LOL. That would give away my height! ;)
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Any Runners?
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noitallmr: nope never dud karate or martial arts!!!
anyone swim regularly?? or love swimming like me???Posted 3 years ago # -
oh & my sneakers are the green ones!!!!
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Must upgrade from non-running sneakers to real, supportive sneaks. Have my eye on a pair of New Balance's. As a kid, I could never understand why my granfather still used his old pigskin NB's from the 70's/80's. That was until I got my first pair years ago. I wore them until my toes poked through the front(!) and still refused to throw 'em out! I tried gluing all the rips and tears (they'd been discontinued), until they were only wearable in summer camp, then I wore 'em until they were unsightly. I don't think I had the heart to throw them out until we repainted and boxed up the whole place. It was time to say goodbye to dear, old friends:)
I have a high arch and slight bunions (directly inherited from my mother's, mother's, mother). I've learned that NB wears like a dream and I found great one's I plan on ordering from 6pm.com. (It's actually Zappos.com's outlet, great shoes, great prices).I'm so tempted to go to a running store in the city to get properly fitted and the whole 9 yards...
Anyone gone to a running store/specialist for your best fit and shoe?asdfghjkl - don't swim regularly, because there is a dearth of seperate swimming facilities in NYC (outside of brooklyn). Despite this lack of water in my life, I'm a rabid fan of any water sport, particularly swimming. As a lifeguard, I'm sorta hooked... I find the smell of chlorine intoxicating! Years ago, an instructor of mine wore a T-shirt emblazoned, "Chlorine - The Breakfast of Champions." I totally hold by that:) [BONUS POINTS to the first person to place the origin of that slogan!]
Curious - Wow, I gotta look up those Shmuzin. There's so many good stuff to listen to and so little time! Yasher Koach with your shiurim and may the inspiration spread through your life! BTW - By NYC, I meant Manhattan:)
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SJSinNYC - Since you recently had a baby, and haven't exercised in a while, strengthening your pelvis is very important for when you are beginning a workout routine. There are several pelvic exercises you can do, that just use your own body weight and don't require pricy equipment.
The next best thing to start doing, is strengthening your core. Pilates &/or Yoga, are excellent ways to accomplish that.
Walking is a great way to get your body used to moving around and a safe way to jump in to the workout world.
You can start doing push ups, & crunches - there are several types of workouts you can do for each. I'll tell you from experience, that those exercises are really amazing when it comes to toning.
If you want to start running, then intervals are the best way to get there.When going for a walk, start running for about 30 seconds - 1 minute, then stop running and continue walking, then after a few minutes, run again then stop and continue walking. Repeat these steps until you can no longer physically do anymore. Every day you go out for a walk, add a little more time to running, and a little less time walking. In time, this will build your endurance up enough to cut out walking altogether and be a sole runner.
P.S.-The times I wrote are only examples, your walk and run time will vary, depending on your fitness level. Have a goal to finish at least one mile and calculate how much running you want to include with your walk.
Also, let your doctor know you want to start a workout routine. It is very unlikely for your doctor to disapprove of this, unless you had some health condition that restricts you from performing certain exercises.
And another thing, try to see if any of your friends want to start to work out as well. Having a partner in this is very helpful, and motivating.
Hope this helped. Good Luck!
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i run in the mornings always and after shobbos from not running i feel all out of shape!!! where do you all run???? i love this thread, it's like a support group for all us runners!!!!!
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asdfghjkl - ooohh, that's not fair! If I wrote where I run, I'd give my hideout away! I live in a little enclave somwhere's and I don't want to be too specific on here...
I have a whole routine, it goes like this: Walk a few blocks on the back streets, (away from the main thoroughfare with shuls, school, big minyan, lotsa people including my students:) to get to another area that's not as densely frum. Then walk briskly to warm up and run like the wind to the local park (like a mini Central Park) and marvel at the garden areas, the lean muscle of other runners, the sweeping Hudson river views. Wind down the run in a nice yuppie area and cool down and walk back the few blocks (on the back streets) to my area. Shoin! - The adventures of an inner-city BY Girl:)
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Ashreinu: lol sorry!!! the question i ment was actually--when do you all run, morning, afternoon, night time???
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asdfghjkl - oh. that's ok:) At least you hear my 'routine'...
