Ex-Slave - no equipment is required for walking and/or running. You just need a road, sidewalk or trail and decent shoes.
That's one of the things I love about running - as long as it's daylight (I live somewhat in the country) and not serious mosquito-season, you can do it anywhere, anytime.
However, since I'm from Canada, I do have my limits, and use the treadmill when it's colder than -2C. With the wind chill!
The hardest part of exercising is putting on your running shoes!
sushik
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 26
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 671
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $234
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40
I just started running again (literally . . today).
Up until my relapse almost a year ago (I had been smoke-free for 2-1/2 years), I started to run for the 1st time in my life, at the age of 42. I worked up to 10k's, and joined a few organized runs. Some weeks I was racking up 40k. Once I started smoking again, it wasn't long before the running stopped.
The exercise is so important for me, not only from a fitness stand-point (I could eat whatever I wanted - heaven), but mentally as well - I've been so down and out lately, and couldn't get out of my funk. Now that I've quit, and feel so much better, and better about myself, I know I am going to feel great!
sushik
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 26
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 671
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $234
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19
Hi Coben - thanks for the disclaimer!
Before my *ahem* relapse last summer, I was running up to 40k per week (max 10k's at a time). I have NO IDEA what possessed me to start smoking again after 2-1/2 years. It wasn't even during major crisis (that had mostly passed) - it was when things were relatively quiet - I guess my guard was down. So no matter how many gazillions of days I go, I must always be vigilent. It was a good lesson.
Starting to run again now is VERY important - it's another one of the major tools that's going to keep me in check!
Thanks!
sushik
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 26
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 674
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $234
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49
I'm on day 26 - and figured I could breathe well enough to get running again - I started 2 years ago (after I quit for the 1st time and lasted 2-1/2 years).
I did 4k on the treadmill at a fairly slow pace, but I'm sure I can work my speed back up again - there's an extra 15 pounds running with me right now, so I've got to work on getting rid of that.
I still can't wait to get outdoors (it's really humid today, and I didn't want to get too far from home in case I didn't make it).
It felt great!!!!!!! I wonder if I'll be able to move tomorrow?
sushik
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 26
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 663
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $234
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22
Hi Rainne - I do know how you feel. And I do know that even if you smoke, it's not going to change your present situation.
During the 2-1/2 years previously that I was smoke-free, I had things going on that were almost Jerry-Springer-Show-worthy, and through that entire period (I'm still not sure how), I didn't smoke. It was when things had settled down, and I was less vigilent and dropped my guard, that I started again.
Quitting for the 2nd time was WAY HARDER than the 1st time - knowing I had been successful before didn't help. Deciding to quit, knowing it had to be FOREVER was the tough part.
You have come so far already - you are through the toughest part. You are probably tired - from work, from school, from everything going on at home. Stay smoke-free - don't give yourself any reasons to doubt yourself, your resolve, your confidence.
And just because someone says or thinks something, doesn't make it true. Deal with your boyfriend when you have a clear head. Don't associate how he makes you feel with smoking. It won't make it better.
Stay tough. Take care.
sushik
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 24
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 611
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $216
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23
Good for you Raider.
You should change your quit date to reflect the 5 days already that you haven't smoked.
That puts you way ahead of the game.
sushik
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 24
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 611
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $216
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31
Edgefan - tomorrow's Tuesday - so if you're not feeling better already, you will by then! lol - I loved that post.
I have had many of those little voices telling me how I can get around the quitting thing - I've been squelching it, along with that 'empty' feeling, as best I can.
I hope you're doing okay.
sushik
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 19
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 499
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $171
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56
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