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Good morning:flowerforyou: Brutal 5 mile speed workout for me this morning, 95% humidity. I have made peace with poopy times for the rest of the month. My goal is to just get my workouts done.:drinker: Today's goal: 1 slow mile to warm up Run 800 meters(0.5 miles) in 4:05 (4:34:ohwell: ,5:23:frown: ,4:29:ohwell:…

18 months... I started couch to 5k in April 2007 and ran the half marathon the first time in November 2008. That is just me though. Running is so mental for me. Once I stuck with it and built up my confidence, I surprised myself over time. Hang in there.

Welcome "real" runner:flowerforyou: Fyi, I did couch to 5k a couple of years ago. It took me 4 months to finish the 2 month program. I am currently training for my second half marathon. If I can do it, you can do it!

Keep us posted:flowerforyou:

Hi Julie - I took a look at my training log from last year. I trained using a 16 week program. Keep in mind, my goal was just to finish... I ran 8 miles for my last long run the week before the race. However, 3 weeks before the race I ran the course, 13.1 miles. I highly recommend running or driving the course before the…

Good morning:flowerforyou: Brisk walking for me today. Enjoy the day -Kechie.

Thank you:flowerforyou: It is terrible. I have been suffering through the day unable to take a nap. Fortunately my daughter goes to bed early. Tonight I won't be far behind her.:drinker:

Good morning:flowerforyou: 7.72 miles for me this morning.:drinker: I was scheduled for 8 miles but I was whipped by 92% humidity. I could not have run that last quarter mile if my life depended on it.:laugh: Enjoy the day -Kechie.

Tempo runs and speedwork will help you run faster overall. Since they are so hard on my body, I only do them once a week. Since you are up to running 3 miles 3x a week and it's been a few months now, I think you're ready. You can either add another day or substitute one of your current days to do a speed or tempo workout.…

20 minutes! You can do it!:drinker: Congratulations on your weight loss!:drinker:

That sounds like a lot of running young lady.:laugh: I say rest the next 36 hours and be honest with yourself about how you feel. If you feel up to it, no yawning. Go for it.:tongue: :heart: -Kechie.

Welcome:flowerforyou: Are you doing Couch to 5K?

Hi Jenny. Enjoy your rest day today and see how you feel tomorrow. I'm betting you will be ready to run tomorrow.:flowerforyou:

Happy Friday Runners:flowerforyou: 6 miles at an easy pace for me this morning. I was almost sidelined with tummy troubles.:sick: Took an Altoid and headed out the door anyway. Yes those curiously strong mints cure tummy troubles.:laugh: Enjoy the day -Kechie. Oh by the way 99% humidity again this morning.:frown:

Way to go Shuntae! I am so proud of you for A getting out there and B not quitting. When I read your post, I giggled because after 2 solid years of running I still go out too fast. It doesn't matter what kind of run I'm doing. I struggle to hold myself back. I am just so excited to be running. As you get stronger, you…

Congratulations, you are over halfway to your summer goal:drinker: The C25k is a great program. There are so many factors that affect my running pace that I try to focus on my effort during each run. It is so good for your body to train at all different paces. Here is a sample week for me: I run a long slow distance once a…

Good morning:flowerforyou: Another rest day for me. Last night, I enjoyed a great tasting healthy recipe - Ginger Chicken with Broccoli from Runner's World. Don't be initimidated by the length of the recipe. It is worth it! Go to runnersworld.com for that and other healthy delicious recipes.:drinker: Wishing everyone…

I went racing to Target to buy it when I heard it was available. I stood in the store and looked the book over cover to cover and decided not to buy it b/c of all the packaged and processed foods in the recipes. If you try to eat mostly whole foods, I would not recommend this book.

Thanks! This helps us out a lot. I'll reply last next time and add part 2. Awesome! Thanks again:flowerforyou:

It is a 2 month program that'll have you go from sitting on the couch to running 3 miles in 2 months or 4 months if you're me.:laugh: If you Google it, you can see the details of the program.

Take care Sherry:flowerforyou:

Welcome to the Runner's Club! You are so smart for setting a goal to lose the baby weight.:flowerforyou: I think running is a great way to help you. I've been running for a couple of years now and even when I don't weigh what I want to my body looks so much better from running. In running, it is important to avoid getting…

Love beer too!:drinker: Since you have no a/c you are excused for missing your workout this am.:smile:

I don't think so. I think the new thread is displayed as soon as I post it. At least, I could see them both in recent posts - fitness and exercise after I posted this morning. I have noticed that it seems a little tricky to catch our board under recent posts since we stopped starting a new thread each day.? So, I just…

I have seen this too! I think the poster manually puts the links to previous chapters into the new post.? Can't hear what you find out!:smile:

I've had Luna bars at running races. The caramel nut brownie one is my favorite. These are great after very hard workouts. I would not recommend eating them daily.

Good morning:flowerforyou: I'm resting today with a Leslie Sansome video and Pilates. The thread will lock soon. So join me on the new thread when you can. chat soon -Kechie.

I air dry. However, I have had my shoes get so wet that after a day of air drying I had to break out the blow dryer to help them out.

Just one tip - Couch to 5k program:drinker: Welcome new posters:flowerforyou: We're glad you're here!

Fat and sassy:smile: Welcome back! Congratulations on the 10k goal. You can do it.:flowerforyou: