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Brisk hike on the trails for 1 hour. It was good to get out even if only for 1 hour!

Hah. I love this topic and can fully relate to it! I am 5' 2" and few years ago (due to heavy partying and eating take-aways for dinner every night) my weight ballooned up to 65kgs which in terms of Asian sizes is considered almost "obese". I remember going to Thailand for a holiday and couldn't find pants to fit because I…

Oh my gosh, you are definitely an inspiration! Job very well done!!!!

I'm a slow runner but I love it!! I try to run 5-6 days a week. Mileage varies depending on whether or not it's marathon training season (I plod one marathon a year at least... slow runner here! 11 min/mile for a marathon). But at least 5Ks on the weekdays and a long Sunday run (8-10 miles) during off-season - I would say…

Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate. That would be my advice. Good cap, singlets and shorts would be what I'd wear. I have not had that much experience running in hot weather but while I was in vacation in Malaysia I really struggled to get my runs in the first few days but after about a week, my body has since learnt to acclimatise…

I tend to heel strike on a treadmill and get aches and pains (knee pain included!). Don't get it when I am outside though. I've never really figured out why I only do it on a treadmill and not outside...so you are not the only one :)

When I injured myself (knee injury) a couple years ago (no running allowed for 2 months.. unfortunately as I was training for a half marathon!), the physio advised swimming and biking so Instead of running 5-6 days a week, I swam (usually my pool sessions were 45 mins minmum and goes up to 1 hour and a half_. Usually start…

Treadmill is so much harder mentally for me (so boring!). 30 mins on a treadmill feels like eternity..and 1 hour is... like soul destroying. Physically as well, I've noticed I get shin splints on treadmill (heel striking probably?). And after a workout, I always feel wobbly like I've been on a boat or something (motion…

I run for exercise so when I am suffering from cramps, I just slow it right back to a jog or when it gets bad, I just walk it off. Usually I find that I'd feel like crap during the workout but afterwards I am glad that I did it!

"I overtrain so I can overeat" :bigsmile: Seriously though... lots of protein (lean protein), lots of carbs (rice and pasta), bananas. I wish I can say that I eat lots of veges but I don't as I hate it. Makes me feel like a sheep.. I probably eat enough just to get by. ...I guess I have a terrible diet for a runner.

This^^^ :). Your legs will thank you for the rest days! When I first started running, I took rest days alternate days (or go for a swim..) and I found that the difference between not having a rest day and having one is huge! My legs always feel better after a rest day and I tend to run a bit faster! I am so glad to hear…

I'd say pick a speed that you will feel comfortable with to run for 20-30 minutes. When I trained for my first half marathon, the best advice I got was to "run what you think is easy, then slow it down by 20%". Like I said, what you'd really want to achieve with the program is to be able to run without stopping for 30 mins…

Couh to 5K is the way to do it and it's very similar to the running chart. And don't feel worried about having to repeat weeks (I've spent more than a few weeks on the same "week" to get my fitness up so that I can progress to the following week). 3mph walking and 5mph running sounds like a good start as well. Once again,…

Start off by slow running/walking for 5-10 minutes. Hopefully that should help loosen it up. And always stretch after a run. I've also found sport massages extremely handy every now and again.

1. Find a friend to join you in your runs. I find that running with people also helps to pace yourself (good ol' "Talk Test") 2. Ignore those that judge and make snide comments - they are just jealous they can't do it. Real runners don't judge, we have respect to anyone that gets out there and just does it. ****Personal…