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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/walkif 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 muchtoo soon. Have funstick to your plan. Be thankful that you can cover the distance. Hey, be greatful you can walkno 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

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Originally posted by macd:

Nick, could you comment on (or point me somewhere that does) increasing running days? I have been doing C25Kwith a few weeks off for traveling and a couple weeks repeatedsince 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!

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 someeven 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 runningI am less stiff and just feel better. Maybe some of that is walking with our ADHD Minature Schnauzersince 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 runwell she walksI run3-5 miles.<br /><br />YEOW! Sorry I got off pointI'd blame it on my agebut I have always talked too much. Adding days of runningstart by adding days of just walkinggentle walkingnot 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 runningand more importantly will help your psyche. Again, if you are in this for the rest of your lifewhat is the hurry? Nick