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abelincoln22

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Jul 21, 2011 12:16 PM

Just Getting Started, looking for encouragement

I started on a run/walk training plan from a book I'm reading. Walked 2 1/2 laps around the high school track and ran another 1/2 lap. Fully starting on the plan on Sun. 7/24. Anyone else just getting started?

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Theresa1991
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1. Jul 21, 2011 12:55 PM (in response to abelincoln22)
Re: Just Getting Started, looking for encouragement

I'm just thinking about it and Im tired...planning of fully getting engaged on program this weekend too

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abelincoln22
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2. Jul 21, 2011 12:59 PM (in response to Theresa1991)
Re: Just Getting Started, looking for encouragement

I was tired too. Just decided it was time to get up and do it. Feeling pretty good about it. Hope you get up and do it too

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ShoeGoo
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3. Jul 21, 2011 3:26 PM (in response to abelincoln22)
Re: Just Getting Started, looking for encouragement

I started in May, what ever plan you have, just stick to it at least for the first few weeks. It took me almost a month I think to really start to get it. The best advice I got was to "slow down". Trust me on that one.

Good Luck!

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BigDaddyMays
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4. Jul 21, 2011 3:56 PM (in response to ShoeGoo)
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I am just getting started myself. One of the best pieces of advice I have gotten was to sign up for a 5K (just one that isn't too soon). Paying the registration fee help adds a bit of commitment to the process and a goal for training towards. My first 5K is 50 days away, and my first official training run was this morning... I know I am going to feel it tomorrow, but today I am feeling pretty good about it.

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abelincoln22
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5. Jul 23, 2011 5:46 AM (in response to BigDaddyMays)
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The plan that I'm on will have me ready to run a 5K in 18 weeks. Unfortunately, that is the middle of winter. I will be signing up for the first 5K in the spring. Ran this morning. Still feeling good about it.

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flamomof 4
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6. Jul 23, 2011 6:17 AM (in response to abelincoln22)
Re: Just Getting Started, looking for encouragement

Good Luck!

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