hal1968

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  • Funny, I finished C25K a few weeks ago and am in the same shoes you are: what next? I decided that I'd work on my speed too, since my "jog" is a 15 minute mile. I downloaded an interval timer app (30 seconds fast then 90 seconds slow right now) when I realized that this was week one of C25K! Now I'm thinking I'll run the…
    in C25K NSV Comment by hal1968 October 2012
  • My reflective running vest and Planet Bike Superflash Taillight that I hook onto the front of the vest. Safety first. : ) And my iPod with pumping music and running apps.
    in Running Accessories Comment by hal1968 October 2012
  • First, don't worry. You've already acknowledged that it's a temporary situation, and not the status quo. We're all going to have setbacks occasionaly since our weightloss journey is going to take a while. The key is to get back on the horse. Should you go directly back to the hard workouts? There isn't a right or wrong…
    in FELL OFF THE WAGON AFTER WORK STRESS Comment by hal1968 October 2012
  • What she said. I'm a C25K graduate (this week), and while it wasn't easy, I was able to follow the program. The key for me was the C25K literature that said to run slower than you think you should. I did. If you kill yourself the chances are good that you won't stick with the program. My "run" portion was really a…
    in C25K Question Comment by hal1968 October 2012
  • Run at whatever pace makes you comfortable, no matter how slow. The C25K literature that I've found online says to run as slow as you want to. I think I even saw some stuff about running slower than you think you should . I took it at it's word and did just that. My "running" wasn't much more than a shuffle at first. Did…
    in Am I jogging incorrectly?? Comment by hal1968 October 2012
  • Thanks everyone! I'm touched by the quick and thoughtful responses. I've decided to update my ticker to show a goal of 50lb weight loss, to get me to 225. I'll reevaluate things at that time. My short term goal will still be 15lbs by Christmas. It's going to be tough to skip the holiday season treats (Halloween candy,…
    in Newbies needs help setting weight loss goals. Comment by hal1968 October 2012
  • I second the C25K app. It's FANTASTIC!! I HATE running, but I finished the 9 week course this evening and now I can jog 30 minutes at a pretty good pace by my standards (10 min miles). I still hate running, but it's the only way I can squeeze a quick workout that burns a decent number of calories into 40 minutes. And even…
    in Must I run? Comment by hal1968 October 2012
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