Sonia43

I started running last year in the Spring. I ran my first 5K race in early September. Prior to that though, I had already covered the distance on a number of occasions, without any walking, so I knew I could do it before race day. What ultimately happened was that my pace increased so that I eventually finished the race in…

I like to season a little then pan sear them, then add them to a vodka sauce over pasta. You can add veggies such as broccoli florets or sliced tri colored peppers to the sauce also. Either make your own vodka sauce, it's really easy and you can make it a light version too, by using fat free half and half, instead of heavy…

Thanks for the advice. Firstly I picked out the running shoes based on comfort and how they felt on my feet. Admittedly I didn't get them "fitted" at a running store, but color, style etc didn't really come into the decision making. I was just aware that I needed something better than what I had been previously wearing. As…

I have just bought the Adidas Galaxy Elite running shoes. They are extremely comfortable compared to my old running shoes. I have only run in them a half dozen times, but so far so good. Here's a link to them to show what they look like. I picked mine up from JCPenneys in the sale and got them for around $40!…

Hi, I'm new here too. I'm 43 and have finally decided I need to lose the extra 15lbs that have crept on slowly but surely over the years! Looking to get fit enough to run my first 5K in September, so please feel free to add me as a friend - I need all the support and encouragement I can get!