were for punishment , not enjoyment. That all changed on Sunday with my first ever long race. A half marathon. I never knew pace, I always knew go as fast and hard as you can. Not Sunday, I had a pace. I kept it almost the entire run. I picked it because it was the most comfortable on a damaged knee. I kept that same stride til near the end, when a friend said "dude i think you're getting faster". I really wanted to fininsh in under 2 and a half hours. Finished at 2 hours 22 minutes. Slow , I know, but a success for me.Also means this old dog can learn at least one new trick. I can run for long distances.So, to all the newbies. Keep with it, it will come. I started training at the end of July. Numerous times I couldn't run because of my knee. Just find other ways to train: weights, swimming, biking. Don't give up. Then you can know that feeling at the finish line...

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Beautiful day for a run through the park
Wednesday, 21 October 2009 - Written by rookie1965 [profile]
Ran today for the first in over a week cuz of bad knee. It was too nice in Northern Illinois not take advantage of it. Now I am icing my knee and took a vicadin. But it was worth it. Park was brilliant with color. Hope evryone got a chance to run with the sun on their face today.
ddamon says:

sigh... that sounds wonderful. I woke up to a nice cold rain, but I went out anyway. I am sure I look insane running in a downpour.

Post edited by: ddamon, at: 2009/10/21 22:54


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