Hi Im new here.  Here are my answers:

What is your overall goal? To be able to complete a 5k and lose some weight and become healthier.What training program are you using? I'm starting with the learn to run program from runningplanet.comHow many times per week are you running/walking?  5Do you train on non-running days? If so, what do you do? Most of the time I dont do anything on my non running days but sometimes I go salsa dancingRunning outside or inside? OutsideHow are you tracking your progress Im just checking off the days as I work my way down the schedule, but I plan to use the Nike + system as soon as I get an ipod.

1. What is your overall goal? My immediate goal is to run a 5K. My long term goal is to be physically fit enough to join the Army JAG Corps next year. At 236, I've lost 15 pounds since September, and would like to lose 75 more.

2. What training program are you using? Robert Ullerys Couch to 5K Program. This is my 2nd attempt with the program, but the longest I've maintained. I'm on day 3 of Week 6. (However, I doubled up on Weeks 4 and 5).

3. How many times per week are you running/walking? 3 times per week running with walking/cross-training days between runs.

4. Do you train on non-running days? If so, what do you do? On alternate non-running days I walk or do the elliptical machine with 1 hour of weight training. Sit-ups, push-ups, and a little yoga everyday too.

5. Running outside or inside? Definitely outside. I love the fresh air and feeling like I'm going somewhere!

6. How are you tracking your progress? Totally old-school. I write it down on my calendar. My gift to myself when I complete Robert's program will be the Nike iPod Sports Kit to keep track of my progress.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE HERE!!!

That makes me old school too!  My calendar looks pretty intense.  Its a definite motivator.

Ha! Ha! That's funny. Check out mine:

It looks like absolute madness, but one thing I'm working hard on is being flexible. I used to try and have a perfect workout schedule, and if I missed a day it would completely throw me off and eventually that day turned into a whole bunch more. Now, if the weather is bad or if I'm feeling pain I'll just do a different kind of workout. I keep a change of workout clothes and running shoes in my car too, just in case!

1. What is your overall goal? Short term goal is to run a full 5K w/o any walking. Long term goal would be to run a half marathon.

2. What training program are you using? I am following a walk/run schedule that I started back in September.

3. How many times per week are you running/walking? 3 to 4 times per week depending on my schedule. I walk/run 3 to 4 miles and reduce my walking intervals each week. (approx. 1/4 of my time is walking and 3/4 running and my pace is at about a 13 min mile - I'm taking it slow and steady)

4. Do you train on non-running days? If so, what do you do? I take a "bootcamp" class twice a week with a trainer at my gym. Core training has really improved my overall fitness and I have lost more weight due to the class and reduced my body fat percentage.

5. Running outside or inside? Inside on the treadmill. At the moment I am more comfortable there. I do plan to take my training outside as I get better.

6. How are you tracking your progress? I have been marking my calendar but just started a spreadsheet. I think I might check out the Nike+.

I too am a new runner. I started in September and added the core training in November. Since I joined the gym in June I have lost almost 20 lbs. At the start I had about 40 to 50 mlbs that I wanted to lose. Now I am just hoping to reduce my BMI and just be healthy. I turned 40 last month and it was kind of my wake up call because I finally admitted to myself that I am not invincible and I really needed to take care of myself so I am here for 40+ more years. I am feeling great!

Good luck to everyone! You all inspire me to keep on going!

Kelly

1. To maintain a good quality of life, and in the short term prepare for the Miami Marathon at the end of January, which will be my 10th full marathon & heaven knows how many 1/2marathons

2.Depends upon the length of the race -- usually use Runner's World programs

3. 3 - 4, but I try to walk a lot on off days

4. I try to but seldom does it work out except on Fridays when I do Yoga

5. Hate running inside especially since my treadmill is down -- I'll run outside unless it gets too cold (usually 0 F or with a wind chill of 0 F) opr unless its raining -- hate running in a cold rain.. misting is ok

6. Usually my Garmin maintains my record with me placing explanations, etc on the porper page