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maribeth721

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  • I felt the same way you did. I run between 25 and 30 miles a week but I still felt I had no business calling myself a "runner." I finished my first half marathon a few weeks ago, I now FINALLY feel like a runner. Funny, Runner's World had a post on facebook today that said, "You know you're a runner when ______________."…
    in Runners-at what point.... Comment by maribeth721 May 2013
  • Pre Run: Steel Cut Oatmeal for long runs, GU energy gel for medium runs (5-8 miles), nothing for short runs Pre Lift: Nothing Post Run: Banana or a whole wheat english muffin with peanut butter Post Lift: Protein shake!
    in Pre and Post workout Foods Comment by maribeth721 May 2013
  • Moving Comfort has a line of athletic underwear. I will NEVER wear cotton again after these. I like the bikini style, they stay in place, keep you dry. Under armor also carries thongs. I have a couple. But some people prefer not to work out in a thong, depends on your preference. I would avoid the boy short style of…
    in new to running..underwear? Comment by maribeth721 May 2013
  • It depends on the person, more specifically it depends on your running style/form. Do you pronate? That can make a shoe wear down faster. 300 miles is a lot for a running shoe in my opinion, especially a minimalist style shoe like the Nike Frees (I'm assuming that's what you're wearing). I would never wear a shoe for 800…
    in Training for my first 5k - sidelined with injury Comment by maribeth721 May 2013
  • Start off with intervals of running and walking. If you aren't used to running or have never really been a runner, you aren't going to be able to run out the door and clock in 3.5 miles - even at a really slow pace. Couch to 5k (C25k) as others have recommended is definitely a good place to start. Another way is to make…
    in Starting Running Comment by maribeth721 May 2013
  • How old are your running shoes? Are you wearing socks specifically made for running? Those are the things I would look at first. That kind of "injury" sounds pretty typically of wearing a broken down shoe. Your joints are getting too much stress and not enough cushion because your soles of your shoes are breaking down.…
    in Training for my first 5k - sidelined with injury Comment by maribeth721 May 2013
  • Typically you would want to taper down before a race - but that is about 1 week before, not 2. In fact 2 weeks before a race are typically when you are really "ramping up" your mileage, then you taper down the week before. If this is your FIRST race I am guessing you are fairly new to running. If that is the case I would…
    in Time Off Right Before a Race? Comment by maribeth721 May 2013
  • Hal Hidgon has some great programs. Nothing specifically for 12k (that's a random number for a race) but I would suggest checking out the 15k or 10k programs. http://www.halhigdon.com/training/ One thing to keep in mind when increasing your mileage is to look at your mileage in terms of weeks and not days. You only want to…
    in First 12k Run, Tips?!? Comment by maribeth721 May 2013
  • I'm 5'3 - last year I lost about 43 lbs. before my wedding. I've now gained about 8 lbs of that back. Trying to take it off again!
    in Girls around 5'3 wanting to lose 30 pounds Comment by maribeth721 April 2013
  • I'm running a half this Sunday also. I don't know if what I'm doing is necessarily carb loading but I am going to make sure I have a good amount of starchy carbs the day before. I have a pasta meal planned (without tomato sauce, it's too acidic and it gives me a stomach ache when running), and I plan to have oatmeal and a…
    in Runners: Do you carb load pre-race? Comment by maribeth721 April 2013
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