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Denninmi

(6,581 posts) Thu Jan 3, 2013, 12:13 PM Jan 2013

Running toward a goal is much better than running away from a problem.

As of 01/01/2013, I started jogging. I haven't done that since my 20's.

Picture this, 6 am on a cold Michigan morning, pitch dark save the street lights. Temp 18 degrees, spitting snow, windchill of 6 degrees. Pavement half snow covered. I'm out there in a fluorescent green Nike hoodie and a new pair of New Balance cross trainers. Strobing LED armband so I don't get hit by a car. 'Overexposed' by Maroon 5 on the iPod. Did about half a mile, walked another half mile.

It was FUCKING AWESOME.

Running toward for once, not running away.

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Running toward a goal is much better than running away from a problem. (Original Post) Denninmi Jan 2013 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author HereSince1628 Jan 2013 #1

Well, get yourself a Specialized. Add a gel saddle. Denninmi Jan 2013 #2

I swear I'm going libodem Jan 2013 #3

Thanks. Denninmi Jan 2013 #4

Me too Denninmi silentwarrior Jan 2013 #5

good on ya libodem Jan 2013 #7

Check and see if there's a USA Fit group in your area TexasBushwhacker Jan 2013 #6

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Denninmi

(6,581 posts)

2. Well, get yourself a Specialized. Add a gel saddle.

Reply to HereSince1628 (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 3, 2013, 04:01 PM

Jan 2013

Lots of great views on the trails.

Hey, make a deal with you, you get one, I'll get one, and we'll ride together next summer.

I want this one (dream big if you have to dream):

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/sjfsr/stumpjumperfsrexpertcarbonevo

libodem

(19,288 posts)

3. I swear I'm going

Reply to Denninmi (Original post)

Thu Jan 3, 2013, 04:33 PM

Jan 2013

To sign up at a different health club closer to my house. I can't make myself drive clear to the Y. I need to get moving. I think being stalled is half of my depression.

I did very well this fall because I did arthritis water exercises about three times a week. It launched me out of my fog. And I do tend to fog over and settle into the doldrums.

I'm so happy for your progress. I'm inspired.

Denninmi

(6,581 posts)

4. Thanks.

Reply to libodem (Reply #3)

Thu Jan 3, 2013, 07:43 PM

Jan 2013

I am having the best time.

Not bad for a guy 3 months out of the psych ward.

silentwarrior

(250 posts)

5. Me too Denninmi

Reply to Denninmi (Reply #4)

Thu Jan 3, 2013, 08:20 PM

Jan 2013

Reading up on your fitness progress makes me jealous .

libodem

(19,288 posts)

7. good on ya

Reply to Denninmi (Reply #4)

Fri Jan 4, 2013, 02:20 AM

Jan 2013

TexasBushwhacker

(21,289 posts)

6. Check and see if there's a USA Fit group in your area

Reply to Denninmi (Original post)

Thu Jan 3, 2013, 11:41 PM

Jan 2013

It's a network for people who train to run a marathon or half marathon. You can start out with a group that runs/walks at the same pace as you.

http://usafit.com/

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