Hello Everyone,

We made it back from the Midwest. While we were in Oshkosh, WI. I was able to run every morning. This was an interesting experience for me as the morning temps were generally around the high 60's, with much humidity. But I kept with it. Had a great time at the big airshow! While in Chicago, I was too busy with family to find time to "run" As it was we were doing enough "running around" that I think I covered the base.

Welcome to all the new kids on the block while I was gone. Its great to see this site growing and its information flow growing. There is so much to comment on since I've been gone, lets see is I can get it all.

Lenzlaw - Thank for the tip on the "fartlek", I used it this morning and was happy with my results.

Sixstring819 - Hang in there buddy. Believe it or not there are more important things in life then "running". I know that might be hard to believe.

Stargal - Congrats on the progress and keepping the hubby in step.

Daydream76 - You go for it girl! I'm impressed with your progress.

Mandy - As I mentioned in a previous reply, my wife and I have been married for just over 31 years. We know what you are going through as long ago, after our daughter was born, my wife underwent the same thing. We have been blessed with our "one child" as my wife was unable to have anymore after her. So we will keep you in our prayers and truly understand what you are going through. Remember to keep your head-up when you run! I wish you well.

It may sound crazy, but I'm glad to be back home with my early morning 90 degree DRY heat.. Wishing you all the best and many happy safe miles.

Tom

I am soon turning 18 years old and I am a pretty sporty girl. I play volleyball 2 to three times a week, tennis practically daily, and soccer on rare occasions. There's definately running incorporated in some of these sports, but sometimes it's hard to find people to play with, so the ability to practice isn't really in my control. That is why this year I want to start running on a daily basis. It's something that I can do without having to buy equipment or have to call 10 of my friends before I can get someone to join me. Endurance running is what I'm going for. I live in Brooklyn, NY, so there is always a bunch of races going on in central park, park slope, etc. I'm hoping that at one point I could run a 10k. Right now, I am capable of running two miles straight. What should my next step be? Or is there any particular schedule I should follow to get maxiumum improvement?

M - this is a 10K training plan I used to get me ready for the Falmouth Road Race. (Before this - I NEVER ran) I followed the training schedule almost exaclty and I definitely think I'm ready.  Great site for all kinds of info.  Consider starting out with a 5K - anything to build your confidence and experience.

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_4/145.shtml

Good luck!!

Podrunner.com!

OMG!

Seriously? I don't know what i'd do w/o them! Using podrunner intervals, the 'first day to 5k' option?

Today i ran my first nonstop mile! EVER!!

::dancing::

Oh, and did I mention it's free?

I'm finally getting settled in -this weekend makes a month since my wedding.The 4th was mas 1st race ever,a 5k,did it in 29:01.Not bad for someone who never has ran before.I'm a 38yr old (on the 25th I'll be 39) mtn biker from NC who now lives in south Ga....not many hills down here to ride on    ...I'm in shape and my job keeps me on the move,which is close to a jog for 9 hrs a day..work and a long bike ride through the woods on saturdays is my workout..I"m doing a 5 mile race-Carrabba's Summer Beach Run coming up next saturday in Jacksonville,Fl.Its the oldest race in florida and the largest beach run in the world.1,700 runners finished last yr.

I loved the last race,which was thru a nieghborhood with shade trees.This is on the beach!!!But it'll be at 7pm,soo not as hot...my new wife keeps thinking I'm crazy to be running,I tell her I'm gonna do this til I can't do it anymore....and after the news I just got,It'll push me REALLY hard to finish with a good time...

I had kidney stones removed 2 weeks before my 1st run...and I still feel good after getting rid of most of them....and good news is........

I'm gonna be a DAD!!!! at 39 yrs old...I'm gonna have some stories to tell this child in a few yrs

This weekend--gonna push my self the hardest ever on my bike AND throw in a run on the beach and dive in to cool off

ME!! I haven't even stared. I just posted wanting to hear from new runners, too. How is it going for you? How did you get started? What are your goals?

I was sitting watching the Olympics and the marathon too. And it got me motivated, I do not like the C25K because I can't do the stop and then go. So tonight I went out and haven't worked out in a lllllllllllooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggggggggg time I jogged 7 minutes straight!!! I know thats not a lot but next time I run, Monday, I will try and go for 10 minutes without stopping. Both pairs of my compression shorts are in the trash they ripped so I put deodrant on my legs and that really helped with them not sticking together. I am so happy now!

TBoneP I personally would go with the biker shorts and they shouldn't cause a problem. I have always been advised not to wear jeans or jean shorts while working, and while you are a man and I am woman I don't know how that would affect you down there. Trying to put it nicely. Hope you have a great day everyone!!!