Running Sucks
Posted by blackramfarm on June 27, 2009
I hate running. But I hate being overweight even more. So I run and walk and have been now watching what I eat more closely. I ran a bunch and on a regular basis last year and between that and farming, I didn’t watch what I ate because I didn’t have too.
I twisted my ankle the week the lambs were delivered to their new home in late September and between being in active and continuing to love my diet of whole milk, cream, butter type foods, I managed to put on 20 pounds over the winter.
My friend Lucy is in so much better shape then me and she eats a lower dairy fat diet. I didn’t admit it to her then, but our visit at the lake and seeing photos of me in a bathing suit was enough to get my act together.
I have been walking with Lili for a while and we can do a comfortable 5-8 miles, but not always having the time, good old fashioned running is what I gotta do. I found this website called sparkpeople that lets you put the weight you want to loose, along with the time you want to loose it and then add your exercise, you end up with a calorie range to eat each day to lose weight in a reasonable way. I get 1200-1500 calories a day with 30 minutes of walking exercise 3x a week to loose 20 pounds by the end of November.
The first week, nothing happened on the scale, but I became more aware of what I was eating and when I was eating it. Last week went better and I seem to be losing. YEAH. Bub says I look better, but he is required to say that due the fine print in the marriage contract.
The point of this is that I managed 3 miles, from Campbells Corners, to the Four Corners to just below Connies Kitchen in about 30 minutes. I also got caught in the pouring rain and bailed when the lighting began. I looked so pathetic, that getting a ride to my in-laws on Stagehouse Road was a snap. But I booked it, up block house hill which is a nasty long grind of a hill, and up the hill by the Four Corners.
It was pretty ugly, and I am not sure if I can really call it running, lumbering maybe, and running sucks, but I did it anyhow. Thank you Miss Lucy for the inspiration.
jess said
Al, I used to hate running to, but I kept at it and as I became better and better at it I began to love it!! So keep on truckin!!! Soon you will love to run like me
blackramfarm said
Jess, Do you remember what a spaz I was when you tried to teach me a slap shot? Well I am like that running as well. You would laugh… but I actually do like to run when I am not lugging around extra weight. I will keep you posted, right now I run at least 2x a week and walk the rest of the days. last summer before I sprained my ankle, I was at a point where I hated to not run most days. Stills looks really ugly when I am done.
Doctorate Upholder said
You’ll probably enjoy running more if you don’t wear New Balance shoes. You should get fitted at a running store because wearing the right kind of running shoes is essential for a good run and avoiding the high risk of injury. I am a running shoe salesman by the way, so I’m not just making this up.
blackramfarm said
Hey there Running Shoe Salesman guy,
I believe you.
I have flat footed, size 7 and 1/2 D width type feet. I need a full boarded running shoe and I have no money for new shoes, so please send me a pair and I will gladly review them on the blog, complete with pictures
my mailing address is:
619 Fontaine Hill Rd.
Morrisville Vt 05661
I would be ever so pleased. And thanks for reading the blog and making a comment. Hope you return. I will check out your blog too.
Doctorate Upholder said
Well unfortunately I am only a running shoe salesman and not a running shoe maker or owner, so I have no abilities to send you a free pair. Although I wish I did!
blackramfarm said
Well, if you can’t really send me any shoes, then what would you recommend for a flat foot phenom like me?