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silvermist7silvermist7 member
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Hi everyone! Since getting married I've gained about 10 pounds (boo!), so I decided to start my resolution early and start working out again. My goal is to run in a 5k, so today I started the couch to 5k program. Any advice for a beginning runner?
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    anna.oskaranna.oskar member
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     Best advice:

    Stop if it hurts. 
    Stop... assess problem... determine advisability of continuing... stop if necessary

    Get professionally fitted for running shoes.
    Go to a runner's store where they can study your running style to determine the best shoes for your feet.

    Dietary changes can be more effective than merely adding exercise when trying to lose weight.
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    agusia212agusia212
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    Take it at our own pace and don't rush it. If you feel you're not ready to move up to next week, redo the week prior until you're comfortable. Stretch after your run...your legs/body is getting used to something new and stretching will prevent injury and help with initial soreness. The program is much easier now with downloadable phone apps or a podcast, so you can enjoy music while you get prompts to run/walk. Take advantage of those if you haven't yet. If you stick to the program you will become a runner, so good luck :)
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    As Anna.Oscar said, diet changes can maximize the benefits of running. I love to run! But it's my diet that dictates my weight.

    With your downtime, I suggest yoga. I love yoga! It's a good way to stretch (very important for all forms of exercise), it gives a sense of release and you can try different forms of yoga for weight loss and muscle toning (The Biggest Loser's Weight Loss Yoga is great for this).

    Good luck and have fun!
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    sherrbearr22sherrbearr22
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    OP - always listen to Anna.  She is very wise.  Definitely get fitted for the right shoes as it will make a world of difference.  Stay hydrated and make sure to stretch.  GL!
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    I did couch to 5k last year - it really works! I haven't kept up with it, but I can still run 2 miles at a time even after a few months of no running.

    I started out with the free podrunner podcasts but they guy is super weird and plays all this trance music. It was helpful for the first few weeks when you're running lots of short intervals, but after maybe week 4 I switched to just listening to my ipod and wearing a watch with a timer.

    Good luck!
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    silvermist7silvermist7 member
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    Thanks so much for all the advice ladies! I know to truly see a difference I need to change my eating habits, so I'm going to work on that too. :)
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    sunnydays630sunnydays630
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    Ditto Anna- get fitted for shoes! I cannot believe the difference it has made. 
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