Comments on: Leslie’s Frugal Guide to Working Out

By: Amanda/RunningOnCoffee

Amanda/RunningOnCoffee — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 23:38:17 +0000

I use Smart Coach on runnersworld.com. It’s another free training program, and it’s individualized based on your recent race time, the event you’re training for, your current weekly mileage, etc.

By: Upcoming Fitness Expenses « Stacking Pennies

Upcoming Fitness Expenses « Stacking Pennies — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:06:34 +0000

[...] been working out much). All you need from there is a tee shirt and some sort of shorts. Leslie’s approach to running was similar to mine – start with what you have. It is one of those hobbies with [...]

By: 27 and Frugal» Blog Archive » Frugal Fall: Trail Running (in pictures)

27 and Frugal» Blog Archive » Frugal Fall: Trail Running (in pictures) — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 01:01:14 +0000

[...] previously mentioned, I do not pay for a gym membership. I do not enjoy running most of the time but at least I am not paying for it. On gorgeous days, I [...]

By: 27 and Frugal» Blog Archive » The Thin Line of Buying Motivation

27 and Frugal» Blog Archive » The Thin Line of Buying Motivation — Sun, 09 May 2010 23:02:53 +0000

[...] mentioned in my Guide to Working Out that I run because it is cheap. Like anything, there are [...]

By: 27 and Frugal» Blog Archive » 5 Ways Netflix Will Save You Money

27 and Frugal» Blog Archive » 5 Ways Netflix Will Save You Money — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:47:14 +0000

[...] mentioned in my Guide to Working out that using Netflix’s Instant Watch fitness programs is a cheap alternative to purchasing [...]

By: theresa

theresa — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:25:45 +0000

Work exercise into your daily routine, which is often also money-saving — bicycle commute, gardening, walking to the grocery store and carrying the (reusable) bags back home full of groceries.

By: giber

giber — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:12:05 +0000

great article! I like the advice: “Just go out there & do it”

By: leslie

leslie — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:38:06 +0000

@eemusings: I run 2-3 times per week, depending on my schedule. It’s definitely more difficult to find motivation in the winter time, but I still get outside and do it.

@Derek: I definitely agree with you. I should have added “don’t read anything” to my list as well. It’s easy in the beginning of a routine to get discouraged by reading articles about running or weight lifting that are geared toward hardcore runners/lifters and make 1 or 2 mile runs seem pointless.

By: Derek

Derek — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:52:02 +0000

I would also advise to start small. Too many people go out, shoot for the stars, overwhelm themselves, and then quit. Start with a repeatable and reasonable workout and increment it when you feel comfortable. Similar to as you did, I started with a walk/run rather than just running. I would walk a few minutes then run a few minutes. Every couple of weeks I would reduce the walk time until I was running full time.

I never thought of using Netflix for workout tapes but I have used Youtube to figure out new body weight exercises.

By: eemusings

eemusings — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:58:06 +0000

I’m not a workout kinda girl, but I don’t mind running. At the moment I’m just running in casual sneakers like you were…maybe one day I’ll get some real running shoes, but I’m only going out once a week. How often do you go running?

The one thing that might derail me is winter, but that’s still a while away. I guess I could look into exercising indoors instead.