F2 [in IBM-PC BASIC, anyway]

[jazzfish]

I seem to be hypersensitive to sound in the mornings. Perfectly normal quiet rustlings wake me up, and I lie around trying to get back to sleep for another hour or so. So, as of today I'm trying to put this time to actual use. I got up an hour early and walked over to Brown Farm for a run.

Okay, more of a "gasping jog." Interspersed with long stretches of "can't run, keep walking." It's a start.

Tonight I plan on spending too much money on decent running shoes. The Chacos just aren't cutting it, says the blister on my right foot. I'll also be actually bringing water with me tomorrow, instead of relying on guzzling from the faucet when I get home.

However. I know several of y'all are (or have been) into this whole "running" thing. Advice? Tips? Preferences for various sport drinks over water? (And how do you carry the bottle with you while you're running, anyway?)

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[silmaril.livejournal.com]

I've struggled with the water question myself and decided that the answer to how to carry the bottle while runnins is "you don't."

I don't know how hot and/or dry it is where you are, but what I learned to do: A few sips of water before starting the exercise---not too much---and a glass of water when done---drunk slowly. Then keep self hydrated throughout the day.

I understand the tried-and-true method of building up running distance is starting with something like "run 100 paces, walk 100 paces, repeat" and gradually change the ratio. At least, it worked for me, and later I was told that it works for others, too.

Decent running shoes: I'm very happy with Nike Air Pegasus. There are higher end ones, and lower end ones too I'm sure. Just to throw a name out there.