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Jesmoko

...That sounded more aggressive than it was meant to. I've basically decided to begin my grand journey to run 5K (that's 5000 meters for you squares who don't understand this whizkid lingo) with the help of...uh, aptly named 5K Runner app. I have mental problems, I have a lot of fat and I don't have a clue what I'm doing. So I figured maybe I'll be more likely to reach my goal with more friends!

So you should be my friend, and whip this walrus-like body of mine into the chiseled Adonis I will definitely look like after 8 weeks of walking/jogging.

Torgrills

Love the post! Hahaha!!!!

I'm not doing the C25K at this time (I don't do well running in cold weather) but am starting the full 90 day P90x rotation tomorrow, as technical difficulties forced me into another form of cardio/lifting today. Best of luck on your journey!

Jesmoko

Cold weather is the best time to run for me, winter clothes hide away the shame of sweating like a hog after fifteen seconds of being active.

Best of luck to you as well, I watched a video of P90X once and got heart palpitations so I decided against doing all that.

SueInAz

Good luck with running! I started the C25K program in April 2011, decided in June that I preferred running intervals all of the time and have since completed numerous 15K, 10K and 5K runs, 4 half marathons, and have another half marathon this weekend. It is not only a great way to shed some pounds and build your endurance/fitness, it's addicting!

Some advice to help you avoid injuries:

1. Stick to the program. Don't try to run more often or further than is on the schedule. It should have you running only every other day or three days per week, no more.
2. Don't do high impact activities on the days between running. If you want to work out, bike, swim, walk, etc. Your body needs time to recover between running days, especially as it gets used to this "new" activity.
3. If your joints or shins bother you during or after running, look into getting new running shoes from a dedicated running store that will analyze your gait. Running shouldn't hurt unless you have a pre-existing injury.

ETA: It's just getting into running season here in the desert Southwest. You aren't the only one who sweats something fierce when you run. I can't wear more than a short sleeved shirt and compression capris when it's above freezing.

Jesmoko

Good luck with running! I started the C25K program in April 2011, decided in June that I preferred running intervals all of the time and have since completed numerous 15K, 10K and 5K runs, 4 half marathons, and have another half marathon this weekend. It is not only a great way to shed some pounds and build your endurance/fitness, it's addicting!

Some advice to help you avoid injuries:

1. Stick to the program. Don't try to run more often or further than is on the schedule. It should have you running only every other day or three days per week, no more.
2. Don't do high impact activities on the days between running. If you want to work out, bike, swim, walk, etc. Your body needs time to recover between running days, especially as it gets used to this "new" activity.
3. If your joints or shins bother you during or after running, look into getting new running shoes from a dedicated running store that will analyze your gait. Running shouldn't hurt unless you have a pre-existing injury.

ETA: It's just getting into running season here in the desert Southwest. You aren't the only one who sweats something fierce when you run. I can't wear more than a short sleeved shirt and compression capris when it's above freezing.

Thanks for the advice!

The app seems to be fairly accurate, it's telling me to run three times per week with rest days in between. I walk for five minutes as a warm up, then run for a minute or something, walk, run, walk, run, walk, run, cool down with walk and stretches. And that's that.

I'll try to stick with this program and take it easy, my knees started to ache pretty bad the last time I tried something like this on my own. I was going to buy new shoes, but opted out for Wii-U instead. I'm a very mature human being.