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YES! THIS. I can still almost walk faster than I run (I'm at a 13.5 minute mile at this point) but I'm not burning myself out. When I started out I was going too fast, and ended up with shin splints for my trouble. I know the whole thing about how you should be able to carry on a conversation while you're running seems…
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Don't be nervous! I was so self-conscious when I went out to buy my shoes, because I'd only been running for a couple of weeks and I was embarrassed. But I went to a good running store, explained to them where I was in my training, etc., and they were great! First they had me put on a "neutral" pair of shoes and run for…
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I tend to think that if it all balances out at the end of the week, you're good to go. I often have a really hard time eating my deficit on days when I'm very active, but I try to at least get within 100 calories of my goal. I'm only doing half a pound a week, though, so I have a little more leeway to play with.
