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My 2 cents (and I applaud you for doing strength training AND running... it builds a better, more complete you) is to repeat C25K but challenge yourself. Now that you've built a base, challenge it! Run it faster or at a slightly higher incline to introduce a new challenge. That meets your criteria of 30 minute workouts and…

I try to enrich my runs by 1. running outside in all seasons 2. running with friends who are just as crazy as I am running thru the rain or a blizzard 3. in the absence of friends I run with music/audiobooks. Stimulate the senses and the run becomes so much more than just a run. It becomes an adventure!

The mantra for today is Cotton is Rotten! Now repeat after me... Cotton is Rotten! Cotton is ok for daily wear but not for workout wear... when cotton gets wet it gets abrasive on the skin. Please invest in some dual layer or dryfit type socks. They are well worth the investment!

I'll have to check the brand... I picked it up a few years ago at a race Expo... the phone slides right inside and has a plastic window that allows me to operate the touch screen. It fits my iPhone 6Plus. My only complaints are the Tan line and the neoprene gets a little warm on a hot day. (also in Winter, I tend to place…

Although I'd tend to agree with the low blood sugar, this is something you should really discuss with your MD. You might try sipping a little sports drink during your workout to keep yourself from going into a sugar crash? The other thing that comes to mind is low iron levels... which again would be worth the discussion…

I have a wrist band and use wireless headphones... keeps the phone where I can see it, protects it from moisture and allows me to switch things up quickly if I need to (in case of bad running tunes... or the time my iPhone shuffled in a self hypnosis program while running. LMAO) It kind of resembles what professional QB's…

Hey, running isn't for everyone, but almost everyone can run. It is a question of motivation and knowledge. Once upon a time, I hated running. It took a long time for that to change, and ironically, I ended up coaching novice runners for the Running Room Franchise. With the right company and motivation, running can become…

Likely the naked guy being chased by a guy with a bat, being chased by a partially dressed woman... no I didn't ask.

Wow! Congratulations on your weight loss! That's a big number and if I were you I'd be feeling pretty fantastic! You are telling a story, that is so similar to mine and I could just hug you! I started running at 325 lbs and as the weight flew off, I decided to run the Honolulu Marathon (I'm from Canada... running outside…

So... where to begin? First off, It doesn't matter how fast you go, as long as you are out there doing it! Yay for you my friend! As a guy who started running at 325 lbs, I applaud anyone who gets out there! Running is an individual sport with a strong social aspect. It is very rare that you will ever hear one runner out…

This could get long winded... (Sorry). :) I used to weigh a little over 325 lbs... I sucked at life until I figured out a few things and now often coach runners who are just getting started. For the feet... definitely better quality shoes or insoles. You may want to get professionally fitted as everyone's feet are unique.…

Every Dang Day (unless life gets in the way)! But aim for variety... I do a combination of strength, boxing, treadmill, and exercise bike workouts... and hopefully soon back to running outdoors (if my mean old physio will let me :wink: )

Congrats! Running can be mildly addictive if you give it time. One thing that always makes it seem easier is to do it in a supportive group environment. Consider checking out your neighborhood running store to see if they have group runs or clinics for beginning runners. Also keep track and reward yourself for milestones.…

Netflix. Or inject some other exercises to the routine. Sometimes I'll run for 5 minutes, jump off do 10 burpees, and then jump back on for another 5 etc, etc, etc.

Without having read everyone elses posts my intial thought... you've just started running. Running causes microscopic tears in the musculature of the legs which require repair. Your body is pooling additional blood and fluids in the legs to assist in repairing the damage. I would consider this normal as I tend to weigh…

Few things come to mind... are you logging everything and aware of everything that goes in your mouth? I often talk to people who have this problem and don't understand exactly what is going into their mouth. To a degree we need to be aware of hidden calories (i.e. are you counting sugar and cream in your coffee? if so how…

I'm not sure there is a hard set number... as mentioned the implication is that you spend more time on diet than exercise alone. That being said, I try to get enough exercise to burn off my smallest meal of the day... every day. It seems to work well enough.

If you are going to get fitted for running shoes, bring your Orthotics with you. The typical interaction between orthotics and running shoes is to be fitted into a neutral shoe and to allow the orthotic to do its job. The danger is that an orthotic combined with a fitted running shoe can overcorrect an issue and lead to an…

Cut out the inclines... they are very hard on the Achilles. Achilles injuries are injuries you don't mess with. I'm still paying the price for not listening to mine. I've had Achilles Tendonitis since it flared up Halloween night after doing a meager 10k (a short run by my standards... I usually run full and half…

Not enough information... Is 1200 calories what you should be eating based on your BMI etc? How hard is your workout? What's your heart rate doing? Steady state? Intervals? Incline? Give us a little more to work on? 1200 calories is very low for just about anyone doing 30 minutes of cardio a day.

Yup! You've heard of us! Temps can be over 100 in summer and hits -40 in the winter.

Don't even know how to respond to this... I live in an environment which has an annual temperature range of 140 Fahrenheit and run outside year round. Like Nike says "Just DO It!" If you are registered to run a race, how do you expect to finish it if you don't run? Get your butt out there and you may discover it is…

The ripped look is a combination of decent muscle tone and low body fat. If the goal is to get ripped, continue the cardio, but add strength & weight training. Think of the benefits of having more muscle to burn more calories.

I don't normally consider rest days... I just vary my workout routine. I tend to run every other day, cycle on off train and strength train 4-5 days per week if I am feeling really ambitious, I'll do all three. I guess for me a real rest day happens when life gets in the way of my working out. LOL.

Is running for 30 minutes every day good? Yes and no. At a base level exercise introduces microscopic tears into muscle tissue. Rest is required to repair/rebuild the damaged tissue and make it stronger. Insufficient rest will likely lead to injury. That being said everyone's recovery time is different and varies based on…

Great Goal, Great amibition... If I didn't have an Achilles injury right now I'd join you as I love to run 10 K races. I think that you have selected an excellent goal for yourself and it is very doable. First off 32 minutes is not slow... that is actually about average with most women running in the 11:00-12:00 mile range…

Awesome! Love Half Marathons (I did number 30 in the fall). A half marathon is a great distance as the training isn't as intense as it is for a full and the recovery time is less. I'm not familiar with the Great North Run (even though I am from the Great White North :smiley: ) but there are some awesome training plans out…

Shin splints in runners and walkers are usually caused by one of 4 things. 1. Terrible Too's... too much, too soon. Running and Walking are largely about adaptation. Take it slow and baby steps. Reduce the incline as 3% is too high for a start. 2. Improper or worn footwear are often culprits. Rule of thumb is that Shoes…

Running shoes should feel good from the get go. If they aren't feeling right, they aren't right and will lead you to injury. Take the back and get refitted.

Definitely sounds like it could be shin splints. Shin splints are usually caused by 1 of 4 things; 1. Terrible too's - that is to say too much distance, too soon, or too fast. 2. Worn or improper footwear - We all have different feet and walk/run our own way. Some pronate, some supinate and some are neutral. It is…