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Aching is back but way milder than last week. Going to take off as planned until Thursday followed by a long run on Saturday. Will re-evaluate and take another light week as needed. 5 weeks until spring training.

Way-2-go!

Congrats on your achievements thus far. Keep fighting!!

NerdFitness Yoga is awesome. I purchased the program when it first came out. LOVE IT (but I'm a nerd)

Running by itself doesn't help all that much with weight loss especially with how hungry it makes you. Diet is the key to weight loss!!! With that being said, off day Yoga is a total win!! So is cycling, swimming, walking, hiking, dancing, bar brawls(not recommended).

Do you check your phone during the run?

You realize you just cracked the sercret of running? If you look at many half marathon training programs, you only run 10 miles before race day but the race is 13.1. Marathoners run in the area of 21 and then race 26.2. In fact, most people don't actually run 5K on the last day of the C25K program. Seeing a pattern?

I was 326 pounds and lost 120. There was definitely a lot of loose skin but over time it has shrunk away considerably. I suspect wiuth you being less than half my age your younger skin with higher elasticity will heal up in time but consider this... If you're going to have a pouch of skin, would you rather it be full or empty? Consider it a battle scar that in time, will go away!! It's worth it!! BTW I'm about 207 today(OMG loss down to 119 LOL)l

Congratulations!! Starting is the hardest part. It'll get better.

Congrats on completing it. Feels aweosme, doesn't it? Wish I had some wisdom ont eh back thing but a doctor I am indeed not.

It means you ran 4 miles <ThumbsUp>

This morning was chilly and raining. The people I was supposed to run with didn't show up so i was running alone. Just did an easy 6 miles. Knee feels pretty darn good!! Going to take it easy for another week to make sure she's truly healed then it's game on!!

That's the spirit. Finish the program out of principle!!

I just bought 4 pair of Swiftwick socks off ebay. They are merino wool and quite affordable as far as running socks go. They also wick very well. I also tried my free pair of THorlo and felt they are kind of cruddy. They don't wiock enarly as well as my Siwftwick, Balega or Feetures socks do. They were very hot and moist. Maybe good deep winter socks but I'll stick to my Swiftwick wool.

And this is why I keep running. Everytime I stop it costs me 400 bucks LOL

I used to hate the heat now I hate the cold. Very sensitive to it. Wear a hat inside in 70 degrees.

Summer takes some tiem to get used to. It's miserable at times and you actually run slower.

Shooting out off the starting line from adrenaline is always a mistake. You chose wisely! Most folks shoot out like a bullet and run their fastest mile, then they have a difficult second mile and do the "dying man's shuffle" in the final mile. BAD. Smart racers negative split races. That means you start out at an easy comfortable pace and each mile you pick up your pace. On the final mile, you are warmed up, in your groove and running your fastest mile. You pass all the people doing the dying mans shuffle and it boosts your spirit and energy even more. This is the best way to use your energy for racing and maximises performance. It also feels awesome. I try and negative split every run other than my really long ones. On those I'm just trying to maintian my pace and finish the distance. Once I lock that distance in I can focus on speeding up.

Funny you should mention that. I didn't run the planned route with the group because there are several rather stepe hills involed. I ran my own route because hills are more stress on the knees and I wanted to ease into it. Will stay away from big hills another couple weeks. Hope to get back to them soon because I love running uphill. It is my specialty and where I pass people in races(especially if they are in the last 3rd of the race).

I think doing speed interevals during C25K training is an unhealthy idea. I know you're excited as is everyone but the program is designed to teach you to run for 30 minutes. It's designed to get you to that point without injury. Adding additioinal strress to your body during this training is a bit reckless and risky. I know I sound like a Dad when I'm always warning you guys to not do too much but I'm desperately trying to help you folks not go the path I went. I got my first overuse running injury the very next run after I completed the program and spent 2.5 weeks not being able to run at all. It was the most deflating experience I can remember and a feeling I truly hope none of you have to experience. Dialing up mileage (which is what your doing) is the riskiest part of running. Your body is not yet accustomed to running and is being pushed to it's limits (even if you don't feel like it is). You have your whole life to run and increase speed. Show your legs the love they deserve and find a way(and the patience) to finish the program healthy and you'll thank me

Congratulations Sean. And it doesn't matter whther you or Ruthie finishes first. You are fortunate enough to be able to run. You're both already winners!!

Rest up and think about your mental game as you prepare and always remember rhe quote to live by.... Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right. - Henry Ford

I can't breath well with things over my face either. You might want to check out a Merino Wool Balaclava by Minus33. They are very thin and pretty easy to breathe through. Merino Wool has a very good warmth to thickness ratio. Amazingly thin stuff. You can also pull it down below your muth if need be. I tend to move it a lot during a run.

The halfway notification doesn't count the warmup and cooldown. On W5D3 it happens exactly 10 minues after she tells you to run or jog or whatever she says. Been awhile LOL

....And my return to running is complete. A nice easy run(The pace was easy but the run itself was a bit of a struggle after not having run in 6 days). Didn't worry about pace and concentrated on good form and high cadence. Managed to hold a 177spm. Knee feels pretty solid but it never bothers me during the run. Tonight I'll know for sure. Hopefully all is good and I can go long tomorrow morning in the rain (UGH). I may take another 4-5 day hiatus next week to more fully heal up. I also purchased a Grid 2.0 foam roller. 65 bucks is a lot for a foam roller but it is so full of awesome compared to my old 20 dollar one. I have no problems spending good money for quality running gear. I also put the new Garmin Forerunner 235 on Lay-a-way. Should pay it off and pick it up in 2-3 weeks. That will combine the step counter and HR monitor of my Fitbit Charge with the GPS tools of my Forerunner 220 into one device. Then I'll sell the old watch and the FitBit.