Posted by Mr Beev on September 17, 2002, at 16:10:30
In reply to working.out.blues, posted by wsj on September 17, 2002, at 0:01:27
I should like to add my two groats' worth to the preceeding good posts; two amplifications:
1. As has been pointed out, if you can run only in five minute segments, by all means do so; something is better than nothing. I took up running whilst (1) on effexor or luvox, (2) with their added weight gains, (3) with severe carpal tunnel syndrome, (4) drinking heavily, (5) being a smoker (!), (6) middle-aged, (7) having an amoeba-like physique, and (8) a negative attitude. But perseverance and reasonable goals - however minute - is the key.
2. johnj brings up an excellent and important point, namely that, although exercise is one of the few activities that it is agreed upon by all hands will ameliorate depression, except in severe cases, sometimes in rare cases it can backfire. In my case it happened because of an electrolyte imbalance, which I cured by adding salt to my gatorade.
I truly believe that if I can do it - running 20 miles/week now for 2.5 years - anyone can!
Mr Beev
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