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You will find little if any atrophy from taking up to a week off. 1.5 to 2 weeks is when I start to find I've lost some cardiovascular endurance.

Awesome SteveJ!!!!

Hi from a newb, sorry not too good at this forum stuff decided I needed to get out and do something with myself, so I've decided to pick running as I have done it before a bit and it cleared my head...So tonight is my first night.

Last week I made it through the 20 minute the second try actually pretty easy this week has been hard w6d1 was just ok not great today I had to walk way way longer to get through the second 10 minutes should I repeat? THis is probly my preference, but is it in a training aspect not creating the desired effect also as the days get tougher I went to every other day I had been able to do consecutive days often and take my rest days when I wanted so does it sound like I should repeat a week? Thanks

I don't know what's going on with me but I like it. I woke up at around 2:30am to get a drink and you know. Before I went to lay down again I just got the sudden urge to go run. So I threw some sweats and my trainers on. Went and knocked out w4d2. Yeah. Jeshi. How did u feel right before transitioning into week 5. Going from 5 minute segments to 8 minute. Nervous...or was it all good....I followed much advise I have been given on here and ran tall with the invisible string over my head...also looking forward and not at my toes. Shins feel great now...but been replaced with minor knee pain each stride. Thanks everyone. Oh one last question. Everyone's "cool down" is it just walking. Or is there more too it. I always finish walking then stretch before getting back in my car

Good deal!! That is awesome.

Awesome job!!!

Hi Stephanie, Welcome here and thanks for sharing your story. Its tough. You can do it!!!!!! I am soooo happy you are here. We will all encourage you and help you on your journey. You can start a Journal here. Good luck here and ask any question you might have!! Hugs.

yes you can do this. If my mom can quit smoking after 40 some years you can also take the running slow repeat days if you need to. read what others have posted it all helps

Yup, gotta chime in with the LG Headset. I have the 730 Tone+. You can go to Fry's or Best Buy and price match with Amazon or NewEgg if it's more convenient for you.

I just ordered the Level Terrain FlipBelt Waist Pouch, it has great reviews on Amazon. I've been holding it in my hand but I'm always afraid I'll drop it.

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