Comments on: Running Sigh . . . http://www.sonnet87.com/2007/06/19/running-sigh/ Jumping into vast oceans of nothingness since 2004 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:51:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: WordNerd http://www.sonnet87.com/2007/06/19/running-sigh/comment-page-1/#comment-1199 WordNerd Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:13:19 +0000 http://www.sonnet87.com/2007/06/19/running-sigh/#comment-1199 Overall, the elliptical really has its pluses; maybe it's not *as* good as running, but you're able to do more and go longer because your perceived level of effort is lower, so you don't feel the workout as much (but you're still getting it). I think elliptical and arc training are nice compliments to running--you train different leg muscles and it helps with imbalances you get from running. I like running better than the machines, but only when it comes to outdoor running. :) Overall, the elliptical really has its pluses; maybe it’s not *as* good as running, but you’re able to do more and go longer because your perceived level of effort is lower, so you don’t feel the workout as much (but you’re still getting it). I think elliptical and arc training are nice compliments to running–you train different leg muscles and it helps with imbalances you get from running.

I like running better than the machines, but only when it comes to outdoor running. :)

]]> By: IP http://www.sonnet87.com/2007/06/19/running-sigh/comment-page-1/#comment-1198 IP Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:48:35 +0000 http://www.sonnet87.com/2007/06/19/running-sigh/#comment-1198 I stick to the elliptical too, because when I used to run I'd feel it in my knees the next day (though maybe I should give it another try - that was years ago and I get inspired now every time I go to a race). Minute-for-minute it's probably not as good as running (in terms of calories burned), but it's easier to do intervals and mix things up, which helps make up some of the difference. I stick to the elliptical too, because when I used to run I’d feel it in my knees the next day (though maybe I should give it another try – that was years ago and I get inspired now every time I go to a race). Minute-for-minute it’s probably not as good as running (in terms of calories burned), but it’s easier to do intervals and mix things up, which helps make up some of the difference.

]]> By: sunchaser http://www.sonnet87.com/2007/06/19/running-sigh/comment-page-1/#comment-1197 sunchaser Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:38:02 +0000 http://www.sonnet87.com/2007/06/19/running-sigh/#comment-1197 Sorry you cancelled, but at least you had registered (unlike moi! :) I have started running though! (and am still using the elliptical - which I have to confess I like better than running, even though I've been told by someone who works out 3 hrs/day(!) that it's not as good of a workout. Sorry you cancelled, but at least you had registered (unlike moi! :)

I have started running though! (and am still using the elliptical – which I have to confess I like better than running, even though I’ve been told by someone who works out 3 hrs/day(!) that it’s not as good of a workout.

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