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Recently, there was a discussion here about minimalist running. I almost forgot to mention this, but last night when I walked my dog in the park, there was a guy that was running in his barefeet!! On the sidewalk...not in the grass!! (The grass along the sidewalk often has dog poo and fire ant beds so you'd have to really…

I wouldn't use another person's pic, but I don't show mine so I don't get all the weirdos messaging me and sending friend requests. It's worked wonders. I think most guys think I'm a dude because of my name. Lol!! ;)

That's a tad faster than my HM PB!! And I only drank way less than 13 beers AFTER the race!! I'd pass out for sure drinking that many beers so fast. Even if they were non alcoholic beers, that would be over a 12 pack of carbonated beverages sloshing around in your stomach!! Yikes!!

I would keep a look out for used stationary bikes or ellipticals. You can sometimes get them pretty cheap. Another option would be aerobics type videos that are low impact/ no impact. Walking when you can tolerate it. Even walking in place would be good. You can put on some music, a tv show, a movie, etc... and just walk…

If you haven't done so already, call their customer service line. They are amazing. They've replaced a watch for me that went bad and a heart rate monitor. With the HRM, they didn't even make me send the broken one back 1st. Also, their people are in the USA and not outsourced to another country that reads scripts. I have…

Like others said, it sounds like the normal pain of doing a new exercise. However, there are things you can do though to alleviate the pain such as runner's yoga and /or foam rolling. I usually do those the evening after a hard workout before I go to bed. By morning, I feel a lot better. I have a runner's yoga DVD i bought…

Yesterday was supee busy, so I didn't get a chance to really comment on anything. @WhatMeRunning I know your run didn't go as planned, but thankfully you were able to help that couple. Hopefully the little dog will be ok. @7lenny7 Great race report and loved the pics!! Sounds like they had some delicious food too!! When I…

April Running Challenge 4/1 Eagle Mt cleanup: picked up trash with the family for 2 hours, filled 6 trash bags between the 3 of us. 4/2 13.1 mile run. 4/3 Strength, 12.3 miles stationary bike, yoga 4/4 9.8 miles stationary bike 4/5 12.35 miles stationary bike 4/6 40 minutes elliptical, 20 minutes stationary bike 4/7 40…

@OSUbuckeye906 I usually run .02 to .03 miles over on Garmin so my mileage on Strava isn't short. It obviously drives me nuts too, but that seems enough to bring it up to a round number on Strava.

I'd actually do the cardio 5 to 6 days a week, evening walks when I can squeeze them in or want to enjoy the outdoors, and yoga once or twice a week to refresh my body. Well, I pretty much do that but my cardio is running outdoors, so no need for walks unless I'm hiking or nursing an injury, I do yoga 2 to 3x a week, and I…

The only way I could get my carbs high enough (recommended carbs based on my weight) was to eat more calories. I pretty much ate at maintenance until the 3 days before the marathon. My normal macro goal is 55 to 60% carbs though. ;) Anyway, I think I had to try to eat like 400 to 500 g of carbs the day before the marathon…

Love the pic @7lenny7 ! If you finish your report in less than 4 weeks after the race, you'll beat me!! Lol! Anyway, I look forward to reading it whenever you do get a chance to write it.

Great tips from @_nikkiwolf_ regarding "chunking" the long run, essentially breaking it up in smaller pieces. I'll often break a long run up into quarters or thirds. If you're going 6 miles, after 1.5, you only have 1.5 miles until the halfway point...piece of cake! At the halfway point, you just have 3 miles left, that's…

pril Running Challenge 4/1 Eagle Mt cleanup: picked up trash with the family for 2 hours, filled 6 trash bags between the 3 of us. 4/2 13.1 mile run. 4/3 Strength, 12.3 miles stationary bike, yoga 4/4 9.8 miles stationary bike 4/5 12.35 miles stationary bike 4/6 40 minutes elliptical, 20 minutes stationary bike 4/7 40…

@Skipper111 Great questions, and just remember, we all started somewhere. While I ran in the park this morning, I was remembering the 1st time I did a 5 mile run, and I was so amazed and so happy that I could run that far. :smiley: 1. It depends on the time of day when I finish my run and if it's a weekday or weekend.…

I went 5K, 10K, 15K, HM, marathon. I did a few HMs before going to the marathon. There are some free training plans out there from Hal Higdon, and there are a variety of options from beginner to advanced. As others have mentioned, don't ramp up your mileage too quickly. As others mentioned, 10% a week is a great rule of…

I would also recommend classes. They can teach you a lot about proper technique and also what to do in case of a flip. If you are kayaking, especially by yourself, please wear a life vest...even if you know how to swim.

