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I would like to start running. I ran in the military and ended up with bad hip problems because of it. I could use all the advice I can get about how to not injur myself and how to start out. I am more of a "burst of strength" kind of person, prefering to lift heavy weights rather than do cardio but I hear running is pretty good for your heart so here we go.
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Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!
OMG! I put on my skinny jeans and they fit! Pretty soon, they'll be too big...
Mini Goals:
165: December 22, 2009 (Starting Weight)
160: December 29, 2009
155: December 31, 2009 (Prepregnancy Weight)
150: January 22, 2010
145: (Wedding Weight)
140:
135: (High School Weight)
130:
125:
120: (Minimum Healthy Weight) -
Re: New to Running/Jogging
There's a program called couch to 5k which is a nine week program designed for those just getting into running - imagine going from 'couch potato' to running 5 kilimeters in approx 2 months! it's 20 minutes/day and u can do this on a treadmill or outside - basically it's interval training - walking briskly then running for a short time like 60 or 90 seconds and walkng again/ then running again etc Here are some links to read. i am very interested in doing this program and actuially started a few weeks ago but i've been sick for more than aweek now. For me, it will take longer than 9 weeks because i am doing week 1 for a few weeks until i'm ready 2 move on, but that's the beauty of the program you can go at your own pace. There are also downloads for your mp3 w/ or w/out music to take w/ u as portable coaching. i posted them recently, if i locate the links i will post them here too.
Good Luck and Happy Running!
Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan
Female
Flights Challenge:
DONE: 1886 flights completed!
Full set of Virtual buildings -DONE!!!
May Challenges:
* Abs 1500
*Squats 650
*Water 72 oz
*6 WEC 3x/wk
NOW Climbing B.R.E.N Tower, NTS, Nevada USA 3,054 steps 204 flights >>>104/204 flights done
I Started a journal! Please come visit! http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ng-skills.html
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Here's a link to a post w/podcast info for the C25k program and take a look at the thread as well
Female
Flights Challenge:
DONE: 1886 flights completed!
Full set of Virtual buildings -DONE!!!
May Challenges:
* Abs 1500
*Squats 650
*Water 72 oz
*6 WEC 3x/wk
NOW Climbing B.R.E.N Tower, NTS, Nevada USA 3,054 steps 204 flights >>>104/204 flights done
I Started a journal! Please come visit! http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ng-skills.html
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Re: New to Running/Jogging
I started running yesterday and I am taking it slow and will be increasing my distance by only a few more yards per day until I can run without being completely winded.Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!
OMG! I put on my skinny jeans and they fit! Pretty soon, they'll be too big...
Mini Goals:
165: December 22, 2009 (Starting Weight)
160: December 29, 2009
155: December 31, 2009 (Prepregnancy Weight)
150: January 22, 2010
145: (Wedding Weight)
140:
135: (High School Weight)
130:
125:
120: (Minimum Healthy Weight)Comment
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Re: New to Running/Jogging
First of all.. good job even taking those first steps...
I wanted to throw my two cents worth... for years, i was always a "walker" to try to help my weight as in high school I played Varsity soccer and running was never a problem... well when the weight came, running left.. but, now thruogh all of my hard work here through Atkins I am a running fool. The downside right now... its winter and here in Northern ohio the temps are in the teens... NOT RUNNING WEATHER!
but... i do have to say that the couch to 5K is a neat program but more or less, I want to say... Do What YOU can do... taking the first step was the hardest, but keep at it and do what you can... and I hope you have an ipod or somethin to give you a little bit of extra support!
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Hi, I am new to running to and have downloaded the couch to 5K app for iphone 'Get running'. I am starting the program tomorrow. At the moment, I tend to walk/run 3.2K and then go on the cross trainer for 20 mins. I would love to run 5K. Good luck
224/200/165
F 38 (5'7)
Currently doing couch to 5K program to start running and loving it Check out 'Get Running' if you have an iPhone.
24 LOST 35 TO GO
Mini Goals: 200/190/180/170/165
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Re: New to Running/Jogging
Beginning Runners: RunnersWorld.com
Runner's World has a bunch of good stuff...
I began by doing something like jogging for 2 minutes... walking for 1 minute... until I worked up to jogging more and walking less..2-15-10 194.8 - highest ever!
2-20-10 190.4 - new scale
3-20-10 177.8 - 1 month
5-10-10 169.8 - 25 pounds gone!Comment
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this is how i am learning how to run:
it's amazing.F 28years 5'7" HW 212/SW206.6/CW185/GW160
Atkins start date: January 25, 2010
1st goal: 200 - Met January 29, 2010
2nd goal: 190 - Met March 26, 2010
3rd goal: 180
4th goal: 170
GOAL 160!!!
Journal: http://tinyurl.com/yfr9om5
Progress Pics:http://tinyurl.com/yguedch
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I like that so much I'm print the whole thing! thanks for sharing!2-15-10 194.8 - highest ever!
2-20-10 190.4 - new scale
3-20-10 177.8 - 1 month
5-10-10 169.8 - 25 pounds gone!Comment
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it really helps sculpt your body..
i'm up to 5.5K now.. we run our 10K May 9th!F 28years 5'7" HW 212/SW206.6/CW185/GW160
Atkins start date: January 25, 2010
1st goal: 200 - Met January 29, 2010
2nd goal: 190 - Met March 26, 2010
3rd goal: 180
4th goal: 170
GOAL 160!!!
Journal: http://tinyurl.com/yfr9om5
Progress Pics:http://tinyurl.com/yguedch
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I started the c25k program this week, suffering with blisters but padding them and cracking on with it
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have you had your shoes fitted for you Victoria? That may help
Congrats on starting C25K The programme rocksStartdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"
May Challenges 2010
Push-ups: 450/800
Abs: 850/1900
Squats: 650/1200
Lunges: 500/1000
Strength: 490/1200
Running: 50/100 km
2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned
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I haven't Liv but plan to invest in a new pair and have them fitted, I'm really enjoying it and feel stronger each time out, thanks for the encouragement!
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Good shoes go along way. If your feet feel good then the rest falls into place.It's no longer about loosing weight, It's about feeling healthy!
HW 188/ SW/165/ CW ?/ Goal/ Life time of feeling goodComment
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Can you all give me any information of advice about how to about running on a treadmill?
I was wondering what you would set the treadmill to as per mph, when it says "walk slow and easy" and "run".
I was looking at the Learning to Run 10K program.
Any advice? I would love to be able to run outside, but with 6 children, sometimes that is near impossible!Comment
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