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Just did w4d1. I am following the 5K plan within the Runmeter app, so today I ran 2:00, w 3:00, r 5:00, w 2:30 x 2 sets. I was really apprehensive about running 5:00 -- but I slowed down, thought about breathing, and did it!!!

How would speed affect elevation? (I'm not questioning you -- just really curious).

So today I went out to try w4d1, with its 5 min runs, and you all were .... RIGHT!!!! Thank you!!!

Think of good shoes as an investment in yourself and your health! You're worth it! I second the idea of getting properly fitted shoes from a running store. The folks there are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. They will be able to tell you if you pronate and may even have some tips on running form. I encourage you to…

Just finished w3d3. Tough. I was really hoping for a 'good' run today as I had a rest day yesterday and after 4 days of holidays was eager to get back to it.

Please add me! I'm on week 3.

I have the Garmin Vivoactive. It syncs on MFP. I like it because when I go to exercise, I can indicate I am running, swimming, or biking, and because it has GPS it is pretty accurate with distance and calories. It is waterproof to 50m, so if you swim you might want to consider a model like this. I also don't worry about it…

Have you been properly fitted at a running store? Where they analyse your gait for pronation and then find a shoe to support you based on that? I'm not a pronator and have relatively wide feet. I have Asics Gel Nimbus and they are perfect for me.

I've heard great things about both of them! They will be on my list to try!

You folks are wonderful! I'll try and find a store nearby that carries Giant bikes -- the places I've been have sold Trek, Cannondale, and Specialized. It's nice to hear about the bikes you have and love. I think I need a hybrid AND a road bike, lol! Right now, I'm thinking aluminium, caliper ... And will have to decide…

Wow, thanks for the insights! When I next visit my LBS, I'll try several different bikes. The guy I was chatting with suggested the Cannondale Quick, Cannondale Synapse, Specialized Dolce, Specialized Vita, or Specialized Ruby. I also have been looking around on the Trek website and will try the FX bikes and the Domane.…

@BrianSharpe Love. That. Saying. !! One of the salespeople at my LBS was showing me a road bike with flat bar -- a Cannondale Quick. I've also ridden a Trek FX. One store has a Specialized Vita Comp test bike with a few upgrades (since it was a test) at $300 off since it's a 2014. I'm going to give that one a spin, too. If…

I found them at a local GNC. I got a wide variety. So far, I've had two. They are SWEET. Not sure I like them because of that.

Can you find a long sleeve one that has a very very lightweight, wicking, breathing material? I have a shirt from lululemon that is long sleeve but quite light that I have found works well for me when I've been out exercising. Unfortunately, it was pricey, but I do like it.

I count in my had too!! Funny!

Great idea! I will definitely do this.

Thanks! I am hoping to get a bike. I love cycling!

Just did w3d2. Much better than the last run. I took yesterday off as I was feeling very achy and depleted, and I think that was the right decision as I felt (and ran) so much better today. What do you all do on your non-C25K days? I usually use the elliptical, but I feel like my knees don't get much if a rest between…

Thanks for the encouragement! I have good shoes ... I think my age is starting to catch up with me, lol! I am seriously considering getting a bike to supplement c25k.

I did w3d1 last night. Managed to complete it, but was So. Much. Slower. than I had been doing. And this morning my knees are hurting. I'm trying so hard and this is discouraging.

Not that I have noticed. I will have to pay attention :)

Thanks, everyone! There are 3 GNC stores near me, so I will check them out. My local grocery has just been through a huge renovation, so I'll see if I can scrounge some up from there as well. I wish Costco carried them!

Thanks! I'll find a GNC next time I'm at a mall.

I just did a little test to confirm the accuracy of my Vivoactive. I checked my tracker, walked 100 steps, and checked again -- it was spot on. I did this several times and at most it was 2-3 steps off. I happened to be wearing a backpack, so I then tried the same thing except I held onto the shoulder strap of the pack so…

The Vivoactive is water proof to 50 meters. So yes, I'd feel very comfortable taking it swimming. Just need to find a pool ;) The fact that I didn't have to worry about it while doing dishes, showering, getting caught in the rain, etc is one of the reasons I chose it.

Hi there! I have a Garmin Vivoactive -- which I LOVE. The GPS is accurate for running and cycling, it's a watch-style strap so I don't worry about it coming off, the battery lasts well over a week (around 10-12 days in my experience), I love the customisable data screens in the activity modes, it's water proof so no…