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I finished C25K a couple weeks ago. Loved it!! I definitely recommend it to help with running.

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Yes!! I couldn't lose without exercise. I finished C25K last week, and now have added running to my routine. For me, it's not an option.

I'd like to try! :)

Running shoes and entries into 5Ks.

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C25K!!!! I just finished it today! Such a fantastic training program, IMO. It's great, just make sure you have great running shoes as well!

I so want that app!!! :happy:

Yes, C25K works! :) When I first started, I said to myself "jogging for 30 minutes straight? No way I'll be able to do it." Took some time and patience, but I did it! :) As for bras, I've heard great things about Enell and Lululemon. Pricey (which is why I haven't bought one of them yet), but supposed to be really good.

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Bump, will have to try. Thanks for posting!

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Love it! And great timing, as I just got back from running (Week 9 Day 2 of C25K!!)

I saw the one in Stockton, but I did one a couple weeks ago in Manteca, so didn't want to try another one so soon. One per month sounds good to me right now. :) Have a fantastic time at the Stockton one, and good luck!!

Rocking Day 1 of my last week of C25K. And signing up for my 2nd 5K- and I'm running this one!! I walked part of my last one. Next 5K- Race for the Cure on 5/12 in Sacramento!

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Yet another vote for C25K! I finish this week, and it is amazing! :) My tip: Good shoes. Go to a running store and get fitted. A pair will probably run you $100+, but it's so worth it!!! For the 1st 3 weeks, I just ran in my walking shoes. I had such knee and shin pain. New running kicks- no pain. Run at your own pace,…

I was over 230 when I first started. It's been a slow road, but I did Week 9 Day 1 today, so it's possible. Like others have said- SHOES!!! I did the first 3 weeks in my normal sneakers and my shins were hurting bad! Then I got my running shoes- no problems. Just take it at your own pace and listen to your body. You can…

I did Week 9 Day 1 today, and I was able to go more than the 30 minutes. When I first started this, I didn't think I'd be able to finish. I played soccer, but never really was a runner. I did my 1st 5K a little more than a week ago, and finished. I had to walk part of it, but I finished, I wasn't last. I love the C25K…

Be proud that you did it!! I am! :flowerforyou: I did my 1st 5K last weekend and came in 116th out of 195 with a time of 41:24. I'm doing C25K, and had finished week 7 when I did the race. I ran most of it (slowly though) and walked some of it. But hey, I finished, and that's what's important. And I was 222 lbs when I did…

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New-ish transplant to San Joaquin Valley. :)

Don't forget the bacon milkshake too.

These sound good, I'll just have to use almond butter instead since I don't like peanut butter.

5K on Saturday, and if the weather's nice- Street Fair. Might go see Hunger Games with friends and go to dinner if it's in the budget. Otherwise, I'll go with the flow.