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I ran my first sub 30 minute 5k in July 2012. I ran my first half marathon in 2:22 in October 2012. I ran my second half marathon in 2:01 in May 2013. I ran my first full marathon, the Chicago Marathon, last October in 5 hours 35 seconds. My next marathon is in June. I'm planning to cut 15-30 minutes off my time. :)

I would make a list of all the great changes that everyone is suggesting and start with the first one, do it until it is a habit and then move to the next: For example: 1) If you bite it, write it down. 2) Drink 8-12 glasses of water a day. 3) Cut out sugar drinks. 4) Refuse to have seconds or thirds or go large. 5) Reduce…

I used to read on the elliptical and bike but as I have progressed in my fitness, I have cut out these distractions. I have also cut out the majority of my music during my runs outside. There have been studies into multi-tasking that have shown decreased performance when attempting to do more than one task at a time. Also,…

I found that the caffeine was really upsetting my stomach while running which is crazy because it doesn't bother me at all when no running. I have swished gatorade and spit it out (supposedly the same benefit as swallowing) and I like honey stingers and jelly belly jelly beans for running. Try a few different things and…

Beef. It's not what's for dinner.

I am blatantly checking out your husband but it is your fault because you posted him. :laugh:

I have lost over 80 lbs and I'm very close to goal. I have lost it slowly while working out though admittedly with more cardio then strength training which I have heard has better results. Personally, I would rather run 10 miles than lift weights for an hour so I have to force myself to do strength training. So back to…

Wouldn't it be cool if when you walked into a store, they could scan your body and then project a hologram of you wearing different outfits as the mannequin? I would love that. Plus, I hate changing rooms.

Sunday: 10.5 miles outside at an avg 9:28 per mile pace.

Sunday: 14 miles outside Monday: 4 miles outside in the AM and then an hour of Zumba in the evening Tuesday: 30 minutes of lifting Wednesday: Rest Thursday: Snowmaggadon! How to run when I have a 4 year old with me and no home dreadmill? Friday: Saturday: WTD: 18 miles running

Who doesn't want *kitten*? :wink:

Good luck! Stay stubborn and you'll get there. :wink:

Sunday: 14 miles outside Monday: 4 miles outside in the AM and then an hour of Zumba in the evening Tuesday: 30 minutes of lifting Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: WTD: 18 miles running

Sunday: 10 miles running outside Monday: 1 hour of Zumba Tuesday: 45 minutes of lifting Wednesday: 6 miles running outside Thursday: REST- I think I am getting a shin splint. OH NO! Friday: 4 miles on the indoor track (that's 40 circles!) Saturday:REST WTD: 20 miles

This is fun though not really helpful since it is so different depending on not just the clothes brand but also the body shape of each person. 5'4 SW: 208 lbs Size 18-20 US CW: 127 lbs Size: 6-8 US GW: 115 lbs Size: 2-4 US

Sunday: 10 miles running outside Monday: 1 hour of Zumba Tuesday: 45 minutes of lifting Wednesday: 6 miles running outside Thursday: REST- I think I am getting a shin splint. OH NO! Friday: Saturday: WTD: 16 miles

People are not so mean, your tolerance level is low, but don't worry it is a common problem. To increase your tolerance, add humor or sarcastic asides to their posts while you read them. Or pretend they are being sarcastic or just teasing a friend. If that doesn't work, go run 6-10 miles and then it's hard for anything to…

Sunday: 10 miles running outside Monday: 1 hour of Zumba Tuesday: 45 minutes of lifting Wednesday: 6 miles running outside Thursday: Friday: Saturday: WTD: 16 miles

As long as you clean up after yourself, I see no problem with sweating at the gym. That' s kind of the point!

You were racing! Did you win?

:laugh: :laugh: You can fart on command! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: That would likely just attract my husband.

Until I collapse or someone asks if I am dying.

I kicked the girl next to me in kickboxing on accident! She said, "ow, this isn't a partners class.":embarassed:

Can you afford to use a food delivery service and just eat what they send? That's what I do most days. I use success meals. I like it and you can tell them no bananas.

Commenting though I should be sleeping! This is one impressive week! Sunday: 12.33 miles running outside avg pace of 10:03 per mile Monday: 1 hour of Zumba Tuesday: 35 minutes of lifting Wednesday: 4.22 miles running outside avg pace of 9:25 per mile Thursday: 6 miles running outside avg pace of 9:50 per mile Friday:…

Feel better! Make sure to foam roll those legs and rest up.

^^impressive year to date! At that rate you'll get new shoes 2x this year! I love shoes!

^^that is some awesome mileage. Are you training for a race?

^^ look at you killing it like a BOSS!