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I weigh close to what the previous poster weighs, and have just completed week 3. I don't go fast, but I go. I completed the program about 2 years ago and was regularly doing 30 minute runs for a couple of months, until I injured my foot and couldn't continue. I started again a few weeks ago, and am looking forward to…

From all I've read and heard, runnign is one of the most time-efficient forms of exercise. C25K is a brilliant program, and it really works! I don't think there are too many exercise programs that are shorter than 30 minutes, are there?

I've never done an official 5K race, but I have done the C25K program and it's a fabulous way to build up your running time and mileage. It's a 9 week program, but since you are already running 1.5 miles you could probably start at Week 5 and build up from there. It's a combination of running and walking, with the idea…

I've just developed shin splints when I tried to add some higher speed intervals into my runs (I'm a very slow runner). I had plantars fasciitis last year, had orthodics made by a sports podiatrist and got fitted for asics which help correct my overprontation and low arches. I don't think there's much I can do to improve…

I had plantars fasciitis last year - it's miserable! Turns out that I have very flat arches and I overpronate, and these are common contributors. Did a lot of stretcing and icing, some physical therapy, and was fitted for orthodics which help to position my foot correctly. One of the best icing tips I got was to fill a…

I have been running for a few months and this past week when I decided to add a few faster intervals into my run I developed serious shin pain. I got the following response from a friend who is a physical therapist (and also a runner): "For the first 48 -72 hours, ice every 2 hours or so for 20 mins is what you need to do.…

Hi Chris. I was diagnosed at Type 2 about 2 months after I started doing Weight Watchers in early 2009. On one level I wasn't surprised at the diagnosis - I was approaching 300 lbs (and I'm only 5'3") and both my parents have it as well. But on the other hand I was completely thrown for a loop. I had been feeling great…

This is my first post on MFP - so glad to see there are so many C25K-ers out there! I finished the program a couple of months ago, and believe me, if I can do int ANYONE can! I'm doing 30-35 minute runs now, and am just starting to think about increasing my speed a bit. I'm a slow runner, but I know that was the secret to…