Nothing can stop me!
By Toni
@toniganzon (77288)
Philippines
August 18, 2011 10:08pm CST
Lately i've been obsessed with running. I couldn't run for long miles and for a long time but i'm trying to increase the distance every day. I'm also trying to increase my stamina little by little everyday. I run alone as my husband is too lazy. Sometimes i run in the morning sometimes i run at night.
Yesterday my period finally arrived and i wondered if i should run or not. Since i'm a geek, i went over the internet if running during menstrual period have any adverse effect on a woman's body. And i was happy to know there's none and in fact some women run in a marathon during their periods and even won!
So nothing and nobody can stop me from running! I am enjoying it with or without the menstrual discomfort!
Let's go and run mylotters!
13 responses
@neildc (17238)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
19 Aug 11
you think i should responding to this one as it seems to me that this one concerns only the women. but anyway, i thought about running. i have not run for years. i am not really a runner but i used to be a member of the athletic team way back in school. i see a lot of groups here organizing fun runs and some of my officemates are convincing me to join. i really love to run and try if i can still do. i guess i should start with a thousand meters first. 
but the main problem with me now is i don't have running shoes. i even told an officemate if i can use my office shoes in running. and he said, get a white marker and mark the shoes, "running shoes" 
but the main problem with me now is i don't have running shoes. i even told an officemate if i can use my office shoes in running. and he said, get a white marker and mark the shoes, "running shoes" 
@toniganzon (77288)
• Philippines
22 Aug 11
Neil, one important thing i discovered through my research in enjoying your run effectively is getting a good pair of running shoes. You might end up hurting your feet and won't be able to run effectively.
And no, running barefoot is too much in this country of ours to handle. And flipflop would be too dangerous. I'd rather advice you to walk!
@CTHanum (8233)
• Malaysia
20 Aug 11
That's what they said to me.. To reduce the cramp and the pain during menstrual period get active and do things that makes you move your part of body. Looking at your style I am sure nothing can stop you from enjoying your hobby! But sis is it safe for you to run at night??
@toniganzon (77288)
• Philippines
20 Aug 11
Oh yes it's safe. I live in an enclosed village with a security guard guarding the gates of the village. My neighborhood is a friendly one and almost all the people around me know each other's face if not the names. 
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@dpk262006 (58679)
• Delhi, India
19 Aug 11
You are really dedicated runner. 
. Hats off to you for your determination and hard work. It is true that there is nothing like running and it is the best exercise to keep our heart healthy and it strengthens our stamina and will power and when we sweat while running, our body discharges many waste products. I go for evening walk,as I do not get much time for running.
. Hats off to you for your determination and hard work. It is true that there is nothing like running and it is the best exercise to keep our heart healthy and it strengthens our stamina and will power and when we sweat while running, our body discharges many waste products. I go for evening walk,as I do not get much time for running. @toniganzon (77288)
• Philippines
22 Aug 11
Oh yes i am dedicated Dee and that's why sometimes i couldn't talk to you because i needed to run. 
@allen0187 (59827)
• Philippines
19 Aug 11
hi toni.
i'm a big fan of running as well. been part of my regular routine to run either in the morning or late afternoon/early evening depending on my work schedule. i have 'running' as one of my interest here in mylot. you can check out the discussions there as i'm sure you'll find very good tips on running and everything about it.
running is one of the more effective and cost-efficient sports in my opinion. you just need a good set of running shoes, a pair of shorts or jogging pants, and a good shirt, a place to run, and then you're all set.
as long as there is a road to run on, i'll keep running!
cheers!!!
@toniganzon (77288)
• Philippines
22 Aug 11
Wow! I'm just starting and yes i have been researching about running and how to increase my stamina as well. Yes a good pair of running shoes really help a lot.
Could i go running in bikini?
