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You should follow the Couch to 5k plan. You can find it at coolrunnings.com or download it on your phone. IMO, it is the best beginner app there is. It is how I started. I have lost a total of 20 pounds with running and eating properly. Everyone is different but for me, the weight didn't start to come off until I started…
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If you thought the 5k was easy than I would start training for a 10k and then go from there.
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Congrats!
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When I started running, I used the couch to 5k plan. it gradually builds you up to running 30 minutes. I also ride my bike, do spin class, yoga and weights.
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I agree with the above posts. I think a half would be better for you and then a full in 2014. My first marathon is also Nov, 17, it's Philly. Which one were you looking at? A lot of fulls have a half at the same time. I know that Philly does.
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Is this your first time running? For starters I would get fitted for running shoes. The right shoes will make a huge difference. Second I would follow the couch to 5k running plan which you can find at coolrunnings.com or download it to your phone. Start out slow and be patient. Don't worry about speed or actual distance,…
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Welcome back! Great job on the races! I started running with C25k also and my first half is coming up in October.
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Do it!
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Hello All, Happy to see some other runners here. I started running in July 2011 and have my first half coming up this October. It will be the Nike Women's Half which I will be doing with Team in Training in San Francisco. It has been quite a journey and I have documented it all here. http://runningwhilemommy.blogspot.com.…
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Hi all! I am also a blogger and have been since November. I signed on with MFP yesterday and like it so far. I blog about being a mom, and runner trying to get to my first half marathon coming up in October. I am down 11 pounds by doing WW but still have a few more to go. Have heard fabulous things about this plan. You can…
