JennyWLS

Gym membership isn't even an option for me, I live in the "country". I love being outside! Couch to 5k and eating right has helped me lose over 20lbs (just 12 since I started here)

I started Couch 2 5K last year around this time and "ran" my first 5K in May. I say "ran" because I actually did way more walking than running because it took me more than the typical schedule to build up my endurance. I just kept at it over and over again, repeating weeks and days as many times as I had to before i could…

I have one that I picked up from the Under Armour outlet and love. It does a great job wicking away sweat and keeping the girls under control. I've also got a couple of Bally's brand ones that I picked up at Sam's Club on clearance and those are pretty awesome too (but they had padded inserts for some reason, I took those…

My husband said that same thing last night! I run in capris and a wicking shirt, and I don't have any pockets! I really don't like to carry anything on me like a waist pounch or anything. The armband is pretty much the only thing "on" me other than clothes. I can't even run with a watch or my wedding rings on, they…

I am also running a 10K soon (5/12/12!) and what I have been doing is going back to my Couch 2 5K program and using the intervals to increase my speed. So instead of doing the run/walk combos, I do run/run super fast combos. Hope that helps!

I am thankful that I am able to wear a neutral fit shoe, so I can pretty much buy whatever I want. That being said, I did invest the time (and money) into going and getting a very nice pair of Mizuno running shoes from the local store. Not only do I get top notch service, but they have an amazing no questions asked return…