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I did W2D2 yesterday, and it felt good. I've been reading some great books about running/fitness. "what makes olga run" (about a 90-something track athlete!), "born to run" (about a tribe of Native Mexicans who routinely run ultra-marathons through the Sierra Madre mountains) and John "the Penguin" Bingham's book "Running…

I'm sore after W1D1 yesterday! I'm pretty excited, though, my 5k is booked for June 1. I actually registered in january, but did a 12 wk walking workout to condition before starting the C25k. in the past 4 wks, I've been walking 5k distance 3-4 times a week, but at 4 mph. I'm really excited to be running again (have done…

Hi, my name is Oona, and I'm a family physician. I work out of a primary care center for university students, and I also teach medical students and family practice residents. I am married and have a preschooler. Prior to having our daughter, I had my own practice (I found the "business" of medicine totally demoralizing)…

I agree that the morning is the best time to work out. I'm lucky to have a treadmill at home, and I try to fit in some intervals on that.

Hi! I'm a newbie, and I would like this group to continue. I'm a primary care provider, and I have struggled with my weight for years, sometimes putting it on the "backburner". I want to be a part of a community of other health care providers who have felt the shame of carrying unhealthy weight and who are living healthy…

I agree, good going on the loss. It can be frustrating to work really hard and see "small" losses. Are you measuring yourself? I find that sometimes when I don't lose a lot, but know that I'm doing all the right things, I'm gaining muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat, but is more metabolically efficient, and will result in…