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I also agree that C25K is a great way to get back into it. I used to hate running and this program helped me ease into it. Now I love running.
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Races are a whole different atmosphere from the usual run around a track or neighborhood. The adrenaline rush from running in the middle of a crowd helps you through it. I always find myself trying to pace or catch someone faster than me and I finish in less time than expected. Just relax and enjoy yourself. I'm sure…
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I was just reading a Jillian Michaels interview the other day and this is what she had to say about it: "When you lose weight, at a certain point your body produces hormones that cause you to hold on to the weight. What you need to do is rest for several days (i.e. not exercise) and up your calorie consumption by 10%. This…
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I was never EVER a runner. I dreaded the days they made us run a mile in gym class. Last summer while I was about halfway to my weight loss goal I started reading about this running program called Couch to 5K (AKA: C25K). I started asking my runner friends and found out that many of them got started that way. I immediately…
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There are a lot of upper body only workouts such as boxing that help get your heart rate up. Jillian Michaels talks a lot in her workouts about how boxing is great for people recovering from lower body injuries. Good luck!
