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Great work Shelly, woohoo! Ju - the more you do in the next few weeks will probably improve your stats. So if a 5k is 3 miles, then a 3.5 k is 1.5 miles? idk, I will look it up. 30 minutes is about average for a 5k. When I was in amazing shape, I could do it in 27 minutes, HA, not anymore, try 40 minutes, uggghhh,,, Do Interval training and speed work, and you should improve. Good luck and Happy Running!

Hi There both of you, You two are doing great..... There is a topic somewhere where a few of us help each other on MyFitnessPal too.. Happy Running!

WooHoo, that is awesome news!! Let s RUN!!!

Hi Leika, Welcome here. Happy for you. The apps are great to motivate us. There is a Legs app, Abs app, push up app, etc. that can help too. I do the app 3x a week and cross train the other days. Just so my body does not get used to the same oh same oh. Good luck and happy running to you. Keep us posted.

Hi Momintofitness, Wow, I have never heard of what you and bless you. That is something to go through everyday. Good for you for wanting to get your heart rate and run. Be careful out there. I will definitely look it up and see about it. Good luck to you and keep us posted on here. Hugs.

Hi this chick. Well Welcome on here. Great introduction. Sorry about what you have had to deal with. That is tough. Welcome back to working out. Start slow and you can do it. Any help you need just ask on here. Everyone is here to help you. Yes you can do this in a treadmill or elliptical. Running outside is way different than running inside just so you know. Eat healthy and workout. You go this. Hugs and happy running.

Hi There, Awe, do not be hard on yourself at all. The track might be cushioned too and different than outside. I am not sure. You will have to check. Some days our legs do not want to run at all, I have had those days. Pick yourself up, dust off and try again. Week 5 doesn't seem like a long time and I am super proud of you for doing it. You finished and that is what matters the most. Treadmill running is way different, you will have to check about the track you run on and see what it is made of. I was humiliated when i went to run the Las Vegas Marathon 2 days before my 40th Birthday. Man, I was in excellent shape, worked out all the time, I was small, and one lady who I running with was a big lady and the other one was an avid runner. I am like, Hey, I got this in the bag. I will beat her hands down, after all I was 30lbs lighter than her and she is not a runner. Well, wth??? I ran 5ks', 10k's half and this was my first marathon... PHHHTTT, I hurt like no other, a 80 year old woman ran past me, and asked me if I wanted Ibuprofen??? I was so embarrassed.. She was 40 years older than me, I just knew it. I finished in 5 hours, 30 minutes and the heavier lady beat me by an hour. Sheesh, it sucked for me. I never have figured out why I could not go faster. Must be my short legs. Well, I will never do another Marathon ever. BUt I will stick to a 5k, 10k, and so on. You go this. Do not be mad at yourself. You did it and you finished. Keep doing what you are doing. I am with you on losing weight and I am over 50... It is tougher but we can do it... Keep up the good work and Happy Running!! CHEERS!

I Love Love Chris and Heidi Powell. Here is an article I really like. http://heidipowell.net/5366/all-about-calories/

Hi Pam and Moni, Yes it is 3 days a week. I repeat a day when I'm on the mood for another run. Other days I lift weights and do other workouts. Cross train. Hope this helps. Happy Running!

Hi Pam and Moni, Yes it is 3 days a week. I repeat a day when I'm on the mood for another run. Other days I lift weights and do other workouts. Cross train. Hope this helps. Happy Running!

Hi Laura. Welcome. Good for you for starting. Repeat days if you want. You are doing great. Happy Running.

That's great JayBar. You can do it. Proud of you. See Ya here! Happy Running.

That's great JayBar. You can do it. Proud of you. See Ya here! Happy Running.

Hi JayBar, Welcome here. Congrats btw on Losing weight and wanting to do more. So proud of you. Great accomplishment. Just start where you want to. If today is Day 1, then Sunday and Tuesday, go for it. Because I, myself even have days where my body says no, so you get your weeks back in order. Make sure you check with your Dr., as you don't want a setback at all. I hate injuries, such a slow down.... It is amazing how much better our bodies feel when the weight comes off. Anyways, good luck to you and keep us posted. Love hearing from everyone on their journeys.. Happy Running!

Thanks everyone for the great ideas. Especially for the bigger person shoes too. That's awesome. Love the support we all have for each other. DaVakin, I cant what to try that shoe the next time I need a new pair. I've been such an Asics, Nike, New Balance for years. Excited for something new. A New Start;, def running shoes or cross trainers that are good for any workout. I do wear different shoes for exercise class and running.

Ha haha. I love it. Good one. Thanks for sharing.

Hey LaShaye, Yay for you on your next week. You are doing great. Yep, we are all here for you cheering you on. We DEF need it too. Sometimes it is hard to get motivated myself. I ran yesterday and today it is too cold yet outside. Maybe later. SEE?? I need to push myself. lol Or a kick in the pants. ha! Happy Running to you and Post your daily workouts in the Accountability Topic under General Chat. Hugs!

