Hubski, I just ran 5 miles without stopping

And na, I signed up for fitocracy a long time ago, but never bothered to open up the confirmation email before getting distracted. You don't want me as a running partner though, I'm terribly inconsistent and spontaneous about when I go out and for how long.

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thenewgreen · 4567 days ago · link ·

No worries. 5 miles is a great distance though, makes ya feel like you've accomplished something. I'm envious of the feeling you have right now. Running definitely is addictive. Enjoy the film.

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thundara · 4567 days ago · link ·

Yeah, plus, runner's high + shpongle is amazing

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thenewgreen · 4528 days ago · link ·

Thundara, how is the running going? Since this post, I have run my first 1/2 marathon. It damn near killed me but I really, really enjoyed it. I have vowed to run my first full marathon next year. I am excited to begin training.

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thundara · 4528 days ago · link ·

Lots of distractions from my summer research, I'm trying to keep up the running, but I've been having hip pains and a failed ipod and trying out Starting Strength, all of which have impacted that effort significantly.

I was still hoping to run at least a 5K this summer, just as a starting effort, and I can still run that far, but I haven't been arsed to search and sign up for one yet.

Congrats on your progress though! A full on marathon is one of the most intimidating challenges I can think of.

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thenewgreen · 4528 days ago · link ·

I'm sorry to hear about the hip, that's a true bummer. As for the iPod, while I definitely listen to music when I run and use the "gps" for distance measurement, I find I like running more without having to carry the iPod. It just feels better.

What does "trying out Starting Strength" mean?

Good luck with the 5k, it doesn't matter the distance, it's just fun to be amongst a fellowship of runners and to push yourself. Also, good luck with your summer research.

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thundara · 4528 days ago · link ·

Music makes it so much easier to get runner's high though, and I can easily run twice as long when that happens. And Starting Strength is a workout book/routine designed around doing composite weightlifting, taking it slowly/trying to learn because it's something I've never really paid much attention to/tried before.

And thanks, dunno if publishing will happen, but I enjoy the work very much, and that's all that matters to me for now!

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thenewgreen · 4528 days ago · link ·

yeah, weight lifting is a hard one for me. I've really only done it for one period of my life. I'll admit, it's when I was in the best shape of my life but still, it was difficult for me to maintain.

I did a video program called p90x and it was pretty intense. -Too intense to be sustainable as a long term lifestyle. That's why I quit. I really should get back in to it from a more realistic standpoint. It's really, really good for you.

I've recently begun listening to more pastoral music while running and I actually prefer it. The runners high comes with or without the music.

As for the publishing -sounds like you have the right approach. It really is all about enjoying the process. When you do that, good things tend to happen.