tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308512674416289618.post708604747494004741..comments2023-05-30T05:54:28.685-04:00Comments on Ash is Fit: WWYD?Ashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02866524271490227917noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308512674416289618.post-14737954750589800332009-03-09T10:55:00.000-04:002009-03-09T10:55:00.000-04:00Hi Ash. I was wondering, when did you first start ...Hi Ash. I was wondering, when did you first start running? I want to start running this spring/summer but I am a little self-concious because of my weight. How did you start out? Also, could you please recommend some basic running attire? Thanks so much! :)<br>- JennAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308512674416289618.post-39160768382047838982009-03-09T09:19:00.000-04:002009-03-09T09:19:00.000-04:00So I might be kind of biased on this, but for me, ...So I might be kind of biased on this, but for me, I feel much more accomplished when I complete a certain distance versus a certain time. (But again, that is my own prejudice.) I guess another thing to consider is that you have the 5K in May, where you can kick ass with your time, so it might be cool to add in the 10K and complete a more challenging distance run. I also think that it won't be that hard to get your time up for the 10K with some outdoor training this month. Good luck making your decision...I'm sure you'll do great no matter which you choose!Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308512674416289618.post-36689383972912935002009-03-09T09:02:00.000-04:002009-03-09T09:02:00.000-04:00Hey Ash-I stumbled across your blog through the ne...Hey Ash-<br><br>I stumbled across your blog through the nest health and fitness board and love reading about your journey. I'm wanting to start a weightloss journey myself and was wondering if you have ever posted a menu of what you eat on a daily basis. I've gone back through some of the archives but I may have missed it. If not, I am definately curious to know what you eat every day.<br><br>Thanks so much and keep up the awesome work!<br>Mollybloggirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00019355812571039937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308512674416289618.post-21243688725181440552009-03-09T00:12:00.000-04:002009-03-09T00:12:00.000-04:00Do the 10K! From what I've read from your blog...Do the 10K! From what I've read from your blog, you have it the will to push yourself and finish!Jen and Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15421323633983772010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308512674416289618.post-63644205214907368882009-03-08T22:40:00.000-04:002009-03-08T22:40:00.000-04:00Go for the 10k! You don't know how fast the ot...Go for the 10k! You don't know how fast the other 149 runners are going to be. There could very well be some walkers. The first time I ran a 10K, I never ran more than an 8K. Once you get going, you will be surprised by how much longer you can still go! Good luckChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104741441576062417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308512674416289618.post-50583086602348162792009-03-08T22:02:00.000-04:002009-03-08T22:02:00.000-04:00In high school I ran cross country, but wasn't...In high school I ran cross country, but wasn't very good. I just loved to run. At the state meet my senior year, I came in 2nd to last. It was still the best time I ever ran. I knew I wasn't going to win, so I just ran to beat myself. So, I say go for the 10K.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09708675281321049193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308512674416289618.post-23635464685457409682009-03-08T16:39:00.000-04:002009-03-08T16:39:00.000-04:00When I swim in a meet it doesn't bother me if ...When I swim in a meet it doesn't bother me if I come in last at all, it's about my time. Did I improve, did I go faster than the last race? If I didn't what can I do better next time? I think you should do the 10k and focus on dropping some time! I think you can do it. You have a solid base and have previous experience with that distance!! I say go for it!!! I bet you won't come it 5th to last!!Alison and Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308512674416289618.post-29201800166107765162009-03-08T15:26:00.000-04:002009-03-08T15:26:00.000-04:00Challenge yourself. Try not to stay within your c...Challenge yourself. Try not to stay within your comfort level - give the 10k a try! I bet you'll surprise yourself!Heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308512674416289618.post-87849002486409482022009-03-08T15:05:00.000-04:002009-03-08T15:05:00.000-04:00If you are worried about where yo will finish for ...If you are worried about where yo will finish for the 10k, I would take the HIIT workouts outside and focus on speed and do the 5k. Either one will be a great accomplishment. Good luck!Chelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14717837293595027453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308512674416289618.post-22722793828792879212009-03-08T14:44:00.000-04:002009-03-08T14:44:00.000-04:00I think its all about why you are doing it... (see...I think its all about why you are doing it... (see my blog) I think it has to do with why and what the purpose is for you to do a race. For me it helps give me the motivation to get out there. That said,I am a walker, a SLOW walker and I have come in last A LOT and to be honest, I feel just as good as the people who finish with the pack. I get a great workout, a t-shirt, medal, etc and you meet some pretty cool people with a similar motivation for health without some of the snobbery I have experianced with faster walkers/runners. There is a certian level of accomplishment that comes from doing a race for me that has nothing to do with my place. Just my two cents... if if even makes any sense :)Shane & Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13586404962892985079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308512674416289618.post-14424161342556243442009-03-08T14:40:00.000-04:002009-03-08T14:40:00.000-04:00I guess it just depends on how important your plac...I guess it just depends on how important your place in the race is to you.<br>I bet you are faster at this point, than you were for your other 10k.Angie Eats Peacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00966149953616277141noreply@blogger.com