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Running My First 10K Saturday

guest — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:20:13 GMT

Hope it went well!

C25K question - Week 5 Day 3

guest — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:07:30 GMT

I found that the 20 minute straight run was a huge mental/psychological barrier, and once I passed it, I felt so much better about my progress. I'd highly recommend repeating week 5, even if it's just day 3, to pass that hurdle.

participating in 5K before finishing C25K

guest — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:33:03 GMT

I say go for it. There's no need to wait until the end of the C25K program, unless you have a certain time you'd like to hit in a "goal" race.

If you go in with the right expectations, and just set out to enjoy yourself, I think it could be a really fun day; and who knows, you might even surprise yourself!

A good replacement for the Asics Gel Cumulus 13??

guest — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:19:00 GMT

Hi there... I know exactly what you're talking about with the Cumulus 14 vs the Cumulus 13. I really liked the cushion of the Cumulus 13 but they changed it so much!

I'm currently loving my Brooks Glycerin 9s and I have a pair of Saucony ProGrid Triumph 9s being delivered today (come on FedEx truck!). Both have really nice cushion, and also work with my somewhat narrower heels. I'm a 5'5", 160lb woman. Good luck!

Tips for a New Runner

guest — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:13:15 GMT

I just started running this year and got bitten by the racing bug. I'm slow as all get out, but I enjoy the atmosphere and having something real to work toward; it keeps me motivated. I find races on the following websites:

http://runningguru.com/EventsList.asp?First=Yes

http://www.runningintheusa.com/Race/Default.aspx

Even on active.com - http://search.active.com/search?v=list&f=activities&l=everywhere&m=meta:endDate:daterange:today..%20meta:channel=Running

Your local newspaper might have a list of races in their online calendar; you can also stop in your local running store and ask them about upcoming events in the area. They might also know of a running club that you could join.

Lots of people started out where you are, and will be more than happy to help you, too. Don't be afraid to ask for help, ask questions, even if they sound dumb... if you're asking the question, chances are other folks want to know the answer, too!