bliss, how is the running going? I have been running for almost 2 years now and its been the best thing I've ever done for myself. I recorded a podcast about running that was just put to video. You can watch it here. bettyspaghetti, thundara, doesntgolf and OmnomoBoreos, you might want to check it out too. Running is magic! But it certainly does suck at first. Eventually though, if you go more than a few days without it, thats what sucks. It releases the best endorphins I've ever experienced outside of... well, you know.
I know this was a long time ago and I apologize for bringing up a dead post.
The running is going great, it's been a year and I run often though life has been getting a bit rough for me lately and I haven't been able to input as many calories as I'd be burning running...so I have taken a break. I definitely plan to get back into it along with a training regime I've created as soon as I get college going again. I appreciate your interest! I finally got to the point where when I run I can feel the high and I get withdrawals from time to time when I think about running then think about the damage it would do to my body on this poor diet I've accumulated. I think I've finally gotten to a point where I can proudly call myself a runner.
I'm glad to hear that you are keeping at it but are self aware enough to know that it isn't a good idea to run long distances without the proper caloric intake. Good luck with that diet and with school. It's been a very harsh winter for us in North Carolina and I recently moved but once it warms again I am going to begin training for a Half Marathon in October. Be well Bliss!