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My vote is for shoes. I am a graduate of C25k and I think it should come with a note at the very beginning to go get fitted for shoes. Honestly until I was almost complete with the program I did't realize just HOW IMPORTANT the correct shoes are. Gave myself a terrible flare up of PF, very painful!!! With my new…
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I fixed the snow blower 2 seasons ago just to AVOID the shovel!!!!
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If you want to run without killing yourself start with walking. Build up your walking base, and at a fast pace, not a gentle stroll. Once you have that walking base then start something like C25K. After that, Run Forest, Run!!!!
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If you want to do it, do it. Don't be sneaky about it, this will only make the situation worse for no reason at all!!
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This looks wicked fun!!!
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Weigh and measure ALL your food. Patience, it takes time. Congrats on 2.2 in 2 weeks, that's losing the healthy way!!!!
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I am currently training for the Tout de Cure Century ride. I don't know if training for a 2 day ride would be any different. Good news is you have plenty of time to train! I just googled Century Training for Beginners, there's tons of websites out there. Here's an example:…
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Plyo sucks, I don't care who it's by!!! I really hated it, struggled through most of it and flat out couldn't do some of it because it hurt! I am going to have to swap out Plyo and Cardio, at least for the first month. I'm not willing to hurt my legs heading into racing season. Plus I have a Century ride in June I'm…
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SHOE SHOPPING!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!! Another reason to buy shoes!!!! :love:
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Plan on seeing one for the rest of your life. Once you start getting adjusted it is VERY hard to stop, a different level of pain/discomfort than you have to begin with. I got in an auto accident resulting in a pinched nerve in my neck. I was TOLD it would take 2 1/2 years to have it corrected with 3 visits per week and I…
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Have you updated your settings in your HRM recently? I try to adjust mine for every 10 I lose.
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Roughly yes. On the starter end for the bigger brands you will be looking between 700-1200. At the cycling shops they sometimes have "last years" models and older new ones that just never sold. So there's a possibility you could get your hands on a 1500 for that 1000 you are looking at. You just have to shop for it. The…
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Third vote for going to a cycling store. They will be able to steer you better. I don't know what your budget is for a new bicycle but I am a huge fan of Giant bicycles. They are sturdy and take the beating I can put on one. However, since I have caviar taste and a sardines budget, I don't own a Giant a the moment. I had…
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No people are tired of repeating the same advice. The ONLY way to train for a running race is to RUN. For every quality piece of advice that has been given, a "reason" why that isn't possible is given. I still say pick another activity because the OP clearly DOES NOT want to run.
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A - Don't let your husband pick the exercises he wants you to do B - If you don't want to run, don't C - Jillian Micheal's has lost of DVD stuff you can do at home D - Give up on the idea of running a 5K in April if you can't start RUNNING now. There are NO REPLACEMENT exercises to be done inside while waiting for the…
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People here have give you quality advice. It just happens to not be the advice you want to hear. IF you wanted to do this, and I'm going my your original post of "my husband wants me to run this race in April" then you would find a way to do it. Boils down to the fact you aren't ready. When you WANT to run, you will. Good…
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LOL, this doesn't bother me. generally people who are calling me a jogger are only running to the bathroom during commercial breaks anyways, who cares what they think? Call me what you want, just don't call me late for a race!!! Or dinner for that matter!
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^^^ This. Lots of light layers. 5 minutes in you will most likely want to start taking layers off. Just make sure your bottom layer is moisture wicking, you will sweat!
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ETA: ninerbuff's credentials, not mine. Just posting to point out. A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer IDEA Fitness member Kickboxing Certified Instructor Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition Did you miss the qualifications of the person replying to you? I'm pretty sure they…
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I would skip the travel time to the gym, add it to the 30-40 minutes you have and go for a run. But that's me, it isn't that way for others.
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I love it all!!! Mostly I love finishing races! I love the fact I can do more today than I did yesterday. Feeling like I started and finished something, even though I will run again another day. Mostly I love the new stranger family I have!!! I hate hearing "you should power walk instead of running because running is…
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Don't go by the scale. I did Insanity last year and the best thing I can tell you is throw your scale away. You are going to want to go more by measurements then by weight, especially in the first month. It's quite common for people to gain weight in the first month, not all, but most do. I have about 40 pounds to lose, 55…
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You wanna know why you're sore? It's simple really. Running on the treadmill is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT from running on the ground, not just pavement. Why? When you are running on the treadmill the belt is propelling you forward. All you are doing is picking up your legs and putting them down. When you are running outdoors…
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Deodorant Wash Rag (for when I need a *kitten* bath at work) Ear Buds (both for running and weights) Arm band for phone HRM Running Shoes (2 pairs, trail and road) Shorts T Shirt Sweats Advil I know, it's a big bag.
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I started yesterday. However, I think my first week is going to need to be repeated. I have a race on Saturday so I don't want to be to burned out for that. I'm scheduled for Plyo X tonight, kinda nervous about that. Didn't like the Plyo in Insanity so I'm not thinking I'm going to like this any better. FR if you want.
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Armband for the phone. My key (car or house depending) gets tied to the draw string of my shorts, never know it's there. Pepper spray I don't carry. I would say if you carry it though you might want to keep that in your hand. Chances are if you need it by the time you realize you need it, it will likely be too late. Run…
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I'm a beginner runner. I cycle and swim when the weather cooperates, which isn't very often in Michigan. ETA: I also add more strength training in the winter months. Mostly body weight stuff.
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Make sure you are not doing static stretching!!! Static stretching before your body is warm will lead to injury. Save the static stuff for AFTER your run.
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I would say give it a go. You've been walking and apparently built up to a good speed. FYI 4mph is my running speed, I'm 5'4". Here are just a few things I would suggest: A - Get fitted for shoes at a running store. You don't have to buy them there because they will be expensive. B - Like the other poster said, foam…
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If at any point Insanity gets "easier" you aren't doing it right. As your fitness improves, and it will, so should your intensity. You will see what I mean when you get to the next fit test.
