tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724742879290389407.comments2013-02-12T20:22:24.390-06:00Fat Kids RunningAndyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12015953394964020906noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724742879290389407.post-76990201503641289122013-02-12T20:22:24.390-06:002013-02-12T20:22:24.390-06:00Another good training program (VERY similar to wha...Another good training program (VERY similar to what you've already done) is the Couch to 5k plan. Again, it's really similar to what you did to start out with so you may not even need to start at the very beginning - you could probably start with Week 2 or 3, especially since you've already successfully done 20 minute runs.<br /><br />My best running advice is listen to your body. I aim for one or two long runs a week, and then take it slow and steady as necessary. You'll make it to 30 minutes, but it's best to do so without hurting yourself! Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03514212187867548292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724742879290389407.post-25049784513317698962013-02-12T06:23:17.402-06:002013-02-12T06:23:17.402-06:00You've mentioned everything I've suspected...You've mentioned everything I've suspected; it's in my nature to be impatient and want to do too much too soon. I don't remember how many 20-minute runs I did before moving on, but it couldn't have been many, because I was impatient. I'm not sure what my distance was because I wasn't using GPS yet, but I have a feeling it was shorter than 1.5. Yesterday I ran nice & slowly, and it felt SO much better...kind of like when I shortened my gait in the first few weeks, and my shins suddenly felt better! Thanks for the encouragement, Jack. :)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589494302732104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724742879290389407.post-40637355305884018482013-02-11T22:09:12.078-06:002013-02-11T22:09:12.078-06:00You didn't say how far you ran in the 20 minut...You didn't say how far you ran in the 20 minutes. If it was less than 1.5 miles, it sounds like you added too much too fast. How many 20 minute runs did you do before increasing? I would think since you can run 20 minutes, you should do that for a week or two before increasing. You should be able to talk without trouble while running, or you're going to fast. Good luck - running is a blast.<br /><br />JackJackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14866455979103446335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724742879290389407.post-88318761168817831132013-02-10T16:51:42.750-06:002013-02-10T16:51:42.750-06:00That's a good workout regime! I have cardio do...That's a good workout regime! I have cardio down pat, but I need to commit myself to strength training. Thanks for the extra motivation!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03514212187867548292noreply@blogger.com