tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post2286533852230190836..comments2010-01-23T09:39:52.660-06:00Sarah Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714179408766699953noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-47989501389996803912010-01-23T09:39:52.660-06:002010-01-23T09:39:52.660-06:00Great post. I&#39;m bookmarking it.Heidi Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16898935020807090096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-74334782438737163012009-05-10T09:34:00.000-05:002009-05-10T09:34:00.000-05:00What a great post, Chrissy! I have been so proud to witness (and join in sometimes) on a few of these steps, but I never realized what an inspiration it all added up to until I read your post. You've re-inspired me and now I remember that I can do it. Don't expect to see me at the marathon (except cheering, in the donut-eating section) but a 5 or 10K? Sure I can!Mary Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13200220869898762790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-90114781740906125712009-05-07T22:12:00.000-05:002009-05-07T22:12:00.000-05:00<I>Take it slow, and never add more than 10% of your current distance in a week. That, and "have fun!", is the only running advice you'll need.</I>It can be a great way to feel achievement even at the lower end. If you ran 270 yards per-day one week, and then 300 the next, and 330 the week after, you're gradually building up a decent increase, and pushing through the miles. I seriously started by running 50 metres... (I live in a metric country) and then got addicted and ran too much. But good advice all the same!Georgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-14136489806610676872009-05-07T09:29:00.000-05:002009-05-07T09:29:00.000-05:00Just wanted to come back and thank everyone for the comments! Yes and Yes is a great blog with a ton of great readers, and I'm so glad Sarah gave me a chance to share something with y'all. xoxo!Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07392552248911691182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-2850119360529369912009-05-07T05:04:00.000-05:002009-05-07T05:04:00.000-05:00Oh my god! Good on you!Taleihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13542745890639631673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-76078293255790145192009-05-06T12:50:00.000-05:002009-05-06T12:50:00.000-05:00This is so great and inspirational. Thanks!Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06541824528443852791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-54289943405547376502009-05-06T00:53:00.000-05:002009-05-06T00:53:00.000-05:00Apparently, George and I approached running in the same "all or nothing" camp. My knees hated me as well, for the better part of a year, after my first half marathon. <br /><br />Too much too soon. <br /><br />Take it slow, and never add more than 10% of your current distance in a week. That, and "have fun!", is the only running advice you'll need. <br /><br />Good job Chrissy, and here's some motivation for all would-be runners out there.Lanahttp://goatygoat.squarespace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-89995869545764711202009-05-05T18:36:00.000-05:002009-05-05T18:36:00.000-05:00Once you've started running, treat yourself with a pair of shoes from one of those stores that analyzes your running gait. It makes a huge difference.<br /><br />Me, I got to about the point you're at, and ramped things up to quickly and my knees hate me. My advice - take it slow, and don't ever take large leaps. After a couple of years I discovered swimming (much easier on my knees) and am in the same place again. But yes, it's a wonderful thing and improves your life!Georgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-10201975149323202752009-05-05T16:44:00.000-05:002009-05-05T16:44:00.000-05:00after totally feeling bad about my wandering fitness goals, this was a nice surprise read. it's inspirational for sure. i hate running, i hate the thought of running, but i desperately desire to be in excellent runner's shape. i need less 'couch to 5k' and more 'hates running to running!! YAY FOR ME!' haha. :)Darciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04410788723142179690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-84416493590281252492009-05-05T13:42:00.000-05:002009-05-05T13:42:00.000-05:00This is a wonderful post that I'm totally going to bookmark and refer back to often! The timing couldn't be better, as I just finished my first 5K on my birthday this past weekend, and also have "Pretending to like running" as the one and only item in the "Activities" section of my facebook page.daddylikeybloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333537839820475066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-42755613682874329282009-05-05T12:06:00.000-05:002009-05-05T12:06:00.000-05:00If you guys don't know...Chrissy is the shit.<br /><br />That's all I know to say.<br /><br />xxoo,<br />Bobbie :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-19697913257563795412009-05-05T10:33:00.000-05:002009-05-05T10:33:00.000-05:00I'm planning to run the Austin Marathon on February 14, 2010! Plenty of time to train. Thanks for asking.Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07392552248911691182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-75068756643782279572009-05-05T10:29:00.000-05:002009-05-05T10:29:00.000-05:00Running is one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself!! Good luck with your marathon training, Chrissy! What marathon are you doing?Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966889363788380789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-90959179874100341482009-05-05T10:18:00.000-05:002009-05-05T10:18:00.000-05:00Thanks, y'all! I appreciate the kind words. And thanks to Sarah for lending me a little space and time with her great readers! :)Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07392552248911691182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-28337036650163216842009-05-05T10:14:00.000-05:002009-05-05T10:14:00.000-05:00great post, chrissy! :)Zayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11580001033252668757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-24974306383702861612009-05-05T09:34:00.000-05:002009-05-05T09:34:00.000-05:00Chrissy! You are an inspiration, thank you.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13008284671525057450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-22126086680128496142009-05-05T09:16:00.000-05:002009-05-05T09:16:00.000-05:00I just finished my run for the day.I try to make it a thrice a week affair. Anyway, maybe you can make your run more fun by just running and running until you simply can't go on anymore. You'll be surprised how much further you can go. Good luck and keep running!purplecathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00444523439266075167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-76552297759363113702009-05-05T09:09:00.000-05:002009-05-05T09:09:00.000-05:00I ran 5 miles for the first time Saturday and almost cried at the gym too. It was such a great feeling!Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13019024355143871842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-90138626502894476572009-05-05T08:37:00.000-05:002009-05-05T08:37:00.000-05:00Very inspirational. I always try to make myself run 2ce a week, but manage at about once a month. I'm definitely going to try to run more.Sherinhttp://hifashionsl.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com