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No... up up down down left right left right b a start. corrected because I typed too fast.

Don't worry. I know my limits. :D

Here's my workout schedule that includes stronglifts. It may or may not help. Sunday- Rest Monday-Workout A Tuesday- Cardio Wednesday- Workout B Thursday- Cardio Friday- Workout A Saturday- Cardio Sunday- Rest Monday- Workout B Tuesday Cardio Wednesday- Workout A Thursday- Cardio .... continued ad infinitum.

Interesting. So it's a full body weightlifting course? It seems like a lot, but if it works for you, awesome! I don't know if I'd qualify as a rabbit since our programs seem so different- I'm doing the StrongLifts 5x5 3 days a week, alternating workouts a and b, and increasing the weight by 5 pounds per session. So, five…

Foam roller and more stretching. Tiger balm also works wonders.

I've been doing heavy compound exercises- squats, deadlifts, overhead press, barbell rows, and bench press. I've been doing these for about five weeks following the stronglifts program and have seen some results, though I still have a ways to go. I'm thinking of adding in exercises to isolate my biceps and triceps as well,…

Hack squats or front squats?

Sent you a request. It'll be fun to have another runner on my friend list. :)

Maybe try StickK? You make a bet with yourself and the website keeps you accountable? http://www.stickk.com/

I had a friend who named their Thanksgiving turkey 'he who shall not be named'. It exploded in the oven. She's still not sure what went wrong...

Yup! The Litany Against Fear. :D

I'm newish to running, but on my last two 5K runs this has gotten me through: I will not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where…

I'm on my second attempt at C25K and am currently in week 4 and bored out of my skull- mostly because I've been doing it on the treadmill. Put me outside and I can run all day, but something about the dreadmill just sucks my will to keep going. Still, I'm going to finish this stupid program even if it kills someone.…

It's a marathon, not a sprint. Patience.

The best a** kicking will always come from within.

1. How long have you been at it? I've dabbled for years, finally got serious about it a month ago. 2. Do you follow a certain program? Started with NROLFW, but stopped when the weights got too high for me to handle at home. Now I'm doing StrongLifts 5x5 and loving it! 3. Have you seen any results from the weight lifting?…

I've been looking into the Convict Conditioning- have you been using it at all? Like it, dislike it? One armed handstand pushups sound so... fun.

Good points, and thank you for the thoughtful reply. I have a tendency to get overeager when I know I can do something, and hadn't really considered the possibility of injury. I'll have to think on it some more- knowing I can run for over half an hour makes stopping to walk frustrating. :S

First off, Yay Doctor Who! Gotta love Nine. Now for the vague part- you want to know when you can see results, but you don't state what your goals are. Are you looking for inches lost, weight loss, increased endurance, <insert other possible goal here>? Keep in mind it's not all exercise. Food plays a big part of some…

The biggest difference is going to be hills. Even running on an incline you're not going to have the up and down of normal terrain on a treadmill. That being said- I'm doing C25K too and I can run longer outside than I can on a treadmill. For me, it's because I get bored and then it's a chore to push through the treadmill…

I'm serious and highly motivated... but I will also eat the occasional cookie. :S

I've no plans to quit lifting over this. Just wondering if the training should be modified or if things will even out. Guess I'll just keep doing what I'm doing and see what happens.

Oh, the goal is not to get bigger. My arms are already 13 1/2 inches around. I want them to be less squishy and more hard scary muscle like my Manbeast's.

I run in my Vibrams. I run on pavement, trails, in mudruns, and on the treadmill. I love them. I hated running because it made my knees hurt. Since wearing Vibrams I'm pain free. Now, this may not work for everyone and I do think it's a matter of finding what's best for you, but for me they're awesome. Note: It does take a…

What? That's some good stuff! Though I'm not British, and therefore possibly not qualified to answer. :P

Two questions: 1600 calories of what? What's the strength training plan you're using?

Okay, honeybunch. Here's the deal. You need to make the decision. It looks like you're already moving in the right direction, but not a single one of us is going to be able to force you to do what you need to do. Like someone else said, take it a day at a time. Take it slow. Remember at all times to be kind to yourself.…

go to the gym. just be sure you do more than just sit on a bench and play angry birds.

I use a wedge with a can of tuna to make tuna salad. Soooo nummy.

In order, yes and probably.