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Is there a reason *not* to wear orthotics? I love the observation about the osprey. Moments like that are why I love running outdoors. Around here, though, you're more likely to encounter aggressive owls that go after runners, lol.

It sounds like you have a great plan. Good luck!

Date......Walk......Run 11/01.....6.11.......2.21 11/02.....2.72.......0.00 11/03.....4.20.......2.58 11/04.....2.71.......0.00 11/05.....6.65.......2.33 11/06.....7.83.......0.00 11/07.....4.35.......2.54 11/08.....5.91.......0.00 11/09.....4.87.......2.73 11/10.....5.66.......0.00

That's a real inspiration! I've enjoyed keeping up with your running regimen on the C25K forum and I'm glad you're posting here too. Were you the person asking about affordable running shoes? Did you find any you like?

Date......Walk......Run 11/01.....6.11.......2.21 11/02.....2.72.......0.00 11/03.....4.20.......2.58 11/04.....2.71.......0.00 11/05.....6.65.......2.33 11/06.....7.83.......0.00 11/07.....4.35.......2.54 11/08.....5.91.......0.00 11/09.....4.87.......2.73

Date......Walk......Run 11/01.....6.11.......2.21 11/02.....2.72.......0.00 11/03.....4.20.......2.58 11/04.....2.71.......0.00 11/05.....6.65.......2.33 11/06.....7.83.......0.00 11/07.....4.35.......2.54 11/08.....5.91.......0.00

Nov Start: 160.00 Nov Goal: 156-157 11/05: 159.62 11/08: 156.82 Chalking this weight loss up to glycogen depletion from yesterday's run. Still trying to learn how my new running program intersects with my weightloss program. Running W9R1 of C25K tomorrow.

Date......Walk......Run 11/01.....6.11.......2.21 11/02.....2.72.......0.00 11/03.....4.20.......2.58 11/04.....2.71.......0.00 11/05.....6.65.......2.33 11/06.....7.83.......0.00 11/07.....4.35.......2.54 Week 8 of C25K done TOTAL...34.57....9.66

How's your neck? Did you see anyone about it?

Date......Walk......Run 11/01.....6.11.......2.21 11/02.....2.72.......0.00 11/03.....4.20.......2.58 11/04.....2.71.......0.00 11/05.....6.65.......2.33 11/06.....7.83.......0.00

Date......Walk......Run 11/01.....6.11.......2.21 11/02.....2.72.......0.00 11/03.....4.20.......2.58 11/04.....2.71.......0.00 11/05.....6.65.......2.33

Oh oh... something that might be in my wheelhouse. I am not a scientist but I have played one on the radio... ;-) The thing in black pepper you are referencing is piperine, and yes, a lot of people believe it increases the bioavailability of curcumin, a chemical found in turmeric. There are conflicting studies, however,…

IKR? I'm still trying to figure out the shoe comment. :smile:

Nov Start: 160.00 Nov Goal: 156-157 11/05: 159.62 Running W8R2 of C25K this morning.

I hate that! There isn't a lost-and-found nearby is there? I lost my driver's license on a run the other day and it was returned to the nearby university library...and they got it back to me. Someone knows where it is, I hope

Date......Walk......Run 11/01.....6.11.......2.21 11/02.....2.72.......0.00 11/03.....4.20.......2.58 11/04.....2.71.......0.00 With this group I feel like I'm at a really cool party with nothing to talk about, being just a newbie still. I do have a race on the schedule, though. My first 5K will be on Dec 7. By that time I…

Thanks so much for the information @sijomial ... Also, I noticed on your profile that you have attained a remarkable degree of fitness considering injuries you experience earlier in your life. If I may ask, do you run now or do you use cycling or rowing or some other type of exercise as your main way to keep fit?

Thanks for the vivid descriptions. I felt like I was there.

Date......Walk......Run 11/01.....6.11.......2.21 11/02.....2.72.......0.00 11/03.....4.20.......2.58

@apullum How does the formula "miles walked * weight in pounds * 0.3" change if some of the miles have been run instead of walked? Or does it?

@MobyCarp must have been a pretty special person. I'm really impressed with how y'all honor his memory.

Date......Walk......Run 11/01.....6.11.......2.21 11/02.....2.72.......0.00

Date......Walk......Run 11/01.....6.11.......2.21 Completed W7R3 today. I took a 3-day break between this and the previous run. Between getting over a bug, traveling, and dealing with this cold snap, I thought maybe a little break was OK.

Commitments for the month of November: 1) Run at least 36 miles 2) Walk at least 36 miles 3) Finish the last 2 weeks of Active's C25K program 4) Finish the first 2 weeks of Active's 5K to 10K program

Y'all are braver than me then.

Congratulations.

Since I'm starting to travel for a few days, I'm closing out a little early. Looks like I lost some water weight...associated with my last trip, perhaps? Oct Start: 158.2 Oct Goal: 156-158 10/04: 158.04 10/09: 158.32 10/10 to 10/16: Travel 10/18: 161.40 10/25: 159.38 10/29: 158.00 10/30 to 11/02: Travel Technically, I met…

I love the photo at the end! Thanks for such a comprehensive report.

Goal met: I finished W7R2 this morning. There is a chance I may get in one more run (W7R3) before the end of the month but I'm traveling this week so that may not happen. Thanks everyone, for providing such a supportive environment here with this challenge.

Now. And I would say this whether one prefers running in the cold or not. This is just my opinion but I think the best way to think about C25K is that it is the beginning of a lifelong running habit, which one will continue over many years, through every season. From that long view, the temperature on any particular day,…