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http://www.zenlabsfitness.com/difference-running-treadmill-running-pavement/ As you gear up to get started on your running routine, one of the most important things that you might be asking yourself is where to do your runs. While some people have a srong preference of either the treadmill or outside, others may not be so sure. Is one better than the other? Would you see enhanced results running outdoors compared to on a treadmill? Or perhaps the treadmill is better? By understanding the differences between the two, you can make a more informed decision on where to do your runs.

When I run, I'm a heavy breather. I was told to breathe in from your nose and out of your mouth slowly. Slowly? How do you do that? I find myself exhaling 3 times and probably look like a lady in labor blowing air out. Lol! Plus I spent too much time concentrating on breathing and not passing out. What am I doing wrong?

I just love 5Ks. So much fun!

The best advice that I can give you is to take it as slow as you need to and listen to your body! General pain and discomfort during and even shortly after your workout is completely normal but sharp pains or ones that don't go away fairly quickly afterwards and your body is trying to tell you something. I started overweight at 265 and learned this lesson the hard way myself. Everytime I tried to "suck it up and deal" or just "push through it" like people (usually in better condition than us) will tell you to do I ended up sidelined with an injury that took weeks or months to recover from causing me to have to start over. It's easy to get too eager, for me I've got a 9 year old daughter who is running 5K's and wants me to run with her! Just take it easy, celebrate all of your accomplishments, don't compare yourself to anyone else, and most importantly remember that you're still beating everyone on the couch! Good luck with your journey!

Try to establish a rhythm with your breaths / steps. For example inhale for two steps & exhale for two steps. I personally inhale for three & exhale for two. It's a pretty common cadence for runners. Once you get comfortable with the rhythm & you're not concentrating on the breathing you will start to enjoy the run more. Just for the record stop breathing through your nose. You will get a lot more air in with your mouth which is what you need while exercising!

I have started this program and I am more then half way through it! I can do this!

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