Day Four
@teamfreak16 (43419)
Denver, Colorado
July 29, 2016 10:43am CST
Day four of the resumption of my running career saw me complete my third mile of the week. I took yesterday off because my quads were screaming.
I expected them to be sore. I got a little overzealous on my first run on Monday night, then got up early Tuesday morning and did it again, only slower. Still, they hurt more than normal.
I figured it out this morning. As I jogged at a slower pace, I was bouncing. Very poor form. I corrected it this morning.
Three miles in four days might not seem like a lot (it's not,) but I have to start somewhere, and it's three miles more than I ran last week.
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@teamfreak16 (43419)
• Denver, Colorado
30 Jul 16
I'm actually not a beginner, in fact, I used to be really good at it. The problem is that it's been about six years since I last ran seriously, so I sure do feel like a beginner! 
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
29 Jul 16
Wow congratulations! I'm not much of a runner but that's awesome!! 
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
29 Jul 16
@teamfreak16 That's great, good job! I am totally out of shape.
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@teamfreak16 (43419)
• Denver, Colorado
29 Jul 16
@infatuatedbby- Yes, but even walking can help you get into better shape!
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@teamfreak16 (43419)
• Denver, Colorado
29 Jul 16
Thanks! I figure that after next week I might be able to increase the mileage a little.
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@jillybean1222 (6408)
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30 Jul 16
that's a great way to look at it! i started running the beginning of february. initially, i couldn't run very long at all at one time. I'd run a little walk a lot. i slowly increased. then i had a couple setbacks. yowZA! then i ran my first 5k ever in May (after many setbacks & not running a lot). i did it! since the 5k, i've been trying to run a few times a week (in addition to my yoga, kickboxing, biking, and pi-yo). i now find that running 2 miles, most times, isn't difficult. in febrary,it was impossible! so yes, you've started. you are on your way!!! you ran 3 miles this week! good job!!!!
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@jillybean1222 (6408)
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30 Jul 16
@teamfreak16 wow, 70 a week! you sound like a good friend of mine who runs those crazy double marathons. i will never do that... :-) well, i'm sure with your background, you will be where you want to be in no time.
@teamfreak16 (43419)
• Denver, Colorado
30 Jul 16
@jillybean1222 - Oh, I was a cross country geek in high school (and track, of course.) And in the Army, we ran everywhere! We put in a lot of training miles.
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@teamfreak16 (43419)
• Denver, Colorado
30 Jul 16
I'll never run 70 miles a week like I did in high school, but I wouldn't mind building back up to 20-ish. Thanks for the encouragement!
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@JamesHxstatic (29303)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Jul 16
Not bad after a long layoff. I am sure you will get more miles done soon.
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@teamfreak16 (43419)
• Denver, Colorado
29 Jul 16
Oh yeah, I figure by the end of next week I'll be able to increase the mileage a bit.
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@cacay1 (83220)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
30 Jul 16
I am so sure, you have a very healthy body and very slim shape. Biking is a very good exercise.
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
29 Jul 16
I thought I hear a car coming into the driveway ( I live in the woods and was not expecting anyone) I ran like the wind and it was no one. I impressed myself at how fast I am 
, Running and jogging is much different that biking so I will choose to walk.
, Running and jogging is much different that biking so I will choose to walk.1 person likes this
@teamfreak16 (43419)
• Denver, Colorado
29 Jul 16
Walking is still good for you. I walk all over the place.
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
29 Jul 16
You need to start listening to Pink Floyd's Run Like Hell!
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