I run half marathons. I foster dogs and have one that loves to run. I am slower than my dog. I work in tech software. I sit a lot at work. I have been here since 2004. I am from Greece, where I took up running. I have been to Florida on vacation several times. My family are in Greece. I like Gyros. I love fish, loves olives. I am training for a marathon. I will be racing in a 5k. I am doing on in October. I like to run on the beach. I don't get to travel much because of training. I have been to Chicago.
I have a cat. I am not a good runner. I like to walk on the beach. I live near beach. I am married. We own our own sign business. I am a travel agent. I live in Florida. I live next to the beach. I love Florida. I would like to visit Greece. I love  olives, likes Gyros. I am also a runner, but less experienced. I don't train for marathons. I like olives and Gyros. I love shawarma Gyros. I am conscious of where I eat.
Have you decided to sign up for a marathon? I would love to do a marathon but I don't think I am strong enough of a runner yet. How often do you run? A couple times a week. But I have to stop and walk every few minutes and I don't run very far. Do you have any tips to get better? Well, you may think about training for shorter distances first, like a half marathon, or a 5k run, then work your way up, but only if you are really motivated.  There's no good way to train if you aren't really motivated. Maybe I shouldn't try then. I do like running, I'm just not very good at it. Is it normal for my heart to go really fast as soon as I start running? In the beginning, sure.  It's all about the efficiency of you lungs and heart which gets better.  It is important not to overdo it at first though.  And if you've been doing most of your running on the beach, that may not be the best place to start either. Oh ok, that is good to know. Would it be better to run on the road or concrete than sand? I think so. The sand just makes your legs work that much harder.  Where are you in florida?  The hard packed sand around Daytona may not be so bad. Still a paved trail would probably be better for you. I live near the beach but there are lots of back roads that are less travelled that i could try. You have really been very helpful! You have a lot of knowledge about this! Well, I went through it all to at the start, so I just remember the obstacles I had. In the beginning the most important thing is to cardiovascular contitioning.  Gradually increase distance, but also incline.  Don't start by trying to run steep hills.  work up to it. Yeah I think for me the hardest thing is my flying heart and running really short of breath. I'll try to get better gradually rather than push myself too much.