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Re: Do you run with.....

guest — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 05:38:00 GMT

Even if your dog isn't fierce, just being with a dog could be a great deterrent. Criminals look for easy opportunities . . . a dog presents a potential risk and unknown.

I would also recommend talking to your local police department, asking their tips for running alone. I'm sure they would love to give you advice, as well as indicate which areas are best avoided and when.

You might also consider joining a local running group. Google your city name and "running group" and see how many there are in your part of town. I know there are several in my area, great support, great fun, and safety in numbers.

Re: Starting on Sunday, Sept 5

guest — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 05:31:12 GMT

Good luck with week 7. I found that was when I turned a corner and it became easier.

As soon as I finished my first 5K, I signed up for a 10K, training for that now and it's going great.

Re: How do I overcome shin pain?

guest — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 05:26:23 GMT

I think shin discomfort is common among new runners. Ice them after a run, massage them with a tennis or lacrosse ball. I always had some shin discomfort until I shortened my stride and reached about 2 miles of nonstop running, then the legs adjusted.

Good luck.

Re: Runkeeper for FREE!!!!

guest — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 05:21:57 GMT

I used it for several months. I like the graphics and analysis, definitely.

However, with each run, it became less accurate, eventually becoming off by a half mile. I don't think the iPhone's GPS is sufficiently exact for what I needed.

I'm having better luck with a Garmin Forerunner.

Re: Starting Bridge To 10k on 12/6/2010

guest — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 05:27:19 GMT

I also recently finished the C25K and am starting a 10k program this week. After looking at several plans, I used the free Smart Coach tool at runnersworld.com, which customized a plan based on my 5k race time, my current weekly mileage, my desired training intensity, which day of the week I want the long run, and the number of weeks until the 10k. I like the customization a lot! One plan does not fit all.

Good luck to the everyone else training for their first 10k!

Re: Starting on Sunday, Sept 5

guest — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 22:29:47 GMT

I registered for my first 5K on December 5. Very excited!

Weeks 7 & 8 have been interesting -- my body has adjusted to the long runs. That's a great feeling.

Good luck to the rest of the group!

Re: Starting on Sunday, Sept 5

guest — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:33:33 GMT

Finished W7 today.

How is everyone else doing?

Re: Anyone ever have 'Jumpers Knee' before?

guest — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:29:24 GMT

Yes, I was hobbled with it -- I had increased mileage too quickly and ignored the initial discomfort. You can buy jumper's knee straps for a few bucks -- immediate pain relief for me. Walgreens and such businesses have them.

I saw a sports medicine professional for my runner's knee, had the contributing factors assessed, got treatment, exercises, recovery plan, and am back to running.

Good luck.

Re: Starting on Sunday, Sept 5

guest — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:46:05 GMT

Missy, I have some issues running on treadmills too. It has to be the right one or I don't get a comfortable run. My gym used to have Woodway treadmills that had a tank-tread surface -- so cushiony, I loved them. But they donated them to a school.

I've been doing all of my running outside since then, and I've found my pace is better and more relaxed.

I finished W6 today with a 2.25 mile run. I measured it by distance this time. I could have run more, definitely. It's amazing how fast the body can adapt in six weeks.

All long runs from now on.

Re: Starting on Sunday, Sept 5

guest — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:35:52 GMT

Good luck, Blue. PT is a great opportunity to learn more about the body and exercises to build strength or address soreness -- I hope you continue to get well.

I did PT for a leg injury.