09/19 - Make It Laugh Monday!

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I love to run so, I'm always curious about other runners. It is the best feeling and hard to explain.
I used to run and I remember the high. I don't run now...but I want my kid to find that high. I ran up until my first pregnancy and since then...eh...I'm an AWESOME speed walker!
 
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I used to run and I remember the high. I don't run now...but I want my kid to find that high. I ran up until my first pregnancy and since then...eh...I'm an AWESOME speed walker!
I don't run for speed. I'm a distance runner. My sweet spot is 6 to 7 miles. I'm not fast at all though.
 
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I love to run so, I'm always curious about other runners. It is the best feeling and hard to explain.
I should add that I was a distance/cross country runner so the high for me kicked in around mile 2. But my kid probably won't ever run CC or distance so I'm trying to help him figure out how awesome running is in a lesser distance. Kind of a challenge for me since a mile was barely a warm up waaaayyy back when when I used to run.
 
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I don't run for speed. I'm a distance runner. My sweet spot is 6 to 7 miles. I'm not fast at all though.
I remember one time I finished a CC race that was 2.1 miles in 14 mins. My coach was stoked. It was the start of the season. I walked up to him and said "never. again."

I ran for fun and stamina. speed was never my thing.
 
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I don't run for speed. I'm a distance runner. My sweet spot is 6 to 7 miles. I'm not fast at all though.
I WISH i liked running. I despise cardio. I only lift. I reallllllly need to improve my cardio fitness though :(
 

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I should add that I was a distance/cross country runner so the high for me kicked in around mile 2. But my kid probably won't ever run CC or distance so I'm trying to help him figure out how awesome running is in a lesser distance. Kind of a challenge for me since a mile was barely a warm up waaaayyy back when when I used to run.
Sorry, I mean I'm finished around mile 6 or 7. The good feeling kicks in around mile 2 for me also.
 
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I guess I don't speak this either. Sorry. I need to pay more attention. I will.
I promise you that you really don't. That way madness lies.
 
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Hi folks. Been away for a few weeks - anything new and exciting on MTurk?
 

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I WISH i liked running. I despise cardio. I only lift. I reallllllly need to improve my cardio fitness though :(
I hated it too when I started. Over time as I built up stamina it just started to change for me. I still struggle somedays to get motivated, but I never regret it.
 
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Sorry, I mean I'm finished around mile 6 or 7. The good feeling kicks in around mile 2 for me also.
Right? That moment when all your muscles have warmed up and kicked in and the adrenaline hits and you just know you got this for five more miles. I had a soundtrack I used to run to. I paced myself by that. I knew where I needed to be by what song.

But that was a long time ago, before babies. Now. I pace my walking self. I will say, the stamina is still there. I can keep going for a long time at a moderate pace. I just, don't run. I have a bad ankle now that gives out if I try and run, so I just walk.
 

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Right? That moment when all your muscles have warmed up and kicked in and the adrenaline hits and you just know you got this for five more miles. I had a soundtrack I used to run to. I paced myself by that. I knew where I needed to be by what song.

But that was a long time ago, before babies. Now. I pace my walking self. I will say, the stamina is still there. I can keep going for a long time at a moderate pace. I just, don't run. I have a bad ankle now that gives out if I try and run, so I just walk.
Walking is very good for you so just keep at it.
 
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