KellyAnn

Ha ha. Love it.

This is incredible. Way to go!

We are all made different and do not worry about being slow. I am really short and i used to run at a 9 minute mile, now as i am older i do a 12 minute mile. It makes me think back to those faster times but i don't stress. Im older and slower. Lol. But I am moving and thats what matters. Nnngood for you TrishE. Im impressed. Great time!!

Oh no worries. We cn answer anywhere. In MFP, you go to settings, Apps & Devices and sync there. Let me know if it works. Thanks.

You bet!!!

You bet. Here to help. Not yet. I usually go in the afternoon. I sooo used to go in the mornings and now that im not working, i go before lunch. Makes me eat less too lol. I dont like to run in the snow but i will hike in it. Great workout. I have snow shoes too. We havent had a lot of snow this year. Now it snows in May. Sheesh. Anything we can do to help you on your journey, ask away. TrishE and i love this and love helping.

Hi Ken. You might want to get an xray as to me it sounds like the Miniscus. But im not a Dr. This is just my personal experince. Miniscus hurts like no other. Aggravated by running for sure. Keep me posted.

Awesome TrishE. when i make a shake for breakfast sometimes. Ill add spinach, kale, or swiss chard to it too. Cant tell its in there. Ill chekc out this challenge. Ive done one before.

Hey Mel, Push through it , and do not look at your phone. If you have to walk, don't worry. You are moving!! Happy Running!

We absolutely love everyones motivation to help each other. Awesome!

Hi Renee. Welcome here. These apps are an awesome way to train. So motivating. My motivation is swaying today as its snowing. Lol. But I will do it. Which app have you started with? I wish i would have these apps years ago when I first started running. My favorite is a 10k and 1/2. You can do it. Keep us posted so we can all cheer you on. Good luck!

Hi DaniG and welcome to you, Happy you joined us. You can sync this app to mfp by going to settings on the mfp app, apps&devices and select your app and sync. Hope this helps. Happy Running to you!

Welcome to you KTH, Congratulations on being here. We all welcome you. Love your commitment. Never worry if you are walking , you are beating anyone still sitting on the couch. You got this and keep it up. Super proud of you.

Hi Mel & Ken, Great job to both of you. You are doing it. Each day gets better and some days you have to push yourself. I stopped looking at my phone when i get to that point or i will watch the minutes tick by. Uggh. Keep it up and thanks for posting.

Awesome on your week 2. Avoid that bowlmof chocolates, but it is my weakness. How about a bowl of fresh fruit instead on your desk??? Apples, grapes, etc.... We aare not big sugar eaters here but it is tough , i like sugar free candy but it still had lot of calories in them. Ohhh those sugar cravings. You could also put out really dark chocolate too, it is better for you. Good luck, proud of you!

Morning Determined, You got up and did it. Congrats. So excited for you. Yes, look up warm ups and cool downs. Its like driving a car, when you go on a roadtrip, you just dont floor it and drive away fast, ok, maybe some people do but its not good for your car. Your body needs proper warm ups amd cool downs to avoid injury. Prepare your body for performance. When you warm up your blood vessels dilate and your heart doesnt have to work so hard and you wont have high blood pressure when you run. Your body temperature increases and you will not injure yourself. I have taught exercis classes for years and you do nit want to do any jumping exercises until you are warmed up. I have popped many leg muscles and i dont wamt to be down for weeks so i warm up!!!! Same as when you cool down, walk until you're breathing is normal again. Never ever just stop and be done. Cool down for at least 5 minutes. My warm ups are walking, then i get faster in the end. Thats it. Cool downs are the same and then i stretch. Stretch warm muscles, never cold. Hope this helps you. You are doing great. Now you have motivated me to get out for my 3rd day run. Lol. Its snowing out. Figures. But i can do it. And its 34 out with the wind chill. Okkk. Happy Running!!!

