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Thank you very much. The Jeff Galloway training sounds very similar to what I am doing and what I was planning to do so that's really reassuring that I can make it happen. Arc, I understand it isn't ideal training but I really want to make the Boston marathon, it means so much to me and I'm going to at least aim for it,…

Why are you fasting the night before? I would suggest a dinner of carbs or something high in energy. Then maybe have a gel pack before your run? Make sure to stay hydrated! Check the hourly forecast on weather.com and plan your run for when the temp/humidity will be lowest. Those are the best suggestions I can think of.

After a week off for finals I tried to redo W2D3 and couldn't even make it halfway before I felt sick. Don't know if it was the cold temperature or what. Stayed in again today because it's still too cold for my liking. Any advice on where I should restart the C25K?

It will eventually pass everywhere. The younger generations are much more accepting and as more of them turn 18 and vote things will keep changing. And as more states pass and approve it pressure will be added to the remaining states. Keep your hope, it get's better <3 Don't forget SCOTUS is supposed to have something to…

The pain is still there but it has decreased greatly! Popping and cracking much less too. I think my friend might have been right about needing to get things circulating and moving again. But I'll still definitely be checking on everything you all have suggested.

I started week 2 today. It was challenging but good. Thought about quitting but stuck with it and it felt great. Seems to keep happening to me haha. Anyways, I bought an app to tell me what to do while I'm working out. Like when to run and when to walk to follow the program. The app also lets me graph my progress but says…

Is it okay to do the elliptical on rest days? Or should that be incorporated into workout days? You can run the Boston Marathon for a charity, you don't have to qualify by running. I will look into everything else mentioned, even though I'm not responding individually I am reading, taking note, and further researching. I…

I definitely need new shoes. I am planning to look for some this weekend. The shoes I use now are woman's running shoes... but they're 4 years old. I bought them in high school for Cross Country. They were used through training and the season and then they were put away. So they're not falling apart or anything but they're…

Thanks :) I'll look into it!

Two months is a while if you keep working at it :) I know you can do it! Just take care of yourself, make sure you're eating carbs the night before running and have rest days and don't push too hard. Why do you need to run 1.5 in 15? Yesterday I finished w1d2. I increased my running speed because the w1d1 speed I used made…

You're welcome :) I am super excited about it. I could be wrong but I do believe it has the highest qualifying standards in the country so you weren't wrong about that. I'm not sure about specific amounts of money, I am still working on that bit of it for myself. But I feel like you would just need to be involved with one…

You can also run for charity and have people sponsor you to get into the Boston Marathon.

A collective response: While I do appreciate the feedback, I think I will continue to train. My hopes is to do the Boston Marathon in 2014. Obviously if it gets worse I will stop but I don't feel it's at that point yet. I do want to address the problem and hopefully correct it before it does get worse though. Also,…

I live at school 20 miles east of Boston, my house is 5 minutes north of RI.

I completed W1D1 yesterday and I'm planning on doing W1D2 today. I'm probably going to increase my speed. While I loved the workout and felt amazing during and after it also felt too easy. It didn't challenge me but I know that will catch up in the upcoming weeks! It felt so good to make that first start on the journey…

So I started today! It was wonderful! I feel so good and so accomplished! It was actually pretty easy so I'm going to up my speed for W1D2

I'm planning to run it as well. This will be my first ever marathon. I started the C25K program today and the first day was awesome! I feel so good! When I complete this program I'll start training for the next up (10k?) and register for some 5Ks. I'll just slowly keep increasing it until I'm Boston Ready!!!

When it comes to eating I use intuitive eating. I eat when I'm hungry, not when the clock tells me to. Ask yourself if you're really hungry or if you're just bored. Try healthier options like veggies or plain popcorn. Drink water or tea. Or do something so you're not bored. Take up a craft or something to do with your…

Thank you all for the information! I bookmarked it all and will be looking back on it. @Majope- I believe you can also run the marathon if you do it for charity, which is what I plan on doing. I know several people who did that this year. But if not then I'll figure it out. Thank you for the information :)

How is the program going? I'm starting it this week!

Hello! I'm Chrisy. Not really trying to lose weight, just looking for a healthier life. I'm starting to train for marathons in hopes of running Boston2014! I've been moving towards healthy for two months now and I've been going to the gym for one month. This week I start the C25K program.

I'm 22, a senior in college and a beginner long-distance runner. I'm not trying to lose weight but rather gain a healthy life. I would love to have active and supportive friends! Boston2014

Hello! My name is Christine but I like Chrisy. I'm starting the C25K this week and I plan on running in the Boston Marathon 2014. Rather than breaking our spirit these people have only inspired us to stand together and train harder. I'm beyond excited! :) Any tips?

Thank you, I appreciate it! @Sally I don't think I'll be ready to do either of those events but I'm training for Boston marathon 2014 starting this week. I am beyond excited. BostonStrong! 2014 training starts today.

Psych Major, English minor Senior 2013!

I'm starting this week too! First step to my marathon training. Boston 2014 here I come! Beyond excited!

@xidia- How long do decent running shoes last? How do you know when they're not good anymore? I don't have an app-type phone and my ipod is too old for most apps lol I'll look into it if/when I get a new phone. I'm in the USA :)

@Kellster111- I did find a C25K program, thanks :) What is Runner's World?

@Xidia- Thank you so much! I am looking into the C25K program but can't seem to actually find it on google? Do you have a link to the 8-9 week program? I also did a search for upcoming races in my area and definitely plan to join them as I feel able to. I also just joined a bunch of groups here on MFP so hopefully that…

120? 125?