quote:<HR>Originally posted by jodigirl:
Nick, I love you!!! I am run/walking my first HM in 3 weeks and was trying not to let my self feel like a failure for not being able to run it all.. My ratio is 2min run/1 min walk. This works for me for this distance.

Thanks for your wisdom.

Jodi

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Nice. Thank you. I wish more folks would buy into run/walk--if they did there would be a lot more folks out getting some exercise. I think you have a prudent plan for you. Just be careful not to get caught up and run too much--too soon. Have fun--stick to your plan. Be thankful that you can cover the distance. Hey, be greatful you can walk--no less run.

I plan on telling my wife that there is a hairdresser in Ohio who loves me. She will probably shrug her shoulders and say--not if she really knew you. Such support huh?

Make sure you report back on how you do. I am happy for you. Nick

quote:<HR>Originally posted by macd:
Nick, could you comment on (or point me somewhere that does) increasing running days? I have been doing C25K--with a few weeks off for traveling and a couple weeks repeated--since mid-July (I'm finishing W7). Shin splints have been my biggest problem any time I've tried to run in the past, and I now know that was from trying to do too much too fast; I haven't had much problem at all with them as I've followed this program. My legs are pleasantly tired, but not sore, at the end of the 25-minute runs. On my "off" days I usually walk, but are there reasons I shouldn't add some "slogging" if I feel like it?

Thanks for sharing your insights & experiences with us!<HR>

I am a firm believer in gentle walking as a wonderful activity. I think walking is especially beneficial for folks getting into running. On your run days it is not a bad idea to run some/walk some--even before you are tired or think you need to walk. On your non- running days do some gentle walking. A basic Law of Physics goes something like this: a body in motion tends to stay in motion---a body at rest tends to stay at rest. Stay in motion.

I currently run 50-60 miles a week. I also walk 10+ miles a week. I have found that the walking has improved my running--I am less stiff and just feel better. Maybe some of that is walking with our ADHD Minature Schnauzer--since we got her about 3 yrs ago. We also do some running. In the heat/hummidity in FL we do 1 mile or so. When it gets "cold" we run--well she walks--I run--3-5 miles.

YEOW! Sorry I got off point--I'd blame it on my age--but I have always talked too much. Adding days of running--start by adding days of just walking--gentle walking--not speed walking/not power walking. Gentle walking. Take your time build up gradually. You will be surprised how the additional time on your feet out walking will help your running--and more importantly will help your psyche. Again, if you are in this for the rest of your life--what is the hurry? Nick