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Sporadic Running

796968_jogger_sxc.jpgEvery year or so I decide to get fit by running rather than whatever I am doing at the time (like walking or rebounding or stepping or nothing).

Last year, I even trained for a 5K race and enjoyed the whole training and event.

At the end of the race I would even say I was euphoric what with all the spectators clapping and the happy hormones kicking in.

And then after the race I never ran again.

What’s the problem then with running being a regular part of my fitness routine?

Well, it seems that no matter how gradually I train, how well cushioned and fitted my shoes, how good my running style, I end up with sore ankles and sometimes knees.

And that’s just running 3 times a week for 30 minutes. At times (although not all the time) I get so sore that I can’t even walk properly and am out of action for a few days at least.

And so that creates a bit of a conflict.

You see fitness for me is about being healthy not just fit and I suspect that running is not actually that good for me.

After a while, of course, I forget about the injuries, the slightly warmer and less rainy weather of spring returns and running starts to look like a good idea again.

So if you hear I’ve taken up jogging again don’t be surprised. But also don’t be too shocked to hear I have given up again after a few months despite all the motivation tricks I know about “just doing it”.

February 2, 2008 | Filed Under Fitness 

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