run with e

Run in Style

2011-05-05T05:00:00.000-07:00

Advice from running fashion journalist Sofia Hedström.

before and after -kevin

2011-04-14T03:25:00.001-07:00

Before - content:

After - delirious!

Question for you runners

2011-01-01T09:53:00.001-08:00

How has running changed your body?

Before and after - Ciléne!

2010-12-28T09:13:00.000-08:00

Here's super runner Cilene before and after a recent 9,36 km run. The second pic was supposed to show the icicles that had formed in her hair during the run.

Before and after - Maja!

2010-12-28T09:07:00.000-08:00

Here's Maja before and after her run! Before she says she was: tired & grumpy. After: happy and energized!

She adds "if it's like 5 below (celsius) I treat myself to some hot blueberry soup before I shower". Sounds so good.

Cold weather running

2010-12-20T06:33:00.000-08:00

Some of you have asked what I'm wearing to run outside in this weather.

This is what I put on now. I LOVE my new CRAFT BUTTWARMERS!

running tank with built in bra
buttwarmers
socks
fleecelined tights
icebreaker merino underlayer
windbreaker
hat
gloves
kid neckwarmer

Missing in pic: shoes and regular underwear.

And this is what it looked like outside and how I felt (mute if you don't like the sound of a healthy woman panting):

Before and after - Cilla

2010-12-15T23:53:00.000-08:00

Before run: Tired next to happy Eva

After - now in the same mood as Eva was in previous pic! Running fills you with toddler-age happiness!

Run to this!

2010-12-13T05:23:00.001-08:00

Running music, thanks BRITA Z!

BEfore and after- ÅSA!

2010-12-13T01:29:00.000-08:00

I received a mail from Åsa, who said she'd browsed through this blog to get inspired to run. Somehow it worked, cause look at the after picture, with cat!

Running will do this to you!

It was so cold yesterday, I was in no mood to run either but I felt that if I had inspired Åsa else, she could inspire me too! So I went out!

I ran a distance I know is 5 k, my iphone said 2,88 k because it's an apple product, made in california, where they never have to run in weather as freezing as ours!

It was -12 C or 10.4 degree Fahrenheit. Sissies.

Ps. I was wearing too little, my ass and thighs were freezing! let this be a lesson to me! those body parts were so freezing I ran with almost straight legs. Ridiculous.

And it was dark.

After. I look crazy here, mostly because I hated Nike+ for failing me after my heroic burst.

Update

2010-12-01T01:49:00.001-08:00

How are you doing out there? Only 3 weeks til Christmas!
This week, aim to run 3 kms without stopping, alternatively run for 21 minutes without stopping. For each workout from now on, add 1 minute of running time so that in 5 workouts from now, you've run 25 minutes continuously. keep doing this until You've run 30 minutes without stopping in time for Christmas.

You can do it now, if you've done your work. If you haven't don't panic.

Then just extend your own deadline til say January? February?
The more you run, the easier it will get and the more you will love it.

The other day I thought to myself:

If what I have to do to stay in shape, sleep better, be happier and have more energy is to spend half and hour moving to music I love a few time a week, is that so bad? NO.

If this perky attitude annoys you - great, the hormones activated by anger - adrenaline etc, is actually not a bad thing when working out.

love
-e

Tip tip

2010-11-18T02:21:00.000-08:00

If you're a rookie runner in a cold country, running with an iphone or iPod touch, you might feel the need to remove your gloves to change the music, start, pause or stop a workout. Don't, you need your fingers warm and happy. Instead, use this tip from the arctic region: use the tip of your nose.

Before + after or show me where you run -Emi

2010-11-18T00:31:00.000-08:00

Ok hands up people who really felt like going running this cold, gray morning. My hand is now touching the floor. But I put on running gear anyways cause you can't always succumb to your inner lazy child. Here I am pre-run, walking the kids to daycare and school. Vanja took this pic, that's why you can't see her.

What I saw on my run. Beautiful winter landscape.

Ran into my neighbor Matilda.

Kept running.

