Comments on: Run for Relaxation

By: Finding Friends in Your New Post-Grad City « Life Before Noon: A Millennial’s Manual

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:27:50 +0000

[...] sit at home. You work hard and want to relax. Go to a coffee shop and read. Sit in a park, go to the gym, take a walk. Put yourself in a social atmosphere and cancel that date with your TV and Ben & [...]

By: espressoshots

espressoshots — Sat, 31 May 2008 01:02:59 +0000

My husband is a track/cross-country coach. I think you all are freaks. (Kidding – I’m just jealous because I can’t get my butt off the couch.)

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Change How You Commute to Make It Valuable Time Again : Brazen Careerist — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:34:00 +0000

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The Best Trip to Work: Adding Value to Your Commute « Variable Interest — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:14:21 +0000

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By: Michael Henreckson

Michael Henreckson — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:11:56 +0000

I struggle with that myself. Living in cold, snowy Wisconsin, I don’t get out running much in the winter. That’s partly because it’s cold and partly because the roads can get pretty snowy and icy. When spring comes I really have to remind myself I’m out of shape so I don’t start out too fast and collapse after a couple miles.

By: Rosie

Rosie — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:51:27 +0000

Running is addictive unless you stop. IT’s so hard for me to start up and get the motivation to start. It’s weird to think that last year this time I was running almost every morning before work. But it’s not just the “high” it’s overall feeling better, sleeping better, eating better (or not feeling as bad about the bad choices)..But you’re right it’s great to clear your head.

By: zak

zak — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:40:00 +0000

For anyone starting a fitness program, don’t expect to be running five miles your first tie out. Power walking might be a great start. Then maybe you run alternate blocks at a leisurely clip on your walk route. Progressively make your running parts longer than your walking parts. Also work at a pace that’s comfortable for you; your workout shouldn’t be a 40 minute sprint every day.

By: torbjornrive

torbjornrive — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:08:30 +0000

I am a part-time runner and part-time road biker and both help to clear my head AND pump me up for whatever’s up next. I can occasionally get a run in before work, which is great, and wish I could do it more often.

I also suggest the mid-day sweat. I play indoor soccer weekly, and boy does that poop me out, after which I suddenly feel inclined to no longer procrastinate.