Comments on: Sometimes You Just Gotta Hit The Road http://zentofitness.com/sometimes-you-just-gotta-hit-the-road/ Wed, 04 May 2011 01:25:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Matt http://zentofitness.com/sometimes-you-just-gotta-hit-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-7283 Matt Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:42:10 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=825#comment-7283 I do a mixture of both, 3x interval and 3x 3-4 mile jogs a week. I find it to be the ideal mix for keeping me fit and keeping my body fat percentage low. It's refreshing to see people still love running outdoors, it's enjoyable and a great way to unwind after work. I will say i find interval training better on a treadmill though, easier to track your progress. I do a mixture of both, 3x interval and 3x 3-4 mile jogs a week. I find it to be the ideal mix for keeping me fit and keeping my body fat percentage low. It’s refreshing to see people still love running outdoors, it’s enjoyable and a great way to unwind after work. I will say i find interval training better on a treadmill though, easier to track your progress.

]]> By: The Freedom of Outdoor Running.... | Zen to Fitness http://zentofitness.com/sometimes-you-just-gotta-hit-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-4528 The Freedom of Outdoor Running.... | Zen to Fitness Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:42:00 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=825#comment-4528 [...] While these things are fun, it is best to start out with running in a uncontrolled manner just hitting the road and running for fun. It would be great to hear any tips from readers about how they started running [...] [...] While these things are fun, it is best to start out with running in a uncontrolled manner just hitting the road and running for fun. It would be great to hear any tips from readers about how they started running [...]

]]> By: Kieran http://zentofitness.com/sometimes-you-just-gotta-hit-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-2814 Kieran Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:23:43 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=825#comment-2814 Finally!!! An article that is pro-running! I came across this post just today (Feb 14, 2010)so this comment is kind of a late addition to the above comments. I second the opinions of many of the contributors; running is COOL. I've ran all my life for exercise (I'm 43) and have always gotten great results from it. I also do bodyweight intervals. But if you asked me what my all-time favourite exercise is, it's got to be plain, old-fashioned running. No sprinting, no hills - just a simple 30-35 minute run. There's way too much written these days about 'fat loss' and 'afterburn' and about how running isn't as good as HIIT or sprinting, blah blah blah. What a lot of these people don't get is that running is good for your MIND. Hey, it's not all about fat loss. Losing weight is great, but there's a reason why the streets are still filled with runners. The reason? RUNNING MAKES YOU FEEL GREAT. It's not for everyone; some people consider running a kind of self-imposed torture. Not me. I love that post-run feeling. Running is the best stress buster there is. I'm sick of websites that hail running as 'long, boring cardio.' Well, that depends on your opinion. It's refreshing to read an article like this. Running really has been getting a bad rap recently, and it's nice to see somebody set the record straight. Great post. Finally!!! An article that is pro-running! I came across this post just today (Feb 14, 2010)so this comment is kind of a late addition to the above comments. I second the opinions of many of the contributors; running is COOL. I’ve ran all my life for exercise (I’m 43) and have always gotten great results from it. I also do bodyweight intervals. But if you asked me what my all-time favourite exercise is, it’s got to be plain, old-fashioned running. No sprinting, no hills – just a simple 30-35 minute run. There’s way too much written these days about ‘fat loss’ and ‘afterburn’ and about how running isn’t as good as HIIT or sprinting, blah blah blah. What a lot of these people don’t get is that running is good for your MIND. Hey, it’s not all about fat loss. Losing weight is great, but there’s a reason why the streets are still filled with runners. The reason? RUNNING MAKES YOU FEEL GREAT. It’s not for everyone; some people consider running a kind of self-imposed torture. Not me. I love that post-run feeling. Running is the best stress buster there is. I’m sick of websites that hail running as ‘long, boring cardio.’ Well, that depends on your opinion. It’s refreshing to read an article like this. Running really has been getting a bad rap recently, and it’s nice to see somebody set the record straight. Great post.

]]> By: Vasopro http://zentofitness.com/sometimes-you-just-gotta-hit-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-2445 Vasopro Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:54:42 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=825#comment-2445 I love running...it gets me outdoors and I can enjoy the scenary and fresh air. Unfortunately I can't run as much as I'd like because I have flat feet. After about 5-10 minutes of running, my feet are killing me and I have to stop & walk. I'm not tired at all and feel I can keep going if it wasn't for my feet. Any ideas for flat footed runners to last longer? I love running…it gets me outdoors and I can enjoy the scenary and fresh air.

Unfortunately I can’t run as much as I’d like because I have flat feet. After about 5-10 minutes of running, my feet are killing me and I have to stop & walk. I’m not tired at all and feel I can keep going if it wasn’t for my feet.

Any ideas for flat footed runners to last longer?

]]> By: Bye Bye Big Guy http://zentofitness.com/sometimes-you-just-gotta-hit-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-2410 Bye Bye Big Guy Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:23:18 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=825#comment-2410 [...] converts calories into abdominal fat. The following are five reasons why you should be performing quick, intense workouts for better health and fat [...] [...] converts calories into abdominal fat. The following are five reasons why you should be performing quick, intense workouts for better health and fat [...]

]]> By: Mary http://zentofitness.com/sometimes-you-just-gotta-hit-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-2396 Mary Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:34:26 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=825#comment-2396 Glad I ran across this before the new year! Great idea and totally do-able. 25 min 2 x a week? yeah i fit that in. Glad I ran across this before the new year! Great idea and totally do-able. 25 min 2 x a week? yeah i fit that in.

]]> By: Stone Age Cures For Depression | Zen to Fitness http://zentofitness.com/sometimes-you-just-gotta-hit-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-1508 Stone Age Cures For Depression | Zen to Fitness Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:34:27 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=825#comment-1508 [...] words. Its hard for problems to set in if you are breaking a sweat daily that’s why I believe Sometimes you just gotta hit the road….Its all well and good doing a few short and intense weights or body weight sessions a week. To [...] [...] words. Its hard for problems to set in if you are breaking a sweat daily that’s why I believe Sometimes you just gotta hit the road….Its all well and good doing a few short and intense weights or body weight sessions a week. To [...]

]]> By: abcd « ByeByeBigGuy http://zentofitness.com/sometimes-you-just-gotta-hit-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-1504 abcd « ByeByeBigGuy Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:57:44 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=825#comment-1504 [...] converts calories into abdominal fat. The following are five reasons why you should be performing quick, intense workouts for better health and fat [...] [...] converts calories into abdominal fat. The following are five reasons why you should be performing quick, intense workouts for better health and fat [...]

]]> By: 5 Tips To More Muscle | Zen to Fitness http://zentofitness.com/sometimes-you-just-gotta-hit-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-1337 5 Tips To More Muscle | Zen to Fitness Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:02:28 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=825#comment-1337 [...] is a great way to promote relaxation and break away from stress. I also find a bit of old fashioned running or swimming a great way to relax on an off day. Sometimes I will just grab my running shoes and hit [...] [...] is a great way to promote relaxation and break away from stress. I also find a bit of old fashioned running or swimming a great way to relax on an off day. Sometimes I will just grab my running shoes and hit [...]

]]> By: Breaking the worry habit | Zen to Fitness http://zentofitness.com/sometimes-you-just-gotta-hit-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-961 Breaking the worry habit | Zen to Fitness Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:20:40 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=825#comment-961 [...] great release is obviously exercise. I wrote about this previously over here…….. Personally I find in order to release I need to do some activity that lets me get into a flow [...] [...] great release is obviously exercise. I wrote about this previously over here…….. Personally I find in order to release I need to do some activity that lets me get into a flow [...]

]]>