PastaQueen - Comments on 'The great outdoors'

Heather commented on 'The great outdoors'

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:01:20 -0500

By Heather]]> I totally agree! I was out with my running group last night and I didn't have to wear my usual 2-3 layers, hat or mittens! It felt so liberating. I felt like I could run further because I didn't have all the necessary bulk I've had to wear over the last 2 months. SPRING HAS SPRUNG FOLKS!

mickey commented on 'The great outdoors'

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:09:26 -0500

By mickey]]> i am not quite ready to be a runner yet (though that's what i am aiming for), but i can see where i am headed. on saturday, it was really nice outside, so i walked over the brooklyn bridge. there were a ton of runners on the bridge, and damned if they did not look like the happiest people on earth. i was pretty happy too, just getting to walk over this beautiful bridge on a lovely day.

so thanks for the inspiration - i can't wait to be one of those people all goofed out on endorphins.

Bree commented on 'The great outdoors'

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:35:16 -0500

By Bree]]> Hi PQ! I'm really about ready to get back into running. Although I only ran like 2 miles at a stretch I loved it (then). Now I'm around your weight but a whole lot unhealthier. We're dealing w/the approching end of life for my FIL who is suffering the fate of colon cancer caught too late so I can't seem to get my head straight but I find motivation of sorts from your posts. Thanks for making me smile and know that I CAN do it. :)

Kris commented on 'The great outdoors'

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:54:59 -0500

By Kris]]> I'm one of those people who turned into a runner and was very startled to have done so. And I know what you mean about it being warm enough to run outside! I love running outside--I go in the morning, and there are deer and bunnies on the trail, and everything smells fresh and fabulous, and I get the reward of the cool breeze in my face when I'm moving, which I don't get in the gym.

It's very strange, after spending two-thirds of my life ill, to consider myself an athelete, a runner. I'm still BMI-obese, but I'm an obese girl who can run an 8:30 mile.

Anyway, the time change has made me cranky because up here in the north, it's now very very dark at 6 AM, so running outside's out until it gets lighter. Soon, though. Soon I will be off the treadmill and out into the wild.

Debbi commented on 'The great outdoors'

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:08:08 -0500

By Debbi]]> You already know I'm a running addict. I couldn't be happier about the change in the weather. I'm even doing some light jogging on my rest days ... a true sign of addiction!

Kari commented on 'The great outdoors'

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:19:15 -0500

By Kari]]> I would love to become a runner, but can only sustain a jog for a few minutes on the treadmill. But I can imagine it must be quite exhilirating to get outside, run, feel the wind in your face, your heart rate being elevated, the music in your ears... Curse my weak knees! And ankles. And cantankerous right foot.

Tracy commented on 'The great outdoors'

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:29:17 -0500

By Tracy]]> I'm coming out of lurkdom finally to say Hi! and thank you for all that you've shared in this blog. I love that you have a blog where Venn diagrams coexist with the challenges of living a healthier lifestyle! It satisfies my inner geek.

I hope to begin running at some point in my journey to health, but I totally identify with the change from not liking to go outside, to looking forward to such a great weather change. I walked to work this morning with a silly smile on my face the whole way.

All the best! Tracy (http://veggieconvert.blogspot.com)

lovelines commented on 'The great outdoors'

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:38:37 -0500

By lovelines]]> You have become a new person in the past couple years! Well, still you of course, but a healthier version. A version that looks forward to running outdoors. Congratulations!

thrilled commented on 'The great outdoors'

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:56:02 -0500

By thrilled]]> That's FANTASTIC! What an accomplishment to get to that place, and you should indeed feel proud and in awe of this place you've made it to.

I used to run some when I was smaller. Now it just about kills my joints and feet and shins so I won't. Your post has made me feel like striving for the day I can feel so exhilirated about running again, or about any exercise, for that matter.

Congrats and thanks!

Vamp commented on 'The great outdoors'

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:35:24 -0500

By Vamp]]> Someday, someday. I can still feel what it feels like to run, to feel the wind whip past my body and my feet pound the ground and feel the sweet sweet air whoosing in and out of my lungs. Right now the only time I can run is when I'm doing water aerobics in the pool but someday that time will come! Right now I'm just celebrating the little battles won, like being able to stand and walk around for more than about 10 minutes. I just did a photo shoot for work (looong story, lol) and was able to stand for about an hour and a half and not once did I think my back was going to give out.. two months ago that wouldn't have been possible. I have to thank you PQ for helping motivate me in the right direction dear, you're fantastic. :)

Heather commented on 'The great outdoors'

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:39:29 -0500

By Heather]]> Running is one of the best things ever. I wish it were easier to convince my friends of that... the problem is, it's not one of the best things ever the first several times you do it and people get convinced it's not for them.

