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32 this morning - 45 sitting at my desk typing this
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On training runs, I don't fuel until things get over 90 minutes or I am doing an intense workout for an hour or so. I often run at 4 in the morning so I also start on an empty tummy and gels get in the system quickly when I need them. I just use whatever is on the course for half marathons but for marathon racing, I am the…
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Roasted! I like to drizzle them with balsamic before serving. Even my picky kid that hates anything but meat and bread loves them cooked this way.
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Free therapy, get out there and walk it off!
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I love running! I'm heading to half marathon #13 this weekend-in VEGAS!! Shin splints are almost always caused by too much too soon. It takes a while for your musculoskeletal system to adapt to the demand of all the pounding. Good shoes, lots of stretching and foam rolling, and gradually increasing mileage will help.
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We go absolutely nuts on Thanksgiving. * 3 turkeys (all cooked with different flavor profiles/methods) * Mashed Potatoes * Sweet potato casserole * Green Bean casserole * 2 types of stuffing (1 vegetarian, 1 not) * Corn pudding * cranberry sauce * dinner rolls * Gravy!! For dessert we have pumpkin and apple pies, usually a…
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My boobs are so small now, I don't need a sports bra, just a tight tank top will do the trick. To be fair, they were only a small C to begin with, but two kids and a serious running hobby later...poof! They're gone!
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I'm running half marathons #9 - 13 this September through November. I'm training for a PR on race #10, the rest are for grins and giggles. I've run one full marathon and plan on doing another in the spring.
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Just a little factoid: Gordon Ramsey is a marathoner.
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Just going out and running 3 miles is not wise. Even if you can get through the miles, as a beginner, the toll on your body is too great. Your cardiovascular system adapts much faster than your musculoskeletal system. If you don't build up slowly, you are at risk for minor injuries such as shin splints or even major…
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Prednisone is a great and terrible drug. Unfortunately, you will want to eat everything you see. I think using MFP will help you know that you are getting the right amount of calories and macros even though your body may be screaming for more. Also, I would use the 'notes' section to track how different foods make you feel…
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@PrizePopple - I had a total colectomy over 9 years ago. Your body will get used to its 'new' normal eventually. I hope it has improved your health - Good luck to you!
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Agreed. By definition, it should not be subjective, but this thread is proving the contrary. For some, bulky=any visible muscle, no matter if it is due to increased mass or low body fat.
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This thread is enlightening. It is interesting to read everyone's very different opinions on what 'bulky' is to them. Very subjective. I am a distance runner and am very lean so my arms look similar to Madonna's. Skinny - not bulky. I'd like to look like Lolo Jones, she's hot! But the problem is, I hate everything but…
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Qualify for the Boston Marathon!
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When MFP released the premium version, they also introduced a bunch of bugs. I waited a week to see if they would 1)fix the issues and 2) reset my stats/goals. The issues appear to be fixed but I needed to go in and change all my goals and settings to get them functioning again.
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Four days a week will get you there just fine. Definitely devote 1 run a week to hills or speed training (alternate weeks) to keep progressing. Take rest days, don't do too much too soon, and remember that every training run has a job. This is something a lot of people forget. Don't just go out and run the same pace every…
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Way to go!!
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I eat a giant stack of pancakes every Saturday and Sunday. I prefer pure maple syrup but it is pricey so we also use the junk pancake syrup, peanut butter, honey, fruit and - stay with me here - Greek yogurt and jam, together. As a child, my mom would make pancake 'jelly rolls' with a thin layer of sour cream followed by…
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Your body needs to adapt physiologically to the repetitive stress of running. Most new runners think they can do more than they should because they aren't huffing and puffing or sore afterwards. This is simply not true. Your body needs to adjust and that takes time. This is an 'injury' you need to treat with rest,…
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I suffered from severe UC for a couple of years which resulted in a total colectomy in '06. I now have a j-pouch and am doing very well with it!
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I'm 5'7" and some change. I weigh 125. I am very lean but not too skinny. I'm a distance runner and do body-weight strength training. However, I would never want my weight to go any lower as this is the very bottom of the spectrum for me. But staying lean means being faster! (gotta get those PRs!)