Back home. Happy, warm, ready to shower. Have never regretted going for a run once it's done.

Now send me your pics! emi@lovegun.net

Before & after or show me where you run

2010-11-16T12:46:00.000-08:00

Hi people, blogs with pics are more fun. So starting now, please send me a pic showing hwat it looks like where you run.

Or, if you're brave/ not all that self-conscious, send me before and after pics of yourself from your run. I'll try to post my own pics here tomorrow to lead the way.

send pics to emi@lovegun.net

thanks!

Training Lisa Chong -week starting November 15

2010-11-12T23:22:00.001-08:00

This week, get your three workouts in and indulge yourself for doing so great. To my mind, this indulgence should not be food or drink-related as I think it's confusing for the brain to always think of gratification or comfort in terms of food or drink.

I'm sure you know something else that what would feel like an indulgence.

.....

This week, try to run continuously for 2 km. You can do it. Then switch to walking for 1 km, then run 1 km then walk your last 1k=5k. You'll soon be able to run a slow 5 k.

Also, do you have an iPhone? am thinking of setting up a challenge for you!

Training Lisa Chong - the treadmill challenge

2010-11-12T23:03:00.000-08:00

Running on the treadmill is boring boring boring. Unless you watch TV or are listening to Lady Gaga and Beyonce singing Telephone and are dance-running and lip synching the words and feel like a million bucks. This can happen, I've experienced it myself.

Here's a way to make it a little little bit more entertaining.

1. Get on the treadmill at a slow pace. Make sure the settings show kms, not miles.

2. Warm up by walking briskly for 2-3 minutes.

3. Now start running SLOWLY at a pace of like 7 (km/h)

4. Now run for a minute at 7, then increase your level by one tenth the next minute, increasing till you get to 8,5 or whatever level is still ok with you but you have to give it some effort. Then go back down again. You do this and you have your 30-minute workout and a slight boredom relief.

I've done it and loved it.

Training Lisa Chong

2010-11-12T13:53:00.001-08:00

Lisa, where are you , in relation to the wagon?

Tell me, and I'll tell you a great thing about treadmills.

Other people, are you running/reading or should I quit this?

testing Nike+ GPS

2010-11-08T05:13:00.000-08:00

Have an iPhone? Then you can get the Nike+ GPS app for a few bucks. It will tell you your distance and cheer you up and all you people who try to follow this but get confused by the km-thing- you can set your settings to show you how far a km really is!

I say it worked fine and the runs are really easy to sync.

The Nike+ thing really helped me when I started running. By now, I've run and logged more than 1500 kilometers! Perhaps in a year or two, you will have done the same!

A former rookie shares with us

2010-11-03T03:40:00.000-07:00

I did this Run with e-rookie thing a while back. Jennifer in Canberra, Australia, was one of the rookies who started out then, and she's still running. Today, I received the pic above from her run yesterday. She wrote: "Your former rookies still like to run..."

I love it!

Training Lisa Chong - sick

2010-11-03T03:34:00.000-07:00

Just heard from Lisa:

"i was sick last week and still don't feel good----i feel like i'm so behind now. my best wishes to your other runners---leave me in the dust! it's ok!!"

This brings us to an important point: what to do about running when you're feeling sick? Should you run anyways? Skip it alltogether?

I say, try to go for a walk. It's so easy to fall off the wagon and many of us have a tendency to let even the smallest notion of not 100%-ness be an excuse not to go out an run. Excuse to whom? To ourselves! A common saying is that if your illness is above the neck, go running, below neck, don't. As in: I often go running when I have a slight cold but not when I have a cough.

And 95% of the times I have, I've felt better both during and after the run than before.

If you're a beginner, you might not have it in you to conquer the wall of resistance aided by sickness. Forgive yourself. Then get back on track. All is not lost. Nothing is lost. This is not about losing a few pounds before the holidays, it's about bringing a source of joy and health into your life from now on.

hear that lisa? take a walk and forgive yourself. a slow walk if you're not feeling so great. but fresh air and moderate physical activity, fall colours and time to yourself never killed anyone. the training you've done up til now is never in vain.

love

-e

First kilometer is the hardest

2010-11-02T07:27:00.001-07:00

This week, starting today, you will try to run one kilometer without stopping. You might think this is impossible, but before the week is over, before Tuesday November 9th, you will make it.

