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Running: A Fun Way to Get in Shape

by Connor, Jun 17, 2007

For some people, running is the joy of life. For most, however, running is a challenge and not always fun. Many think of running as a chore, but it can actually be fun and fulfilling if you do a few simple things.
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Comments (69)
#1 by Anon, Jun 22, 2008
Very informative
#2 by corky, Jun 22, 2008
I like to run all the time.
#3 by Chris, Jun 22, 2008
very good ideas!
#4 by tgrtop, Jun 22, 2008
Great ideas. Positive, upbeat attitude. Thanks.
#5 by whitney, Jun 22, 2008
I liked the article because it gave good tips to someone like me for running! I typically do not enjoy it, but I will try some of these tips!
#6 by Tiffany, Jun 22, 2008
What great tips to running!! Really makes me want to go out and start running!
#7 by Antonio, Jun 22, 2008
Right on! If only more people new how easy it is to be fit, eat less, move more!
#8 by lea, Jun 22, 2008
I thought you had a lot of positive ideas to offer, my favorite was the find a friend to run with.
#9 by kirst , Jun 22, 2008
Good idea about going in the morning. Gets you going for the day. Night exercise keeps me up.
#10 by JJ, Jun 22, 2008
I love running, this video was definitely full of good tips and was entertaining.
#11 by halfrad, Jun 22, 2008
excellent running ideas , great cardio enhancement
#12 by janine, Jun 22, 2008
Great ideas on how to enjoy it and be more efficient. Thanks
#13 by kevin mclain, Jun 22, 2008
Its about time one stepped up and wrote something about running-great job.
#14 by Seth, Jun 22, 2008
Many good ideas, I particularly liked the website given out (walkjogrun.net)
#15 by Lo, Jun 22, 2008
I loved the atrical. It helped give me some more motivation to get running again. I have been slacking and you definately have some awesome tips there!!!
#16 by Ruddabaggy, Jun 22, 2008
LOVE the "Go in the morning" advice, that's a great way to start the day, and a habit I'm working on getting back into. Thanks for the website.
#17 by jana banana, Jun 22, 2008
good article. planning the route is the best point for me. being aimless takes away from the run. the goal makes you keep going.
#18 by cindy, Jun 22, 2008
Good advice and the walkjogrun website is awesome! I can\'t imagine running without my iPod either.. time goes by too slow wihtout music.
#19 by lovemyhuskey, Jun 22, 2008
Great artical the advice on taking music is great and helps to get me pumped! thanks
#20 by Jamie, Jun 22, 2008
Good tips for running. Thanks for the info!
#21 by love2run, Jun 22, 2008
love the artical very inforamtive and helpful!
#22 by CentByCent, Jun 22, 2008
never thought of the "don't think about walking" tip, what great advice!
#23 by bkram1980, Jun 22, 2008
Running the mornings is what works best for me. Thanks for the tip.
#24 by cristina, Jun 22, 2008
Short, sweet and to-the-point article! Great for someone who wants some easy-to-follow steps. Loved the 'set goals' tip...!
#25 by PJ, Jun 23, 2008
Great! It's motivation is the key!
#26 by Connor, Jun 23, 2008
Thanks for all the positive feedback guys
#27 by Sabeena Ibrahim, Jun 23, 2008
This is all are very usefull tips to me .Imust do this
#28 by bella22e, Jun 23, 2008
Good ideas.... very straight to the point!
#29 by daggett, Jun 23, 2008
It's good and usefull article
#30 by dalay, Jun 23, 2008
Great article, full of great ideas!
#31 by Jaime, Jun 23, 2008
Me and my dogs have (pretty much) that same routine down. I grab my zune, hook up my dogs, and we go out for our walk every morning. These are some great tips.
#32 by Jen, Jun 23, 2008
I like the "set goals". It worked for me, I progressed for 2 months, starting at 1 mile, to be able to run a 10K!
#33 by Buddy Revell, Jun 23, 2008
I liked the article! Overcoming laziness is a matter of motivation and you showed several easy ways to do that.
