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Yeah - another runner! Welcome mommy!

Good luck jazzy! Can't wait to see updates. As for the ticker thing, click on mine to get there. Set up a new one, from there it is pretty self explanatory.

Well, I am married now, just past the three year mark this month and I will be 38 on Tuesday (he is 34 by the way - so don't rule out a younger man.) No kids with no plans for them. We love being the crazy aunt and uncle. I met my husband when I was 32 and totally thought I was Bridget Jones - well except for the whole drinking and smoking thing. We married 2 weeks before I turned 35. No disrespect to anyone who married their high school sweetheart or just married younger, but I am SOOOO happy I married in my 30's. For both of us, this was the way to go. We both admit that if either of us had married earlier, or for that matter met each other earlier in life, we would never have been as happy as we are now.

Howdy all! Mindy - sorry to hear you are down for the count for a while - take care of yourself. the flu and pneumonia have been running rampant down here for about 2 weeks now. I am scared to even shake hands with people at this point. Welcome Big as Life! So Tuesday is my birthday (not the news) and went went to Houston for a quick shopping trip (there is nothing in Victoria - still not the news.) I made a stop at Luke's Locker running store and was fitted for a new pair of running shoes. They were awesome at the store. And I ended up in pair of Brooks Dyad 4 - right at 90 after tax. :biggrin: They feel so awesome. And I found out why my feet sometimes go numb when I am running. The answer is so simple I am flat embarrassed. My shoes were tired too tight! All of that said, if you have not been to a running store to be fitted, it is well worth the time and money. I learned quite a bit just from the lady who fitted my shoes. OK - gotta run - really, I am going running in my new hardwear! Here is wishing a great Sunday to all.

Well done Whosya! Glad to hear from you, too. So are you a Packers Fan? You kinda have to be right? As someone who has been through the C25K Program - can we ask some questions about your running? How often do you run? What is your longest distance? How long can you run without a walk break? Just wondering.

Lulu - you are not alone. Last weekend this Cowboys fan got rained on with cheering and smack talk from my own husband. He is a transplant to Texas, loves the Giants, hates the Cowboys. Hates them more than any team out there. So of course this weekend I plan on getting my run in before rootin' for Brett and the Pack.

Wow you guys are funny! I am in week 2 and so far so good. Feels better every time I attempt - which is awesome. I have one more week 2 run, then on to the treacherous week 3. I also got some news today - my surgery request has been sent off for insurance approval. I am on my husbands Federal Government GEHA insurance. The procedure is covered, now I wait to see if I am approved. My doc office feels good about it.

Hello all. Crazy work and personal life day - I am in Junior league and we have a big project unfolding right now. No chance for exercise, but I am set for tomorrow. I am registered for Mardi Gras in Austin. Mindy, being native I think you gotta be the one to set us up with a meeting place. I am planning on coming up that morning, maybe hit RunTex while I am there. My birthday is later this month and I am planning on burning up some money on new runners. As for sports bras - do you have an academy? They basically have a wall of sports bras in an amazing array of sizes. I have 2 from there, they run about $35 each or so but well worth it. Hope this helps.

I did what is essentially the state side version of the Peace Corps - AmeriCorps. I worked with Habitat for Humanity for 1 year for a living allowance and an education award for completing my service. I loved the Habitat stuff so much I am now on staff as the fund raising manager. All of that said, AmeriCorps (they serve more than Habitat if that is not your thing - I have friends who worked with the American Red Cross) would be a very gentle way to see if that kind of service life is what you are looking for. I had a blast with my service and I learned a ton. In addition to our work at our assignment, we marched in the San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr match, and a week long blitz build where 300 AmeriCorps Service members built 10 houses in 7 days. There were also a few state trips for different things. I wish you luck in your Quest. Working a the service side of this world makes every day special. Of course like with all things, there are moments or tasks you won't care for, but there is never a day I don't want to go to work. The families & especially the kids make it worth it.

Howdy All! Did the last day of week 1 yesterday. Went better than day 2; my feet were better yesterday. Looking forward to heading into week 2 tomorrow. Weekends are hard on the eating side for me. We tend to graze all weekend. We are also big football fans, so we have been in front on the TV for a while both yesterday and today (Whosya - congrats on Bret and the boys winning) Yesterday I did OK with a salad from Chili's (remember I am still pre-band.) Today, we went all football food - for me that means potato skins. Let's just say I not looking forward to logging my food on my spark page. I may talk the dog for a walk just to compensate some.

No, No. Love the name. I am huge Toby Keith fan. Love the song by the same name. And you are a dad - perfect name!