I promise. Just keep running. Tell yourself it will soon be over. Tell yourself each step makes you stronger.

you can do this.

i know you can.

cause I myself once thought it was impossible.

Little known secret about running: Just like the first million, the first kilometer is the hardest.

Back from New York - report to me please

2010-11-02T07:26:00.000-07:00

Lisa? How's your running? Other people?

How are you all doing?

2010-10-22T03:24:00.002-07:00

I'm leaving for New York on Sunday and won't be able to post much next week. But stick to the program! Work out for 30 minutes 3 times this week. This time, keep up the 2-miniute miracle and try to squeeze ONE 5 minute stretch of pure running into your half-hour. You can do it. Just slow down the pace. Keep running!

So curious to hear about your progress. Obstacles? SHARE!

How Lisa is dealing with our program!

2010-10-22T03:24:00.001-07:00

http://dearhughlaurie.blogspot.com/2010/10/starting-late-in-life.html

Unexpected, running related thoughts from my local post office

2010-10-22T03:21:00.000-07:00

"Did you ever see a cheetah warm up?"

Question from Sara

2010-10-19T01:57:00.000-07:00

Sara said...

Who is Lisa Chong?? Also, I was wondering what to wear when running in bitter-cold Sweden - How much is sensible to put on??? You (and Lisa Chong) seems to have all the good answers.. therefore I turn to you for some good advice :

Emi says:Well, Lisa is a reader who wants to start running but never gets around to it. We'll have her and who ever else wants to join run 5 km without stopping/switching to walking by Christmas.

Regarding your second question, this is what I had to put on while running in -14 below (celsius). That would be 6.8 ºF if you're into Fahrenheit. But that's kind of my limit. Any colder than that, I'll run on the treadmill.

Training Lisa Chong. part 7

2010-10-18T03:50:00.001-07:00

This week, make sure you make it out the door or to the gym 3 times as well. You should work out for 30 minutes. Nothing scary. But this time, run your 2-minute runs as often as you can. Ideal would be 2 minutes run - 2 minute walk, but if that's too much, then settle for 2 minute runs followed by 4 minute walk until your half-hour is up.

Have you decided on your reward yet?

What is it? Share with me!

2010-01-11T13:36:00.000-08:00

They kind of look like socks.

No regular shoes allowed. Monkey feet welcome.

Yes it was boring.

My new heroes.

Ran 5 K in my Vibrams, listening to Kanye's perfect-for-running "Flashing Lights". It was an odd feeling running in these. A feeling of "I could get used to this. I should try to get used to this".

A new beginning

2010-01-11T02:59:00.000-08:00

Going running with my Vibram Five Fingers for the first time today. Am planning on running 5 k on the treadmill, can anything be more boring. On the upside, I ran 5 k on the treadmill both Sat and Sun so perhaps I'm getting used to it. One can always hope!

Forgot my Nike+ shoes though, so will have to run 5k and have 3 identical runs. But the kms were run so it's not cheating. My goal of 2010 is to get closer to 10 k in 50 mins and to reach my next Nike+ level. Just about 1350 k to go.

Run with me!

New goals

2010-01-04T07:04:00.001-08:00

Nike has fucked up this thing and the blog will now be about.... I don't know, perhaps my personal experiences with running.

We'll see. I haven't decided yet. Am still dealing with anger issues towards Nike.

I went running yesterday, on the treadmill. It was so boring. But afterwards, as always, I felt amazing.

