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One thing a lot of people don't take into account is that LSD training doesn't work if you don't put in the hours. Polarized training only works when you use the easy days to recover. If you are truly able to hammer out zone 4 rides day in day out that says to me you are recovering enough to be able to do this. I am…

I have spent up to 3 1/2 hours on a treadmill before. Don't like running in the snow and in the dark. I feel like there is to much chance for injury. I just put on Netflix and go. I think it builds mental toughness being on the treadmill that long. The funniest thing I ever heard is a guy that would often put long runs on…

Strava, for social, there is nothing better. Golden Cheetah and Excel for analytics. Not biking much right now but works well for running also. https://www.strava.com/athletes/5541470

Let me give the opinion that I always give. It is not the shoes. It is that the ligaments in your feet haven't got strong enough to deal with the forces of running. Slow down, if it is hurting slow it down more or stop do something else like spinning. Eventually, your feet will stop hurting and you will be able to run…

I am the contrarian, but this is what I have found in my running career. Running without getting injured takes time. More time than you think. Pain is the signal to tell you to slow down, mileage or intensity. Your muscles will get stronger a lot faster than your ligaments and joints. Stretching has been shown to offer no…

Great advice! and love the Boston bling.

The calorie goals are signposts in the sand. If you are not losing weight you need to adjust those sign post. The calorie # really don't matter. The thing that matters is whether or not you are losing weight. Readjust, Just like Lucky Numbers said.

Not wearing any of them now, but I might like runners a bit too much.

The key for me is not to pay attention to estimates, but pay attention to the log. We are creatures of habit. Log everything and see how the trends change over the weeks. I really have no idea how my weight is changing on a daily basis, but over a number of weeks I can see trends. Since my diet is very repetitive I can…

Just decided to add mine even though I am a bit covered up. Initially didn't want any of my friends to recognize that I was on a weight loss site because of a picture. Now, I talk about MyFitnessPal to everyone and sing its praises. It has really helped me achieve my goals.

I like a lot of the advice, but ton of money is really relative. Personally I think the sweet spot for spending on road bikes is $1000.00-$1300.00 at this price range you can get an high end aluminum frame bike with Shimano 105 components. The bike will weigh in the low 20's. Another thing to think about is gearing. If you…

There are some really good high cushion shoes on the market right now if not having enough cushioning is the problem. Though they are a bit pricey. My favorite is the Altra Paradigm, but Hoka also makes a ton of shoes in this category and I like them also. I just bought some for my parents for Christmas and they have been…

My personal opinion as someone who runs a lot is that it is better not to take days off even if sore. If you are sore go for a shorter time frame/slower pace (really slow) there is a lot to be said about active recovery and getting the blood moving to help heal damage done by harder workout days. It has always worked for…

Monday morning I weighed 149 lbs. Monday night I weighed 141. Fluctuations are real!

Just add 10% milage each week to your current running amount. You will be at the 10k per day in no time. Not extreme at all I run around 50 miles a week no problem. Though it did take time to get there. Elites will run around 100 miles a week. Personally however I like a program that breaks the milage into different…