tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post8096835505427715121..comments2024-01-07T02:13:14.908-05:00Comments on The Broke and the Bookish : Running Like a GirlJanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01772938036847330151noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-81998350155860511662013-10-15T22:44:00.756-04:002013-10-15T22:44:00.756-04:00I did the Couch to 5K program which is great. I al...I did the Couch to 5K program which is great. I also did it with a friend which was extra motivation. I saw some other people suggest signing up for a race, I did that while doing Couch to 5K and it gave me something to look forward to. After I finished the Couch to 5K i did a bunch more 5Ks, a 10 mile race, and even a half marathon before I decided running wasn't for me and moved on to other workouts that I enjoy more at this point in my life. Sometimes I do want to get back into running though. Maggie @ Just a Couple More Pageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10985730765196316941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-19911753882046053732013-10-15T16:53:21.606-04:002013-10-15T16:53:21.606-04:00I agree with Pamela about finding a race. For me,...I agree with Pamela about finding a race. For me, accountability is the most important thing - get me up and out, and I'll work out, but I won't choose it on my own. If I know someone is waiting for me to run/lift, whatever, I'll make it. I don't actually like running with people, though, because I have a hard time finding someone that is at my pace and much prefer the "let's start together, and wait for me at the end, but you're on your own for the actual running." I have never tried but I know there is a running club in my town, and I think most med to large sized towns have them so that might be something to check out - some of them actually involve teaching about technique, plus companionship and accountability once they are used to you showing up.Jen Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16190007840481900873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-81741210383285684362013-10-15T07:01:07.105-04:002013-10-15T07:01:07.105-04:00Ah I love to run, I read some books/magazines and ...Ah I love to run, I read some books/magazines and I loved learning how to breathe, my stride, and I even went to a running store and got some new shoes specifically for how I run. :)♥ Good Luck! ♥Renee @ •Getting Fit Fab•https://www.blogger.com/profile/14950217872362213864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-56510027190858499142013-10-14T19:42:21.458-04:002013-10-14T19:42:21.458-04:00I am the same as Blush and Barbells. I found a sta...I am the same as Blush and Barbells. I found a starting to run website and followed it. I used to subscribe to Runner's World and found it helpful. I think you can read most of their articles for free on their website. I found the best motivator for running was signing up for a race. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10683814336132017546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-43512708174930151972013-10-14T18:40:32.115-04:002013-10-14T18:40:32.115-04:00I didn't read any guides when I started runnin...I didn't read any guides when I started running - I just downloaded Couch to 5K and got started. I did read around a few internet forums and blogs, but for the most part the only prep I did was to get new shoes. <br />Good luck! I can't say that I love running, but I do like the feeling when I'm done. Blush and Barbellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13466529771940384972noreply@blogger.com