Feel free to complain to Nike+

2009-12-18T13:31:00.000-08:00

Response (Timo) - 18/12/2009 14:27
	Hello Emi, Thank you for contacting us. The option was not integrated yet as the website is still under construction (BETA) . So far we integrated again the possibility to bring your stats on facebook also twitter , to be able to upload to your own blog or website will follow soon. Feel free to contact us again if you need any further assistance. Best Regards, Timo NikePlus.com
Customer (Emi Guner) - 17/12/2009 22:57
	Dear Nike people, this new site, it does not deliver. I've kept two running blogs up, all built around nike+ challenges. WHere did the function to post challenges on external blogs, such as blogger blogs, go? Is it still there, only I can't see it/find it? Curious greetings -emi guner, stockholm

On the case

2009-12-17T14:02:00.000-08:00

Response
	Thank you very much for your query. We will get back to you within one business day. Nike Customer Services
Customer (Emi Guner) - 17/12/2009 22:57
	Dear Nike people, this new site, it does not deliver. I've kept two running blogs up, all built around nike+ challenges. WHere did the function to post challenges on external blogs, such as blogger blogs, go? Is it still there, only I can't see it/find it? Curious greetings -emi guner, stockholm

Can't waste more time on it

2009-12-17T05:09:00.000-08:00

Feel free to write Nike+ and ask them how to publish challenges with the new site. Can't make it work.

try this

2009-12-16T14:01:00.000-08:00

http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikeplus/en_EMEA/plus/#//challenges/create/id=1055463/

who knows. maybe it works.

really am not feeling it for the new nike site. it doesn't work.

no challenge yet

2009-12-14T01:28:00.000-08:00

am trying to make new challenge for us but the new nike+ site won't let me and I hate it so.

new challenge tomorrow!!

2009-12-13T12:11:00.000-08:00

Meet the winners - Doris

2009-12-09T00:50:00.000-08:00

Doris says she's not a great example of a runner, I beg to disagree! This charming woman has won several of our most recent challenges. She loves running, it makes her feel great and she makes sure she gets the running in.

Where do you live and what do you do when you're not running or being a mom?

I live in Vancouver. I am an anesthesiologist but I'm taking a year off after having my third baby.

How did you start running? For how long have you been running?

I'm not really a runner but I've always tried to run. I restarted running about 8 months ago. I'm slow. Really slow. Painfully slow. Old men with walkers and on oxygen pass me.

When do you go running and where? Do you have a favorite run?

I run in the mornings on the trails by my house. My favorite run is when it's over.

What do you like best about running?

How I feel when it's done. Happy.

How did you find Run with E?

On Heidi Swanson's blog. End consumer is hilarious BTW.

Thank you Doris!

Doris

2009-12-01T02:39:00.002-08:00

Doris, can you send your e-mail to emi@lovegun.net

It's for the winners' questions.

New challenge - run for your cheese!

2009-12-01T02:39:00.001-08:00

Just click box to parrticipate. You'll need the nike+ stuff.

What now?

2009-11-30T13:47:00.000-08:00

what do you want the next challenge to be about?

I'm thinking lefties.

My left foot.

Lisa Left Eye Lopez.

Elvis has left the building.

but if you have a better idea, bring it on. Personally I loved running for the pandemic of 1918.

Call a doctor!

2009-11-30T13:36:00.001-08:00

Dr of choice is over. Dr DRE is your best friend.

New challenge

2009-11-25T01:55:00.000-08:00

Doris has won the past two challenges and it seems likely she will take the lead again. We need to keep up with her! Perhaps this is the only thing that could make me run again! Tahnk you Doris!

I'll send winners q's soon!

love

-e

Fallen off the wagon

2009-11-24T00:21:00.001-08:00

So help me! I haven't run in ages.

It's a disease is over!

2009-11-12T06:00:00.001-08:00

Most people ran in honor of the victims of the pandemic flu of 1918. But the winner, Fifi, ran for Black Death! Well run everyone!

After the pandemics - run for your DOC!

2009-11-12T05:57:00.000-08:00

Today was so great

2009-11-06T04:46:00.000-08:00

Before:

After:

I loved running today. And I wasn't even supposed to go out, but Lina encouraged me to. Thank you Lina!

Ps. I ran with infidelity. Try it for yourself!

