Congratulations on the surgiversary!  I barely noticed mine... I guess that goes to show how much life has changed this last year. :)

YAY for running!

I still feel somewhat awkward, but not as bad as I did in the beginning.  I just smile and fake it now. ;)

I started running in January.  Actually, it was more of a feeble jog, but it eventually got me there.  My pace is still terribly slow but I think the distance is my motivating factor.  I did a program called couch-to-5k on coolrunning.com -- it's designed to literally take you from the couch to running a 5k in 12 weeks.  It might be a little too basic for you if you have an exercise background, but you could always start further into the program.  Another good resource is www.halhigdon.com.  I've been running pretty exclusively outside; the fresh air and scenery is really good for me mentally.  A treadmill is too boring, IMO, but with this weather, I'm becoming desperate!
 
There's a store in Conway, Sporty Runner, that sells these bands that are supposedly miracle workers when it comes to holding down the girls.  I can't remember exactly what they're called, but they were developed by a woman in Hot Springs and are marketed primarily at all the marathon expos around the country now.  BUT -- you can find them at Sporty Runner. ;)

My blood sugar issues aren't quite as dramatic as yours, though I definitely feel it after 30-45 minutes.  I make sure my loop takes me past my water bottle at least once per mile and I keep a stash of those sports gels, too.  If I run longer than 30 minutes I'll use one about every 30 minutes based on my fatigue level.  I always eat a banana ~30 min before I run and always another after I finish, and then something a little more substantial with protein soon after that.  I don't carry a fanny pack, just put my bottle and gels behind the car tire and run past it every so. often.  I'm scared to buy one that I'll hate, but I can tell I need to find some fuel belt for runs that go any longer than what I've been doing.

Good luck with school starting!  It was a good day for us. 

ur welcome Susan.
I am no professional but I do have immediate access to books and also 2 friends who are trainers.

of course trainers and their info differs. just like everyother career out there. everyone does something different.

kiss the boys..
huggs
Tammy

Thanks for the great info, Tammy!  I knew you were the "go to girl" for this sort of thing!

Hugs from Baxter/Sherlock to you!

Wow....you've got to be more careful with this heat and running. That's a little scary, my dear!  I'd just take it easy (or go out earlier.....yeah, right****il the weather cools down a bit. And, take care of that knee, too. Do you know this Dr Martin? If you need another doc's name, let me know. I'm an Ortho expert....:(

Glad the kiddos are back in school. Lots to be said for routine, huh?

So, when do we get to have a cuppa together???