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My favorite post-race food (after I rehydrate) is a bagel loaded with cream cheese, coffee and a banana. Right after that I am craving a beer, pizza or whatever other fatty food I can get my hands on!
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The C25K (Couch to 5K) app for the Droid is normally $1.99, but it is FREE on the Amazon Appstore for Android - TODAY ONLY! They offer one free app per day and it happens to be the C25K app today.
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My most embarrassing moment was in the locker room after my workout. I headed for the showers and was totally not thinking and pushed open the shower curtain to one of the shower stalls. Well, there was a reason the curtain was closed (DUH!!!) I'm not sure who was more surprised - me or the poor woman facing me, buck…
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I'm the odd ball I guess. I always train with a HR monitor, but I never race with it. Before my very first 5K I asked my friend, a very experienced runner, if I should wear it during the race. He said he thought it is best to leave it at home. For me, I think it helps that I don't see my HR. I think if I saw how high it…
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When you finally are able to go buy new running shoes, be certain to go to a reputable running store. Not every shoe is meant for every foot, no matter how expensive or inexpensive. The experienced staff members will watch you run and recommend certain models based on how you run and how far you pronate. Some stores have…
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Wow! You lost SO much in just 6 MONTHS!!! Incredible!!! Looking great! Keep it going!
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Angel food cake isn't too sinful. Maybe incorporate fresh fruit and a drizzle of dark chocolate?
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Sure, you are fine. Some athletes incorporate caffeine into their training nutrition. I typically wait until I finish my morning run before I have my coffee, but that's just me. If I have it before, then I risk a bathroom emergency ;) I have friends who wouldn't dream of going out for their morning run without having their…
