natalie8

No, I'm home alone, don't you remember? You could chase me and I could run away.

Umbuku

Checking flights to Phuket mate.

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DJ Pat

So how is the running going Natalie?

natalie8

I have to confess, I haven't started yet. We've had tons of rain here. I'm going to BKK tonight for 10 days, and I will do some there.

DJ Pat

I was gonna do three laps of Chatuchak Park tonight but a monsoon is now coming down.

natalie8

I hope it stops before I get there.

Mister Fixit

It will also bugger up the hip joints as they have to push much harder to get a purchase. I know - I tried it. Grass is MUCH better until you've strengthened your legs and joints, then go on harder surfaces.

Sand is only for when you have much stronger legs and joints

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natalie8

With the iffy weather here and my ever-changing work schedule, I'm going to go with indoor running and circuit-training at a gym. Thanks for all the tips, I'll use them.

bulldog

i say go in the deep end and do the phuket marathon - whatever doesn't kill you will surely make you stronger

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natalie8

Well, it was on today. I think I missed it.

Cream

NVM startin boxing agen

Kuhn Gary

Hey Nat,

Consider yoga as an alternative to running (or a supplement). I used to run treadmill one hour per day (about 10 km) and found it was effective to drop some pounds, but really hard on the body. Lots of aches and pains. I am sure someone will come on and say that if shoes are proper fit, and warm up correctly, etc. you can run every day without pain, but I am sceptical.

Consider an hour a day of yoga as an alternative, especially hot yoga if you can find a studio. I think that if you do it 3-4 times a week for a month, you will notice a remarkable change in your body. It is very challenging during the practice, but you leave the studio feeling relaxed and energized, stronger and more flexible.

Good luck whatever exercise plan you choose. I think the key is to find something you enjoy enough to do regularly several times a week.

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natalie8

Thanks, KhunGary. I'm joining a gym tomorrow, so I'll do the cardio and weighs there. I have a good yoga DVD, so I'll so that a couple of times a week.

traveler2

What about Chondrotin/Glucosamine supplements?

I have been running consistantly. One problem I just solved is that my right calf/ankle use to cramp up on me whenever I go running. I found out that I was actually stepping onto my toes instead of my heal (my right-side is slightly retarded!). Now I am stepping correctly and have drastically reduced the cramping. So, Nat, make sure you use good technique.

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