When I am not running, life is one step at a time.

// 30 days running challenge - day 7//

today only 3.8 km - 27 min - 06:58/km pace …quite bad…

day 7:

WHO SUPPORTS YOU THE MOST WITH YOUR RUNNING GOALS AND WHY DO YOU PICK THEM?

me, myself and I :) running does not take (yet!) such a part in my life to push other to support me. Furthermore I do not share my running goals as i do with my work goal (stealing all the support available^^)

Again: I take very seriously the benefits and gifts that running gives me, but not “numbers” that would transform my “can-want” in a “should!”

31 / 07

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// 30 days running challenge - day 6//

6. To you, what’s the hardest thing about running?

Don’t take it too seriously, avoid that point where if I skip a planned run session, I get anxious. I don’t want running to be a must, feeding some bad thoughts, new obsessions. I don’t want running to be in the realm of my shoulda-gotta, not a second job.

I want running to be something to rely on, always there the next time even when for some reasons (a good lazy day sometimes, that’s fine) I can’t be on the street.

29 / 07

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// 30 days running challenge - day 5 //

What’s your favorite distance to run or race and why?

It is ALWAYS the longest I am able to run :)

One year ago it was a 10k.

Now, I started running again outdoor after a treadmill quite gentle training (and weakening!) during the winter and I still can’t go beyond 5 k, my temporary fav distance now…

24 / 07

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When did you start running and why?
Why did you continue to run?
What ultimate running goal would you like to accomplish?
Tell us about your first race or when you plan to start!
What’s your favorite distance to run or race and why?
To you, what’s the hardest thing about running?
Who supports you the most with your running goals and why do you pick them?
Show us a picture of your running shoes! What are they and why do you like them?
What’s the strangest or most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you on a run?
Where do you run: treadmill, street, track, trail? And why do you prefer running there?
What kind of clothes do you run in? Actual running clothes or old t-shirts? Show us a picture!
How has running changed you or your life?
Have you ever been injured because of running? How?
What was your favorite race you’e run? If you haven’t raced, what are you most looking forward to with racing?
Show us a picture of your sexy running calves!
Do you carry water or powerfood with you while running? If so, how and what kind?
How many miles a week are you usually running and what’s your normal pace? How would you like to improve this?
What are your PRs? Time, distance?
Show us a picture of your best “I’m a beast runner” runner face!
Have you ever followed any sort of training plan? Which ones and how did you like them?
What advice would you give to someone looking into running?
Define your relationship with running.
If you couldn’t run for the rest of your life, what other exercise would you start doing in its place?
What’s your favorite pre-run snack or meal?
What’s your favorite post-run snack or meal?
The only day in the challenge where I’m going to ask you to run: go run a mile as fast as you can and tell us about it!
While running do you use any watches or apps? What technology do you utilize?
Headphones in or out? If in, what music gets you the most pumped up for running?
Do you like running with a buddy, in groups, or solo? Why?
Show us a sweaty post-run picture!
I am at day 4 (last run session yesterday) but I scooped this nice challenge only today.
Therefore I answer to the first 4 questions :)
1. When did you start running and why?
I started when I was 17, only to lose weight, without enjoying the *magic*. I started running again in April 2011. In the last 15 months, I have never let running for more than 10 days. No matter how busy or where in the world. Between ups and downs of consistency. Mostly with the weight-loss motivation. Now I started training again with a plus, a gift for myself: my first race.
2. Why did you continue to run?
I wannabe a runner. Not someone running to lose weight. I want running to be a strong staple in my healthy life, long term, no more weight-related, evolution :) It is the best opportunity I know to connect with my body. It is the safest place I know on the Earth, after praying.

3.What ultimate running goal would you like to accomplish?
Generically, run long life, no matter what. As breathing: without condition or excuses. BE FAITHFUL to running. Specifically a 5 k next autumn. I can cover 5 k now, but too slowly. I plan a “major” race within the first half of 2013 as well, one of those capital-cities-race. I still haven’t a clear idea:) And maybe I will be able to cover 10 k before that date.

4. Tell us about your first race or when you plan to start!
As I wrote, a 5k in late september/beginning of october. I will decide WHERE accordingly to WHERE I’ll be ^^ (still don’t know). At the best —- > http://www.thefixevents.com/content/run-richmond-park-5k-10k-race-7-2012/

When did you start running and why?
Why did you continue to run?
What ultimate running goal would you like to accomplish?
Tell us about your first race or when you plan to start!
What’s your favorite distance to run or race and why?
To you, what’s the hardest thing about running?
Who supports you the most with your running goals and why do you pick them?
Show us a picture of your running shoes! What are they and why do you like them?
What’s the strangest or most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you on a run?
Where do you run: treadmill, street, track, trail? And why do you prefer running there?
What kind of clothes do you run in? Actual running clothes or old t-shirts? Show us a picture!
How has running changed you or your life?
Have you ever been injured because of running? How?
What was your favorite race you’e run? If you haven’t raced, what are you most looking forward to with racing?
Show us a picture of your sexy running calves!
Do you carry water or powerfood with you while running? If so, how and what kind?
How many miles a week are you usually running and what’s your normal pace? How would you like to improve this?
What are your PRs? Time, distance?
Show us a picture of your best “I’m a beast runner” runner face!
Have you ever followed any sort of training plan? Which ones and how did you like them?
What advice would you give to someone looking into running?
Define your relationship with running.
If you couldn’t run for the rest of your life, what other exercise would you start doing in its place?
What’s your favorite pre-run snack or meal?
What’s your favorite post-run snack or meal?
The only day in the challenge where I’m going to ask you to run: go run a mile as fast as you can and tell us about it!
While running do you use any watches or apps? What technology do you utilize?
Headphones in or out? If in, what music gets you the most pumped up for running?
Do you like running with a buddy, in groups, or solo? Why?
Show us a sweaty post-run picture!

I am at day 4 (last run session yesterday) but I scooped this nice challenge only today.

Therefore I answer to the first 4 questions :)

1. When did you start running and why?

I started when I was 17, only to lose weight, without enjoying the *magic*. I started running again in April 2011. In the last 15 months, I have never let running for more than 10 days. No matter how busy or where in the world. Between ups and downs of consistency. Mostly with the weight-loss motivation. Now I started training again with a plus, a gift for myself: my first race.

2. Why did you continue to run?

I wannabe a runner. Not someone running to lose weight. I want running to be a strong staple in my healthy life, long term, no more weight-related, evolution :) It is the best opportunity I know to connect with my body. It is the safest place I know on the Earth, after praying.

3.What ultimate running goal would you like to accomplish?

Generically, run long life, no matter what. As breathing: without condition or excuses. BE FAITHFUL to running. Specifically a 5 k next autumn. I can cover 5 k now, but too slowly. I plan a “major” race within the first half of 2013 as well, one of those capital-cities-race. I still haven’t a clear idea:) And maybe I will be able to cover 10 k before that date.

4. Tell us about your first race or when you plan to start!

As I wrote, a 5k in late september/beginning of october. I will decide WHERE accordingly to WHERE I’ll be ^^ (still don’t know). At the best —- > http://www.thefixevents.com/content/run-richmond-park-5k-10k-race-7-2012/

21 / 07

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