So.. tie.tiie...

How far do you have to run before you actually start to feel that runner's high thing? 

I'm starting to wonder if that's a total myth.. like blue balls.  (that comment's gonna get some interesting search hits for sure)

I will say that I'm starting to develop the habit, and hopefully it's not just the bloom of a first crush that will fade away after a couple of months.    Just shy of 7 miles so far this week and its only Wednesday.  I should get a nice big push on my stats at the 5k this weekend.  I've become a bit obsessive checking out my progress on the various challenges I've joined.  What's fun too is that I can talk smack during the challenge and that just adds to the motivation.   The fact that I stopped at the gym to run (aka walk/jog) after work at 6:15 is no small feat let me tell you.  I am the Queen Slacktastic and even without the added support of my dear workout partner Yoly, I pumped out two miles before I headed home.  I'm sure that the poor fool on the recumbant bike in front of me was going to turn around and ask if I was asthmatic.

All of this to be able to post such sweet smack talk.  (I'm myriame1973, you can figure out my sister and Mr. Bird.)

I think I'll take a day off tomorrow and go out to lunch.  A girl's gotta eat.

Comments

[Wendy]

Schweet, yer kickin' their @sses!

For a while I was doing workouts based on calories, because I saw in some mag about how "quick and easy!" a 500 calorie workout was and what a difference it made in your fitness program, and even though I didn't feel like doing some of their weird exercises I still took a shot at it. I definitely felt really good after those workouts, and even better with a beer. ;)

I get all red when I run, sweat like a pig, and breathe really loud. I am definitely not a sexy runner.

[Heidi]

Running...yes, I remember that...I get all red in the face, too.

Congratulations on your progress! You're kicking @ss!

[Susan]

Are you in San Diego. If so, where is the 5k marathon located? I have a friend who loves running those, and I wouldn't be surprised if she's participating. Small world.