I can't remember who or where, but about a week ago I read a comment, in a thread about running, recommending this book for new runners, "Marathoning For Mortals" by John "The Penguin" Bingham. Whoever you are....thank you so much!! I ordered the book that day and read it over the next couple of days. I discovered some…
I recently started running. Well, I started a few months ago, got discouraged and stopped...but I started again a few weeks back. I'm using a C25K schedule to train and I'm about 4 weeks into it. I run every other day and my interval this week is: warm-up for 5 minutes, jog for 90 seconds, walk for 90 seconds, jog for 4…
Hi everyone. I'm a new poster here at MFP. I recently began running using the couch to 5K training program. I just purchased a set of kettle bells and a DVD for working out at home on the days I don't run. As soon as I get hubby to show me how to use our DVD player I'll be able to get started (um yeah, He's got our…
Hi, I'm new to the forums. I'm a 53 y/o wife, mom to 3 sons, and grandma to two beautiful grandkids. I've had MFP on my phone for a long time but haven't really used it until now. I am on Weight Watchers and have lost 33 pounds so far. I've recently started running and I use a FitBit to track my exercise. I've been dinking…