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That is a great post! I run on the treadmill over the winter, too. Just keep putting miles under your feet. Moving outdoors may be a noticable difference for a week or two but not long, if at all. Keep running! 5K without stopping is a huge milestone. This is awesome!

Holidays will be an ever-ongoing awareness issue. Each holiday, we will need to find that balance between enjoying and overindulging. Exercise each day to give yourself more wiggle room. Change your goals to maintenance for the few days of celebration (and not longer). Keep an aware eye on what you're putting on your…

Your running history sounds like mine. I started C25K in my mid-50s and have never been fit before. I'm still consistently running 3x a week (5K each time). I'm 59 now. It does get easier. The huffing & puffing will go away but you'll always breath heavier. You may get faster or not but you shouldn't let speed dictate the…

The Korean store should have them. They are popular as additions to soup. Good luck and let us know if you get them.

Is there an H-Mart in Victoria? Kin's they will have them, too. Check out any Asian grocery store's cooler section. The brands may vary.

I listened to the audio as well, theowlbox. It was great. I loved it, too. I'm now reading House of Names by Colm Toibin and am loving it, too.

Do you know why you stopped? If you know that particular thing, you can work towards overcoming it but only if you want to run. If you don't like running, you may need to find another activity. If you do like running, you can overcome whatever it is that is making you stop. If you tell us here, we may be able to help you…

I finished Lincoln In The Bardo yesterday. A very unique and wonderful story.

Congrats on making it through Week 1. It's nice when the rain stops for your run. Keep pushing through and remember that if it gets to where it feels like you really won't make it, slow down but don't stop running. You can do this.

Lots of good reading happening this week. I just finished Dead Ground In Between by Maureen Jennings, the author of the Murdoch series books. This series is set in WWII rural England and has good characters. This would make another good TV series. I also finished Glass Houses by Louise Penny. I like this series a lot but…

Change your meals up to fit the family and your goals. Maybe try substituting spaghetti squash for pasta for yourself on spaghetti night. It's cheap, goes a long way and will allow you to eat more quantity. The kids might like it, too. It has very little flavor to dislike. :smile: Make yourself a large salad on hamburger…

I used to worry more about my time and doing better, etc. Now I just run and whatever happens, happens. My times vary; sometimes slower, sometimes a bit quicker. Some runs, I feel as if I'm flying; sometimes I feel as if I'm slogging through waist-high mud. Some runs seem easy; others are a real effort. The thing that will…

On holidays, I up my calories to maintenance, try my best to be aware of the food I'm eating, choosing to sometimes say no to desserts and (more) wine, etc. I don't worry if I go over calories, or have to estimate amounts. I concentrate on being aware and being able to enjoy the day while trying to keep some sort of…

Congratulations1 Running for one mile is a big achievement. Well done!

It is possible to run/jog slower than you walk. If your normal walking pace is 3mph, that's a pretty good running/jogging speed to start at as well. As long as both feet are off the ground at some point during your step, you are running. Speed plays no part in whether you are running or jogging. Both are the same; both are…

I agree that a salad doesn't need to be leaves and things you don't like. Have you tried marinating vegetables? Toss some veggies that you like raw into a bowl, add dressing and leave overnight? There are also cooked veggie salads, such as green/wax bean salad or carrot salad. Cook the veggies, toss with a dressing after…

My husband wasn't on the journey with me either. He didn't have to be; it was my journey. He was supportive in that when he cooked he ensured there were plenty of veggies for me to choose from. When I cooked I ensured that there was plenty of meat and potatoes for him to choose from and extra veggies for myself. The thing…

You're running pretty fast for having only started 2 months ago. Well done. Running every second day at that pace may be tiring you out too much to sustain the training. Maybe try limiting your runs to three times a week. Slow down the pace for 2 of these runs every week and run a bit further than your normal. Your…

I trained with C25K as well. The best advice I got was to take the "talk test" while running to ensure you aren't overworking yourself. Speak a short sentence out loud while running. If you have to pant it out, slow down. If you can speak it comfortably (or almost comfortably), you're running at a good pace for your level.…

I've heard that this happens if your shoe is the wrong size. In general, running shoes are a half size larger than everyday shoes. Are your shoes the correct size?

I've completed 2 wonderful books this week. We Are Water by Wally Lamb (audio). A story of family relationships and dynamics. I haven't read Wally Lamb in years and this book told me I have to remedy that and read all his books. Shtum by Jem Lester. Flawed people, all with a hidden story. Jonah is a character that grew on…

How are your shoes? Are they new? From a running store? Were you properly fit for your gait? Do they give you proper support? When my shoes wear out, they look fine but my knees or my legs start to hurt. That's my sign to get new shoes.

Have you gone to a running store with your shoes and explained the problem? It could be your shoes. Perhaps the soles aren't supportive enough? Some shoes have a slighter more padded, thicker foot bed for more cushioning. You've gone a 1/2 size larger and it's helped a bit, you say. In these new shoes, do your toes slip…

C25K is a great program to help you build into running but it is helpful to have a 30-minute walking base before starting. Get a good pair of shoes that are fit to your feet and your gait. Take an old pair of sneakers to a running store so they can check the wear patterns of the soles. Don't run fast. Keep it very slow. It…

https://www.zocdoc.com/answers/9156/why-do-my-hands-swell-up-when-i-walk I once asked my Dr about this. It was years ago and I don't remember his exact answer but, basically, this is normal. The site above gives a short answer. While walking, when you feel your hands swelling, hold them up to your shoulders. You'll feel a…

I make some veggies on the side for myself and eat less of what hubby makes. He cooks delicious meals but rather heavy ones, too. I eat as much of hubby's cooking as I can within my calorie goal. I see this journey as a life long change for the better, so finding a balance I can live with over the years is important. I…

C25K is an excellent program for training to a goal of running for either a time of 30 minutes or a distance of5K (depending on which version). It calls for training 3x a week, for about 30 minutes each session. Your wife could adjust her training days to coincide with her busy schedule.

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It's great that you're enthusiastic about the C25K program. Please follow it as originally intended (3x a week). The program is designed to give your body rest and help it manage the added stress. Doing more than intended can lead to injury and discouragement. Taking a week or two longer than an arbitrary deadline will get…

Don't give up. Figure out where things are going off track. Are you weighing and measuring all your food? What are your stats (height, weight) and what are your weight loss goals per week? 1200 is a minimum amount for women and unless you're really short it may be an aggressive goal. If you are accurately logging your food…