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You can't just quit once you've reached your goal. I let myself take to long of a break and slowly slipped back into bad habits now I find I have to start 2018 with a weight loss plan rather than continued maintenance. It truly is a lifestyle change and not simply a matter of diet and exercise alone.

So may 7 half was rough. Legs were still tired and head winds at shore were tough. Finished in 2:09. Better than aprils time but not as good as last year. All along the route i asked myself "why am i doing this!" But once i finish and get that feeling of accomplishment i know why.

I agree with the other posts - you know your body so do what you feel is best. I am 56 and my joints wouldn't let me do that. But when I do my 20+ miles per week I hear from folks I shouldn't do so much "at my age". But I am fine and I add an 8 mile run in per week at the same time. I get some aches now and then but not…

I now work part time where I am on my feet moving at least 4 to 7 hours a day several times a week. I find I get tired legs and feet and not really any other benefit. Basically it is far better than sitting in a chair all day but if I didn't keep my running and gym workouts going I don't think I would still be at the…

Nothing. Just doing nothing today as I have a half marathon in the morning. Getting all the rest I can!

I find that at times when I bend or squat I am now making those groans I used to hear come from my parents or grandparents! OUCH! I never thoughts I would be at that point. But I still keep on exercising and running. Got to keep active.

I do minimum 3 miles per day 5 days a week at about "5K" pace which is like just over 8 min mile. I may take a day off and then at least once a week I do a 6 mile run at a 9 or 9:30 pace. That way when I see a HM coming up that interests me I am really in shape to complete it. Setting a PR is a different story. If you…

I know it hurts the real "winners" in many ways and that is a shame. But when you cheat at a fitness event like this why would you really want to cheat yourself? That is what personally gets to me. How can you celebrate some victory you didn't really accomplish.

finished the April 23rd a little over my previous time but for me still very acceptable 2:11. Now I have another tomorrow! This one looks better as very flat course.

Awesome. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. I will look into all of these suggestions.

I have one april 23 and another may 7. Will be tough as my new job six months ago has me standing on concrete floors all day. Really hurt my running. I dont expect to set a new pr but i should finish with no walking.

when you say improving do you mean longer distance or same distance but done unless time? For me I go with running as often as possible (daily if I can) and I added some distance. Instead of 3 miles every day I do 5 or 6. I do not do race day pace but I do what is comfortable. It keeps me loose and keeps my cardio in…

Completed the Wallis Sands Half on Sunday. A new PR for me at 1:56. Last year I was 2:14 so huge improvement. Prior PR was from a December half where I did 2:05. Some really fast folks out there. First place was something like 1:14! Fast young man (21 years of age).

This summer I will "WIN" a T-shirt at the Saunders at Rye Harbor 10k. In this race you do not get a t-shirt with registration - you have to win it. For 2016 in my division (Mens Seniors) there will only be 34 T-shirts awarded. I didn't win one last year :/

I am a fan of Brooks Ghost. Loved the GHOST 6 and now have Ghost 7's. I always wait until just before June and get lats years model at a greatly reduced cost when he new model comes out.

I love internet discount sites for cheap gear. Last years models and non brand name work for me.

I agree with what a few others have said: keep signing up. It is a great motivator to keep running every day. I sign up for two a year; one in May and one in Dec. I have months in between to "train" which is really just a way for me to say run a bit every day. My goal is always very easy: finish without stopping or walking…

Wallis Sands half in Rye, New Hampshire. Was a great run last year. Hopefully the weather cooperates. Supposed to be a nice 50's temp once the rain moves out.

IMO there is no one size fits all as everyone is different. If that works for you then go for it! I think the rest days are key for physical health just don't lose that drive as that is what I find keeps me going across the finish line. Sounds like you will have a great race. I am looking forward to you posting your times…

Good for you in signing up for your first half. You will really enjoy the experience. My two cents: Don't get too hung up in the timing. 13.1 is a good distance and you can adjust the splits. Don't start off like a bat out of hell and also don't get so comfortable you end up at a walking pace. My first I had a goal of 2:30…

yaktrax work great on snow and ice. You still have to be careful of course but during a storm or just after they keep me moving.

a trail run 5K in April supporting the seacoast animal rescue, half marathon in May, 5k beer run in June, 10k beer run in August, 5k beards for beers in November (for mens health month) and a veterans day 5k the following week to support a local vet association, wrap up the year with a December half Marathon. Signing up…

5'8 55 yr male. At 200lbs jogging just a bit was a chore. At 168 it was much easier and I could go for longer periods of time. 170 has been my most stable weight and doing a 5K or half is not a problem. But the "fun" part of running is for me all about where I am and when I go. Every day is not a race or a work out. It is…

FitFitzy331 - how did you do? Did you get sub 2 and by how much?

FYI with a fitbit one you can track an individual event from start to finish and you will see it logged so you won't have to subtract anything yourself. Its the same process as tracking sleep where you hold down the "button" until the count starts and then you hold it down again when you complete. All steps taken during…

"you're looking good for an old guy - keep up the good work"

" fitting in treats (ice cream, beer) regularly helps maintain my sanity so I don't feel as if I'm on a diet." nutmegoreo, I love it. Now I know why I still have a beer or two now and then. Makes sense.

I was very high A1C and in bade shape. I went to a nutritionist and she suggested MFP (so here I am), gave me a diet plan and I cut out the alcohol. In six months time I was down over 30 lbs and the A1C was in the perfect range.

You probably need to talk to a nutritionist or dietitian who would understand the breakdown or make up of vegetables and fruits to offer you alternatives that give you the same value in minerals and vitamins and fiber and also in the correct quantities based on your age and general health.

From my experience I do carry water. I found that I would cramp up if I didn't drink something along the way. I use a fitletic belt that has two small 6 oz bottles. Fits well, you can add on stuff, and doesn't leak or get in the way. As for being clumsy at the water stops I felt the same way until I realized I could stop…