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Sounds like a case of Runner's Knee. It's usually caused by poor form starting at the hip/core. While you may have felt like you had the energy to keep going, your core area might not have been. Plus you are changing your stride/gait pretty significantly going from an 8 to a 5.5. Both of those probably factored into it.…
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There is a lot you can do. First start with getting a proper shoe fitting. While you might have some fly *kitten* Nike's they might not be best for your foot and stride. Any running shop will gladly fit you and they'll usually give you a few options as what running shoes would work best for you. Believe it or not, having…
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I have a love/hate relationship with pre-workouts. When I took NO-Xplode, I felt like I had the energy to throw my car down the street which isn't something I'm necessarily comfortable with. However, I felt like I got some of my best workouts in the gym while taking it. I tried the non-caffeine version and it just wasn't…
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If Sunday is an option, I'd run then. I've always felt best running at the same time every day I run. Maybe it's all in my head but it's always worked best for me that way. Also, as others have said, it will probably be nice running in a new city. With all the scenery being fresh, your run will probably go easier. Good…
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You need to have a cheat meal or even a cheat day every now and then or you will go crazy. I think after 70 days of staying true to your diet without splurging has warranted you to go out and enjoy your birthday dinner. Now if you think this is going to start up some old bad habits, then maybe it is best to avoid it.…
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If you are just running to log miles and not doing sprint/interval/race pace drills, then I always suggest running at a pace that you can maintain a conversation. And if you are pushing yourself, there is a good chance that you just won't be able to do the nose/mouth breathing. Don't fret it too much. Gasping for air is…
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I've heard that anything over 90 minutes requires a degree of carb loading and not just cramming your face with pasta the night before but an increased amount the few days out from the race/run. I follow that mentality and so far, so good for me. However, I just used that as an example. I could have just said "if you eat…
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910. Almost there. Bench - 245 Squat - 350 Deadlift - 315
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If your workouts are in the morning, you don't need much in your stomach. Most of your diet from the previous day will affect your energy levels in the morning. It's kind of why runners carb load the day or two before a race and then eat only a banana the morning before running a distance run. And if 6:30 is really feeling…
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Running isn't for everyone. Try cycling, swimming, or even hopping on an eliptical/crosstrainer to keep improving your cardio. You could also try something a little less traditional and do dance/zumba or kickboxing. You can also lift to improve your cardio by introducing circuit training. Good luck!
