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Definitely the left

Wow, great job

You're probably running too fast. Slow down and take your time. Run at a conversational pace, this might be slower than you would like but you have to build up slowly. Your lungs will soon adjust as your whole body, including your cardiovascular system, gets stronger and used to running. Good luck

If you haven't been training with music I'd be careful if I were you. My friend didn't train with music at all, I did sometimes. We ran a 10K and my friend decided to run with music. I told her not to let the music take her along too fast. Well she didn't realize how powerful the beat of a song can be LOL. Unfortunately…

There are so many types of yoga out there it's a hard question to answer. Each yoga instructor will teach differently. With the exception of Bikram yoga which will be the same class no matter where you go. Try a lot of different classes to find one you like. Talk to the folks at the studio and they will be able to help you…

I use the i-phone app. It's a great way of tracking how far you've gone. It also gives you your pace and shows elevation. Pretty cool app if you're like me and don't have a Garmin/Polar to track your runs.

Definitely this.

That must've been scarey. You made the right decision to turn around. I'm lucky I have a run club and friends who run so I've never experienced anything like that, even when on my own. Do you have anyone that would ride a bike, or rollerblade beside you while you run?

Great post... thanks I read this book when I started running 12 years ago, it was invaluable to me during the "learn to run" phase.

Definitely this... Even the best elite runners sometimes look funny for example, Emil Zatopek have a look at his form, even Paula Radcliffe has a funny head bobbing thing going on. When I see someone running I'm usually thinking how lucky they are, wish it was me out there. Even if I've just got back from my own run LOL

Very good advice here. I love spinning. Each instructors class can be very different, so if your gym has more than one, I'd say try them all. I find that everyone is very focused on their workout, it's a really good environment.

Cool... the new course is going to be good. I did the first 10 miles or so last weekend. You'll love it! Last year Vancouver was warm and sunny, the year before (last time I ran it) it was cold and wet. So yes, definitely get outside to get used to the weather among the other logistics others have posted. Good luck:smile:

I don't run on a treadmill but I would think you should get outside more. Even once a week for your long run, to get your legs and body used to the road and the weather. It's not so bad running in the rain. It may rain on race day. What marathon are you doing? I'm doing Vancouver May 6th.

I'm 5'10"... Started around 180-182lbs... Now been maintaining since November 2011 at 136-139lbs. Sorry no pics...

Since I don't know how big the race is, it's hard to say, If it were me I'd be there by 8. I always like to get there early though. You'll no doubt be nervous/excited and want to get to the porta potty, there's usually long line ups at these! For a 5K you probably won't need water, unless it's really hot, there may be…

I agree, not much difference between 5K and 10K, that is if your goal is to finish. Elites would disagree though! It's a whole different ball game doing a 1/2 marathon. 10% rule is important to avoid injury when increasing mileage.

A run at an easy pace might be what you need to loosen things up!

I'm a firm believer in surrounding yourself with like minded people all that energy and positiveness rubs off on me! So, if you have a running store in your neighbourhood they will have training clinics for everything from running 5K to a full marathon, IronMan etc.

The pleasure would be after the run, knowing you worked your butt off doing a hard run.....

You know you are a runner when...... You say I GET to go run after work. Rather than I HAVE to run. You have more running shoes than any other type. You have more running gear then anything else While driving you see someone running and wish it were you that was running. Driving up a hill think it would be cool to run up…

Socks are pretty much trial and error. Some are foot specific i.e: a left and a right. I don't like them to be too loose, around the toes especially. In winter Merino wool running socks are great. Try some Vaseline to prevent blisters.

Surrounding yourself with like minded people will support you and keep you on track. Losing weight was a bit like quitting smoking... my choice in friends had to change. When I quit smoking I could no longer hang out with my smoking pals, almost the same with losing weight. I've been maintaining since November 2011. Most…

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I taper for two weeks before a half or full marathon. Runs are relaxed and shorter. I try not to walk around the race expo the day before. It's amazing how far you walk at the big expos. 'iuangina' has good advice, 'Sometimes I will run a mile the day before to loosen up my legs (but only if I've had to travel to the race…

Wow.... you look amazing. Well done.

Thanks for the info. I think I'll give it a try.. Just thought it would be interesting to see my stats. since I don't run to heart rate figured I don't have to see it as I run. I have my phone in a "spi-belt" around my waist so not easily accessible... Happy running :)

I haven't read all the responses here so I will apologize if I am repeating things here! People have shared a lot of good advice.I personally love running :love: My advice is consistency and patience. If you have a running store near you they probably have run clinics. Usually they will have from beginners to marathoners,…