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  • Running is equivalent to medication for treating depression, so it is well worth considering. Many people run daily without problems. I have a friend who is doing ultramarathons after only a year of running. I can't run more than four times a week without it causing knee problems, because I just don't have a good runner's…
    in Running everyday, Running to combat depression and anxiety. Comment by meredithco December 2014
  • Congratulations on being off to such a good start! I mostly agree with the other posters, that building distance is much more important than speed at this point. But I also think that always running at a medium speed, which is what most people tend to do, is not ideal. I'd suggest using Smart Coach from Runner's World. You…
    in Increasing 5k Race Pace Comment by meredithco December 2014
  • CW: 158.2 (as of 12/18/2014) GW: 145 START Date: 12/15/14 DAY: 1 161.5 DAY: 10 DAY: 20 DAY: 30 DAY: 40 DAY: 50 DAY: 60 DAY: 70 DAY: 80 DAY: 90 DAY: 100 END of challenge date: March 25, 2015 Goal: If I stick to my eating plan I could be at my goal weight in eight weeks, but I'll still need to be super careful after that so…
    in Repost your goal here! Comment by meredithco December 2014
  • Hi everyone, I just joined this group and I'm already inspired by everyone. I had never really thought about having a yearly total for miles. Although when I was younger I was compulsive about goals like running 365 times in a year; that wasn't so smart. My goals for 2015 are: * Stay injury free and healthy. (this trumps…
    in plans for next year Comment by meredithco December 2014
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