Welcome to Run Eat Repeat. I am Monica and I am using running and healthy eating to lose weight and stop dieting! Subscribe to my RSS feed or Email Me for healthy tips.
Running
1. Q: When did you start running?
A: I started running over 5 years ago! Once I found running I became an addict overnight.
I started walking after high school in an effort to lose weight. I would take walks with my friend or my mom and when they weren’t around I would walk on my grandma’s treadmill. I loved walking and eventually bought my own treadmill that I kept in my room. I walked for a few months until I got bored of walking and tried running for a bit. Soon I was walking and running on the ‘mill before school (college) and work (Starbucks). Before I knew it I was running 5 days a week for 60 minutes at a time!
After about a year of running on the treadmill I tried a run outside and fell in love. A 10k, then many many half marathons would soon follow.
2. Q: I am a new runner – do you have any tips?
A:I have tons of tips! If you have a specific question please email me – runeatrepeat@gmail.com
But here are some general tips for new runners…
- Don’t expect it to be easy, and don’t get discouraged when it’s hard. Running is difficult, be proud of what you can do.
- The second you feel an injury or that “something is off’ – STOP RUNNING. Finishing this run is not worth being out of commission for 6 weeks.
- Start off slow and find your comfortable pace. A common running mistake is starting out too fast and burning yourself out.
- Fuel properly – eat well before and after your runs. Make sure to eat within approx. 30 minutes after a hard run.
- Enjoy running – if it’s not fun you won’t stick with it!
Also, check out my Training Schedule page for training program suggestions.
3. Q: Does Ben run with you?
A: Sadly, no. I actually run by myself most of the time but Ben has agreed to run a 5k with me so we are going to start training soon!
4. Q: What do you tell yourself to motivate you to run or keep going?
A: I have some quotes that I love to say to myself while running.
One of them is from an old Nike ad I held onto for years.
And this newer Nike ad that I also became obsessed with.
5. Q: Do you eat before your morning runs?
A: On long runs – Yes, always. On shorter runs – Not always.
During the week runs of 4 to 7 miles I don’t have a full snack. I may grab a handful of cereal or fruit. (If I’m hungry then I would definitely eat more.)
Longer runs of 8 or more miles I will usually eat PB toast or something similar.
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Hi! I’m new to your site. I was reading an article on FITBIE and they referenced you.
I’ve recently taken up running and training for my first 5K (anxious about it). I’ve found that upbeat music with fast tempos help my stride. Do you have any music suggestions that I could throw on my playlist…. the same songs I have are getting old! Lol. Thanks!
How do you measure how long you ran? Would you suggest I purchase a pedometer since I am just starting out running.
I have trained for many races that required longer distances – including marathons. I find routes and drive in my car measuring them before I hit the road. I always pre-plan my route so my family knows where I am if I run into trouble. I draw a map, figure out the length for the day – plan my water, meals if needed and hit it.
Sometime I don’t eat at all before running, and I feel dizzy, I think I need to eat some bread maybe. Visit this site for health solution: http://www.medsempire.org
I’m doing the Midnight Run in Central Park , NY. Wish me Luck!
Good luck!
I began a couple years ago to train for a 5k, I was so surprised how when I put my mind to it I ac celled at a pretty good pace. Now don’t get me wrong I could hardly run a lap in the beginning around the high school track in my area. I took it little by little and completed my first 5k ever within a few months of training. I wanted to keep going and going, but hurt my knee in result of planting my foot on uneven ground coming from a curb onto the road surface. I still have not recovered fully from this injury but really want to plan out a good slow start to running again.