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I wear Brooks running shoes. The person at the running store told me that the Brooks model that I tried on runs a little small. I usually wear a 7 in street shoes, sometimes a 7.5. I bought the shoes in size 8. I felt a little clunky at first since it was just a different fit from my everyday shoes, but once I started…

I like cottage cheese plain or with fresh fruit (apples, bananas, berries, grapes, etc.) I've noticed different brands have slightly different textures, so you may like the texture of one brand better than another.

I agree with the comments about a good jacket, gloves, and some cold gear running tights. I got a face mask off of Amazon that I wore a few times on really cold days. It helped with the cold, but it kept fogging up my sunglasses. I also would stick a Kleenex in one of my pockets in case my nose was runny. A hat or ear…

I have Bluetooth headphones to listen to music, and they came with an armband for my phone. I have a small handheld water bottle with a pocket that I take with me on super hot days. My keys or any fuel/snack fits in the pocket. I usually leave my keys in my car in a compartment. I have OnStar and can lock/unlock my car…

I have a couple of different VS sports bras that I like. I actually just ordered their newest sports bra, and I found it was really great for minimizing bounce. I also have an Under Armour sports bra that I like ok. Most stores will say which bras are for high impact, medium impact, etc. Some of the VS sports bras that are…

I agree with @JustRobby1 on the Evol chicken chipotle mac. I have liked all of the Evol meals I've tried. I sometimes get a couple of Michelina's too because they are always on sale! Evol tends to be a bit pricier, but Michelina is almost always around $1.00 at my grocery store. I personally like their versions of pizza…

I do most of my training runs by myself, but without an end goal in mind I would lack the structure I need to make much progress. I need and enjoy the structure of following a training plan to prepare for an event. I've spent a good portion of this year training for two half marathons. In between training plans I continued…

I agree with trying lamb! I live a few blocks from a Greek restaurant, and I could eat their food several times a week it's so good. Gyros and lamb burgers are two of my personal favorites.

It's easy to get creative with scrambled eggs. For veggies I like to add chopped peppers, black olives, spinach, and tomato. Sometimes I'll add chopped pieces of ham if I want meat in my scrambled eggs. I also add a little bit of cheese and some hot sauce or salsa. If I'm making a breakfast sandwich, I like to fry one egg…

I like a few flavors of Pure Protein bars, like the chocolate peanut caramel. I also really like Honey Stinger peanut butter protein bars. The flavor is way better than most other protein bars in my opinion, but they don't have as much protein - I think 10 grams. I like to eat one of these with a banana. My grocery stores…

I would suggest looking for a training plan. I've seen plans ranging from 16 weeks to only 8 weeks long. You did not mention how long you have been running or how many miles per week you currently run, but it is great that you are giving yourself plenty of time to prepare. When I decided to run my first half, I did not…

I buy my running shoes a full size larger that my regular street shoes. I got fitted at a running store, and that was very helpful! They did a quick gate analysis, asked me about where I run (trail, pavement, etc.), how many miles per week, goals, etc. to help me find a shoe that was suited for my feet and running goals. I…

I like the Hidden Valley Greek yogurt dressings. I personally like the spinach and feta flavor as well as cucumber dill. I usually use spinach as the base for my salads or I'll get a bag of romaine or mixed baby greens. I'm not overly into kale, but I do have one salad recipe that uses shredded Brussels sprouts and kale as…

I agree that Halloween Oreos are the best! I don't really think they taste any different, but for whatever reason I like the orange filling more. Also, tried the Apple Pie Oreos and was not a fan.

I have several go-to options that I rotate: - 2 slices of bread with peanut butter and banana slices - cottage cheese with fruit (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, banana, etc.) - Cheerios with almond milk - eggs/egg beaters scrambled with spinach, black olives, tomato, cheese, and hot sauce - oatmeal…

I can't eat quinoa - tried it once and ended up breaking out in a bunch of small red dots all over

Another vote for Plantronics Backbeat Fit. I hated running with some sort of wired ear buds. They were horrible to keep in my ears. Never had an issue with these. The battery lasts for 8 hours when fully charged, and it charges up pretty quick. I run about 25 miles each week and usually charge once per week or maybe twice…

I keep a set of post-it notes and a pen next to my food scale. When I meal prep for the week, I write down the totals for what's in each container and stick the note to the lid. I prepare similar meals, so when I log the first ingredient, MFP usually suggests what I typically eat with that ingredient. Makes logging quick.…

Snickers Peanut Butter! So tasty!

Slow start to September since my training plan was light for the weekend. That actually worked out pretty well since it was a holiday weekend. BUT I was definitely itching to run on my extra rest day. So far I've run 10.11 miles this month out of my planned 121.3. I have 7 miles on the agenda for tonight after work.

According to my training plan, I've got 121.3 miles for September. That is more than I have ever run in a month. The primary goal is to be healthy for my half marathon in October. My training plan has been going great so far, hopefully that trend will continue in September!

93.39 miles of my 97 completed. Going to head out for my last 4 miles as soon as I can leave work! Looking forward to doing the challenge again next month! :smile:

I meal prep pretty much every Sunday. I'll decide what I want to make for the week, compile a grocery list, and then start prepping after grocery shopping. The MFP recipe builder is really helpful, too. Sometimes I'll use the crockpot to make a meal while I work on other prep like veggies and fruit. I usually weigh out…

Yesterday I got an email from Nordstrom Rack that they were having a Brooks sale. My new shoes shipped today! I had been planning to get a new pair in the next few weeks and saved $50 with this deal! Not sure how long it is going on, but sizes are disappearing quickly

@JeepHair77 I bought the blueberry pie Oreos and I liked them! I am always curious when it comes to the new flavors, too.

I love my Plantronics Backbeat Fit headphones. Great sound, not noise cancelling, charge lasts 7-8 hours, recharges quickly, stays in ears great, etc. Here's an example from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-BackBeat-Fit-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B01I0VIMK0

I saw that Runner's World article recently that was referenced above, and this line really stood out to me: "No matter how swift a woman's pace, it's impossible to outrun harassment." It's disheartening that this is the reality. I think of my runs as my personal time to clear my head and relax. I usually try to just ignore…

I saw that Runner's World article recently that was referenced above, and this line really stood out to me: "No matter how swift a woman's pace, it's impossible to outrun harassment." It's disheartening that this is the reality. I think of my runs as my personal time to clear my head and relax. I usually try to just ignore…

Got in 2 great runs on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. I tried out a different path that connects to my usual path at the park. Always good to change things up, and this new path has more shade! Yesterday was cross training. So far I'm at 58.33 miles for the month. 4 miles scheduled for tonight after work.

I found a shredded brussels sprouts salad on Pinterest that I love! The salad consists of shredded brussels sprouts (some stores sell bags already shredded), shredded kale (sometimes I use a bag of mixed greens - kale, baby spinach, baby arugala, etc.), bacon/turkey bacon, chopped almonds, and finely grated pecorino. The…