Bloomie commented on 'The great outdoors'

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:41:40 -0500

By Bloomie]]> Oh, I love running outdoors as well. I'm a fattie who was running regularly till my ipod died. It's now back in business and so am I. I was able to run yesterday morning for the first time in months and it felt so great. I'm not fast and I don't have cute running clothes, but I can run 3 miles without stopping and that is pretty fucking good.

I hate running inside and despise doing it. Unless it is the bitterest of cold outside I'll pull on my running tights and some sweats and head out. Running outside calms me while a treadmill makes me feel like a guinea pig.

Lose Weight With Me commented on 'The great outdoors'

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:07:31 -0500

By Lose Weight With Me]]> Since I grew up heavy, I never enjoyed going out for recess. It meant not getting picked for whatever game everyone else was playing.

Now, though, I enjoy getting out and exercising. It almost feels like a revenge of some sort...here I am fit and thin, and many of those former tormenters are now struggling with their own weight and fitness issues.

I don't wish them ill; in fact, my heart goes out to them.

But I do believe that I enjoy myself so much because of them.

Brian

Kala commented on 'The great outdoors'

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:31:12 -0500

By Kala]]> You give me HOPE!!

Chris H commented on 'The great outdoors'

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:42:26 -0500

By Chris H]]> Well I think it will be a cold day in hell before I can say I love or even will go running, but I can honestly say I NOW LOVE GOING TO THE GYM! Like you, not something I could have said 3 years ago! AMAZING FEELING EH? ya for us.

daBaum commented on 'The great outdoors'

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:22:24 -0500

By daBaum]]> PQ. Brilliant Venn diagram analogy. I see the graphic element for your book cover. Over the last year, I have quit viewing you as a source of dietic inspiration and have, instead, come to view you as a "must read" author. You are GOOD!

Amber commented on 'The great outdoors'

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:22:13 -0500

By Amber]]> Just had to stop by and say what an inspiration you are. I have never really ran before but am trying to take it up!

Amber

blest commented on 'The great outdoors'

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:28:27 -0500

By blest]]> I know exactly what you mean. I'm married to a Marine. A big tall uber-fit Marine. We've been Jack Sprat and his lady for our entire marriage...until now. Now I'm this little fireball who wants to jump and run and workout multiple times a day. I took the kids (I have four boys) to the zoo - wearing a backpack loaded with water bottles and frequently broke into a run. Only my nine year old could keep up! And I too was one of those who would rather have a root canal than go to PE.

My husband just keeps saying, in a tone of bemused admiration, "Who ARE you?!"

I don't know who I am anymore either, but doggone it I like me!

ann commented on 'The great outdoors'

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:26:04 -0500

By ann]]> What a wonderful post! You should be so proud of yourself!
I kind of know the feeling, although I haven't lost anything like you have...but today when I went running it was such a high. I used to only go very early in the morning when it was dark, so noone would see me. Now that I've lost weight, I go in the morning because its easier, but if I get up later and go after it's light I don't care who sees - and that is a strange and wonderful feeling.

Janice Bridge commented on 'The great outdoors'

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:10:22 -0500

By Janice Bridge]]> Enjoy this life - it is what you have earned, and what will keep you healthy for the long term! This post is a vivid contrast to the posts about running from last fall - shortly after you moved to your new apartment - and found running outside a bit of a personal challenge.

Flash your smile, and your membership card, and keep on keeping on!

Patty commented on 'The great outdoors'

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:08:53 -0500

By Patty]]> Nice to hear you like running and look forward to it. I haven't quite gotten there yet but I do like how I feel after I run, like I've accomplished something and that exercise high. I've only been running mostly indoors so will have to venture outside when the weather is better.

mal commented on 'The great outdoors'

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 23:40:37 -0500

By mal]]> I truly hope to be in that position someday. You are an inspiration. How many hundreds of times will I post that in your comments?

Lady Rose commented on 'The great outdoors'

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:28:43 -0500

By Lady Rose]]> I'm not much for running - but on a nice cool morning I do like to go for a walk when it is still early and every one else is asleep. Lady Rose

the veggie paparazzo commented on 'The great outdoors'

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 22:16:44 -0500

By the veggie paparazzo]]> I'm getting there . . . slowly. Week 2 of Couch to 5k completed today.