Guro! Ciléne!

2009-11-05T09:43:00.001-08:00

Miss you.

And new individual challenge too!

2009-11-05T04:08:00.001-08:00

New challenge!

2009-11-05T04:02:00.001-08:00

There's talk of the swine flu everywhere. Each victim of every disease is horrible. This time let's run in honor of those who suffered illnesses that are no longer prevalent in the western world.

Run for your bitch is ovah!

2009-11-05T03:50:00.001-08:00

Nellie is the biggest bitch on the prairie!

Congrats Doris.

New challenge starting like...Now.

Just click the box to enter.

I tidningen!

2009-11-02T03:01:00.001-08:00

Kolla vad Clara skrivit!

Also!

2009-10-30T04:36:00.000-07:00

Am I the only one having problems with the new Nike+ site? I'm on a mac. You'd think they'd optimise an Apple related product for macs?

Yuck

2009-10-30T04:18:00.000-07:00

Running was so heavy this morning too. But when you're done it's so great. And the only way to get back to smooth effortless running is to keep at it even when it's like this morning. Heavy. Gruesome.

It's getting rougher, colder, darker

2009-10-29T04:01:00.000-07:00

I went for a run this morning. I haven't been running for a while, Anders has been away. I've been battling something fluish and the kids have been all over. But this morning. So beautiful out. The first kilometer was awful, but then Lily Allen and I had a fine time together with the autumn sun.

Keep it up. Winter is approaching. Run with me through this dark, cold, dreadful period of the year! It's the only way to deal with it.

Meet the winners - Lina!

2009-10-22T01:45:00.000-07:00

My foxy neighbor Carlina, Lina, brought home a double victory. She won both the Running into October AND the Fridays vs Sundays challenge. (In picture above, Lina transports herself in her favorite mode, by letting someone else do the running for her).

She stormed in to our bookclub last week, fuming cause someone had beat her to the win. Turns out that someone was herself!

My 12,6 kilometers seemed like they were all wasted when I thought they hadn't registered. I'm a competitive person. When I lose, I can get a bit bitter.

Where do you run?

Mostly in the forest, sometimes I run in the streets. And I've recently taken up running at the running track!

How far and how often do you run?

No matter what, I try to run 3 times a week. Since a few weeks back, I run at least 10 k each time I go running. It's taken me a year to run that distance comfortably.

What's your goal when it comes to running?

Getting in (even better) shape, to be by myself, to get some fresh air. To be honest I'd also like to get more of a long distance runner's body, but I think I have to let go of that goal.

What would you like to say to people who can't make it out the door?

Try to think of the running as a promise to yourself and a competition against yourself. Think of your body like a machine, your head just happens to sit on top of this fantastic running machine. And remember that you'll feel so much better once you're out running and even better when you're done.

THANKS LINA!

New team challenge -run for your bitch

2009-10-20T01:27:00.001-07:00

new individual challenge

2009-10-18T06:52:00.001-07:00

New team challenge

2009-10-13T01:49:00.001-07:00

Green tea vs Black tea

2009-10-13T01:44:00.000-07:00

Black tea brings home the victory.

THANK YOU

2009-10-12T09:21:00.000-07:00

For my b-day I wished for a pair of new running shoes. Anders gave these to me. SO happy.

I'd run a hole in my old shoes. For real! Then again, those poor shoes have carried me for more than 1000 kms. Time for a change!

Hässelbyloppet

2009-10-12T02:05:00.003-07:00

Det gick sådär. 56.03. Jag är missnöjd, trodde jag skulle springa fortare. SÅ missnöjd att jag försökte få det till att den digitala tidtagningen kanske var fel. Jag är tydligen en sämre förlorare än jag trodde.

Hässelbyloppet

2009-10-11T00:01:00.000-07:00

Idag? är ni redo?

Någon som tänkt springa Hässelbyloppet?

