Running Relieving Stress

runing relief in stress by adding to it then by lowering it.
it helps me and my stress
plodzilla

Ashley said:

Hey everyone! I am new to the group and just wanted to know what all
of you thought about running relieving stress? I am a student and am
stressed out a lot of the time! I have been running throughout
grammar school and high scool and even now, but I really don't know if
I see a change in my stress levels. Maybe running more in the woods or
through trails would be more meditative than in a gym or in the city
streets. I really look forward to dialoging with you about this
subject. Thanks!
~Ashley

Ashley said:

Hey everyone! I am new to the group

Welcome.

and just wanted to know what all

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of you thought about running relieving stress?

yes, it works 🙂

I am a student and am

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stressed out a lot of the time! I have been running throughout
grammar school and high scool and even now, but I really don't know if
I see a change in my stress levels. Maybe running more in the woods or
through trails would be more meditative than in a gym or in the city
streets.

most definitely! Pictures are worth 1000 words. These were just posted
for something else, but it gives you an idea some of the places I run in
Alaska and why I like trail running. These are during races, but usually
there would be 0-2 people around.

http://home.att.net/~dot.h/DogDash2002/aut_3942.crpsml_8.jpg
(these are some of my usual trails - minus the people)
There's some nearby single track that's even nicer, but I don't have
those pictures posted anywhere.

For special runs or run/hike:
http://home.att.net/~akrunning/Hills/index.html
http://home.att.net/~akrunning/HP_Hill/index.html
(actually a road, but it's not a gym or city streets)
http://home.att.net/~akrunning/LynxSS2004/

Just my opinion, but aside from being away from traffic and congestion -
and hassles in general, trails work more of the fine foot / ankle
muscles and reduce the tendency for repetitive injury by increasing the
diversity of motions, but they have their own potential for injury if
your feet / ankles are reasonably strong (but depends on roughness of
trail).

I really enjoy the challenge and solitude of trails, but I am definitely
an outdoor person. I enjoy occasional events to explore new trails, but
I'm not a hard core racer that has to time and measure everything. I
prefer to leave that stuff in office with all the other stress.

Enjoy!

Dot

--
"You try to slow down and enjoy it. You try to look at the scenery. But
your brain can kind of go blank. All you want to do is tell your feet to
keep working."
-Cedar Petrosius, women's winner 2004 Matanuska Peak Challenge (14mi,
9000ft up and down)

Quoted message said:

Hey everyone! I am new to the group and just wanted to know what all
of you thought about running relieving stress? I am a student and am
stressed out a lot of the time! I have been running throughout
grammar school and high scool and even now, but I really don't know if
I see a change in my stress levels. Maybe running more in the woods or
through trails would be more meditative than in a gym or in the city
streets. I really look forward to dialoging with you about this
subject. Thanks!
~Ashley

Hi Ashley,
Running relieves stress to some degree, but sex is much more effective. Look me
up sweetie.

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(TheBillRodgerz)
Hi Ashley,
Running relieves stress to some degree, but sex is much more effective. Look

me up sweetie.

Don't fall for this guy's come on, lesbian sex is much more relaxing, look me
up instead
'Beth'

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lesbian sex is much more relaxing, look me
up instead

Firstly, Beth seems to be a hermaphrodite, changing sex at will, and secondly I
love woman so much that I am a lesbian.

Dot dot.h@#duh?att.net said:

most definitely! Pictures are worth 1000 words. These were just posted
for something else, but it gives you an idea some of the places I run in
Alaska and why I like trail running. These are during races, but usually
there would be 0-2 people around.

Dot, you are making me ill with this beautiful scenery. Georgia also has
some nice running areas , but nothing like Alaska. Here's one of my trail
runs:

http://tinyurl.com/5tbvo

Phil M.

--
"Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make
them all yourself." ­Martin Vanbee

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(Ashley) said:

Hey everyone! I am new to the group and just wanted to know what all
of you thought about running relieving stress? I am a student and am
stressed out a lot of the time! I have been running throughout
grammar school and high scool and even now, but I really don't know if
I see a change in my stress levels. Maybe running more in the woods or
through trails would be more meditative than in a gym or in the city
streets. I really look forward to dialoging with you about this
subject. Thanks!
~Ashley

i think running of any kind can help reduce stress, but as you say,
deking around motorists and madmen in the city might actually ADD to the
mix. i find my favourite runs are through wooded areas where it's
quieter, or beside a body of water. the time of day can make a
difference too, such as the quieter atmosphere early in the morn or
later in the evening (though i've never gotten into evening runs).

C

From: [email hidden] (TheBillRodgerz)

Firstly, Beth seems to be a hermaphrodite, changing sex at will, and secondly I
love woman so much that I am a lesbian.

You got any good kibbee recipes??

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You got any good kibbee recipes??

What's a kibbee? Sounds like a brand of dog food.

Phil M. said:

Dot dot.h@#duh?att.net said:

most definitely! Pictures are worth 1000 words. These were just posted
for something else, but it gives you an idea some of the places I run in
Alaska and why I like trail running. These are during races, but usually
there would be 0-2 people around.

Dot, you are making me ill with this beautiful scenery. Georgia also has
some nice running areas , but nothing like Alaska. Here's one of my trail
runs:

http://tinyurl.com/5tbvo

My sympathies 🙁
I'll bet there are areas in Georgia that rival some Alaska scenery in
their own way. I know I have some fond memories of Shenandoah and Great
Smokies Natl Parks as well as the Ads (NY), Green Mts (VT), Whites (NH),
and a little in Maine (Acadia NP, iirc). Where I usually run, as shown
in the one picture, is pretty mundane, although the single track is much
nicer.

