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My running has been mostly confined to asphalt, concrete, HS track rubber surface, and treadmill. Haven't been on grass that much. Grass is easier on the foot strike and therefore better if you get shin splints. It also tends to be uneven which needs to be accounted for in your running style.
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My park has hills also (Unlike the track at the local HS or the treadmill at the gym). Before starting the c25k program, I tried running the up the hill segments several times. I noticed that once I was comforatble with the up hill segments, the down hill and levels almost came for free. Which is quite different than…
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15 - 29 ibs is my main motivation for using this site. Count me in. Feel free to add me...
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I started running ealier this year then took a break for the past month. I started again Sunday. My level is W3D1. I typically use an MP3 player for my runs. Downloaded a set of C25k podcasts today that plays music and announces when to change speeds during each run. Will try it tonight. Feel Free to friend me.
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I cook for one most week nights. I make portion sizes to fit my hunger level. Most times if this not enough, I an not hungry enough to prepare another portion. Keeps my calories in check. I don't find a need for recipe books. I combine indredients that taste good to me. In combination, they still taste good. I can prepare…
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Diced Sweet potato, black beans, and (barbeque) rice... Easy to prepare in the microwave and very filling
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Normally I consume about 0.5 gallon of liquid per day: coffee, diet soda, crystal light. I dilute the soda and crystal light because they are so sweet in normal concentrations. (I consume less when these are diluted.)
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Im in...I just listened to a podcast that discussed proper running form while walking. I would like to try out the "running on toes" suggestion. You land on the balls of your feet and push off using the toes. Like to get to a full 5k so I can enter (and finish) local runs. :smile:
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If you don't have a smart phone -- Try google maps. Plot your route and it will display the distance covered. You only need to do this once, not every time you exercise.
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Should start another thread: other work with outs insanity :smile:
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Buy a case of water bottles at the grocery store. Per bottle they don't cost much. Replace daily or weekly...