2009-10-06T02:14:00.000-07:00

Jag ska springa. Om du är anmäld men inte kan, hör av dig, jag har en kompis som behöver nummerlapp!

maila emi@lovegun.net

Meet the winners - Annika Ekdahl Nordh

2009-10-05T12:15:00.001-07:00

Lovely Annika Ekdahl Nordh is one of my favorite moms at school and daycare. Her daughter My is one of Vanja's closest friends. Her son Max shares many things with Joel. Like right now, chicken pox. Annika is currently in Moscow at a wedding, but she'll be back soon.

Annika ran like crazy to bring home the victory.

How does it feel?

Great, thank you! I had really made up my mind this time. It was my turn to win.

What was your strategy?

To take the lead early on, and never let it go.

How often did you run? And how far?

As it turned out, I had to run more or less every day to keep up against Nikki and Clara. Mostly, I ran 7 km runs but every now and then I ran 12k and 6k too.

And now, how much are you running now?

Not much. My legs need some rest!

Congratulations Annika!

Battle of the blondes is over

2009-10-03T03:02:00.001-07:00

Kylie knocked down the competition, easily. Personally I didn't pitch in a single km for anyone, not even Britney, my love.

Congratulations, Fifi J our favorite Scot running in Canada.

New challenge

2009-10-02T23:34:00.000-07:00

Click box to enter

new instructions

2009-10-02T11:11:00.000-07:00

please make your profiles public. starting next challenge, I will only accept runners with public profiles.

New challenge

2009-09-28T12:12:00.000-07:00

Just click box to enter

Patrick Swayze tribute run is over

2009-09-28T03:18:00.000-07:00

Annika reigns supreme!

Meet the winners -Clara

2009-09-22T00:29:00.000-07:00

Author, editor and foodie Clara won the most recent challenge. No wonder she did, she's been running like a maniac. She and her husband welcomed 3 kids in less than 4 years and Clara often goes running to get a little time to herself. In the past year of running, Clara has lost over 10 pounds and an close relationship with her Nike+.

Congratulations Clara!

Paging Elaine and Mademoiselle Oulla

2009-09-20T23:58:00.001-07:00

Are you there? Mail me! emi@lovegun.net

New Challenge starting Sep 21

2009-09-20T12:05:00.000-07:00

Join by clicking the box. Which of these ladies have helped you most in your running? As you may have guessed, I'm going with team Britney.

Run for the funny men is over

2009-09-20T12:01:00.000-07:00

Sacha took it home, or rather Carlina, my running neighbor, brought it home.

A note from Aymo

2009-09-19T23:11:00.000-07:00

Aymo writes;

When I arrived in the US, Immigration took a special interest in me, and they started reviewing every single item of my suitcase, asking zillion of questions on everything ("What is this? A brief, I sometimes wear it under my trousers" etc...) It lasted forever, and I was growing very nervous. The guys were far from welcoming, and at some point I thought they would send me back to Europe.
Then one of them found my running shoes, and said, "Oh, you're a runner!" Oh yes, I exaggerated it a bit, and I suddenly became Usain Bolt and Emi Guner all in one. He was a runner too, of course, and that did it! If it weren't for running, I might have been sleeping in Alcatraz last night!

Meet the new runners - Deborah

2009-09-19T22:34:00.000-07:00

Deborah runs with us in Flagstaff, Arizona. She writes:

"In the last 6 months I have gained a few pounds, feel sluggish and soft. I WANT to get back into a routine, now that school is in session and I have the days to do this. I'd like to run pain free. The weather is cooling and that's better for me (I live in Arizona, in Flagstaff at 7,000 feet... not super hot, but hot enough for my tastes) for the outdoor runs. I have just run on my own,with no plan or training schedule, but think that a challenge would be good. No, it would be GREAT!"

5.94 kms more for Andy R!

2009-09-19T01:22:00.000-07:00

such a gorgeous morning. celebrated my run eating plums in our tree.

view from the top.

Sacha kills the competition.

2009-09-18T11:58:00.000-07:00

Come on! Run with us for the funny men! Give Sacha a run for his money.

I'm with Andy Richter. Poor Andy Samberg hasn't got a single foot soldier.

