tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8788802694544046181.post2948414426707987152..comments2023-09-11T07:18:18.084-04:00Comments on La corredora: Free Help for Your RunsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8788802694544046181.post-73640628572245254062008-07-08T14:04:00.000-04:002008-07-08T14:04:00.000-04:00Haha...that's hilarious about the smiling on the t...Haha...that's hilarious about the smiling on the treadmill. Didn't think about that. <BR/><BR/>I LOVE running when I'm mad and frustrated, too. And you're right- I'm sure it's all of the adrenaline that makes you run better/faster. That's interesting that you say your breathing and heart rate slows down...I'd think the opposite. <BR/><BR/>Your story reminds me of what Chris would do when we used to run long distances together. We'd be running quietly side by side and all of a sudden, I'd hear some mumbling and whispering. I was like "huh?". I look over and see Chris running with his head down- angrily aruging with himself and hitting his fist in his hand. Haha. <BR/><BR/>It was always awkward for me (Hi Chris) because I wouldn't know what to do. I'd just laugh to myself and act like I didn't hear him.<BR/><BR/>I think getting mad at yourself and showing it by talking and hitting yourself is a guy thing. I've yet to see a girl running and hitting herself like that.Clarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06268822943699874756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8788802694544046181.post-49964264467911323302008-07-08T13:32:00.000-04:002008-07-08T13:32:00.000-04:00Interesting. I've wanted to cross myself in public...Interesting. I've wanted to cross myself in public before but felt stupid because I thought people would think I was going through some struggle or something when I'm really just doing it because I'm remembering God. So doing it with the eyes is still a way to physically do it w/o distracting people around you. That's a great idea.<BR/><BR/>I don't know why, but what has given me strength in doing "longer" runs (that means 7 miles for me) is getting angry. I don't know what it is, maybe the adrenaline, but if I find that I'm struggling, I tell myself "what are you doing? What are you acting like a wimp? You can do this, you've done it before, and if you can't, you're worthless."<BR/><BR/>Isn't that funny? All the sudden all my pain immediately goes away, I can breathe better, my heart rate actually slows down, and I'm good. Maybe it's the focus it gives me too. I usually do it when I'm distracted and not thinking about my running.<BR/><BR/>I'll have to try the smiling technique too. Although people will look at me on the treadmill and think "why is that idiot smiling?" LOLBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14979532075588820597noreply@blogger.com