Runs
Fun Run Friday: My first ever Run!
Thursday, October 31
Hi Momsies!
Today is my post for tomorrow. ^_^. An advanced post this is!
Anyways, I will be incorporating my running documentation here in my blog. and i hope I do inspire some mommies out there as well. So, every Friday I will be posting fun run posts here on my blog.
This will serve as mapping/tracking site for all of my runs.
The picture above was taken during the Annual Milo Marathon held here in Cebu last 2008. Venue was the Cebu City Sports Complex.
That girl in white is me. :D my first 5k run was fun and exhausting at the same time, since there were really LOTS of participants! the road was filled and it was hard to run. most of us were just walking.
P.S. This run was initiated by our former college instructor for us to earn points in our course in electromagnetism :D based on the above photo, alam na! maraming die hard to pass... hehehe
Running is it! Top Excuses Not to Run - And How to Beat Them
How to stay motivated to run
By Christine Luff, About.com Guide
Sometimes
we have the best intentions to run, but something gets in the way. Often it's
our busy schedules or the weather that's the culprit; while other times it's
just that we can't muster the motivation to get out there. Here are some of the
most popular excuses for not running -- and how to make sure you don't fall
victim to them.
1. "I Don't Have Time to
Run."
Lack
of time is one of the most popular excuses for skipping runs. But squeezing in
your workouts may not be as impossible as you think. Instead of watching TV for
30 minutes, put on your running shoes and get moving. Or, divide your run up
between the morning and evening -- your body still gets mostly the same
benefits.
2. "I Get Bored
Easily."
It's
easy to get stuck in a running rut. We get comfortable running the same routes
or it's easier to just jump on the treadmill. Shake up your running routine by
mapping out some new routes using sites such as MapMyRun.com. Or, sign up
for some local races -- it will force you to run someplace different and it'll
help get you motivated.
3. "I'm Just Not Motivated
to Run."
All
runners go through some periods when they're lacking motivation. One smart way
to get inspired to keep running is to find a running group. When you know other
people are counting on you to be at a workout, you're more likely to show up.
And the social interaction and competition that comes with group training also
help boost your motivation.
4. "It's Too Cold (or Hot)
Outside."
I
always tell runners, "There's no such thing as bad weather -- just bad
clothes." In other words, if you're dressed properly and prepared to deal
with less-than-ideal running weather, you can still go for a run -- and
actually enjoy it. Get tips and precautions to take for running in the cold,
heat, and rain.
5. "I'm Busy with My
Kids."
As
a mother, I know how tough it can be to fit in a run when you're busy caring
for your family. But it's important for you -- and your kids -- that you get a
chance to do something you enjoy that makes you feel good. Try to make running
more a priority in your life and be a little selfish. Schedule your runs and get
your spouse on board so you get help with some of the child-care
responsibilities. And get creative and take advantage of opportunities to run.
For example, if you're watching your kid's soccer game, run some laps around
the field before or even during the game.
Stopping by to update more on the side of my health and fitness. As of today, I am over 130 lbs... My, I still have to gain my pre pregnancy weight and figure. Well, anyways, I am really trying my best though. I am also getting the chance up in joining finally! the yoga and dance classes in the office.
I'll be posting updates soon! *wink!*
I'll be posting updates soon! *wink!*
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