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June 04, 2008

Jog your memory of running

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Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

Anyone who remembers being a kid recalls the pure pleasure of running free. For exercise, few things beat a jog: It’s free, it can be done anywhere at any time, and it’s highly effective at improving cardiovascular health and maintaining a healthy weight. If starting a routine seems intimidating, start small, alternating jogs with walking. Today, challenge yourself to go for a quick run around the block…or farther if you’re feeling up to it. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine.

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20 comments

  1. User_48
    runnermm about 1 year ago

    running is my favorite exercise to participate in!

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    tonia about 1 year ago

    i love to excerise! running is great wheather its on the treamill or outside on a beautiful day

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    amiepooh78 about 1 year ago

    I have found a new way of living. Jogging and speed walking…gives your body a great cardio workout. I have just completed a 13.1 mini marathon and loved it. I can’t wait for my next one…

  4. User_48
    Cece3148 about 1 year ago

    oh my goodness i love running. sometimes i don’t even do it for the exercise, it’s just a great way to zone out and think about a lot of things.

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    dot about 1 year ago

    running is water is now my way to keep fit, running forward, then backward across the pool, also jumping and skipping in the water, also marching

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    Woodland_Gnome about 1 year ago

    I remember as a kid my sisters and I would chase fireflies out in the front yard. We would be barefoot in our sundresses and tearing through the dirt with abandon.

    I try to run a couple of times a week now, but it’s honestly not as fun anymore.

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    kaylie about 1 year ago

    Not exactly running but I am brisk walking at work twice a day in a circuit around the parking lot. 2 10-minute walks. And wearing a pedometer…it feels good to see those steps add up each day.

    I do my walks when I am feeling sleepy and having a hard time concentrating at my desk. The walks really help and hopefully are getting my metabolism going also.

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    ellekayw123 about 1 year ago

    I love to take walks, and try to run but am not a very good runner

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    nyboundgrl about 1 year ago

    love running great way to meditate and enjoy the outdoors.

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    djmills1988 about 1 year ago

    I just started walking a week ago. I walk a 1/2 hour everyday and feel great each time I go. I am hoping that the combination of walking and eating Kashi will get me back in shape!

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    OregonChocolate about 1 year ago

    Before October of last year I did not like running. One day I decided to challenge myself and while my clothes were in the washing machine I went for a brief run. I was so exhausted after 10 minutes. Nowadays I run from 30 min to 1:30min. I have completed 5Ks, a 10 miler and my ultimate goal is to run a marathon in October of this year. Everything is within our reach! :)
    Today I went for a brief 5K trail run.

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    fedha7 about 1 year ago

    My goal to get back in shape and lose 5-10 pounds. I want to continue being the cross-country runner i was. I believe eating kashi, working out, running and walking will help me get back in shape.

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    vultur_gryphus about 1 year ago

    I’m just trying to start running again. A few years ago I used to run a lot but I left it as I wanted to gain some weight. Now I’m starting all over again, little by little, 20 mins on the treadmill at the gym everyday, or running in the open on Saturdays…

    And you know what? I’m loving it!

  14. User_48
    mhollon about 1 year ago

    I like running during lunch break. But I’m hoping to hear any suggestions any one may have on the best foods to eat after a lunchtime run that will help avoid the mid-afternoon sleepy feeling that comes after a good hard run. Any suggestions?

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    Navycop02 about 1 year ago

    I run pretty much everyday. Sometimes I do sprints between telephone poles. It’s a great way to put extra “umph” in the metabolism. To the poster who gets the post-run sleepies: I usually eat something with a lot of protein, like natural peanut butter or a hard-boiled egg (if you like them).

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    seaside27 about 1 year ago

    How do you learn to love something you get so frustrated with?

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    ricci about 1 year ago

    Gosh, I remember that I loved to run when I was a kid! But now that I’m much, much older I don’t know if I CAN run anymore. I just started a walking program. My friend and I walk 3 miles. It takes us about 45 minutes to an hour. She’s walked when I’ve skipped a day of walking. So, my challenge is to walk that 3 miles every day — and who knows one day I may even get to try running again.

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    Kilgras43 about 1 year ago

    For those of use who are a little older (and have creakier joints) jogging in a pool will take some of the strain off of old joints.

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    horseshoecove 9 months ago

    I have recently started running (Dec 08) and love it. I run 3-4 times a week but can still only endure a mile. Does anyone have tips on how I can build up my distance? Also, I have changed my way of eating and have lost 13 pounds!!!!! Go Kashi!!!!!!

  20. User_48
    beingboring 8 months ago

    I’ve decided that I want to train to run a 5K. I’ve never been much into exercise and I am not a runner but I’m always amazed by the runners that I see out there so the other day I was thinking…why do I tell myself that I can’t run? There is no reason why I can’t do it. So I decided that I would start really slow and start a training program until I can run 5K. Today was my first day….walk 6 min, run 1 min, repeat 3x with a 10 min warm-up and warm-down walk. 3x a week, with an increase of a min in the jogging every week. It was great and I’m excited at the prospect of actually being able to run for 30 min!