#beginnerrunner

[spudgetsfit]

I've been really struggling recently to get into any kind of routine. I'm not sure if it's down to my ADHD, anxiety or just not being able to find the right one yet, but I've only even managing to stay on the right track for a few days at a time.

Today and yesterday I went for two big walks instead of forcing myself to the gym and I did a lot of thinking. I came to two conclusions.

1. I prefer being outside for long periods of time than being in the gym for short peruods

2. I want to be a person who runs

I feel good having come to these two realizations, and like I can realign my routines and goals to match this. Hopefully I can master my self discipline this time and really stick to it.

[lovecatkel]

I ran 65 miles in January :)

Not bad!

I also ran my longest distances this month! Wahoo!

[sherryfrajer]

Here some actual running shots from the Chase Brexton Baltimore AIDS walk and run! This was my first 5K (and first time hitting that distance!) and I had such a good time. I thought it was gonna be a flat track, but even with all the hills I clocked in around 36 minutes. Now I have an official time to compare to next months at JHU with my company! My couch to 5k app guided me the whole way 🏃 So happy to have been part of this incredible cause, and was able to raise a nice chunk of change to help the important work they do. Thank you so much for organizing and hosting, @chasebrexton and @marylandzoo! Yallre fantastic! . . . #baltimoreaidswalk #first5k #5krace #5kfinisher #c25k #charmcityrun #beginnerrunner #maybenotsobeginneranymore (at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore)

[supergirl-fitness]

[baseballbk30-blog]

A couple gifs from week 4 day 1 of my C25K workout to train for the Rugged Maniac it was by far the hardest workout I've ever had to do and to be completely transparent I had to pause the workout twice to take a breath and one was after the second 3 minute run and second was in the middle of the second 5 minute run, but with that being said, I ran 5 minutes non-stop for the first time! It's the little victories! Here's to the start of a new week!

[unrepentant-thinner]

[lovecatkel]

Question for runner friends

When you run, do you use a belt? Backpack/hydration pack?? Where do you keep your keys and phone?

I run on a treadmill at my gym (with rolling hills and elevation to mimic outdoors) because it works best for my schedule and keeps me consistent - but I want to run outside. and to be honest I get SERIOUS judgment passed on me by other runners that I run on a treadmill.

One of the things holding me back is that I want to be able to carry my phone, keys, and pepper spray.

Also, it gets dark earlier and it’s going to be rainy. I don’t know how to prepare for this.

Help?

[lovecatkel]

Just broke these babies in with 3.25 miles. Go me! #proudofmyself #beginnerrunner