Good morning all. Off topic but hopefully funny for you, too. OK- I am LOL at the the way that Wombat shortened Daddy's name. While I have no children, I am a fan of Madagascar - animated film staring Ben Stiler and Chris Rock. Seen it? There is a predator called a Foosa (sp?) Upon learning of this carnivorous neighbor, there is an exchange between two of the main characters: "He scared away the Foosa. A Whosa? No a Foosa." So when I see Wombat's version of Whosyadaddy's name - I basically play out that scene in my mind. Then giggle out of control. I am betting you are either laughing with me mow, or you are like my DH and you are thinking, "Ok - we got a crazy one here."

Hey there fellow C25Kers. Hope everyone is well. Got in another 30 minutes today. The pace was slower because my feet were killing me. When I am in Austin for the 5K with Mindy I plan on heading out to one of the running stores for some new shoes. I love tennis shoes and can't wait for a proper fitting. I did one about 5 year s ago and there is nothing like it. Sorry to hear cedar is causing so many of you and your loved ones problems. My sister has suffered for years and she has finally just moved to West Virginia. OK - she had a few more reasons, but her allergies are way better up there. Hope it passes for all of you soon.

Howdy fellow 30 somethings. I will very shortly be 38. Married 3 years and we have one heck of a boxer named Dixie. No kids and no plans - we are big travelers and pretty adventurous. Always chubby but since entering my 30's chubby has become something more. So, after some investigation I decided this would be a good route. My doctor is submitting for final approval and hoping for a February surgery date.

Not even. Several folks have come up with an alternative. I use one more like shoepouch.com At least in my mind it offers a little more protection for the sensor. I got mine from Amazon.com. A quick search on there and a ton of stuff, including the Nike+ package will be at your fingertips. Another one is lacelid.com I have also seen them tucked into the laces an taped on. I guess that would be a quick, cheap fix.

Wow - lots of stuff going on tonight. Nike+ The best way to explain this is to say google it or take off to Nike.com. As for calibrating. I did that at the gym. I think I set the goal for 1 mile, then set my ipod to calibrate. However, my sister also had a problem with her's at first, too. 10 worst foods - I am happy to report I am clean. Now, if you start talking about sweets, I would be in serious trouble. Later!

A few posts ago some of you were chatting about podcasts for C25K. It occurs tome that there is another great tool if you are an Ipod Nano user. I bought a Nike+ for my Ipod last year sometime. I love it. It does a ton of stuff for you: Tracks your distance and time for each run/walk Tells you how far into your workout/how much is left when you set a goal Tracks your calories burned Tells you the pace you are running/walking - ie: 15 min/mile Links you to Nikeplus.com and keeps track of all your run/walks over time (I have mine from last year) When you are using it, you can still use whatever playlist (or podcast I am sure) that you wish to run to. It is worth the $30. Well, it is really $60 as you will have to also buy the Nike armband to fit the ipod nano with the Nike+ insert. And my favorite little feature, when you hit a personal record of some sort like your fastest run, Lance Armstrong pipes in to your ears and congratulates you. Lance is a fellow Texan, so this was like a supreme surprise for me personally.

Got my workout in - I hate that I forget how good I feel after a good workout. I don't know how it is for others, but when I get out of the routine, get a little (or a lot) lazy, then I am scared to get back to the gym because I think it will hurt, I will not be able to do what I wanted, etc. When I finally get back on the wagon, I find myself almost skipping out of teh gym I feel so good. If I could just keep that feeling in my brain and recall it when that lazy feeling creeps in. At any rate, we are back home safe and sound and the C25K has begun. Thanks to everyone for the support and encouragement.

Thanks for all the support you guys! And welcome papagirl. Looking forward to running in the am. Have a great night all.

Hey Lauren (and everyone) - due to a death in my extended family, I have had to delay me start as well. I am going to start with day one on Monday this coming week.

Wombat - I am in Victoria - about 2 hours south of Austin. I am a big country fan, but have some of that other stuff in my workout playlist. Here are a few different ones: In the Ghetto - Elvis If you're going through Hell - Rodney Atkins Jive Talkin' and Stayin' Aline - Bee Gees Comin' To Your City - Big & Rich Fighter - Christina Aguilera What I want - Daughtry Steve McQuinn - Sheryl Crow Sexy Back - Justin Timberlake American Woman - Lenny Kravitz Ticks - Brad Paisley (ok- just about anything bu him will do for me) Promised Land - Elvis and of course - end on Gonna Fly Now - Bill Conti form Rocky I would say these are all pretty great list.

Hey Wombat172 - where are you in Texas?

I am in too. I am in line to get insurance approval and then surgery, so I will get as far into the plan as I can. For those of you in the Houston area, the ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run is on March 1. Nothing like a goal to get you moving.<br /> <br /> Link for the race:<br /> 2008 ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run

You are way ahead of me, but I hope to follow in your footsteps. I started running last year - not fast and not often enough. At my current weight it is pretty tough on my feet. I am waiting on insurance final approval. Hopefullly I will be scheduled sometime in February or so. I would love to hear more as you get further into endurance. Good luck!

You have all made me feel much better about this one. Thank you all for your input.