BUSY!!!

She says;

My feeling is that any day I am too busy to run is a day that I am too busy.
--John Bryant

That said, come 6pm,

I WILL RUN!!! :)

The day after....

I had a good run last night.

Running is a great way to get yourself in shape.
(yeah! psyching myself up!!!)
It speeds up your metabolism,
tones and firms your body and aids in your digestive system.

Once you start you will not want to stop...hehehe...
There is a certain rush that you get from running that occurs after
you get through the initial feeling of exhaustion after a run.

Once that feeling settles, I usually experience an increase in my energy level and a boost in my spirit.

Another plus for those who run, I guess is that it improves your mental status.
If you notice that you are a little depressed running will help to eliminate this feeling.
Seriously!

The reason that running helps with depression is clear

coz it controls hormone levels in the body that regulate our mood.

Running helps to keep our mood upbeat and positive while relieving our stress and anxiety. 

You may be sore when you first begin running, but with time you will feel an improvement in your body.

I am lucky that I was able to convince my colleague, Queenie to run with me.
Even though we don't really talk to each other while running...hehehe,
it is still nice to have someone along.
It is safer too.

I am starting to set little goals.
Every time you reach the next goal, keep it up for a few days
until it begins to get easier and then boost your goal up another notch.
There is something exciting in reaching each new accomplishment.

For the sore muscles.......REMEMBER TO STRETCH AND COOL DOWN!!
Till the next run.....bye!

RUN!

It's been a while since I ran. 

Running has never been a passion of mine.

I've always preferred a team sports than a solo one.

Running back then is mandatory coz you need to build up your stamina for
the sports that you're playing.

Over the years, I slowly piled on the unnecessary mass.

Every time I said that I'm fat, the S/O will correct me and says that I'm just out of shape. :p

This time round, I've decided that enough is ENOUGH!

I do not like being out of shape!

I do not like not having the stamina to walk up the never-ending steps to work....

I've decided, TO RUN!

It has kinda been a month and I am loving my
twice a week run after work at Fort Canning.

The thought of running used to be a CHORE but now, it's alright.

A lot of things that I've learnt too....

I have learnt that running doesn't need to look a certain way or be a certain distance

or any particular speed or duration.

This is between you and the ground you cover.

Don't take it so seriously!

If you set about the process of beginning a running program with the mentality that,

"Every step I take is better than sitting on the couch,"

then you'll probably relax about the whole thing a lot more!

I used to psyche myself out with long distance running.

If I started thinking about how far I "had to" go,

my mental state of disdain would negatively effect my physical performance.

I just started running... with no expectations.

I just focused on putting one foot in front of the other, again, then again, then again!

I learned to be in the moment, and enjoy it.

Whatever your starting point, just add a little more running to it.

For example, if you're a walker, then just add a light jog to your walk
- a few times if you feel up to it.

Jog for 30 seconds... jog for 5 minutes.

It doesn't matter how long, just give it a try.

Gradually add to the process.

You might add more jogging intervals or jog for longer periods of time.

You might turn your jogging into more running.

Whatever! No pressure!

This is supposed to be enjoyable, remember?

If you're already jogging or running, then maybe you don't need any tips at all!

Or maybe you can go farther, or faster, or experience less discomfort,
or enjoy the process more.

No pressure!

Find your comfortable place in your running style and technique,

get your breathing nice and easy, but don't forget to enjoy the surroundings! 

Now it's about time that I rope him into this routine.

Let's hope he agrees... :)

ps. Kinda happy to see the number increasing in my nuffnang :)