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Don't try to do too much too quickly. Follow the C25K plan, and don't run on your rest days. Definitely walk, but don't run so your bones and ligaments have the chance to rest and get stronger. Definitely don't worry about how fast you're running. You're supposed to be running slowly. The speed will come naturally as your…

@shanaber Thanks for that link. I'll definitely be trying that once I'm able.

@hjeppley I had really bad plantar fasciitis. I have a job where I am on my feet all day, and the pharmacist there told me about Alegria shoes. They really helped me out without having to spend tons of money on orthotics. I don't know if that's an option for you, and it doesn't help with running, but I thought I'd throw it…

My plan was to get a peg leg and be a pirate. :wink: There's a 16 min/mile time limit, but I think I can run/walk and not get caught by the sweep bus. Even if I do, though, I'll still be at Disney World, so it will still be a win.

@bride001 I'm so sorry to hear about your uncle. I think my dad had the same mentality. He battled liver issues and eventually liver failure for 8 years before he told us about it, and then he passed three months after he told us. Part of it was that he always had an issue with telling us anything about his health because…

I finally got to see ortho today. Thankfully I'm in a boot and not a cast. I can even walk without crutches now, albeit with a limping gait. The ortho is confident I'll be able to participate in the half in April, although he did say that most likely I will be mainly walking and won't be able to run the whole distance.…

@ariceroni That's one gnarly looking blister. Grats on your awesome marathon!

@eponine1984 I was slow as balls when I did C25K. I finished the program and was running about 15 minute miles. As I started adding more miles to my weekly running, I just started getting faster without even trying. I'm still really slow, but I had gotten to 12 minute miles before my injury (which was not running related).

@WhatMeRunning That actually looks really cool. I'm looking forward to your review. I'm definitely not up to running in minimalist conditions, but maybe one day. I'm sorry to read that so many of us are injured. I'd tag individuals, but I'm terrible at remembering everyone I wanted to tag. I'm still waiting on a referral…

I hopped around the house. I think the stairs are going to kill me, lol. Hubby made me leave the house yesterday, so today I am just exhausted. If nothing else, my left leg and arms will be really strong by the time I'm off these crutches. Because I got hurt at work, everything seems to be taking much longer. The worker's…

Well I just got the call and my ankle is officially broken. I'm waiting to hear from the orthopedist about next steps. I'm so upset. I was just getting to know all of you in this group, and y'all were getting me even more excited about running. I had signed up for the dark side half marathon in April. The worst part is…

Thanks all. There's no visible break, which is good, but it still needs to be reviewed by the radiologist. It's sprained pretty badly, with possible torn ligaments. It's about the size of a softball right now. I had to leave my car at work because of course it's my right ankle. I'm on bed rest for a week, which sucks. My…

Did my 2.8 miles before work this morning. Now I'm in the manager's office with ice on my ankle after talking to the company nurse because I rolled my ankle walking to the parking lot. There was a nice loud pop and now it's swelling up. Ugh. There goes my running goal, and my company also no longer vets the pizza party for…

10/1 6.41 miles I had only planned on doing 4, but everything felt so great that I decided to see if I could do 10k. Anything to avoid homework, lol. October goal - 6.4/60 miles

Okay my goal this month is 60 miles. I didn't feel like waking up at 3am to run before work, so I'll be doing my first October run after work. Apparently I'll do anything to avoid homework.

@RespectTheKitty Sending lots of mojo. And hoping that you and your doctor can find something that really works for you. <3

I'm signed up for a half in April. I'm working on increasing my base before I start in fully with a half marathon training plan. You've definitely given yourself plenty of time to increase your distances slowly. I'll be rooting for you!

Hit and passed my mileage goal for running this month. I'm going to up it for October, but I haven't decided how much yet. I can't wait for cooler weather! Running in the heat and humidity is not my favorite. In non-exercise news, I got accepted to the Spring Disney College Program. Yes, I'm 42, but since I'm in college, I…

I hit my goal this month, even with taking two days off last week. I'm thinking of bumping up to either 50 or 60 miles next month, depending on if the weather finally figures out that it's fall. I had a nice easy 3.56 mile run. I'm trying not to compare myself to the other rockstars on the thread, especially since I'm…

I took a few extra rest days. I was starting to get worn out and stressed. Plus I tweaked my knee at work. I was able to get back out today and ran an easy 3.5 miles. I just wish fall weather would get here already. It's still upper 80's-lower 90's here. Ugh. 39.98 miles/40 miles

Okay found it: 36.44/40 miles

Well, 18 miles would take me 4 hours, because I'm slow. B) OP, I'm where you are. I've made one run each week my long run, and am gradually increasing that each week while keeping my other runs shorter. I've found that my shorter runs are just naturally getting faster. That's just my personal experience, and I'm still a…

It was 90 today after work, but it didn't feel as miserable as Tuesday, but I only ran 2.8 miles. I just couldn't get up this morning before work. I really enjoy sleeping. Also today is pecan cookie day or something, so everyone at work was trying to push cookies on me. I don't know where I'm at, so I'll figure it out when…

If it makes you feel better, it took me 9 years to finish C25K. Now I'm hooked and planning on running the Dark Side Half in Disney in April.

I read your post and thought, "Wow, that guy really sucks at being a dad and a husband." You are worth so much more. I hope you can find the support you need.

Also, we don't know what your current weight is and what your goal weight is. If you are relatively close to your goal weight, you're not going to lose pounds of weight, and you will really have to accurately weigh your food to ensure you are truly in a deficit. And 600 calories? Um, no. You should have a minimum of 1200…

I prefer the jalapeno cheddar Cheetos. Well, I used to prefer them. Last time I had them, they weren't as delicious as I'd remembered. Hot fries always remind me of high school, when we'd use our lunch money to get cokes and hot fries instead of actual lunch, because we were dumb in high school.

Happy Birthday!!!!

I'm sorry, but y'all can have my shares of all the eggnog and all the pumpkin, LOL.

Ran last night after work and it was a hard and miserable 5 miles. It was 20 degrees F hotter than I'm used to since I switched my runs to before work, and plus the sun was evil, LOL. I tried to slow my pace to compensate, but kept speeding up. I'm supposed to be in class today, but I'm playing hooky to spend time with…