Runners!

There are different option for running under exercise. That looks to be about a 13-14 minute mile. As you keep running you'll get quicker and run longer and all that good stuff. As for just starting out, just take it easy. I always run the same distance for a few days, and then after that run just a little bit farther.

Make sure you have a good pair of shoes, Brookes and Asics are the best but can be costly. You are supposed to change your shoes every 100 miles (i don't but that is what "they" say).

Running on grass instead of pavement will put less strain on your shins and knees, same goes with running on flat surfaces as opposed to downhill/uphill.

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You're running about a 14 minute mile. In the exercise list if you look for running/jogging it will list by mph and Xminute miles. As for your appetite, your body needs fuel to run which is why your appetite is increasing but your body is shaping. I highly recommend Runner's World Performance Nutrition for Runners (you can get it on amazon etc). There is a lot of technical stuff in there about performance and racing etc, but I found that a lot of it explained why you would need such ratios etc to run and how your body processes everything to give you fuel. So even if you're not planning on any kind of road racing, it'll still help get the best performance running for yourself.

Congrats on your five mile runs. That is a very good distance for a beginning runner. Don't worry about speed for now.. you will get faster over time as you gain fitness and lose weight. Stick with it!

Originally, I was going to suggest that if you don't have a HRM, then log it as 70 minutes running @ 5 mph (12 minute pace). I believe this is the slowest pace that MFP has to select from. Close enough. You can round down the calories burned that it generates for you, since you were running at a bit slower pace, or not eat back all of these calories.

HOWEVER, I like what previous poster suggested better:

"Since MFP only goes down to 12 min. miles, select that and put 60 mins. for the time. That way it equals 5 miles. I run a lot and distance is most important to calorie burn. Walking 5 miles would give about the same burn, it would just take longer."

Well this is a ~14 minute mile, which isn't bad for just starting. So for now unless you want to create a new exercise just log in under 5 mph run, as this is a 12 minute mile, but it is the lowest created under running. And yes, running outdoors is much better because you are actually having to propel your body forward, which takes much more energy. The reason you are feeling more and more hungry is because you are exercising for 70 minutes!!! That is ridiculous for someone just starting out so you are well on your way! So do not fret about eating more, unless it is junky, bad carb food. Follow the advice of the previous answer, and the key is to stretch!! Even on days you do not run, stretch. This will make a huge difference in your time over a few weeks. Good luck and keep up the great work.

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