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I just started this. I have aspirations of doing some 5K in my future. I have always wanted to do one of the Run Disney events. http://www.rundisney.com/

I've been doing OK with the app and keeping up. However I do feel I am still carrying around a lot of weight and it's hard on my knees. That being said it's been a nice change from just walking or doing the elliptical. The program getting the heart hate up there for sure.

I think my next step is going to a shop by me called Road Runner Sports and get fitted for a better pair of shoes. This might help with the knee and back tenderness I get.

I'm using the 5K Runner app on my iPhone which has the audio prompts and ties into the Nike+ App.

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@@OneDollarBill I HIGHLY recommend investing in some good, well-fitting running shoes. That is NOT an area where you want to cut corners to try to save a little money. Also, you should get high-quality inserts as well. Someone at the running store should be able to help with those as well. I use SuperFeet brand, which my physical therapist recommended, but there are many options available based on you individual situation.

Another thing you should look into is a good post-workout stretching routine. Several years ago when I started running for the first time, I had serious problems with my knees (thus the need for a physical therapist) and I learned some critical stretches to do after every single time I run. It has made a huge difference.

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@@JamieLogical Thanks for the advise. My co-worker who has lost a ton of weight and now runs a 5K almost every morning before work stressed the same things. I have a good pair of New Balance shoes but they weren't meant for running. They are great for walking and other gym activities. I want to get the right gear so i don't wind up with any set backs.

On a side note since my first post in this thread. I pulled the trigger and signed up for my first 5K. I signed up for the Avengers Super Heroes 5K at Disneyland. It's not till November so i have 7 months to keep on it.

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I signed up for the Avengers Super Heroes 5K at Disneyland. It's not till November so i have 7 months to keep on it.

That sounds like SO MUCH FUN!!!

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@@JamieLogical It should be. The course runs through California Adventure and the main Disneyland park. The only downside is the event starts at 5:30AM lol. The parks will be all lit up and by November all the Christmas lights will be up.

I just got back from lunch and got fitted for a pair of shoes. I'll try them out tonight :)

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