@thatgirl13 (7294)
• South Korea
21 Aug 11
I once got addicted to running too and I still run every morning. The first few days was really hard! Actually I got hooked on it when I took part in this sport and as a warm up we had to run about 15-20 laps. I seriously felt like I couldn't breath and it was so difficult catching up with the rest but slowly my stamina built up and now I can run but not for so long though!
Anyway keep enjoying the run as it is healthy and the most effective way of losing weight too. Cheers!!
@toniganzon (77288)
• Philippines
21 Aug 11
Though my objective is not to loose weight, I still enjoy running to stay fit.
@chicksdigscars (5483)
•
19 Aug 11
When I started to read this discussion, before I got to the bit where you looked it up on the internet, I was actually going to say to you that it’s a known fact that exercise whilst on your period, can not only relieve PMS, but can also help reduce cramps!
“Many myths continue to circulate about exercise during menstruation, but it seems in general to be beneficial. Science hasn't fully characterized the effects of menstruation on exercise[1], but in general, moderate exercise appears to ease premenstrual tension and menstrual cramps.[2] Thus, there is generally no need to sit out or take it easy just because you have your period.”
see :)
@toniganzon (77288)
• Philippines
22 Aug 11
I usually do sit ups before my period comes but i have never ran before. So i just needed to check it out on the net too to find if it has any adverse effect or should i take it slow. I needed to know too what i need to prepare before running during this time as it might increase the flow or maybe it might stop it.
But i've done it, it increased the flow while i was running but it didn't have any adverse effect other than that.
@chicksdigscars (5483)
•
22 Aug 11
it increased flow while you were running? god.. i don't think i'd be too keen on that lol!
@Graceekwenx (3160)
• Philippines
20 Aug 11
I wont be so surprised if i see you in Ayala Park Toni! Hahahaha! There are many joggers in our area especially now that they have developed the Triangle. I also hope that they would include a swimming pool there!
@toniganzon (77288)
• Philippines
20 Aug 11
I need to learn how to fly to get there or swim across the ocean!
Oh but I love swimming as much as I'm obsessed with running now!
Oh but I love swimming as much as I'm obsessed with running now!
@toniganzon (77288)
• Philippines
22 Aug 11
You mean excessive? But i'm not doing it in excess. I don't run beyond what my body can handle.
@toniganzon (77288)
• Philippines
22 Aug 11
So true! Or maybe the pad has been soaked already and that person forgot to change pad! 
ewwww
ewwww @meenalkadian (348)
• India
19 Aug 11
Hi toniganzon
You are an inspiration for others. I need such inspiration. Running is a very good exercise. I started walking long time ago but i feel i should start it again. Keep running.
@toniganzon (77288)
• Philippines
22 Aug 11
Oh thank you for saying that. I would love to be an inspiration to everybody. And yeah please run with me.
@bluespygirl (2112)
• Philippines
19 Aug 11
Wow! Nothing can really stop you to running! :) I wish I could start my own exercise too. Some of my friends also start running as their exercise. they live in Q.City area. they run in UP Diliman or in Circle Park.
Congratulations that you are into it. :)
@Rick1950 (1573)
• Lima, Peru
19 Aug 11
Running is a great exercise. After it I feel very well and relaxed. I participated in some races and it was funny. I did it only as hobby and entertainment. I trained before a race several weeks. I had a plan and a routine. When race´s day came I was ready. I was satisfied after running and doing a good race. I participated in five-or-ten-km races.
@toniganzon (77288)
• Philippines
20 Aug 11
Wow! I'm not a professional runner and i don't think i'll ever enter any race. But who knows? 
@chuckzster (109)
• Philippines
19 Aug 11
WoW! Nothing can really stop you. Running is definitely fun and it has become my hobby. I haven't been to fun runs lately, but I'm still running and training for my next fun run. How many miles can you handle?
@toniganzon (77288)
• Philippines
22 Aug 11
Don't ask me with that. I'm just beginning to run and i couldn't even go for miles yet.