I used to lose weight after long runs, but I seem to gain as of late. I think it's mostly water retention from not hydrating enough. It comes off quickly and I fluctuate between 2 to 3 lbs all week long.

Lots of great advice. Do a C25K program and follow it so you don't do too much too soon. One thing I'll mention is that when running, make sure you're foot hits the pavement directly below your hips. If you overstride where your foot lands in front of your body, you will have knee problems. If you enjoy running, do invest…

April Running Challenge 4/1 Eagle Mt cleanup: picked up trash with the family for 2 hours, filled 6 trash bags between the 3 of us. 4/2 13.1 mile run. 4/3 Strength, 12.3 miles stationary bike, yoga 4/4 9.8 miles stationary bike 4/5 12.35 miles stationary bike 4/6 40 minutes elliptical, 20 minutes stationary bike 4/7 40…

@MNLittleFinn I'm with @OSUbuckeye906 ...running a short loop like that would drive me insane. Everyone is different, so if it sets your mind at ease, go for it. My hydration belt doesn't bounce at all. I do wear it pretty low on my hips...not on my waist, and I've had to fuss with the tightness here and there to get it…

April Running Challenge 4/1 Eagle Mt cleanup: picked up trash with the family for 2 hours, filled 6 trash bags between the 3 of us. 4/2 13.1 mile run. 4/3 Strength, 12.3 miles stationary bike, yoga 4/4 9.8 miles stationary bike 4/5 12.35 miles stationary bike 4/6 40 minutes elliptical, 20 minutes stationary bike 4/7 40…

April Running Challenge 4/1 Eagle Mt cleanup: picked up trash with the family for 2 hours, filled 6 trash bags between the 3 of us. 4/2 13.1 mile run. 4/3 Strength, 12.3 miles stationary bike, yoga 4/4 9.8 miles stationary bike 4/5 12.35 miles stationary bike 4/6 40 minutes elliptical, 20 minutes stationary bike 4/7 40…

I posted this recently, but this is the information I'm using to GRADUALLY increase my ability to run fasted. https://run.mcmillanrunning.com/the-marathon-long-run/ 12 miles is probably the max I've run fasted, which is about 2 hours. But that's only if conditions are right, such as cool weather and flat/easy terrain. If…

@MNLittleFinn I would also practice fueling, but right now, I cannot fathom running 18 miles without fuel. My head would be spinning and I'd look like that girl that needed help across the finish line in that half marathon we all saw a few weeks ago. I'm working on that, but taking it slow. @MobyCarp Awesome bling!!…

Here's what my week looks like: M: XT (bike, stairs, elliptical or Zumba) + Strength T: Speed work (intervals, hills, or tempo) unless I have an injury. I'll do 4 miles easy if I'm not 100%. Also yoga. W: longish mid week run: 5 to 10 miles easy Th: Strength and 4 mile easy run F: Rest / yoga Sat: 6 to 12 mile run with…

Doing my 3rd HM in May. Did my 1st full in February. Hoping to PR. Was going to do back to back HMs but since my son has no soccer the following weekend, we're going camping instead. I'll still get some running in each morning though. :smiley:

I also used Hal Higdon training plans for everything from 10K to marathon. I would make adjustments based on my schedule, but they gave me a good base to start from.

I imagine a sports physical therapist may not give advice when it comes to your back without a medical determination regarding what is wrong. You can call and find out, but you may need to start with a dr that can order xrays and determine the cause of the issue and go from there. I personally haven't had back issues but…

@MNLittleFinn I agree as well...pick the route you'll enjoy the most. I hurt my knee at the end of my 1st 18 miler, but it was a combination of things and I think the biggest contributor was doing a lot of hills the week prior on a road with a really strong downward slope on the shoulder of the road. Therefore, there was a…