Comments on: The Happiest Race on Earth

By: Tania

Tania — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 03:20:34 +0000

Congrats on embarking on this journey! 2 years ago I started running after getting out of shape (yet again)…. and I started at 1 mile with friends training for a half.. I thought I’d just get back into shape and keep up until ~4 miles.. well I met them every weekend and completed my first half Nov 2008… since then, I’ve done 2 more half marathons, 2 200-mile relay races with a team, and 1 full marathon… and guess what? It was the Disney.. which was amazing and magical (and a little painful). Disney races are a great experience. I have always been a yo-yo exerciser but I have been on track since July 2008 – what keeps me going is exercising with others and making it a social activity, keeping it routine, and REWARD youself… after those long run… you deserve some pancakes or a glass of wine :-)

By: Amy I

Amy I — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:33:19 +0000

Wow, thank you all so much for the support. I love hearing your stories! .-= Amy I's most recent blog post: Daring Bakers: Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bars =-.

By: Eileen

Eileen — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:11:36 +0000

That sounds like a really fun half-marathon! I did the same thing as you last year: in January, signed up for a “Rock n Roll” half marathon in August, despite having little running experience. I have trouble motivating myself for exercise, and signing up for something challenging really helped. I used a training program customized from the Runner’s World website – it was pretty easy, just 3 days running per week, and worked really well for me. You are right, there is nothing like the feeling of accomplishment as you add more and more miles to your total distance! And the race itself was so much fun! The whole experience really surprised me. Best of luck on your own running endeavors!
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By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:41:53 +0000

I really liked the Couch to 5K workout. My friend who has run several (15+) marathons swears by the interval run/walk workouts. Even when she runs a marathon, she runs to the water station (usually 1 mile) and then walks through the water station (around 1 min.) and then repeats. I'm going to Boston to cheer her on at the Boston marathon this April! Best of luck with your training; that is wonderful that you and your husband can do it together. .-= Erin's most recent blog post: Kettlebells =-.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:54:55 +0000

I did Couch to 5k last fall and ran my first 5k in November. I really enjoyed that program. I haven’t been running as much this winter, but I ride a stationary bike inside now, because I’m training for a couple long bike rides in April and August.

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:12:29 +0000

I'm in the same place mentally and physically. I started doing 30 day challenges, and my challenge in November was to work out every day for 30 days. It really worked. It jump started me into a healthier lifestyle. I'm eating better, and as I drop weight I'm motivated more. I don't want to go back to the person I was. Go Ami Go! .-= Rebekah's most recent blog post: Pedaling =-.

By: ABC Dragoo

ABC Dragoo — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:09:26 +0000

This is awesome. I am so happy for you that you’ve taken the reigns!

Running is the hardest exercise on your body that you could choose to do (impact-wise) and it’s impressive that you’ve taken it on. Congratulations.
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