Posts by wiliwigi

Be very careful with the running.  A knee injury is unforgiving.  When I first started running I ignored the pain thinking that strength would carry the day.  I injured myself and was unable to walk without pain for nearly four months.  So a few thoughts for you:

First, build your base slowly. The ligaments, tendons, and cartlidge need time to build up and withstand the stress.  The couch to 5K program is a good one.  It will challenge you. 

Secondly, make sure you have good running shoes.  This is vital.  Go to the local running store and have them evaluate your gate and foot type.  The right shoe can go a long way to protecting your knees, hips, and your back.

Third, distance comes easier than speed.  Do not focus right now on the 10 min mile goal.  Focus more on going further with each outing.  The speed will come with conditioning.  If you try to do too much too soon you will get frustrated.

Fourth, find a goal.  Commit to a 5K run so that you will follow through with the training long term.  It will take a while to reach your fitness goals. 

I hope these thoughts help.  You can totally become a runner.  Take your time and train smart not just hard.

All the above is correct.  I would add check the tide schedules.  Go at low tide or when the tide is going out.  This will give you the firmest sand and less problem with waves lapping at your feet.  I live on the east coast and love it when the low tide corresponds with the sunrise and running at night with a full moon.  It is absolutely the best part of the day.  Good luck!

Not the first time this sort of thing has happened.  This link recounts a similar story from the summer of 1999.  

http://www.1srg.org/Missions/Mission-Bogucki. pdf

A few things to consider:

1. Running is all about conditioning.  If you have never run and are three weeks into a new program (or have just started after a layoff) I would say that you are going too hard.  You may be well conditioned from weight training, but the pressures from running are impact related and it will take a while for your cartlidge and ligaments to catch up with your aerobic and strength abilities.   

2.  Build your distance and endurance slowly over time.  If a marathon is your goal find a new runner training plan to help you focus your exercise and give you a plan.  If you do not give your body a chance to recover after these runs then you will not make it to the starting line.

3.  Check your shoes.  Are you wearing running shoes?  If not the pain in your neck may be associated with the lack of support on your feet.  It is vital to have the right kind of shoes for training in order to prevent injury. It is true, running shoes for running only.

happy running.

Also consider that your body is lying to you.  You indicate this is your first week on a weight loss progam.  The first weeks are the toughest.  Your body will demand more food because it is what it is used to getting.  Your body needs to catch up to your mind. 

Eating a bowl of cereal right before bed is not a great idea because of the classic carb craving cycle.  Work your carbs in earlier during the day and focus on the eveing meal consisting mainly of proteins and leafy vegetables.  The leafy veggies will help give your stomach more mass to digest without the high calories and the proteins will digest more slowly giving you the fuel you need overnight.  Like ibez and legaleli recommend a little peanut butter, cottage cheese or the bit of cheese you are eating should be enough. 

Good luck

Burning calories is done by increasing cardio and adding resistance training.  I say skip the gym membership (it makes no sense to drive somewhere and walk on a treadmill) and look for a basic set of free weights.  I found a great used set using craigslist (less than $50 for a full set of dumbells).  Then create for yourself a basic interval training program you can do in the garage or backyard combining the weights,  calesthenics  and running.  There are tools on the fitness link of cc that can give you a start.  For me running was not enjoyable until I lost the first 30 lbs.  In fact, the extra weight led to a knee injury that sidelined me for nearly 4 months.

As far as the time commitment, interval training takes about 30 min per day three or four days a week.  I have found that by going to bed earlier (read before 10:30 pm) has helped me to wake up earlier (read 5 am) and get in the workout etc. before the day starts and the kids and wife get up.  It has taken nearly a year for this to become the routine and it is still not easy. 

28.75 miles for me this running week.

11.35 count toward the RATW finish
17.40 count toward the new run around the land down under.

ww

59.15 miles to go (subtracted for bignate0100)

Let's not forget that this is the company that brought us "Where's The Beef!?"

For those of you too young to know what I am talking about (or older and want nostalgia):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug75diEyiA0

ietk1097: It is hard to make a recommendation for what to do.  3 lbs is not a significant amount of weight and an increase like that overnight more likely has to do with water retention rather than a true weight gain.  Give it time to play out.  If you track your weight loss follow your trendline over time to get a real idea of your progress. 

If you are up for a real challenge, I would invite you to join our Group Men Taking AIM.  There are about a dozen of us at various stages of weight loss and fitness goals who are committed to being accountable for our progress.  Take a look at the this link:

http://caloriecount.about.com/men-taking-m-g2 00

4.25 for me this morning

398.70 to go

jenka: thanks for the kudos.  Two days out of three running does not equal total debauchery.  Everyone takes a day off, even wrm2105

wrm: I agree with rk doesn't this fit into the overall training?  Keep the long view and remember what the race is all about.

kscout: I hope you are feeling better and that you were able to take some "guilt-free" down time this weekend.  Training schedules do not always seem to allow for recovery time, but you have been consistent in all your training and I imagine that by race day everything will have sorted itself out.  Keep on going!!

skinny-kitty:  I have never been chased by bee's only wasps, and they sting over and over and over.  I am glad you made it out alive.

Weekly mileage for WE 9/2: 22 miles.

rk you are right.  The intention is for everyone to join in the new group this week.  However I am monitoring both places and will not miss anyone's report.  We will get the Turkey Twenty going very soon.....

Sorry for the delay in tabulating our weekly weigh in results.  With two weigh ins remaining for the challenge we have four men in the 5lb club and several others knocking on the door.

5lb. Club

bubbaluffagus
dybo70
bobev
jharris32

Congratulations to all who are losing and maintaining.  This is where we want to be.  Keep on pressing on!  Labor day is just around the corner.

Please be sure to check out the new group link. 

Men Taking A.I.M.

The success of this thread has to do with everyone's participation.  Each man is helping the others to stay focused and committed.  I am fortunate to be in your company.

ww

ledge: I am inclined to agree with the rest.  Start slowly.  When I first began my quest to lose weight I started running right away. About three weeks in I hurt my knee.  It took three months before I could walk pain free.  It was another five weeks before I even tried running again.  While I was waiting for my knee to heal I focused on other exercise and drilled down on my diet and maintianed a significant calorie deficit and lost about 40 lbs. (Started at 250).  When I started running again I was closer to 210 and put significantly less stress on my knee when running.

 I wholeheartedly agree with munrori, if you have significant damage to your ankle get a medical opinion.  Keep working the elliptical and the bike for your cardio in the meantime. 

I look forward to seeing your results.