No absolutely not but I am more aware of how I treat my body..I think I respect it more through running.

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NELLIE

I struggle with the 'alcohol' bit, or lack of it when everone else is indulging, but I suppose it is doing me good, the running certainly is.......I think!

Hello

I think running can improve your social life, I joined a running club and lots of events have been organized, in my first year we went to Club La Santa in Lanzarote for a week and last year a trip to Amsterdam was organized to coincide with the Amsterdam Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K, you could and race or just spectate, we all had a great time and its a good way to make new friends. Even just out running you can make new friends etc. It seems strange how many runners are real ale drinkers........is there a link?

Practically everybody I know, I know as a direct result of being a runner... so no, no adverse affect for me.

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GONE RUNNING

Running hasn't ruined my social life... but not running has, because I find it hard to be around people who talk running all the time when I'm facing a life without it

Someday, somehow, your leg will be fixed (wish there was a hugging smiley)

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“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.”

I wouldn't say it's ruined my social life - it's certainly changed it though! I used to go out drinking a fair bit which I've cut down on massively. I still get out and socialise just not so much clubbing on a friday night etc... I've managed to make a load more friends through my sporting interests too!

Thanks Fulmar
I need everyone to have hope for me now beacause I've just about lost all of mine

Joined in with a new club, made lots of friends, drink more these days (still not that often) and have run lots of pbs in 2007. All in moderation....