Charlene____ Member

As a follow up to those who take Immodium before a race. Do you get constipated afterwards for a few days?

I buy a Stouffer's Mac and Cheese Dinner. The package weights 12oz (340 grams). The serving size is 225 grams, yet the Nutrition Label states there are two servings which would make the package weigh 450 grams. The package actually weights about 350 grams so closer to the 340 as printed. I log it as 1.5 servings. This has…

Sometimes it’s about wanting to do it, sometimes it’s more about discipline. I travel a lot for work and sometimes the last thing I want to do after arriving from overseas is go run, but I do it. The fresh air feels amazing or if it’s dark out, the treadmill is a means to and end. Like the above poster said, not every run…

I also struggle with diarrhea a lot of days but especially around my period. I like the above suggestion of sliding your pills a few days forward. OR you could use that every fourth week as a taper week. I do a taper every 5 weeks with my running.

I find it to be helpful. But I'm already tracking. When I got to McDonald's, it's nice to know that a Medium Fry and Quarter Pounder is about 1000 calories. I log it, eat and enjoy it, get a stomach ache, but at least I have a rough estimate for what it's worth.

I had a cold the end of May. Didn't take it easy, kept up with training, and ran a 5K (actually PBed it) and found myself with bronchitis for two weeks after. Lesson learned. Skip a few days even with a cold to get better.

If you mean you're trying to stay in the Fat Burning Zone to ensure your run is easy enough, don't worry. Mine is usually in the cardio zone, (or even Peak Zone in high heat and humidity) while running slow and able to carry on a conversation. Like you, my resting heart rate is about 48-52. Only walking will keep my heart…

I also do a full body workout on Wednesdays and Saturdays. I feel a huge difference in my strength even though I don't look any different. Sometimes I can eek in a shorter workout on Monday after my run, but I still think 2-"2.5" weight sessions a week is better than 0.

I've been running for about 8 years now, with the exception of the month of August each year- it's too hot where I live so I take the month off and just bike and walk. I would say since the OP is running about 1.5 miles (20 or 25 minutes divided by 8Kms equals about 1.55-1.75 miles), I would suggest that you start aiming…

I normally eat a Lender’s Bagel with Smucker’s fruit spread (sugar vs high fructose corn syrup) or I eat Motts Apple Sauce with some Wheat Thins. But the syrup was definitely a faster boost and I like running without anything voluminous in my stomach.

I also like Fiber One products or I’ll eat Andes Candies. 25 calories a piece.

From the bottom of my heart, I apologize for offending you for calling something marketing as syrup "Maple Syrup". I will try to be much more informed on products before making any more hastily written posts on this page. And yes, it absolutely was a life and death matter that I complete my run last night. As a runner I am…

Welcome to MFP :laugh: [/quote] I guess so.

But in all seriousness here. I asked about whether or not other runners have had success using syrup as a source of fuel right before a run. I didn’t have time to make my normal pre-run snack as I was fighting against a setting sun and empty belly. I don’t care if you don’t like my choice of words regarding Mrs…

Umm...no. Why?

I thought it was yummy...

As others have said, it depends on the type, whether they hinder your speech, or if you are obsessed with playing with them. However, what I do find gross however are those ear things that stretch the hole out to the size of a half dollar. I personally could not stomach that. With that being said, I am "bothered" by lots…

That dude from Beauty and the Beast Gustan (??) ate 4 dozen eggs a day, right?

I am a runner for fitness but I love going for walks. I walk to the train to get to work, to the store, out to eat, in the park on non-run days. It’s so relaxing.

So I’ve been thinking about this post for a few days. I’m a runner, a HEAVY salt-encrusted sweater, and a Diet Coke drinker. Went out for pizza with my running friend after a 10-miler in the cold weather, she commented on how many times I refilled my Diet Root Beer. She had a regular Coke and switched to water. I probably…

I'm in too! SW (9.30- didn't weight on 10.1): 135.00 GW (will be 10.30 since I'll be out of town on 10.31): 130.00 Ultimate GW by 02.17.19: <120 Check Ins: 09.30 @ 135.0 10.04 @ 133.6

My "go-to" for candy is Andes Candies. Each piece is 25 calories, so 3 or 4 pieces for 75-100 is perfect for my dessert budget.

I use Runtastic.

Any Race Eve: 6oz Spaghetti with two eggs, 7gof parm cheese, 14g of Cabon Bits (sort of a low fat Carbonara), as 2c 1% milk, and as much water as I want. Usually 1c ice cream for dessert. 5K Morning: I get up early enough to “go” then eat a Frozen Lender’s Plain bagel with 20g Smucker’s made with sugar (no high fructose…

Pizza, pasta, Prosecco, pancakes, Parmesan cheese, pears, pudding...most things that start with P. Oh and Chicken Tikki Masala with Naan and Papadum and chutneys.

This has nothing to do with the post, but I like this chart. I sometimes find when I am extremely thirsty, I crave ice cold milk and I feel more hydrated than if I drank water or Gatorade.

Thank you for the replies. My friend is also running the race and is committed to get her long runs up to 12 miles in preparation for it. She is more of a distance runner, I am more of a speed runner. I guess I’ll keep adding 1-2 miles a week in total distance and see how I progress over the next month and how my weight…

I don't believe a "winner" should be awarded the same as a participant. However, the kid that played, showed up to practice when it was hot or cold, rainy, and still tried to learn the sport should receive something- a team photo perhaps, or his jersey, etc (I don't have kids so I don't know what's important to them). But…

Everybody has different goals in life and every single person struggles with different things. I for one have a weakness when it comes to soda. I like Diet Coke with pizza and Chinese food, wouldn't really eat those items if I had to drink water. And frankly, I just like having a soda from time to time with some chips or…

1.What motivates you to run? I like the feeling when I get done. I also enjoy running in races. I don't have children, and my job while a good one, doesn't have goals and such to achieve. So running gives me something to work towards. 2. How often do you run and how far? I run 5 days a week, with varying distances. Three…