I just recently got back into running after a couple months off the wagon. When I started running at the beginning of the year I used a really handy “couch to 5k” app called Get Running. It has a voice coach that helps you keep track of how much time has passed and when to walk/run. I find it much easier to not have to think about how much time has passed, that way I can try to keep my head in the zone. These days I aim to run at least 25min. I use an AI training device called Vi that tells me my current run’s info (my vitals, cadence, time, etc.) periodically throughout my run.
Oh nice, thanks for sharing. I too would like someone telling me when to run, lol.
@Elisabeth i used an app like that (from 0 to 5 kilometer) and it worked very well. It is in dutch so that would be a challange for you 
Haha, yeah that might be hard. It looks like the get running app is 3 bucks? I’ll keep looking.
Hey everyone! I’m getting back into running after a couple months off the wagon. Currently, I’m trying to run at least 25min/3 times a week but am aiming towards every other day. On my off days I weight train.
My biggest hurtle is my work schedule. Usually the earliest I’m scheduled to work is 9am but sometimes I have to be at work at 7am. It’s really hard for me to get up earlier than I have to just to run but I like to run first thing in the morning. After work I’m just too drained to run. Because of this I’m finding it hard to nail down a routine. I’m going to try my best to keep motivated!
1 Like
Lol! Love that name, hilarious.
I’ve tried the running before work routine. It doesn’t stick, I’m just not a morning person AT ALL. I would rather suffer in the afternoons after work, but I hear ya. It’s hard after a long day when you just want to relax.
1 Like
Damn runners making me feel lazy, 2 hour skate sesh open run. This hot humid CA day
#thisisMYlife #suicidalskates #warm
5 Likes
Thank you. I was supposed to go talk to a counselor today but she changed it to tomorrow. So I did what I do best
#possesed2skate
2 Likes
@C-sun, thanks for the advice. I wasn’t going to say anything in response, but… since it’s such a large part of why I drank, I will. My daughter has special needs and has always needed more supervision than “normal” kids. My son was born with club feet. Between the two of them they have had 7 surgeries. We have seen more specialists than I can count. The first time I went out for a run with the double stroller when they were babies I got a call about having to add yet another therapist for my daughter. I remember it so vividly, how great it was to get out on that run, and then WHAM, no more me-time. I am a single mom and work full time to support my family. So if reading this thread got me motivated to go out for a very short trial run/walk, YAY me! If I had to bring my twins with me to a track it would be hell and I would just never want to go and do it. So, tonight I will go and do it again, in my own 'hood. Wish me luck!
2 Likes
Ack, no AC! Kettlebells are tough, my husband has one and I’m like, no thanks!
Not sure about happier, but it did feel better today 
Awesome! I am trying to get back in shape as well. Just finished 2 Triathlon’s.
2 Likes
Nice! I have always wanted to do a tri. My cousin has done a few and we do runs together pretty frequently. Definitely on my bucket list.
Heckled? Oh hells no, not cool. Well, I think you’re a bad ass for gettin it done. Bunch of drunken losers sounds like. 
There’s those sweat dreds. That’s a damn good run. I’d probably be gasping for air on the side of the road about 15 minutes in to it
I just saw Deftones and thrice last month. I would get off my ass and go do something but it’s raining so that’s my excuse and I’m sticking with it.
2 Likes
Haha I go to concerts a lot. My next one is “it’s not dead” fest. I can’t pass on a punk show. It gives me a reason to wear my vest
I love TOOL!!! I’ve been to several concerts including his other bands, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer. We just saw tool in June. 
Alright alright I guess I got to get off my ass and go do something now 
1 Like