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Posted by: srm on January 12, 2009 10:32PM CST Try almond milk instead of soy milk. Some days you'll feel like that. The next time you try that pace, you might only make it 2 miles. :)

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale on January 13, 2009 8:15AM CST I've only run like that twice, right before and right after the Bix. The first time I ran the middle five miles of the Bix in something like 51:30 and was stoked. Then right after I ran four miles in 40 minutes. However on race day I ran 11:30 miles. I just wish I could make the magic happen when I wanted to. What time are you going running on Wednesday. I'm serious about joining you, especially after my cookie weakness on Sunday.

Posted by: Goodbye on January 13, 2009 8:19AM CST Good for you. Do you listen to anything while you run? I've never been a runner and hated cardio stuff, but I've been trying lately on the various machines at the Y, listening to podcasts of "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me", among other things, to help the time pass. (I'm sure a "real" runner would not need the diversion). On a somewhat related note, I watched a movie the other day called "Run, Fat Boy, Run". Totally unrealistic and predictable, but very funny if you enjoy the British brand of humor.

Posted by: Mayor Melissa on January 13, 2009 9:00AM CST I'm not running with headphones at the moment. My MP3 player shot craps while I was in Austria. But I did have songs running through my head that were all at a good running pace. Running also becomes my day dreaming time when I can just let my mind wander to various things I'm pondering. Taking the day off today. Back at it tomorrow.

Posted by: matt on January 13, 2009 9:36AM CST Jenius, does that film star the actor(s?) from Shaun of the Dead?

Posted by: reuther on January 13, 2009 9:42AM CST I often sprinted in to work from the parking lot at the last minute. In fact, I deserve a tee shirt like the ones they give you for running in marathons for the miles I surely accumulated over the many years. Somehow exercise at work just doesn't leave you feeling physically benefited though the rewards to your finances are a pleasure to accrue and do a lot for your emotional well-being. I've got to start going and taking my grandson to use the pool to teach him how to swim. (Granpa Joe drowned when the boat from which he was fishing tipped him into the Mississippi.)

Posted by: Mayor Melissa on January 13, 2009 9:46AM CST Reuther - I need to get my little one signed up for swimming lessons, too. She's such a natural water bug, unlike me. I can swim, thanks to two summers of Girl Scout swim camp and a few YMCA lessons. But I'm not a very strong swimmer. Matt - I love "Shaun of the Dead!!!!"

Posted by: Goodbye on January 13, 2009 11:25AM CST Matt - I haven't seen "Shaun of the Dead" ,but Simon Pegg stars in both. I'll have to give it a try.

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale on January 13, 2009 1:50PM CST I've seen "Shaun of the Dead" but not "Run, Fat Boy Run." I recommend "Hot Fuzz." It has the same cast of characters and is a spoof on cop dramas. Very funny.

Posted by: Adam Peters on January 13, 2009 1:54PM CST I have not touched fast food! My resolution remains intact!

Posted by: jester on January 13, 2009 10:31PM CST Ive been able to make it to the Y about 4 or 5 times a week now. Its great I feel soooo good while Im running and biking. My hub bub got me a new MP3 player for Christmas so that goes with me....I ahve also kicked caffiene and have been withdraw free for a few days now. Lemme tell ya, it is soooo weird running on raw energy but I feel better and get to bed when I should now....next habit to kick is the smoking...

Posted by: yolanda on January 16, 2009 7:23AM CST The resolution aspect I've gone through many decades worth. This year my resolution(s) are to try to get stronger, to alter all the clothing I need to and whatever is too much hassle to just give them away. I've resolved to put up plastic earlier this year before winter as well. ---When I lived across the street from the "Y" I would go almost daily, using the machines made exercising much easier for me. None of those I used were any I'd have to be on the ground for. I could also chose which machines to use, depending on how I was feeling that day. I miss my exercise machine time as well as my 4:00am walks. I'd walk about 6 blocks one direction and then head back home on a different route, sometimes it was more than 6 blocks and sometimes not. The feeling of exertion which is caused by exercising can't be compared with anything else.