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I'm not a new runner, but my husband is. He has asthma and takes his inhaler before he runs and carries it in his pocket just in case. He's in the 3rd week of C25K right now. We're going to do a 5K together next month. Anyway, don't be nervous. Runners, while competative, are still encouraging and nonjudgmental. Everyone I…

It does sound like it could be your body adjusting but: 1) Make sure you have good running shoes. 2) Take an antiinflamatory medication and ice the area for 15 mins probably 2 times a day. After the ice treatment wait about an hour then use a heating pad for 15 minutes and then stretch. Even if it's in the joints, your…

I use gloves. They don't help me lift weight in any way, shape, or form, other than helping the textured bars not cut into my skin. Like another poster said, they haven't completely prevented my calluses. I still have a couple, though they aren't as bad, IMHO, as they would be if I didn't use gloves. Before I started using…

I have a friend that competes and when she is in cutting phase she does 40 minutes walking on a treadmill 4 times a week at 7% incline and 4mph. BUT specifically to answer your question between the 2 options I'd say do a good mix of both instead of having to choose between the two.

A good balance of both. Personally I do cardio 3 times a week and strength training 3 times a week. Sounds like you have time so if you don't go to the gym that many times you can do strength training the same day you do cardio. If you do, do strength training first so you have more energy and are stronger for lifting.…

I have chronic back pain. I had to deal with a bad mattress for a bit until I could afford a new good one. Back sleeping: put a pillow under your knees. Side sleeping: put a pillow between your knees. Don't sleep on your stomach if you're not on a firm mattress because it causes your back to arch too much. Take a "PM" pain…

Make a guess going higher than what you think it may be because it probably is. That or count it as a cheat day and not let it bother you. :)

push ups, arm circles, burpees, tricep dips from a chair.

Something that may help take some time off is trying Dry Shampoo. Instead of washing your hair with water use dry shampoo. Blow dry the sweat (I know it sounds terrible but it isn't). Then use dry shampoo on your scalp. It will absorb the oils and remove any smell. Then wash it at night with water at home. I do this pretty…

Definatley look for a running specialty store in your area. Many also have special inserts that you can try. Good luck!

Not sure what you mean. From your home page click on Exercise. Then Cardio. Then jogging. Mine also comes up as "Running (jogging)" then has pace options. Hope this helps.

Use a camelback that has a chest strap so it doesn't bounce. They're actually kind of expensive but if you need it it's worth it. I don't hydrate while I run, but my long runs are only 5.5 - 6 miles. I drink right before and after my runs but not during and I think I've just gotten used to it. I will say that chapstick…

Bodybuilding.com has some good info I used when I was starting out. You can also do web searches for weight training for weight versus reps. I'd recommend asking someone that works at the gym to walk you through most of the weight machines. It's their job to show you how to properly use them, like an orientation. Do a web…

As said the basic rule of thumb is 300-500 miles. But I'm a "pounder" - meaning I land really hard when I run. So I replace my shoes every 300 miles, or when I feel pain in my knees or hips during a run. When I have good shoes I don't feel pain in my joints during or after a run. When I feel pain again is when I know it's…

Are you doing them to the point of failure, to where you can't do anymore? Also consider adding more weight - like 20 lb or 30 lb- and do small rep numbers like 15 to 20 per set. This is actually how I do my abs and I'm not very sore after like I am with other muscle groups. But I will say after doing that only 1 to 2…

I do this most days of the week. I go straight from the gym to work. I don't have to walk the distance you do though. For a bag I use a big duffle bag. They make them with wheels on one side which might look better and not mess up office clothes by slinging it over your shoulder. Getting ready for work in the gym locker…

I run different for some reason on a treadmill than on the road. I almost always hurt my back when I use a treadmill for distance. I can only use it for sprint work. Having said that, I've had great success with a stationary bike for when the weather is too bad to road run. Also a good stationary bike is less expensive…

I have to disagree with the previous poster about the shoes. Most shoes will work for walking. If you're going to run you need running shoes. I have experience with this and have many friends and family members that took a casual approach to just running in any sneakers. Even beginners trying to only run/walk a mile in the…

My husband walks. Combined with a calorie deficit he's lost 30 pounds and still losing. You can definatley lose by walking. Good luck on your journey!!!

My sister does youtube workouts. Are you getting winded and working up a sweat? Do you feel pushed? Then it's a legit workout. Just because it's free doesn't mean there is anything wrong with it. I've done several step workouts off youtube too and while they aren't the most fun I've done, they work in a jam. I say go for…

I go to PF 4 times a week. Yep $10 a month no catches. I love it.

You actually might have room in your dorm for T25. I did it in a very small spare bedroom and was able to do it by moving the bed against the wall and put the chair on top of the bed. This left me about 9 ft by 4 ft clear area and I was ok. I also did insanity in that small of a space. LOL.

I never used a program to start myself running so mine is cold turkey. I would set a distance goal for myself - say a mile. I'd try to run it and walk when I needed to. I'd do it 4 times a week. When I got to where I could run the whole thing I'd add some distance. That's what worked for me. It was pretty simple. Some…

I'm a smoker of 30 years. I am also a runner. I don't experience this. It could be what you're getting but, this doesn't happen to me.

This is great advice!

I find it easier to lift weights first then do cardio later when I do 2 a days. It's just what works for me. Some friends of mine will get up early and run though then do weights in the afternoon. Whatever works for you.

Don't let it get to you. We can't all have great days. I run 3 to 4 times a week. Some times I'm struggling through and sometimes I kill it. You ran. And no matter how slow or bad your run was you still lapped the alternative version where you didn't go at all.

Daily keep your calorie consumption under 1200. If you exercise and burn, for example, 400 calories, then you may eat back those 400 calories if you choose. If you log the exercise calories MFP adds them in to let you know you have an extra 400 calories to eat if you want. Some people don't eat their workout calories back…

Drink more water and also eat, but watch what you eat to still keep yourself under your calorie goal. What works best for me is to start my day already knowing what I'm going to have for dinner since it's always the largest meal in my home. Then I plan the rest of my meals and snacks throughout the day in order to make my…

Check your macros and the balance of your meals. Make sure you're balancing your carbs/proteins and fats especially. If you snack too high in carbs, for example, you can crash. A lot of protein bars are very high in carbs - try to not have your carbs be more than 2 times the protein you're eating (for snacks anyway).…