Hi everyone! I had to back off for a little bit. I'm having a little bit of trouble with my lower back again. Flying home so I'm going to my chiroprator monday!!! Nothing new. See everyone late next week!

Wideguy, thought you'd like to see what my husband and I both got last night:

We took them out for a short spin last night (about a mile walk with a few sprints 'cuz it felt so good). I can't quite bring myself to go totally barefoot because the areas where we run have a fair amount of trash and poo that would not be pleasant to clean off afterward (ewwww!), but I love the feel of running/walking in these. While I could feel the workout my calves were getting, it wasn't bad--I'm not planning on wearing them for long runs, however, at least not until I've used them for awhile.

Thanks, Wideguy! Yes, I drank the Kool-Aid finally . . .

Looking for anyone who has experienced foot/ankle pain that is on top of my foot  --  experienced it first while on drive from Virginia to Chicago.  bad enough  to keep me awake.  I cannot tie it to running, biking or karate.  its  my non-driving foot  (left).  I had planned to get some road work in  this week while on vacation but have decided to take it easy.  Most  times I can trace foot pain to turning ankle over or stepping in hole  etc. I have full range of motion and no loss of strength.  I have HM in one month so hoping this doesn't last more than week or so.

it is annoying enough and painful enough that it makes walking noticeable.  Stairs etc likewise.  it started 3-4 hours into drive.  My ankle does feel slightly tighter than normal but I or my wife can detect no swelling.

anyone who has experienced something like this - I would welcome any advice etc.

EM, I can definiely understand the mental,  I'm hoping that at some point I zone out and just run. Haha. I tried to go out last night and run for 8 min without stopping,  but I couldn't do it. I will by next week.  Enjoyed reading article. s by Jeff Galloway, have a lot more reading to do. Thank you for pointing me in that direction. Looking forward to tomorrow morning run. W4D2 here I come. :-)

@ Charles--I hear you about wanting to zone out and run--maybe someday.....

I am embracing the run/walk Galloway stuff, while still trying to increase my long runs.  My biggest fear right now is injury (since I am just coming back...)  I want to do a half marathon on October 18, and if I get injured again and have to sit out, there will be no way that I will be able to complete the race.  While I would love to be able to run the whole thing, I am perfectly fine with finishing it by running/walking.  I have a lot of miles to go between now and then, and it seems the best way to be able to do that injury free will be by combining walking/running.

Good luck on your run tomorrow!!  You CAN do it!! 

My Name is Bryan Smith.  I am almost 37 years old.  I would love to run again.  I would really love to lose 85 pounds.  This is my starting point.  I'm 272 pounds.  I've gained 5-6 pounds a year since I got out of the Marine Corps in 1998.  I saw this forum and I had to join.  Finally!  People who can relate with some of the obstacles I face.  Thank You