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I do sometimes when I run, I love Audible! I didn't while doing C25K but I do now on occasion. Usually when I'm having a day where the idea of running for the specified duration seems overwhelming, because songs give you an indication of the time that has passed. Like if only 3 songs have played, even if I haven't looked…
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I like Southdale because they have racquetball, but I'm not sure I'm crazy about how the new fitness floor is laid out. It just seems weird to me. Plus they don't have an indoor track & my kids are too young for the treadmill yet, so there are less options for them. Hey, that's a good question for this group: Which other…
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^^^^^^^^^ THIS.
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Barbell: Yes. Just...yes. iPhone: Totally counts. Power rack: I am so jelly. I kind of like going to the gym though, I work at home so I need the change of scenery. FitBit: I haven't had one but I did wear a Bodymedia Fit for the first 2 years of my weight loss. I researched both & based on how they work I felt the BMF…
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Definitely my HRM because I HR train sometimes (like now). Plus it tracks my mileage & pace & I can import it directly to Endomondo, which in turn posts to MFP & FB. Double win.
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You are welcome!! I'm glad you're seeing a nutritionist. Hopefully she can explain to you that dietary fat is not your enemy. Healthy fats are good for you & in fact your body needs at least some. Please don't start eating 1500 just because that's the number I used. I can't see your food diary so I don't know the target…
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Solid information here Min...I know you're excited to do that next thing, but all the marathon runners I know have either been running for YEARS or have paid for professional marathon training. Lifetime Fitness has a program that the president of my running club is a member of, & he did like 6 marathons last year. (He's…
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Just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it's wrong. I'll try to give you a simple explanation - view your net calories (food eaten minus exercise calories burned) as the amount of calories your body is living on every day. I don't know what your calorie target is but for the sake of my example let's say you have…
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Your weight loss will slow down no matter what you do. 26 lbs in 5 weeks is ridiculously fast and you can't really expect that it will continue at that rate indefinitely. You're smarter than that. Life is not The Biggest Loser. I think "fear" is a little extreme, don't you think? What is there to fear about your weight…
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If I were you I wouldn't do shyt this whole week. Serious. I wouldn't get off my couch if I didn't have to. If I were about to jump into a high-volume training program where overtraining could be a real issue, I would rein myself in & sit the hell down because I know there will be times during the program where I wish I…
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I'm no professional but I think a week should be plenty of time to rest after a half if you're itching to get back to it. But make sure it's a break from EVERYTHING, no sneaking off to the gym & lifting heavy things. Then you'll really be ready to kick *kitten* when you start training! If you feel good on Saturday, go for…
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Then you shall have it. Period. Any pace that is comfortable for you is fine. There is no speed requirement, the focus of the program is to build your endurance at higher intensity. "Higher" is different for everyone. No, you should not be going all out during the run phase. A slow jog is perfectly fine. Don't feel…
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I've only got one more repeat of the A & B workouts then I'm on to Stage 3 starting Saturday! How's everyone else doing?
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I started a separate topic for YMCA members since that's where I go, but wanted to post in this thread too to suggest that others might do the same for their own gyms. It'll be easier to figure out who goes to your gym!
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Omg yes to Quang. I'm a big fan of Sawatdee on Washington, my work wife & I go there at least once a week for lunch. Fave post-race place is Five Guys on Hennepin. The Egg & I a few blocks down is great for breakfast, too. Mmmm food.
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Try a face warmer made specifically for sports, like this: http://www.ojcommerce.com/seirus/545119/neofleece_comfort_masque?utm_source=nextag&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=84983 I'm about to get one, the issue I have is that I wear glasses so regular scarves end up fogging up my glasses. The one in the link is vented plus…
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Why didn't you set your starting weight to your previous high weight? There's no rule saying you have to make your ticker say what you've lost just using MFP, & it doesn't matter how long it took you to get to your CW. You've lost over 100 freaking pounds! Don't ever minimize that accomplishment!
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Sorry if this has been mentioned - didn't read back through the whole thread - but I am in love with RockMyRun.com! You sign up & get a free credit each month, which you can use to download the 30-min playlist of your choice. You can filter by genre, length, & BPM, which is PERFECT for keeping your legs moving when you…
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What kind of help are you looking for and what are you doing now for diet and exercise?
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If you want a kickarse spin class, see if you can check out one of Tahna's at Coon Rapids. She's a BEAST.
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The Coon Rapids Y has a pretty large membership, but I only find it packed at certain times of day, usually between 5-6:30 in the evenings. Otherwise I never have issues getting at what I need in the weight room or finding a treadmill.
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Yup, it's 15 reps each leg.
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The idea of being scared to eat because of not knowing the calorie count is saddening to me. Yes, it's easier to log food when you can look up the restaurant or the ingredients in the database. But if you're trying to lose more than 5 lbs, then it's just not realistic to think that you can finish losing weight before you…
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As someone else said, I slow down enough to pass people safely, though I'm pretty slow so I don't have the opportunity to pass people often, lol. As far as vehicles, I definitely either stop or slow down as needed to make sure they have seen me & I can get by them safely. Even if I'm shooting for a particular pace on a…
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First, I don't run a whole lot in the dark because A) I have a gym membership so there's an alternative & B) safety, though I've done it. A girlfriend of mine got me a really cool wrist light for Xmas that I use when I do: http://www.keepdoggiesafe.com/lighted-slaplight-niteize.html but if I get to a point where I do more…
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Ditto on Bondiband! I have a few of their headbands. My favorite one says "I RUN SO I CAN DRINK"
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I did a 10k on 1/1 & it was -9F out. It was my first sub-zero run & I ended up dressing just right for it! Here's what I wore: - base layer bottoms (kinda like thermals but made for winter sports - only $9 at Big Lots!) - wool hiking socks (Target) - compression running pants (Old Navy) - sports bra & compression tank (Old…
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There are many ways to estimate what your targets should be & that link has good info. However, I want to add that 100 lbs is a lot to lose & although a year is a good goal, don't fence yourself into a timeframe to lose it. Isn't it more important that you lose is than when you lose it? That said, 1550 is probably ok at…
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I'll be checking out the DT Y soon too, my benefits provider OptumHealth has an office there I hear, & they do a professional gait analysis. Much more elaborate than the 30-second one running stores do to sell you shoes. At some point I need to get around to looking into it & scheduling an appt!
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Fridley here too!
