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Ever seen King of the Hill? I have Hank Hill butt. Actually, I kind of look like hank hill.. crap.

Despite all the physical pluses running has done... the mental side of it is the biggest thing I've gained. I've said time and time again, golf and running are two of the most mentally challenging activities you can participate in. Hockey, football, baseball, etc. are no where near as mentally taxing as running is - at…

I get it too. No clue why. So I just have a little on toast and satisfy the urge.

Nope. You can't spot reduce.

I so want to sign up for that chem class... As for motivation.... I can't pinpoint it. I just want to.

I've been told to go for a short run, around 2 miles or so if you want to. Just don't kill it.

Alll weather. The heat stuff really traps heat in on my body and gets too damn hot. Sorry, I'm having a very big case of the stupids today. I can't say what I mean. I meant don't get the cold stuff unless it's for cold weather because it really traps the heat.

Chiropracters are not an MD. They don't have extensive medical training nor do they understand the in's and out's of the body. I'm not hating on them, but really if your physician is OK with it then go ahead. I would suggest that if you want to start running start slow and use a C25k program as you have selected. Listen to…

Pay very close attention to your body. Very close. I didn't and now I'm dealing with a stress fracture in my leg. Climbing stairs sucks, walking sucks, running? Hell no. Point is a little stiffness and soreness is common when starting new workouts and routines. But pain is not. If it really hurts then take a day or two…

Health is more about just physical health. There is a mental and spiritual side too. Sounds like you faced some difficult !@#$ and screw it, punched it in the face, and have probably more character, integrity and mental strength than 90% of the people on this earth. Great job!

Good suggestion. I haven't swam laps in a long time, so perhaps to start with I'll reduce my sprint to only once until I build up stamina?

I can't run without compression shorts. Keeps things tucked away and the legs from getting chaffed.

Like anything it takes practice. Since you haven't ran before, I suggest googling a C25k program. It uses walk/run intervals to help you build stamina. You have to begin somewhere. So start there.

About 500.

Adequate bra with padding? Just kidding.... I have moobs too.

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I think the important thing is to recover. Don't worry about the performance issue. Sure, you'll lose some of it. But you can regain it.

Probably. But so what? If you enjoy it, do it. As for the BF don't listen to him. Maybe you should ask him why he won't support you in your fitness goals? Or why he has to hate. I'd buy him a pair of skates out of spite and guilt him into doing it. :)

Anything heavy - Metallica, Godsmack, Megadeth, Pantera, Breaking Benjamin, Trapt, Seether, Thousand Foot Krutch, AC/DC, Evanesence, etc. Loud, fast, and with a good rythem. Keeps you pushing through.

!@#$ happens. Don't worry about it. We all fart. It all stinks.

Shoes may be an issue. More than likely I would take more calcium and drink a lot of water leading up to running.

Here's what I'm using to train for a half marathon, only I'm doing it for 32 weeks. Essentially, you have two short runs and a long run on Sunday and continue to build your distance. XT - Cross Train. Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 1 Walk / XT Run 25 min Walk / XT Run 25 min Walk / XT OFF 2…

After completing the program you can adequately run a 5k. Want proof? I challenge you to go run it tomorrow. I'll go as far as to gaurentee it. Let me know how it goes. As for mastering, depends on what you mean by that? Do you want to easily complete it? Then step up to a 10k program and continue to challenge/push…

It's a wonderful program and I'm using a C210k then switching to a 10k-Half Marathon program as I'm training for a half marathon. As others have stated do a proper warm up (5 min brisk walk) then start the program. Stretch after. Push yourself. Know the difference between mental weakness and physical pain. The two most…

You can do anything you want. But it's important to let your body heal. I wouldn't go all out on the bike but if you want to ride, no biggie. The biggest thing is to do something not high impact. Swim, bike, etc.

Have you previously been running or lifting weights? If you're a true beginner, I'd take the rest days. Certainly don't run more than what the program recommends. Running is very high impact and you can injur yourself. If you want to ride a bike or something, that is OK. You just need to pay attention to how you feel.

You have more than enough time. Now quite reading this message board and start running! Seriously though, you'll be fine. Just set a goal and accomplish it.

I log it as cardio and enter my own stats in, but I use a heart rate monitor for cal. burn, so it's fairly accurate. As for the C25k programs, they're awesome. The first time I lost a ton of weight (50lbs) I used it to work up to about 5 miles per run. I'm now using a C210k program and then a 10k to half marathon to train…

How are you measuring your heart rate? Are you using the machine? If you're really concerned about the heart rate, get a monitor because the machines aren't always the most accurate. I'd suggest not to worry about the "fat zone" or "cardio zone". Just work out and enjoy it.

Depends on a lot of things. Are you already in shape and able to run about 5 miles at a time? If so, then you should be able to start training hard. But if you're a beginner and have never ran, then I'd suggest starting with a 5k. That way you don't get discouraged.