I'll have to confess I used to live not too far (<30 miles) west of NYC
and got tired of the rat race on weekends driving to hiking and canoeing
areas, quit my job, moved west, retrained as an ecologist, then moved
north. It's how I chose to prioritize my life. Not everybody has those
options or interests.

Dot

--
"I used to be real gung-ho. Now I try to look at it as a day hike with a
sense of purpose."
-Harlow Robinson, winner 2004 Matanuska Peak Challenge (14mi, 9000ft up
and down)

Ashley said:

Hey everyone!

Hi Ashley. Welcome.

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I am new to the group and just wanted to know what all
of you thought about running relieving stress?

It does. No doubt about it.

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I am a student and am
stressed out a lot of the time! I have been running throughout
grammar school and high scool and even now, but I really don't know if
I see a change in my stress levels.

Aside from exercise, the easy way to deal with college stress is
to just do the work in a sensible way. Find out what the prof
wants (for the A) and do it early in the term. Then you can coast
a little near the end. Treat schoolwork as a full-time job.
Spend 50-ish hours a week doing school work, and have everything
done (and checked) well before it's due. When something takes
more time than you expected, you will have plenty of time to
finish it without getting stressed out.

As a benefit, scheduling your school work like a full-time job
will help you schedule time for exercise, staying healthy,
and socializing.

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Maybe running more in the woods or
through trails would be more meditative than in a gym or in the city
streets.

My heart rate increases whenever I have to deal with vehicles.
It increases when I have to cross controlled intersections.
It increases when I see drivers do stupid things.
It really increases when I have to dodge a car.
Yes. There's no doubt about it. A route that avoids
those issues would be more meditative.

Steve

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(TheBillRodgerz)

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You got any good kibbee recipes??

What's a kibbee? Sounds like a brand of >dog food.

Its one of them ethnic dishes, you know like Danny Thomas is a lesbianese,
Moamar Ghadafi is a lesbianese, kibbee is lesbian food.

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kibbee is lesbian food.

You mean "carpet" ?

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Dot dot.h@#duh?att.net said:

Dot, you are making me ill with this beautiful scenery. Georgia also
has

some nice running areas , but nothing like Alaska. Here's one of my
trail
runs:

http://tinyurl.com/5tbvo

I'll bet runners living in Florida are jealous of all those concrete
hills for training. 😉

-DF

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Hey everyone! I am new to the group and just wanted to know what all
of you thought about running relieving stress?

Ashley,
I didn't start running till nearly 40 and I would say it saved my sanity
and job. I had a high profile job which came with big time stress. Once
I took up running I found myself so much more relaxed on the job and in
life. I soon found that those people causing my anxiety where much
easier to deal with. My typical caustic temper was replaced with
humorous disarmament(them). In essence I became comfortable in the oven
and became the wonderful peach that I am today. 😉 The unfortunate side,
with promotions I got closer to the flame but still held up well. I
made it to retirement, not always easy in some big corporations, and
asked a few times to come back for consulting. (I politely declined)

So yes, a shaggy dog story from one person with nearly 20 years. I don't
know your personal preferences as to time but I always found running in
the morning when the world was asleep or sipping their coffee the best.
There is something about starting off the day alert and relaxed and able
to absorb the pressures of the day. I'm an avid trail runner today but
still found comfort in the early days on roads. So much has to do with
what rattles in your mind while running. I could take a problem that
seemed insurmountable the day before and dissect it often finding
reasonable solutions. I did some of my best computer design on the road
in my head.

Sure a trail is also nice but depending on where you live how
comfortable you are running alone in the woods. All the pristine beauty
in the world will not help if there are potential dirtbags in the area.
Running with someone when possible is also another plus, whether sharing
secrets or talking about current events. The non running side is to
understand what is causing the stress and see if there is changes you
can make. Too many credit hours, too much pressure from a boyfriend, un
reasonable expectations on yourself, etc.

Good luck,
-DougF

Dot dot.h@#duh?att.net said:

Phil M. said:

Dot dot.h@#duh?att.net said:

most definitely! Pictures are worth 1000 words. These were just
posted for something else, but it gives you an idea some of the
places I run in Alaska and why I like trail running. These are during
races, but usually there would be 0-2 people around.

Dot, you are making me ill with this beautiful scenery. Georgia also
has some nice running areas , but nothing like Alaska. Here's one of
my trail runs:

http://tinyurl.com/5tbvo

My sympathies 🙁
I'll bet there are areas in Georgia that rival some Alaska scenery in
their own way. I know I have some fond memories of Shenandoah and
Great Smokies Natl Parks as well as the Ads (NY), Green Mts (VT),
Whites (NH), and a little in Maine (Acadia NP, iirc). Where I usually
run, as shown in the one picture, is pretty mundane, although the
single track is much nicer.

I've taken trips to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Spectacular scenery. Once I
get over this marathoning/BQ obsession, I'd like to start doing some trail
running, maybe enter some trail races.

Phil M.

--
"Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make
them all yourself." ­Martin Vanbee

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I've taken trips to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Spectacular scenery.
Once I
get over this marathoning/BQ obsession, I'd like to start doing some
trail
running, maybe enter some trail races.

One you do, you will only runs roads when you must. 🙂

-DougF

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Ashley,
I didn't start running till nearly 40 a

Ignore this internet pervert Ashley. He comes on like a nice old geezer at
first, but in a days time he has the pockets cut out of his pants and he's
asking you to fish for change.

Ash, my guess is that you're fleeing an invisible pursuer, much like
your first encounter with the schoolyard bully played out, all those
years ago. Stop running, turn, and face the redneck past, that keeps
nipping at your heels.