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[axelrod]

I have a chronic health problem (at least one, anyway) and very variable energy. I miss running a whole lot, but it's hard to get started again. I know there's that "couch to 5k" thing, and I'm still considering it, but the jogging and walking just don't seem like much fun - though I guess the point is that it gets you up to being able to run a decent amount relatively simply and easily.

Does anyone have suggestions about how to run more or less regularly despite unreliable energy levels? Does anyone know of methods besides the "couch to 5k" thing, for easing oneself gently back into running? Recommendations of books and websites are appreciated.

Thanks in advance! :)

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[dizzykj.livejournal.com]

I agree with the advice for interval training. It's really helped me start and keep running.

I don't run with anyone else but I find the RunKeeper App invaluable for keeping me going. I have it on an iPhone but I think you can get it on Android as well. It's programmable so that you can set the intervals you wish to run and it will beep at you when it's time to go from a run to a walk (and vice versa). This means that you don't need to concentrate on where you've gotten to in the training - similar to if you were running with a friend.

[axelrod]

Unfortunately, I don't have a smartphone and have no plans to get one in the foreseeable future.