Hello from the Great White North 42 Yr old male

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So I just got to week 7.  What a positive experience it has been so far.  I have some thoughts to share.  I hurt my LCL and got some shin splints after week two, and had to take some time off.  I'm an addictive personality it seems, whether it's potato chips or running I overdo it.  Please take days off.  You've earned them.  I learned there's a reason there's only three workouts per week in this program! I am motivated by losing weight (am I the only one??) but it's not going to happen overnight.). 

 

One last point.  It's a great joy to run downhill, but if you're a little heavy like me it does put a serious strain on the joints.  I think that cooked my goose and lead to a week of ice packs and complaints from the wife.   Runners beware.  And have fun.

 

Best from Toronto.