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Lurker Finally Coming Out Dec 22, 2014 14:35:21 GMT -5 2doxies and shauni27 like this

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Hi everyone. I have been lurking on the boards for a long time. A few weeks back I decided to get off my extra extra wide butt and get back into shape. I started working out with a personal trainer and have lost a few pounds. He is now recommending that I take up running. I found a runner's shop that can properly fit my feet. My main question is how to start? I haven't tried to run since I was in the service over 10 years ago. Is C25K good or no? All recommendations are greatly appreciated.

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mrshandy Elder Posts: 11,158 Likes: 14,970	Lurker Finally Coming Out Dec 22, 2014 14:38:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mrshandy on Dec 22, 2014 14:38:49 GMT -5 Welcome! I love C25K. I started with it many years ago. No reason it shouldn't work for you. Go slow, get the right shoes, sign up for a 5k at the end of the 12 weeks for motivation. Good luck!
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cvn69nva New Member Posts: 27 Likes: 12	Lurker Finally Coming Out Dec 22, 2014 14:47:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cvn69nva on Dec 22, 2014 14:47:25 GMT -5 Thank you Mrshandy! Hopefully I will find a way to love running again. Now I just have to go and play with my fitbit.
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bostonmichelle Senior Member Posts: 9,801 Likes: 17,461	Lurker Finally Coming Out Dec 22, 2014 14:54:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bostonmichelle on Dec 22, 2014 14:54:54 GMT -5 Welcome! I will second what Mrshandy said. Good luck!
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itsme Senior Member Posts: 7,492 Likes: 10,208	Lurker Finally Coming Out Dec 22, 2014 14:55:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by itsme on Dec 22, 2014 14:55:46 GMT -5 Welcome. What branch were you in?
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Deleted Posts: 0	Lurker Finally Coming Out Dec 22, 2014 15:05:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2014 15:05:59 GMT -5 Welcome! C25K is an EXCELLENT way to start running.
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Lurker Finally Coming Out Dec 22, 2014 15:53:38 GMT -5

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1. Running is good for you. (I hate running.)
2. C25K is good. Lots of people here have done it.
3. Get fitted for running shoes at your local running store, not the mega-store like Dicks or Sports Authority. This will help prevent injuries.
4. Thank you for your military service!!!

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cvn69nva New Member Posts: 27 Likes: 12	Lurker Finally Coming Out Dec 22, 2014 16:20:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cvn69nva on Dec 22, 2014 16:20:42 GMT -5 Dec 22, 2014 14:55:46 GMT -5 itsme said: Welcome. What branch were you in? Hi itsme. I was in the Army so every other day was at least a 2 mile run
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Lurker Finally Coming Out Dec 22, 2014 16:23:01 GMT -5 sadlebred and thom like this

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Dec 22, 2014 15:53:38 GMT -5 sadlebred said:

1. Running is good for you. (I hate running.)
2. C25K is good. Lots of people here have done it.
3. Get fitted for running shoes at your local running store, not the mega-store like Dicks or Sports Authority. This will help prevent injuries.
4. Thank you for your military service!!!

No need to thank me sadlebred. I follow a long line of veterans in my family. I would proudly serve again. I learned the hard way to stay away from fittings from Modells and Dicks. The sneakers were totally wrong for my feet.

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skwcm80 Elder Posts: 12,028 Likes: 18,444	Lurker Finally Coming Out Dec 22, 2014 18:10:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by skwcm80 on Dec 22, 2014 18:10:11 GMT -5 Welcome! I think C25k is great, I started running with the program 2.5 years ago.
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Lurker Finally Coming Out Dec 22, 2014 23:53:14 GMT -5 via mobile

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Dec 22, 2014 16:23:01 GMT -5 cvn69nva said:

Dec 22, 2014 15:53:38 GMT -5 sadlebred said:

1. Running is good for you. (I hate running.)
2. C25K is good. Lots of people here have done it.
3. Get fitted for running shoes at your local running store, not the mega-store like Dicks or Sports Authority. This will help prevent injuries.
4. Thank you for your military service!!!

No need to thank me sadlebred. I follow a long line of veterans in my family. I would proudly serve again. I learned the hard way to stay away from fittings from Modells and Dicks. The sneakers were totally wrong for my feet.

I was in the military too. I hated running after I got out. Despised it! Now I have somehow come to enjoy it. Probably because I can run at my own pace and not in a formation.

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itsme Senior Member Posts: 7,492 Likes: 10,208	Lurker Finally Coming Out Dec 22, 2014 23:53:56 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by itsme on Dec 22, 2014 23:53:56 GMT -5 Oops responded to the wrong one.
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awick14 Elder Posts: 18,025 Likes: 15,242	Lurker Finally Coming Out Dec 23, 2014 1:41:57 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by awick14 on Dec 23, 2014 1:41:57 GMT -5 Welcome. C25K is a great program. Enjoy getting back into running.
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hannahb Full Member Posts: 4,348 Likes: 7,547	Lurker Finally Coming Out Dec 23, 2014 6:14:58 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hannahb on Dec 23, 2014 6:14:58 GMT -5 Welcome!
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MrsE Full Member Posts: 4,930 Likes: 3,247	Lurker Finally Coming Out Dec 23, 2014 7:32:07 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MrsE on Dec 23, 2014 7:32:07 GMT -5 Welcome!
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shauni27 Elder Posts: 14,532 Likes: 16,151	Lurker Finally Coming Out Dec 23, 2014 8:33:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by shauni27 on Dec 23, 2014 8:33:42 GMT -5 welcome and I hope you stick around! this is a great group of supportive women. I also loved the C25K program, it is a nice and easy way to get back into running. Good luck!
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Lurker Finally Coming Out Dec 23, 2014 9:27:32 GMT -5

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Post by sweetiesparkles on Dec 23, 2014 9:27:32 GMT -5

Welcome! I am a graduate of C25K this May! I liked the program a lot but found I had to incorporate walk breaks to get to the end distance. As long as you do 3 days a week you will get to the distance.

Most important is to have fun.

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Lurker Finally Coming Out Dec 23, 2014 11:33:53 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App

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Post by thom on Dec 23, 2014 11:33:53 GMT -5

Welcome to you, and congrats on the steps you've taken already!

I think you will do well with C25K.

Thank you for your service; I think it's so admirable that you could continue a family legacy of military service.

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Post by cvn69nva on Dec 23, 2014 20:16:44 GMT -5

Thank you all for the kind words of encouragement. I have many "tastykakes" that I need to sweat off from the years of not caring. Running in formation does suck big time and now I can listen to my headphones which should help.

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Dec 23, 2014 20:16:44 GMT -5 cvn69nva said:

Thank you all for the kind words of encouragement. I have many "tastykakes" that I need to sweat off from the years of not caring. Running in formation does suck big time and now I can listen to my headphones which should help.

Welcome! Keep sharing and checking in here, it's a good way to stay motivated. I love tastykakes; butterscotch krimpets for life!

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