So. Today. I'm in Week 5, Day 1. Super Cold out (40 degrees), high altitude. Which I am used to. 2nd running session and my right side was killing me. It's from lack of oxygen. I was so stiff running today because of the cold. Major stitch in the Side. Started walking and breathing deep. Not through your mouth. Through your diaphragm. Hold your tummy and breathe through your chest with your mouth closed. Do this a few times a day too and this will help. I set a timer for 3 x a day and breathe deep for a few minutes. At first you will get dizzy but it will subside. Do you you realize how much we don't breathe DEEP????? It will increase your metabolism too. Breathe in , out. Breathe in 3 times, let it out the same way. 3 times in, blow out. keep doing it. Also breathe in, hold, hold, hold, let out. Look up Oxycise. It works. We never use our lungs to capacity. Are you sitting here ? Are you breathing?, not deep enough EH??? Now breathe deep. It oxygenates the blood. Which increased circulation, which increases metabolism. Try it.

Oh Lissa, You are so funny. I love your posts. You deserve that Starbucks.. WooHoo, Go Girl! I am waiting for the sun to come up and it to warm up and i am nervous for the Week 5, Day 1 of the 10 k app. I will post when done in the Accountabilty area.. Yikes. Have an awesome Day!

Hi DV, Yowza, a torn ACL? Ouch. Hope you are ok now and have been cleared to run. You can start anywhere you want to. If you have not worked out for awhile, then start at the beginning, if it is easy, then go forward. You know your body. Your time is great. Keep me what you do. These Forums are great motivators. Also, there is a Topic called General Chat, under that Topic there is an Accountabilty Topic, post there your workouts. Good Luck and Happy Running.!

Hi Nina, Welcome here. You got this! Also, Post in General Chat and there is an Accountability Topic. Happy Running!

Hi Penny. Welcome here and congrats to you too. You can do it. The apps are great for making us move. I Sooo love the coaching as I don't think I'd do it either. Keep me posted. Happy Running!

WooBoy Farmgirl, I would freak out with zombies running after me, scary enough. So proud of you for signing up. I found this on Popsugars website: Get Your Z's Two Nights Before. Pre-race jitters tend to strike the night before the race, interrupting your sleep. When it comes to running for beginners or even experienced racers, trust that this is normal and will not influence your race. Prepare yourself instead by getting quality sleep two nights before the race and taking that day completely off from any activity. Keep It Light. During race week, your running mileage should decrease. At this point, your training is really about "storing up" rest so your legs are ready on race day. During the week, include two to three short runs with a few, small pick ups — short, snappy segments that get your legs moving faster and prepare you for the faster tempo of the race — to keep your legs fresh. Two days out from the race, take a day off for total rest. The day before the race, do a short (20-minute) run with up to five pick ups under 45 seconds to sharpen your legs. Fill the Tank. On race morning, be sure to eat the breakfast you've practiced in training. Aim to eat about two hours prior to the race. Keep it simple — a bowl of oatmeal with dried fruit, a sports bar, bagel with peanut butter. Eat something high energy and easily digestible. Be sure to include hydration — water, sports drink if it's warm outside to give you the electrolytes you need, and coffee if that's part of your normal routine. Get There Early. There's a lot to be done on race morning including parking, packet pick-up, waiting in line for the restroom, warming up. Arrive at the race site 60 minutes prior to the start — knowing where you can park, what time packet pick-up closes (if you couldn't do it the day before), and where to go for the starting line. Warm It Up. About 25 minutes prior to the race, get warmed up. Start with a 10 minute easy jog, then slowly build your pace for five minutes. Then, include up to five short pick-ups under 30 seconds at race pace. Gently stretch any tight muscles after your warm up. Get in line. The starting line can be crowded and nerve-wracking with so many people and different paces. Starting in the middle to back of the pack is safe for most beginners. You will start with those around your pace and you will have many more ahead of you to chase down. Pace Yourself. Most racers give their best effort in the first mile leaving two more to go! Aim to negative split your effort on race day — that simply means finishing the second half of the race faster than you ran the first half. Start conservatively and build your effort throughout the run. When you start out too fast, your body works too hard too soon and fizzles after the first mile, making your overall time slower, not faster. In the last quarter mile, kick it in to the finish line to finish strong. Keep It Positive. When things get tough, it's common for the little voice in your head to start telling you all the reasons why you will fail or why you should slow down. Often, having a positive mantra for the race — such as "I can do it" or "fast feet to the finish line" — will distract you from any pain and keep you focused. Practice these affirmations during your harder training sessions so they become automatic on race day. Breathe. On race day, let go of any comparisons to other runners and release any worries or doubts. You've done the training and if you have the desire to get to the finish line, you will arrive. At the starting line, take a few deep breaths and assure yourself that you have what it takes to cover 3.1 miles. Revisit your best training sessions to find the confidence you need. Capitalize on the High. The post-race high can be exhilarating. Capitalize on it to keep your momentum going and set new goals for the next finish line, wherever that might be. Sign up for another run race a few weeks later to keep yourself motivated to continue with your new habits, to test your progress or just to have fun. Good Luck and PLEASE let us know how it goes!

Hi Denise, It is ok, a lot of people struggle with that day. Repeat and then move on, do not be hard on yourself. You go this. Good Luck!

Hey Awesome Job, Way to go!