Meet the new runners - Anne

2009-09-17T11:12:00.000-07:00

Anne runs with us in Rhode Island. She writes:

My name is Anne LaFex, and I live in Warren, Rhode Island. I am a student, though, so my roots are in Syracuse, New York, and even after seven years of school I still consider that my home.

I don't know why I run. I actually hated running throughout my years as a competitive athlete (I played water polo in college). When I started law school, I needed a quicker, more efficient form of exercise than swimming. Jumping in a pool and doing a 2500-3500 yard workout can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. Add in changing and showering, and I was looking at 2 hours of my day just working out. For anyone who has gone to law school, you know first year doesn't provide the luxury of time. So I started running on the treadmill at my school's gym about two years ago because it was quicker and easier than anything else.

I moved to the place I live now over a year ago, and it happens to be only a block away from one of the bike/run paths here in RI. It runs 14.5 miles from Bristol, which is one town south of Warren, up to Providence along the water. When I moved to Warren, I started running outside because of the easy access to this beautiful and peaceful scene. Nowadays I run both inside and out, depending on the weather, how much time I have, and whether I'm at school or home.

ps. Anne's been having trouble with her Nike+. I feel for her. New to Nike+? You might need to calibrate your kit.

Meet the new runners - FIONA

2009-09-16T11:50:00.000-07:00

My name is Fiona. I'm from Scotland but have been living in North Vancouver, BC for almost 4 years (my husband is Canadian). I've been running since my first year at university which I refuse to believe was 11 years ago ... eek! I run because I love the way it makes me feel and I can't imagine not doing it. I run to clear my head, blow away cobwebs and to counteract my weakness for good food, wine and chocolate. I run because I love to listen to my baby blabbering and singing on our runs together *sigh*.

I've attached a picture of my running partner and I taken before we hit the trails this morning.

I'm looking forward to this challenge and am excited to join your community!

Many thanks,

Fiona

No pic of Shana, but she's here

2009-09-16T11:47:00.001-07:00

She writes:

I'm living this year in the Hague, where I've just moved from Washington, DC and looking for new places to run and running partners. I've been running for several years on and off, but want to work to increase speed and distance, and am feeling like I need some inspiration on that end. Thanks so much for including me!
Shana

And hey, new runners

2009-09-16T11:45:00.001-07:00

If you wonder who we are, the people already here, then check the "meet the winners" link. Most of us have won at least once.

Meet the new runners - Caren

2009-09-16T11:43:00.001-07:00

Like wise people sometimes do, Caren in Seattle started running to stay sane.

She writes:

I live in Seattle Washington and my name is Caren Gillespie. I am a mother of 2 (2year old Sadie and 5 year old Max). I started running last November to help with a serious bout of Insomnia. I came to like it and hate it at the same time but being a busy mom, it was the only time I got to myself somedays. I started running in the winter at around 6:45 in the morning while it was still dark out which was a rush. I don't have a picture of where I run perse because I choose a lot of different routes depending on the mood.

Meet the new runners - Nikki

2009-09-16T11:34:00.000-07:00

Nikki runs with us in Minneapolis. She's a bit afraid of winter approaching so soon, but here at Run with e, we won't let snow or sub zero degrees (Celsius) stop us.

She writes:

My name is Nikki. I live in Minneapolis, MN in the USA and am lucky enough to have some gorgeous lakes to run around. Unfortunately summer will be coming to an end soon which will move my runs indoors (just as soon as we purchase a treadmill). I started running regularly in April 2009 with the Couch to 5k program and once that was complete I started the Nike+ 10k training. I will be running my first 10k race on Saturday, October 3!! My personal best 5k time is 29:04 so I'm not super fast, but I enjoy my runs.

Meet the new runners - Christine

2009-09-16T00:46:00.001-07:00

Christine runs with us in Canada.

She writes "I'm running in Montréal, Québec, Canada. I'm a 28-year-old graphic and web designer. I'm hoping to get myself sufficiently into the running habit before winter strikes, at which time I'll have to figure out how to run in major snow – or find a gym!"

