Comments on: 11 Steps to Becoming Addicted to Running

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:39:08 +0000

Running has changed my life for good.
Last year I was diagnosed with cancer, went through surgeries, radiation and chemo…before this I was a smoker, drinker, and just generally unhealthy.
When I was finally able to get about on my own again I had gained a ton of weight and started cross country skiing to lose the weight.
I fell in love with skiing and wanted to continue to to improve so i took up running this past spring thinking it was solely for the skiing…now im hooked on running!
So I guess my point is if a fat, ex-smoker, cancer patient can get addicted to running anyone can.
I am not the fastest girl out there but I've managed to get upto doing 8km daily and ran a half marathon a few weeks back.
Ive never felt so good!

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:39:08 +0000

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:39:08 +0000

By: Running Blog Carnival - Issue #2008-17 | kdays.com

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By: Ingrid

Ingrid — Wed, 21 May 2008 20:54:16 +0000

I get back into running after a break by a) allowing myself to run as slow as I want and b) giving myself the option of quitting after the first mile (but not before). Usually, after a mile, the kinks or aches have worked themselves out and I am really enjoying the run.
(I just ran my first marathon a few weeks ago and just missed qualifying for Boston by 6 minutes. So I guess I’ll have to run another marathon soon.)
I run at 8:00am, after my morning coffee has kicked in and my breakfast is digested.

By: Carina

Carina — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:16:02 +0000

Yes, you’re right!

By: Run for Relaxation « The Paperweight

Run for Relaxation « The Paperweight — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:46:03 +0000

[...] Running is addictive. That runners high you get sometimes, makes running worth it. Sometimes the runner’s high doesn’t end when you stop running either, as I experienced Saturday night. It gives you a huge positive attitude change, and frees your brain up for renewed concentration. [...]

By: Michael Henreckson

Michael Henreckson — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:50:04 +0000

Running is addictive. Non-runners don’t understand but it is like one of the world’s best stress relievers. Last fall I was having shin-splints and so I decided to back off for a while. It was torture telling myself not to run.

By: FFMarathon

FFMarathon — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:16:33 +0000

I cannot stress enough how important it is to “Run first thing in the morning.” At first, it is hard. You have a set routine and you’re comfortable with it. However, I find running in the morning sets the rest of my day. It’s better than coffee. Heck, have a cup of joe and then go for a run. Double cool!

By: Leap Year Photography of ft Myers

Leap Year Photography of ft Myers — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:16:30 +0000

Great post and a great photograph! I love how it looks like she is running to the light.

#6 is a good point. When I was in high school could run an easy 5 minute mile… Now 33 I keep trying to get back to that each time I run and I am not sure why. I do know that it does take away from getting a good controlled run.