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Should I exchange these running shoes?

guest — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:24:41 GMT

Thanks guys. I took them back. I was kind of nervous because other than that spot rubbing, I really like how the shoe feels.

I returned the 10 R. She put me in a 10W and a 10 1/2 Regular. I felt that the 10W fit better. I'm going to take them for a short run today and will keep my fingers crossed I do not get any blisters!

Should I exchange these running shoes?

guest — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:21:12 GMT

Bought a pair of Brooks Adrenaline 12. They felt great in the store. Ran 2.5 miles today, and noticed while I was running that my right foot (near my smaller toes) felt a little cramped. Took my shoes off and I have a blister on my pinkie toe.

My husband told me blistering is normal in the beginning and they will stretch. My last pair of Asics never gave me blisters. I'm worried they won't stretch and will give me further problems.

Is this true? Should I keep them and hope they stretch? Or return them for something else?

Also does anyone know of the Adrenaline 12 happens to run short or small in the toe box? Wondering if perhaps I just need a wide width.

SPIbelt: What model do you have and do you like it?

guest — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:24:59 GMT

I wish I could just use one of those little ipods, but I need to carry a phone with me. I occasionally run when my children are in school and I need to be able for them to contact me in an emergency.

Will look into an iFitness belt as well, thank you.

SPIbelt: What model do you have and do you like it?

guest — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:34:06 GMT

Considering getting a SPIBELT to hold my iphone, key, ID, lipbalm on runs. Not sure if I should go for the regular one, or perhaps the double Spibelt. I tend to take my phone out of my pocket frequently when I run to mess with my music playlist, and I"m worried about losing my ID or something in the process.

Thanks!

If I can only do a long run on the weekend, which program on the treadmill to do mid week?

guest — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:26:14 GMT

Thanks for your replies NzAndy and erik!

Will alternate the programs during the week.

If I can only do a long run on the weekend, which program on the treadmill to do mid week?

guest — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:08:28 GMT

Hello,

I am a fairly new runner (started about a year ago). On the weekends I am able to run an hour straight (almost 5 miles).

I don't have the time to run an hour during the week. I have a treadmill at home with the various workouts: Fat Burn, Hills, Speed Interval.

Which program do you think would help my running during the week? I can fit in about a 40 minute workout. I am in my mid 30's, good health. I am also doing a Kettlebell workout once or twice a week to help tone up. I could stand to lose 10 pounds, so the Fat Burn sounds like it would be good (it's interval as well), but I'm assuming any of the 3 will help me lose weight.

Editing to add: My main concern isn't weight loss, but rather looking for which program will help my overall running performance.

Thanks!

Re: B210K, OHR, or Hal Higdon's 10k?

guest — Thu, 12 May 2011 02:33:13 GMT

I'm bumping this thread because I'd like to know the answer as well! Hopefully someone can shed a little light on this.

Re: Calf keeps cramping in in Week 4 C25K

guest — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:00:26 GMT

anyone?

Calf keeps cramping in in Week 4 C25K

guest — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 12:22:40 GMT

Hi guys. Newbie here. Have never run before this program.

I am in Week 4. Earlier in the week, my left calf cramped up 20 minutes in. I stopped, stretched, took a couple days off. I then tried to repeat Week 4 yesterday. Same thing, 19 minutes in my left calf cramps up again. It's been sore most of the day yesterday. I put a Ben Gay pad on it last night and it's still sore this morning when I walk on it.

What is going on? What am I doing wrong?

I had been doing some strength exercises on my days off, but I decided to stop and just focus on C25K. I was worried I was overdoing it because I was feeling worn out. I have been drinking enough water. I had bloodwork done recently, everything was ok, except for me being Vitamin D deficient. Doctor has me taking supplements. I eat a banana every morning. Someone told me I could be deficient in Magnesium, so I read about mag-rich foods and picked some up at the store. I also take a multivitamin daily.

Could the calf cramp be a result of not stretching properly? I usually do the 5 minute walk warm up in the beginning, but admit, I don't always do such a great job stretching after.

I also run on a treadmill with a 1% incline. Someone told me the 1% incline mimics outdoor running. About 15 minutes into my run yesterday, I could feel the calf getting sore, and lowered it to zero.

Any advice would be appreciated. I am a little frustrated. I really want to finish Week 4 and I feel like I have been enjoying this program and don't like having this sidetrack me.

Also when should I attempt to run again?

Re: New to cafe - started c25k on 3/30

guest — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:55:45 GMT

That's awesome! I'm really terrified of that 20 minute run. I am just finishing up Week 4 - I think I need to repeat a day. The 20 minute seems so weird to be thrown into week 5 after seeing 3 minute, 5 minute and 8 minute runs. I have this feeling if I can do 20 minutes I can complete this program.