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Never tried 1RM but I'm stuck at 85lbs, can't seem to get past it but I'm on a cut . . .

I try to do one "pay it forward" comment to a woman at my gym each workout.

Some flavors are good and some I really don't care for. I like the mint, the chocolate mocha and the s'mores flavors. The birthday cake one is awful.

4 foot 11 and cutting 1200 doesn't seem that low to me. Stick with his diet I like TLS much better than NR. He lays it out pretty clearly in the book but if you are cutting you are getting leaner but not building muscle. If you have calculated your BMR you can restrict calorie intake up to that but no further. His podcast…

Just a thought but if you a nursing a one month old you probably spend a lot of time hunched over. Have you tried some stretching to loosen tight muscles?

I started my daughter at gym drop off when she was 3 months old. It took going three times a week for the next three months to get her comfortable enough to last the 90 minutes I needed. So, keep trying some days will be better than others.

Every pregnancy is different. I ran through my second pregnancy. My third pregnancy I could not handle that impact for my last two trimesters and got really into barre workouts. Barre work kept my back and hips and feet strong and I had a lot less aches and pains through my pregnancy.

Run your best race without negatively impacting your competition. If there's room to pass then pass.

Make an appointment with a good PT. They should be able to analyze your gait, diagnose the problem and tell you how to fix it.

I would not do it. I opt for a very slow and short recovery run the day after a race. The 10K sounds like a long term goal for you, your first, I would not jeopardize your performance with an obstacle trail race. It's not a smart idea. I usually don't run 5ks, I prefer longer races, but I still put in maximum effort…

I'm going to advise against wrist weights while running. It's not good for you and won't help you add muscle. People who run with weights usually wear a vest or backpack but it's not necessary for your goals. The best thing you can do is buy a book. I've read NROLFW and it walks you through dieting and deficits, 500 is too…

....I pump :D . I have to. But I use that time to focus, set goals and give myself a pep talk.

You are working out to the point where you are feeling poorly and not making any progress. It's time to dial it back since you are not benefit from the strategy you are currently trying. Rest more and make sure you are properly fueled.

First even if you were consistently running 10 miles in your own I would not recommend a half marathon for a first race. It's obvious you have not put a lot of research into this. Second A DNF is one of the worst feelings in the world. Be prepared to finish every race you start. Third runners as a group tend to be very…

Keep a log. I use excel. Distance, time, pace and later which type of run. Looking back and seeing your improvement is pretty cool.

Do you race? During tempo runs I feel like I am running at my fastest sustainable pace. Then I will race and my pace will be faster than my tempo run is and that knowledge that I can and have already run faster helps me improve my pace regularly. And repeat. It might be physical but it might be mental.

25 minutes I would say no breakfast. 8 miles is my tipping point, 8 or greater I have something small.

Are you running on a treadmill but walking on asphalt?

Please schedule an appointment with a physical therapist. They will give you a list of exercises and watch you preform them so you know you are doing it right. You can ask them about progressions and timelines and warning signs.

I pee twice before leaving my house. I don't know why but it works. I pee stick my garmin outside so it can do its thing grab my sunglasses tie my shoes and pee again.

I am going to piggy back off the above comment. Find a 5k and a 10 k that fits your training plan and sign up for them. February seems like a long time away and these mini goals will keep you motivated during your training. Also, race experience is important and you will be glad you have it going into your big race.

Yes. A "heel lock". I always lace my shoes this way.

Socks for me as well.

I really have to squeeze in my runs. I usually don't have the luxury of choosing to walk the rest of my run. I know I am however far away from home and have a limited time to get back and shower and continue on with my day. So I don't have the option of stopping I think you should take that option away from yourself by…

My favorite option in running with a vest with a pocket. Otherwise spi belt suits my needs.

This. And I had a regular route which involved a park path where the asphalt had cracked because of a giant tree root. In the beginning I used to tell her "big bump" before going over it. Later she would yell out "big bump" when she saw it and raise her hands in the air and giggle.

My first thought was hills. Yes, I do think they could be contributing to your back soreness.

Really? I have never seen this, not even when living and racing in Virginia one of the most tobacco friendly states.

This is going to depend on many factors including but not limited to smoking. Running for an hour is not something everybody can do. You will probably get to a point where you will have to choose between the amount you smoke and the duration of your run.

Yep. No need to carb load. The day of a long run post run and the night before the race eat if you are hungry. It is not the time to deprive yourself. Even at a deficit you should be able to recognize when your body is in need of fuel. In the long run having a good race will be better for you than losing that extra pound.