Hi Ken, i found this arricle online and hope it helps. I have had Miniscus surgery amd that is really common. The pain was in the interior side of my knee. Dont push through the pain if it hurts really bad. See your orthopedic DR... If you feel its just from exercising, wait a few days but I would get it looked at. Hooe this helps yiu and keep us posted. http://www.runnersworld.com/tag/runners-knee Runner's Knee Runner's Knee Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), or runner's knee, got its nickname for an obvious and very unfortunate reason—it's common among runners. The stress of running can cause irritation where the kneecap (patella) rests on the thighbone. The resulting pain can be sharp and sudden or dull and chronic, and it may disappear while you're running, only to return again afterward. While biomechanical issues may be to blame, the cause can often be traced back to poorly conditioned quadriceps and tight hamstrings. Weak quads aren't able to support the patella, leading it to track out of alignment, and inflexible hamstrings can put pressure on the knee. If you want to treat and avoid another bout with runner's knee, add strengthening and stretching to your routine. Image © American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Identifying symptoms of runner's knee Patellofemoral pain syndrome can affect one or both knees. It strikes mostly younger, recreational runners and twice as many women as men, according to the British Journal of Sports Medicine. (Women tend to have wider hips, resulting in a greater angling of the thighbone to the knee, which puts the kneecap under more stress.) Symptoms of runner's knee include tenderness behind or around the patella, usually toward its center. You may feel pain toward the back of the knee, a sense of cracking or that the knee's giving out. Steps, hills, and uneven terrain can aggravate PFPS. Causes of runner's knee Pinpointing a single cause of runner's knee is difficult. It could be a biomechanical problem—the patella may be larger on the outside than it is on the inside, it may sit too high in the femoral groove, or it may dislocate easily. Also, worn cartilage in the knee joint reduces shock absorption, high-arched feet provide less cushioning, and flat feet or knees that turn in or out excessively can pull the patella sideways. There are also muscular causes. Tight hamstring and calf muscles put pressure on the knee, and weak quadriceps muscles can cause the patella to track out of alignment. Just the repetitive force of a normal running stride alone can be enough to provoke an attack. Prevention and treatment of runner's knee To prevent PFPS, run on softer surfaces, keep mileage increases less than 10 percent per week, and gradually increase hill work in your program. Visit a specialty running shop to make sure you're wearing the proper shoes for your foot type and gait. Also, strengthening your quadriceps will improve patellar tracking, and stretching your hamstrings and calves will prevent overpronation. At the first sign of pain, cut back your mileage. The sooner you lessen the knee's workload, the faster healing begins. Avoid knee-bending activities, canted surfaces, and downward stairs and slopes until the pain subsides. As you rebuild mileage, use a smaller stride on hills. Consider orthotics if new shoes don't fix the problem. See a doctor if the pain persists, to rule out another condition. Runner's World Video: Runner's Knee

AWESOME, Way to go! Keep at it!!!

In My Brockett?? Now thats cute, lol!

Morning Tiffster, YOU GOT THIS!! You can do it.. WE are all here to help you on your journey.. Walk, run, you do what is best for you and at your own pace. Pick up speed ONLY when you are ready. YOU CAN SO DO THIS! Here for you! Good LUck !!!!

Hi There Ken, First Welcome here. So happy you joined... YOU CAN DO IT!!! If you cannot run, walk, it is perfectly fine. Once you get stronger (short time), you will be able to go faster and faster. Only took me about 4 days to really feel like I was getting stronger... DO the 3 days, then, lift weights, and/or anything else to help you... If you do not finish, do not be too hard on yourself, you just pick where you left off.. GOOD LUCK and we are rooting for you! Keep us posted!

Thanks for answering that Ariel, Yes, just press on that day and it will check it off. MFP syncing. Go to MFP, go to settings, click on apps & Settings and you should see where you can sync the 5k app with MFP. Hope this helps! Happy Running!

Hi there Ash. Just be careful who you give your phone number to. If you have Myfitnesspal, you can chat there and cheer. Your choice, but use caution. Id love to have a live chat here and will ask an admin about it. I thinks its a great idea. Right??? Cheer button?? Lol. Would be fun. Live chat, hmmmmmm. I am in love woth my Fitbit and we can cheer. Ill email them. Great idea. Thanks

Way to go Oyster. Pushing through!!! Stoked for you! Keep it up!

It is in your app. When you finish a run, it will ask if yiu want to share it. Clcik FB there. Hope this works. Good luck.