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elysiangirl

Ph33r m3.

Dec 30, 2009 03:19

In an effort to kick this four month old depression, increase my energy and improve my health (and weight)I started my "Couch to 5K" training today. Running has GOT to be the first level of Hell. I HATE it. It killed my lungs and now when I laugh I sound like I have smoked three packs of Camels a day for the last 30 years. I do not and never ( Read more... )

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photodiva02 December 30 2009, 21:41:43 UTC

As you can attest, I was depressed for a LONG time, and you know, and I hate to sound corny, exercise helped MORE than a therapist's chair ever could, and it's cheaper TOO! What my body can do and how it has been transformed is REALLY awesome! Wish I discovered it sooner!

Happy New Year!

elysiangirl December 31 2009, 00:53:48 UTC

And I am so delighted for you! You are certainly part of my motivation, lady!

photodiva02 January 1 2010, 01:30:44 UTC

You are gonna make me blush...

razzberee December 30 2009, 21:50:27 UTC

Omg love the link, thanks for sharing. I really hope you make your goal of Couch to 5K. I have looked at that a few times in the last couple of years and always thought it would be a great personal accomplishment to do that... but then I get lazy and dismiss it as a harebrained idea.

elysiangirl December 31 2009, 00:55:04 UTC

I'm glad you like the link - I think it's hysterical!

I don't know if I will even run a 5K but I want to be able to, you know? And I HATE running so I'm not sure why I want to do this other than it's a free way to get my ass in shape.

razzberee December 31 2009, 16:24:30 UTC

I used to hate running as well. Now I love it. I discovered when I run with my ipod on I just pretty much escape to another world. heh

running=oog msfledermaus December 31 2009, 00:55:43 UTC

I should do that with you, except I have the excellent excuse of icy, icy streets and very cold temperatures. I'm so proud of you, though...it's really hard starting any new exercise regime...
*muah*

Happy New Year, sugar!

Re: running=oog elysiangirl December 31 2009, 00:59:58 UTC

It IS hard! And did I mention I HATE running? But here's to six weeks down the road when I hate it less or maybe even tolerate it.

Thanks Mama Maus! Happy New Year to you!

liminal_space July 3 2010, 21:45:19 UTC

Hey, do you mind if I add you? I'm looking for more lj friends who post and i about cackled in a very unladylike fashion when I read "I only run if a very big, nasty person weilding a very big, nasty weapon is chasing me."

Sounds like me. :( I'm getting ready to start going back the gym on Monday to get rid of all the me that I'm ready to get rid of. I plan on replacing the missing me with nothing except lean muscle that I will flex menacingly at my husband. I like to think he will be suitably impressed.

liminal_space July 3 2010, 21:48:19 UTC

and i just realized this entry was forever ago, so you're probably doing 10k runs BACKWARDS now. :)

elysiangirl July 4 2010, 02:09:17 UTC

I would be delighted for us to be friends, though I don't post as much as I used to. And no, no backwards 10k for me, the old knees wouldn't allow it. But I am doing the gym thing. :)