I need to work on being kovea a real running zman! I'm embarassed to admit that I run when I can squeeze it in. Used to go early in the AM with a friend. We haven't done it for awhile and I gotta work on a set time, instead of "sometime," somewhere on the To Do list which ends up being sometime in the afternoon, evening or night...
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Ashreinu: you gata set aside time for running!!! you'll feel how awesome is!!!
no run for me today & tomorrow due to my bad cold!!! i feel so out of shape already, from just eating soups & hot teas!!!!Posted 3 years ago # -
Our thread is back!! My running's been good lately, upping the mileage a bit (against doctor's orders). I run whenever I have time, morning, afternoon or evening.
asdf - general rule of thumb, if the cold stays "above the neck" ok to run, once you feel it in the chest, lay off. Or try the dreaded treadmill instead...
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Asdfghjkl - Refua Shelaima!
Curious - I'm just curious, where do you run? I think I'm more intrigued about where you are able to "get away with running" in a Jewish area (presuming you live in one:) I'm probably in the same boat as you in this one, was just wondering...
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I thought I'm the only one entitled to be curious!
And yes, I live in a very jewish area. I run mostly on the treadmill now, however I am itching to get it all outdoors. Given my neighborhood I would need to go some way out so as not to offend/be machshil/irritate the folks around me. I've already started checking out parks/trails that are not "in it" and will try to find something suitable (even if I have to drive to get there...). Sighs. That's the price to pay for living where I do. I am very lucky to have a running partner though our schedules often conflict.
The real question, what do you wear?! :)
And, we need to team up!Posted 3 years ago # -
Curious: there was no way i could run today, it hurt every where!!!
Ashreinu: thank you!!
i really love this thread!!! keep everyone posted on how your runs are going!!!!Posted 3 years ago # -
asdf - your muscles will atrophy....
(kidding)Posted 3 years ago # -
Curious: my muscles are doing alright still!!! i'm rock solid, a man of steel!!!
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LOL. Do you do any running specific exercises - squats, lunges, etc to strengthen the quads, particularly the VMO?
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Curious: no spificic exercises really!!! what ever i'm in the mood of at that moment!!!
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Curious - Ah, the age old question. I want to be properly outfitted for running without compromising on Tznius. I wear a base layer of a moisture wicking T and leggings, and a thin, fleece lined jacket in winter, or just a big T in the summer. and yes, a long skirt. I'm SOO tempted to short skirt it but my dignity won't allow me to step outside like that (short skirt+leggings look). That's just my take.... Though I feel like I'm gonna cave one day...
That's it.
I've been browsing around for good gear bec. it's important to me that I feel good with what I'm wearing (i.e. chic, pro running gear and not shlumpy looking) and it's also a motivator... (tip - find them on sale - it feels even better!) So if the Nike jacket and streamlined T shirt is gonna do it....MODERATOR - Please allow this to go up!!
Curious - Here is an email address to reach me at (it's not my main address...)
********@gmail.comPosted 3 years ago # -
I emailed you Ashreinu.
Mods, I guess you can now take down her email address.
DONE!
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i'm glad to report today i felt better & did a run for an hour, in the freezing 3degrees weather in ireland!!! it was way to cold for me out there, post cold to do a full hour & a half run!!!
nice that Ashreinu & Curious teamed up!!!!Posted 3 years ago # -
asdfghjkl
really? cuz i actually just checked the weather in ireland and it said it was in the upper 30s. i mean, around here it was freezing, but you wouldn't know anything about that... :}Posted 3 years ago # -
brooklyn19, please stop interfering with asdfghjkl's Irish imaginations. where did you learn your manners?
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asdf - jealous?
BTW, I did my longest stretch of running without a walk break today. I'm proud.
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in seventh grade :}
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brooklyn19: in my town it's freezing!!!!
Curious: wow i'm proud of you!! btw yes i am jealous!!!Posted 3 years ago # -
LOL. Don't be jealous. Ashreinu hasn't answered my email as of yet. Maybe it ended in her spam box! :)
Meet at the next local marathon?Posted 3 years ago # -
ok just checked it up. the lowest in Ireland for today was 34F. not very cold, is it?
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brooklyn19: what happened in 7th grade????
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well i learned my manners in seventh grade. except if you read the other posts you'll see which grades a didn't really attend much. :} that's why my manners are so great. whatever i know in that department i learned from Joseph...
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Curious - Ashreinu has now replied. She was on the road for 9 hours today and just got home!
asdf - Don't be jealous. It's not even remotely like Kinas Sofrim:)
Maybe you can start a local Irish YWN Runner's Group over there for support!THANK YOU MODERATOR - for allowing that email post and unposting it "post-facto."
