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Thanks Zebisis and I will look at them as well! My questions on the Newtons are from a Free to Newts, which version is recommended? Did you start with one design and then adjust and work to even less drop? I got a heel fracture and torn peroneal tendon from too much shoe and heel strike back in late 2009/early 2010. That…

I know that feeling all too well -- just did my first one 9/22! Isn't is a wonderful feeling? You did great!!! It took me a few weeks to be able to run worth a flip afterward. I got really excited at the finish and didn't stretch or hydrate like I should have and ended up with some cramps in my calves about 30 minutes…

OH!! Just seeing this before going to bed. will ask lots of questions tomorrow. Am going to try to hit Fleet Feet for a try-on session soon too. thanks and more Newton Lovers, please come on down and share your thoughts!

Fizzletto, you would have to manually log your strength training. I've had FitBit since 2/1/12. I lost more weight faster (almost too fast, really) using FitBit/MFP combo than MFP alone. My hubsand lost a ton of weight as well. The two together really work for us. FitBit has great customer service, too. When I drowned mine…

Thank you! I am living proof you are never to old to start to run. I hated running in college and now I am hooked. I am not sure I'll train for a full (maybe when I am retired and really have the time) but plan to do another half sometime next year too! Now on to the one last running-related goals -- beating my 24-year-old…

This makes me so happy for you! Congratulations and keep up the good work!

thanks, Timboom! That's how it feels. I was running SO GREAT in August that I set a PB in a training run for a 5K of sub 25. Today I would have hacked up a lung trying to get below 26. I will just accept it as part of it and not sweat what my time is Saturday. It's a good run and they give you beer at the end so all will…

Dear Husband, I cannot believe you just posted this. That is all :blushing:

Congratulations for so many reasons -- loving yourself, exacting the changes you had wanted and hoped to achieve, and of course your upcoming WEDDING DAY! I will celebrate my 25th this coming May, and I wish you all the happiness in the world with the man of your dreams!

Even though this subject is very serious and we should all be sure we run in a safe environment, I just have to say that now every time I see the Geico commercial with the lizard, the coyote and the "meep, meep," I think of this thread and start laughing.

4th is GREAT and many races give prizes for 3 deep in age groups so if you get a little more experience you could be winning goodies. Not a reason to run by any means, but it sure is fun to get a medal or a gift certificate. :)

Welcome to the club! I have a friend who saves all her race bibs and puts them in a scrapbook. I didn't save my first one and wish I had. Your first 5K is something you will always remember. Congratulations on a great time and doing it!

Good advice to listen to your body and everybody is different. If you have congenital or age-related issues, you need to tailor your plan for you -- getting hurt will sideline you and that's not what you want. Also, if you haven't gotten a good physical and doctor's okay to exercise, you should do it. I actually had to get…

If this question is for me, Rebecca, yes! I loved the information about it. I'm a Florida native and running in February sounds like a grand idea. A friend of mine from high school did the 5k last year and loved it.

I was involved in online communities early enough I always just used my first name, Laurel. The first time I went somewhere and somebody already had *my* username I couldn't figure out what to do. So I added TN for Tennessee. I realize I probably can never leave the state now.

[/quote] Awesome! Congrats to you too, then! Wasn't it an awesome feeling, at the finish-line? :happy: [/quote] yes -- especially because my last mile I was starting to lag. up to 12 it was great but that last 1.1 took all I had to hit my goal of sub 2 hours (by about 45 seconds, but I'll take it!) There's one here in…

After I stopped completely freaking out at the prospect of being stalked by coyotes (I mean really, nobody needs a PB that badly) it occurs to me that what people carry around to ward off dogs might work. Googled it and stuff came up. Not sure I would have the courage to actually put myself back out there, even with stuff…

What a great thread! I tried running in my 20s. I bought cute clothes, shoes, the whole works. I would run 3 miles and say a lot of bad words and couldn't wait for it to be over (this is for you, Life Is Good). But then fast forward 3 decades and I was at a boot camp and they said we were going to run. I was like, "I don't…

Ran my first this weekend too -- I was very pleased with my time but you are a rocket. Go you!!!

Thanks, everybody! Yes, still smiling an idiot grin and waiting for the Marathonfoto.com link to download the proof. :) Dianna, you CAN DO IT! TRAIN HILLS, GIRL. I trained what I thought was a really challenging hilly route (ended up running most of the race with another girl who lives not far from me and trained the same.…

thanks so much! Gotta get over to Fleet Feet and get my 13.1 sticker. :)

There's two versions in discussion -- the ZIP is the lower-priced lower-feature model. The ONE is the "upgraded" Ultra. Zip would be great to buy for my daughter and see if she really is serious about a Fitbit. :)

Love my Ultra (it's my second one. FitBit Replaced Fitty 1, who fell into a porcelain pool and died). the One looks good for running in the rain but I just putting Fitty Deux in a ziplock and a pocket. If they ever come out with full waterproof, I'm in. (And need to buy a leash for this one because it's just a matter of…

You are doing so well -- Yay!!!!! Never be ashamed, though. Just remember where you have come from and why you wanted to change to be something different.

have fun! I am on my second pair of Frees. My husband hated the 4.0 V2 and is using them for walking shoes. He went and found an older pair of Frees like we had before. He only wears Vibrams for shorter runs so far. I am definitely interested in trying the Minimus for sure! Had a great 4-miler today. Weather has broken…

Oh, would love to hear what you think. What are you running in now? I got myself a heel fracture/peroneal tendon tear in Vomeros (heel strike badly). Read Born to Run while in the cast and out of commission. After rehab when to Nike Frees and haven't been hurt since (at least not running). Running my first half in two…

You have just been elevated to hero status in my eyes.

Hurray for you! Glad you enjoyed it enough to sign up for another one. It is addicting in a good kind of way.

While you're at the running store getting fitted, ask them about a C25K beginner's group. You may find they will have one coming up or just started that you can jump into. I was a "lone wolf" runner, but many people find joining a group at the beginning will help them develop good habits and form and avoid injury. Happy…

I went to a boot camp when I turned 50 and they said I had to run. I thought they were nuts. I will be running my first half marathon the 22nd (well, I've already done it in practice, but this one they will give me a medal so yay). You look great and I hope you had a blast!!! I like 10ks -- little more challenging than the…