I just downloaded the micoach app to my phone a few days ago, but haven't tried it yet because I can't find a decent arm band for an Android phone. I'm such a kluts I'd probably drop it down a sewer drain while running if I tried carrying it in my hand so that's out. Has anyone found a good armband for an Andoird? Specifically the Samsung Fascinate? That's preferably less than $25? THANKS!

Keachy,

Here is the link to the 5K in Mystic

http://mysticaquarium.org/visit/calendar/details/161-penguin-runwalk

After the extreme series this one might be a little to lo key for you, but for a first run, this is the one for me!!

LOL, I know what you mean about the Riverfront. I work 3 days a week right in the area of the cruise dock. On week 2 I chose to do this trial...

OMG, some  of the paths are so steep, running along the RR tracks.... I thought I was going to die. I finished but then went back to the trail I run that is pretty much flat.... But it is so beautiful there.

Keeping in my back pocket after I get through a few more weeks. We are quite lucky here in CT, the running trails are endless..

I read that it was a good idea for a new runner to see how a race is organized, some will put slow runners in the back, ect... I hope I dont offend but

my goal was not so much to watch the runners but just see how it all works.

I use the app to run on my iphone. I hate the arm holders they are just too long so I just run with it in my hand and is not a problem.

Hey, let me know if you do the Mystic Run.. would love to say hi.

I feel the same way--inspired!  I just started running this summer (June 11) and ran my very first 5K at 26:12 (first in age group:) I have been addicted since that day and have cut off more than a minute of my 5K time--I also felt that this was something that I could never do.  My daughter is an excellent runner and I have been so inspired by her and her team that I just had to try--I am sooo glad I did!  At 47 I just wanted to be healthy, I feel healthier than ever and more fit that I have in years!

I started walking in May and have added some jogging along the way. I am scheduled to do my first half marathon at Disneyland in 2 weeks! Hopefully, I will be able to keep the required pace. I am a member of Team in Training and I totally love it. So much better than being out there entirely on your own!

48 here.  I started running a couple of months ago...this morning I was running at the gym with a huge smile on my face.  I ran 1.5 miles without stopping for a walk break!  I am really proud of my improvement.  When I first started I couldn't run .25 miles!   I am hoping to run my first race soon.

Hello!  I'm turning 47 in 3 weeks and just started training with Team in Training to do the inaugural Tinkerbell Half Marathon at Disneyland in January. I haven't done hardly any running since I was in USAF Basic Training some 29 years ago. After that I only did the 1.5 mile annual runs for my 4 years active duty and have tried a couple of times since then to start running. Once I worked with a trainer and ran for about 2 months so I could attend a military officers training that civilian employees could attend (then funding was cut so I stopped running) and a over a year ago I started C25K and stopped at about week 4 due to ongoing issues with stress fractures, shin splints and knee pain. This time I decided to try and do it right...started cardio training initially in early June just to get back into shape and lose weight then decided that I had to finish a half marathon and cross it off my bucket list. About 6 weeks into my new exercise regimen I signed up for TNT and we started training officially 3 weeks ago. I started a walk/run interval for 1½ miles when I signed up for TNT and by the time official training started I was doing more of a run/walk for about 2 miles. I started out at a 16mm and now I'm down to about a 13:30mm. I'm still doing a run/walk, but I've progressed from only being able to run 80-100 meters to about 175-250 meters at a time...still not a full lap around the track, but that will come with time. I'm finding that my challenges are now mostly with knee and hip pain...I've gotten properly fitted for running shoes which has greatly decreased that pain but still have issues that continue that make me hesitate at times as to whether I should run and risk injury or take a rest day on a planned run day. Trying to listen to the body and rest if I need to, but hate feeling like I'm slacking on training. Anyway, I'll be doing my first 5K (run/walk) on the 5th and plan to run the full 5K when I do the Race for the Cure on Oct 1st.

I'm proud of the progress I've made and while not the fastest runner I'm pleased when my times improve, but I just let it happen on it's own rather than go out and try to make it happen...it's more enjoyable to me that way. My only real concern with time is being able to keep up the minimum pace required at the races (16mm for the Tinkerbell)...the fact that I'm actually off my rear and finishing a race of whatever length is all I need. If I beat my PR then great, if not no sweat...sei la vie!

Good luck to us all on our own personal goals and training! Listen to our bodies and be safe while you train...