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<en>Curious - Ashreinu has now replied. She was on the road for 9 hours today and just got home!
Ashreinue, you're like brooklyn answering in 3rd person? LOL.Maybe we can meet Monday night one week when you come to my end of town?! I'll email you...
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Meet at the next local marathon?
That was meant for you asdf.Posted 3 years ago # -
I don't know about the rest of you, where I live it's not only freezing weather, but the wind factor is our of control! When I run I wear at least 5 layers, and every inch of me is covered, but the ski mask tends to scare people...
p.s. not a big fan of the cold!
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Yoshi, I totally understand. You have to choose the right time of day to go and wear layers, with the bottom layer being a mositure absorbing shirt like Ashreinu said. A wind/running jacket will also give warmth without the bulkiness.
Or like I said earlier - the dreaded treadmill.
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Eating well is a big factor in running well.
I've researching running nutrition and it can get so complicated! I mean, you'd need to invest so much effort into the calculations and percentages!
I just try to eat healthy staples and basics like whole grains, protein, fruit & veggies, water and vitamins (ok, maybe a few midnight snacks snuck in somewhere;)Also, what helped me alot was actually writing down what I ate daily for a few weeks. It really helped me focus on eating sound, healthy meals and of course it's a great feeling to look back and see how healthy and organized one can be:)
Please share what your experience has been food-wise, and specifically running-wise....
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Curious: yeah sure lol!!!
Ashreinu: yeah i should!!!Posted 3 years ago # -
so who ran today???? i did for one & a half hours--gishmak!!!
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Hand up! I did for 40min. Yay!!!!
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Going out now.... as you read this, I'll prob be be running on the wind listening to a great talk by R' Leib Kelemen on How to raise great kids - protecting and encouraging their love of Yiddishkeit.(Downloaded free from Torahanytime.com) He's a fascinating speaker...
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Curious: yipee for you!! way to go!!!
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Ashreinu - if we run toward each other, we can meet halfways... LOL
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Curious: i'm so jealous you two got to connect!!! no fair!!!!
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LOL asdf - We're still trying to figure out how our schedules can work out so we can meet in person :)
Like I said before, we should all sign up for an upcoming marathon.Posted 3 years ago # -
this thread got me going! i ran 1/2 an hr for the first time in months!
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Curious: lol yeah we should!!!
dunno: good for you!!! yay!!!Posted 3 years ago # -
dunno - welcome to the runners world...
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It was a good jog. Baruch Hashem. Felt a bit rusty from underuse!
Dunno - way to go!
Hey, here's a poll for YWN runners:
1) What was your initial motivation for taking up running? (i.e. weight loss, excersize, marathon)
2) Where you successful in meeting that goal? (lost weight, got into excersize routine, ran a marathon)Share your experience!
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Ran in a 5k this sunday. Entering races is my big motivator.
Ashreinu, you're 100% correct! Writing down the foods I ate helped start me off on eating healthy.
Food wise, I'm eating around 2,500-3,000 calories, depending on my activity level for that day. 50grams of protein, 30grams of fiber, tons of veggies and fruits, a multi vitamin, 8+ cups of water, and cheese products. I also allow a cheat meal a week, and a small piece of extra dark chocolate at night. I mess up sometimes, but I just pick myself off, and get right back on the wagon as if nothing ever happened.What does everyone's exercise regimen consist of?
I upped my running mileage to 25-35 miles a week depending on if I do a long run that week.
I do all different types of push ups, chin ups, bicycle crunches, leg lifts, lunges, squats, yoga, tai chi, and karate (I don't do all these things every day, I alternate). Oh yeah, and the best exercise of all, running around with the baby!Posted 3 years ago # -
1) What was your initial motivation for taking up running? (i.e. weight loss, excersize, marathon)
I was getting so bored of the elliptical, so I decided to try running one night, and even though I hardly could do one mile at the time, I felt great! I've grown a love for running for exercise, and it helps clear my mind, and I love running in races!
2) Where you successful in meeting that goal? (lost weight, got into excersize routine, ran a marathon)
My list of fitness goals are infinite. I make little ones at a time, but I never stop making new goals for myself. As of right now, my goals are to up my number of reps in different exercises, up my mileage in running, and run in this years NYC marathon.
What about you?
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