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I'm a few weeks in right now. Used to be a 6ish diet cokes a day person. Did the same thing you did, drinking more tea to try and help. Believe it or not, it gets easier. I've had a total of 3 cokes in the past 3-4 weeks, and I truly don't have the cravings anymore. I used to be able to not make it a day

https://www.amazon.com/Phaiser-Bluetooth-Headphones-Earphones-Sweatproof/dp/B01M3575QC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1526906629&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=phaiser+bhs&psc=1 I like these. They stay in my ears really well when I'm running. Like a knockoff of the Jaybirds

Alright I'm back on the wagon so I want to join in too. M, 6'1, 238 Goal: 215 I'm usually good on my exercise, but I am terrible at the diet part. Time to hit it!

Good luck! You're giving yourself plenty of time, the race will be a breeze come race day!

If I'm working out or running a short distance (like say 3 miles), I prefer hiphop/pop. If I'm running a longer distance, I prefer long songs because I can zone out easier. So I find myself listening to a lot of bands like Phish and the Dave Matthews Band :P

Run, do burpees, do pullups and/or bar hangs. To me those are the most important

Go for it, you should be fine. Just add a mile a week

My weight loss stalls also when I start running more. I've lost 25 lbs since I stopped running more than 3-4 miles, after being stalled for a year. Now fall is coming around and I want to get back to it for fall halfs, but I'm concerned about stalling again. I know I probably just wasnt managing my logging that well, but…

For a sprint, the best thing you can do is work on pullups and dead hangs. Just work on them a couple times a week. Combine that with burpees and some running, you'll be fine

I have lost around 20-25 pounds since I stopped running in early March, and people are surprised when I tell them I'm running less than I have in a couple years. Part of me wants to continue doing what I have been doing until I lose these next 10 lbs, but when fall rolls around I'll probably be wanting to do some races

Thanks for the comments, I see they run the gamut of responses! :smiley: I'm just going to try and be serious on my calorie tracking for all days except for the long run day. It is quite annoying. I remember when my wife was training for her half ironman, her training plan even said towards the end "You'll probably start…

I'm doing the Super in Austin in a couple weeks. Have lost like 20 lbs since the last one I suffered through (when I said I would never do another one at that weight). Pretty excited! I've only done one other Super and Beast (other than like 4 or 5 sprints), and usually I've been in the middle of long run training season.…

Yup I've actually quit running more than 3-5 miles at a time and it's so much easier for me to manage my weight.

Yeah I agree. You'll be fine. Just do the C25K app. If you've done that much hiking its not like starting from scratch. Ignore the competitive part of the 5K. That probably just means it's chip-timed, but I guarantee there will be a ton of walkers there

Good advice, they say a 1 does a good job of simulating running outside. I still feel that running outside is harder But it doesnt take that long to get used to running outside. Just a few weeks

I just do "Circuit Training" and change the calories to 300

I've been running for 4 years. It's a love-hate thing, I still go through periods where I don't enjoy it (in fact, right now I'm ready for 3 weeks from now, because I'm taking a couple month break after this half I wish I hadnt signed up for). But there arent many things in life that are better than a good run.

This.

13 weeks and you can already do that? Yeah it'll be tough but you can do it. Just adding a mile a week on your longest run and you'll be getting there

Yeah, I've found the Fitbit to be fairly solid and consistent for tracking HR while running, but terrible at tracking it when doing anything else.

I just wake up and go usually. Never eat anything unless I'm doing a long run (in which case I'll drink a protein shake with carbs 30 minutes prior). I do take a preworkout on the days when I work out (other than running)

Ran 3 this morning nice and slow. Have a half on Thanksgiving, my first one since March. Ran a few 9-10s the past few weeks, but still not really ready for it. :(

I've done 3 Sprints, a super, and a beast. Sprints are super fun, I seriously suggest doing them. Like mentioned before, if you can do it with a buddy or a group, it is better, just for help over some of the obstacles (stupid 8 foot wall). Dont be too intimidated. I was really intimidated, but so happy I did my first one.…

I'm planning to actually count my calories and stick to them. Usually I do it for a couple days and quit. I've been pretty good about exercise, will probably up my running a bit. I pretty much have to, I have a half marathon on Thanksgiving :-1: :wink:

Not sure how, but I'm in!

Intervals. 3 min fast, 2 min recovery jog. Do that 5 times. Do this workout 1-2 times a week and youll speed up

Sounds like you're gonna be fine. RM was my first obstacle course, was a blast!

Assuming it's the Sprint, I would do it if I were you. I've done a few of them, and they're great challenges. Just go running (do some trails if you can find them..or do some hill work), work on strength and grip...and do burpees. You'll be happy you did it, I guarantee it

If you can do 5K without stopping right now, your rampup to a 10K shouldnt be too bad. Just add 1/2-1 mile a week. Shouldnt be a problem. Good luck!

The thing about running is at the beginning, it SUCKS so bad. For about three weeks. Then all of a sudden you will just get it. You'll be able to control your breathing better, and that's so important. When people tell me "I hate running", I usually respond with "It's because you havent done it enough"