New challenge -jump right in

2009-09-15T12:29:00.001-07:00

This time we're running in honor of Patrick Swayze (seen here with Lisa, his wife of 34 years)

New challenge starting tomorrow

2009-09-15T04:18:00.000-07:00

New individual challenge starting tomorrow. We'll have new runners in this challenge. New runners, please send me a mail with a brief introduction of yourself and a picture! emi@lovegun.net

No walking in these challenges. Running only. If you're at the walking stage, welcome over to http://runwitherookie.blogspot.com. Why am I so hard on walkers? Why should you not get to walk if you're tired? Because running is harder, and it's not fair to those who run if there are others walking.

Stop the presses!

2009-09-15T04:17:00.001-07:00

CLARA IS THE WINNER!

She is such a worthy winner. She's had a rough September so far, with kids sick left and right. We're proud of you Clara!

Send me a picture so I can post it here.

On posting comments

2009-09-14T04:56:00.001-07:00

Blogger has this weird thing that tells you it doesn't work when you try to post a comment. Insist. You will get through.

First to 50 in September almost over

2009-09-14T03:59:00.001-07:00

But who will win? Clara or Wendy?

Ok this is how we'll do it

2009-09-14T02:24:00.001-07:00

I'm starting a new blog for the rookies.

Come join me over there!

http://runwitherookie.blogspot.com/

Welcome rookies

2009-09-12T12:48:00.001-07:00

Overwhelming response for rookies! I'll get back to you on this important topic. Have not yet figured out how to solve this. But solve it I will. So delighted you want to run with me!

Big love

-e

Andy Richter tomorrow I'll run for you

2009-09-11T11:25:00.001-07:00

in honor of your wife! Sacha's not going to win this so easily.

Pride & Joy

2009-09-09T01:16:00.001-07:00

Yes

Run for the funny men

2009-09-09T00:59:00.001-07:00

Challenge over too soon

2009-09-09T00:51:00.001-07:00

Ok, so the Run for men challenge is over, because somehow I opened it to the gallery and just like that someone, most likely a male runner added himself and because he had ran 66 kms in a week our challenge was over just like that.

I'm reissuing the challenge. We're starting over.
I'm only having closed challenges because I like the sense of community. But if you read this and want in, feel free to mail me and I'll let you in.

Run with e -the soundtrack

2009-09-07T06:09:00.001-07:00

This is what I listen to when I run. You'll love it too. There's one song missing from that track that you need to add. It's Sunny with Boney M. It's essential. This mix is so great and filled with joy I can't help myself from singing along really loud on the trail. It's one of the best feelings in the world.

My singing is similar to Cameron's.

Are you unfit and tired, dreaming of becoming a runner?

2009-09-05T02:17:00.001-07:00

I'm looking for a running rookie to feature here on run with e. I'm looking for someone who can't even run a kilometer without switching to walking. I'm looking for someone who's thinking enough is enough, tomorrow I'll start.

I want to train you over mail, to have you running 5 kms in half a year, 10k in a year. You can do it. You just haven't tried enough.

Mail me. Overweight and lazy people most welcome, but you must dedicate yourself to this. And you will need the Nike+ equipment.

Love

-e

The enabler

2009-09-05T02:15:00.000-07:00

I love my mother. Today she took care of the kids again, so I could run my 1000th kilometer with Nike+.

Ok, 2 new challenges in effect

2009-09-05T00:16:00.000-07:00

If you wan to run with us, send me an e-mail (emi@lovegun.net) with a brief presentation of yourself. There's just one rule: you must run not walk, however slow you run.

Challenge is over, 2 more starting tomorrow, September 5th

2009-09-04T09:09:00.000-07:00

Bridget won! And Zoe!

Rewards for running

2009-09-03T02:06:00.001-07:00

I'm just 9 kms from 1000 completed kms since I started running with Nike+.

Or make that since I started running. I'm celebrating by buying a pair of new shoes. Any recommendations? Also need a new top.