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There are some awesome readers on this blog, and in 2012, we’ll use this space for Q&A from any and all. Got a question? Drop it here – and readers, feel free to respond where you have something to share!
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I just started reading your blog and I LOVE it. I just started running and weigh about 220 pounds. My stamina is crap and I have awful shin splints. I would like to know what it was like for you when you started running – what kept you motivated and how you worked through feelings of being bored (if you get bored) while running. I would like to know what your original running plan was, the pace you worked through it and how long it took you to get to your first race.
Wendie, Try the Couch 2 5K program. It’s super doable. I’m 5’7, 239 and just finished up Week7Day1 of the program. I ran for 25 minutes straight for the first time in my life tonight!! I never thought I would get to this point. I was dragging just running for 2 minutes at the beginning of this program. It’s amazing and I feel fantastic! I, too, had shin splints (ouch, right?!!). I take 2 advil about 30 minutes prior to hitting the pavement, and I’m usually okay. Good luck to you!