#34 by Becca, Jun 23, 2008
Very good points and advice. I am thinking about taking up running for exercise.
#35 by Ashley S, Jun 23, 2008
It is easy to see how running could be viewed as a chore! The article points out excellent ways to lessen the load, I think running with a partner is also key to keeping a routine!
#36 by Debbie, Jun 23, 2008
Good content - I didn't know about walkjogrun.net
#37 by Sylvia, Jun 23, 2008
I really lked the walkjogrun.net for mapping out routes to run
#38 by Kate, Jun 23, 2008
I will definitely revise my program to incorporate these useful tips. Thanks!
#39 by Jo, Jun 23, 2008
This is really great advice. Thanks for posting!
#40 by L. Tripp, Jun 23, 2008
See, I always go out running on a whim, never thought to plan a route... I'll have to start planning my runs to see how that works out for me.
#41 by stevep, Jun 23, 2008
Great stuff, I will be visiting here again
#42 by KrispyMints, Jun 23, 2008
This was great, running is such a healthy exercise and it's addicting. I love listening to my iPod when running, it helps get me pumped up. But I should start planning my route, nice advice.
#43 by curlysue, Jun 23, 2008
you make seem so simple, makes me want to go out and run right now.
#44 by wendyohio30, Jun 23, 2008
I enjoyed reading the post thanks for the tips. I also like listening to my ipod while jogging makes it go faster.
#45 by edo, Jun 23, 2008
running is in no way fun
#46 by Adam, Jun 23, 2008
This is a good list of stuff. I hate running. So, I hope that some of these will help me like it enough to get in shape. Thanks!
#47 by jess, Jun 23, 2008
good ideas i will be visiting this site again!!
#48 by Stephanie K., Jun 24, 2008
Very good information! I needed this!
#49 by amit, Jun 24, 2008
I like your method of representation.
#50 by Molly, Jun 24, 2008
Thanks for the article. The advice to go running early in the morning is excellent - that really helps to start the day of right. And music always seems to help me run faster and better.
#51 by Brianna, Jun 24, 2008
Great Article! I could definitely benefit from this!!!
#52 by Derek, Jun 24, 2008
Very informative and helpful, just the kind of information I've been looking for.
#53 by R Rose, Jun 24, 2008
That was a great informative article! That inspired me to go for a run today!
#54 by Larry Yaz, Jun 24, 2008
Maybe now I'll try a brief sprint during my next walk!
#55 by Kell, Jun 24, 2008
What are the things you must to do make running fulfilling?
#56 by Angela, Jun 24, 2008
I've never run myself, I've always worried about doing it safely -- but I've always wanted to give it a try.
#57 by Devan, Jun 24, 2008
I find running a challenge also but really need to do it to get in shape. I'm starting out with walking first then will do intervals of walking, jogging, and running.
#58 by Carmen, Jun 24, 2008
I just started running...it's been hard but I find that by increasing the time by one minute every day makes it easier.
#59 by Brittany, Jun 24, 2008
Really nice tips about running, it makes me want to get out there and be more healthy. Music is always something that gets me more pumped so it's a great tip.
#60 by LunchBox, Jun 24, 2008
This article really makes me want to start running. Thanks for the great tip!
#61 by mr mom, Jun 25, 2008
I need to run more so you just gave me the will to do so, out I go.
thanks
#62 by Sheri, Jun 25, 2008
Great idea!
#63 by Julia, Jun 25, 2008
Thanks for the tips. Just started running recently and could use all the motivation I can get. Would like to run half-marathons in the near future - will let you know how it works out!
#64 by cangel, Jun 25, 2008
Although I cannot run because of my arthritis I enjoy walking. It is a challenge but it is also fun.
#65 by George, Jun 26, 2008
great article
#66 by Ninja, Jun 26, 2008
Fantastic! I should run more.
#67 by laura, Jun 26, 2008
Nice... makes me feel like starting to run again... and maybe if it wasnt so late i'd go now :)
#68 by neil jones, Jun 27, 2008
A very true discription.
#69 by Gena, Jun 27, 2008
Guess I should learn to enjoy running.
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