Rob129

Don't get discouraged and take your time; your fitness will improve. I've been watching what I eat and resting when I need to. There will be good weeks and some bad ones (a cold interrupted W8 for me). My running pace has improved by 15%. I have lost 12 lbs/5.4 kg.

That seems like a good start; hope you have fun with it.

Good luck & welcome.

Thanks, Trish for the good advice . I took today off and will run an easy 2K tomorrow & hopefully be back on W8 Sunday. I've read you could end with bronchitis or walking pneumonia if push it too hard. The cough is still lingering a bit but I slept well last nite.

Hope you have enjoyed your first week. I found running to be addictive.

Super!! Well done.

Have fun with it and take your time. You've already taken a huge step forward.

You can do it.

I finished week 7. Had a mild cold, but was able to make it through at a lower pace.

How is it going?

For the last week, I've been reading "The Lore of Running" by Tim Noakes. It has been a very detailed read so far; first chapter deals with physiology and models around muscle contraction and fatigue. I find the book to be very interesting. It was first published in 2001; but I have the 4th edition. Does anyone else have a fitness/running book or two on their recommended reading list?

I've been using MyFitnessPal to watch the diet. My goal isn't so much about losing weight but reducing body fat. So making sure I eat enough protein has been a challenge (my Achilles heel is bread). By watching what I eat and practicing some portion control, I've lost over 11 lbs. My estimated max VO2 has increased by 5%. I don't like dieting so this has been a good compromise for me since extreme or weird diets generally don't work over the long haul.

Good luck, Rob

I plan on rolling into training for a 10k once I wrap C25K. Just completed W7D2 today, Sunday.

You might want to look into some trail running shoes. I plan on doing a mix of running on pavement and some trail runs.

I stretch after every run (quads, hamstrings. hip flexors, calves). I also do some strength training (squats, lunges, push ups...).

The biggest difference was finding a pace that would enable me to complete run on the last day. The transition from W5D3 to W6D1 is really nice since you've completed he first long run on day 3

That is great you've gotten back to it. Getting to week 6 is a great accomplishment.

I had shin splits during week 1-2; they cleared up with a little rest. Hopefully they'll go away for you.

San Francisco, CA. Born in Montana (I'm a mountain boy)

Thanks, Steve.

That is super awesome!!

I sure hope you are successful - allergies really make it tough to get out there. I have really bad hay fever.

Good job