tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264695680584938039.post2832009801800688559..comments2023-09-22T03:44:05.450-04:00Comments on The Runner's Bug: I Haven't Run Since...Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03806353710709814218noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264695680584938039.post-86163119588182427402011-06-07T23:25:35.699-04:002011-06-07T23:25:35.699-04:00Mike is convinced based on what he's read that...Mike is convinced based on what he's read that our weight problems are only 20% related to exercise and 80% what we eat. He is probably right. I have the hardest time getting toned up unless I also change my diet. <br /><br />Maybe you just need to mix up the running w/ something else like biking or swimming. You could sign up to take some kind of class. Sometimes when you've paid for something, it makes you more motivated to go. <br /><br />Aside from running, I escape and destress through #1 music - and taking a walk or lying outside while I listen to it; bike rides (when it's in working condition); yoga; hot baths; playing with dogs (when I have one); going to the bookstore or library and reading something simple and enjoyable; watching a funny show or stand-up comic...Annienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264695680584938039.post-29913250977593606552011-06-06T18:43:22.995-04:002011-06-06T18:43:22.995-04:00Running is my BEST way to destress, but i have oth...Running is my BEST way to destress, but i have other things that I like to do that help. Mostly I just need to keep busy and have something to do.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264695680584938039.post-56212911380794550272011-06-06T16:03:16.022-04:002011-06-06T16:03:16.022-04:00I definitely know what you mean about letting runn...I definitely know what you mean about letting running fall lower down on the priority list. I finally had a good week last week & was able to fit 3 runs in, but then slept too late this morning which means today's scheduled 3 miles will be in the heat tonight.<br /><br />- sigh -<br /><br />I like your idea to just "chill" about it. I need to take a lesson from you!GISrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11270555054293250760noreply@blogger.com