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  • I did the mudder in New Jersey in the fall and i'm getting ready for the one in West Virginia in April. My training advice would focus more on strength and core stuff then just running. Running is of course important because it's 10-12 miles, but you need to strengthen your core and upper body, and do whatever you can to…
  • My first 5K was probably 5 years ago and it was in 26 minutes, and some odd seconds, but I was running for a year to get to that point. I agree that you use your time as motivation to improve. Its an easy way to set a goal just to beat your time.
  • I agree with that last post! how much weight are you planning on losing? and when does it become too much? I think we all know the stereotype of the trained dancer pushing themselves so hard to get to where they want to be and then have no energy to do the thing they love most. Don't be som concerned with the number on the…
  • My wife and I met Dave Matthews in Charlottesville, VA last year, with pics to prove it!
  • I woke up early for a 5 mile run outside in the cold.
  • Couch to 5k is great, by I think the best thing to do is keep track of what you do. I love mfp bc of how easy it is to keep logs of all exercises. Endurance for running is all mental. You just have to gradually work into it and once you start going further you know your body can do it because you've done it before.
  • Good for you!! I know the feeling. Losing a little weight is definitely helping me get back into running after injuring my legs
  • I'm obviously not pregnant myself, but my wife is and she had two miscarriages as well. Beat advice I can give is to stick with it and it will all work out in the end. Best of luck!!!
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