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*wipes sweat from forehead and puts latest half marathon medal in drawer* running is bad for you? Huh, I have to think about that some more... *puts on running shoes and heads out for a quick contemplative 10k* seriously though, all cardio is beneficial, all cardio has risks (I like to swim but I know every time I do I…
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I'm a nike run free wearer, I love the minimalist shoes because they allow my feet to move more naturally. More structured shoes tend to cramp my toes which causes other muscles to work harder. My physio has really noted the difference since I switched, and the side benefit is that I get WAY fewer blisters and sore joints…
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My shepherd/husky/saluki mix (she's in my ticker) is my top marathon training partner. She was born to run and loves every minute of it! The longest we've ever gone together is 37km and she was recovered and ready to go again way before I was. Just have to make sure we set running routes that give her lots of places to…
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I couldn't possibly judge someone else for having them, I tend to have varying degrees of tanlines from all sorts of clothing in the summer, capris lines, bike short lines, running short lines, tshirt lines, tanktop lines, racer back lines, halter bikini lines, and, of course, the ever-attractive ankle sock and biking…
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Nutella on a giant crepe with bananas or strawberries is my post half-marathon and marathon reward EVERY TIME. SO GOOD. I try to avoid eating it any other time though!
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Follow the old adage, slow and steady wins the race! or in your case, leads to the development of the fitness level and muscle readiness to increase distance and speed. Keep your running at a conversational speed, don't push too hard or too far too quickly or you will stop enjoying yourself. I've been running for 3 years…
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I always get a kick out of "Jumpstart" by These Kids Wear Crowns and I listened to "My Body" by Young the Giant for the last 2k straight during my last marathon. You've gotta go with the ones that keep you moving! I also love "Hello" by Martin Solveig ft. Dragonette. and my newest favourite is "I Love It" by Icona Pop
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Well done on getting out there! As with any new exercise, going all out your first time out can leave you very sore, take it as a lesson learned that running takes patience! Give yourself time to slowly and steadily build and you'll find less pain and a quicker recovery time. Most importantly, when you feel up to it go…
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Taking the rest is important, you always want to listen to your body first to avoid major injury! I find that running with compression socks, especially during my long runs really helps with shin splints and any foot pain, may be psychosomatic but I prefer them!
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This may not be the kind of help you're looking for, but sometimes you just have one of those runs. I've found that from day to day unknown factors can lead me to have the most amazing runs, where I feel like I'm flying and can go forever, and then the next day (or the next week with long run) it can be a total slog fest…
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my german shepherd/husky/saluki mix was born to run and is my #1 training partner. We have run all over the city while she helps me train for marathons. Her consistency in pacing and enthusiasm to go out no matter what the weather definitely keeps me motivated to go out and get those winter runs done!
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ugh, do not, I repeat do NOT fall into the wishing on a star trap! It's totally a short term weight loss fix! as soon as you stop wishing on the star you'll gain back all the weight plus somehow end up with athletes foot. If you're going to do it you have to make wishing a LIFESTYLE choice. Don't just wish on stars or…
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shin splints are the worst, make sure you stretch and maybe shorten your stride if you find you are heel striking. If you find you can go longer outside revel in it and run outside, much more rewarding in any case! :)
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my first marathon was the Fall Colours in Ottawa (well, outside Ottawa), never heard of it? not surprised, it is one b!tch of a course. I hadn't trained nearly enough for it, was carrying a lot more weight than I want to admit and I got an inkling that this was going to be incredibly hard when I realized that there were…
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I just....What?
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First of all, Kudos to you to sticking to your training plan! Let her make her own decision, if she hasn't been training then she won't be ready, the day will come when she will freak out and suggest to you that she can't do it. In that case don't give her the "well I really wish you could!" pep talk, just be supportive…
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If I run with people we talk the whole time, sometimes there's nothing better than a 3 hour catch up session with a friend while you slog through 25+km. If I'm by myself I have music going, if I'm in the right mood I'll sing along and dance a bit, but otherwise I let my mind wander, though I often spend much too much time…
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start slow, work your way up and set interim goals. Go for a race at the end of the year (give yourself lots of time to train, consider doing a half a full year from now or more if you're only starting), do a 5k first, then work your way up to a 10 so that you have mini celebratory milestones throughout. Once you have…
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add more friends and log it, no matter how bad it is the honesty will help kick start your guilt factor and help you get back on track.
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feel free to add me 6' here.
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Well said! :smile:
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Maybe he overreacted because he was hangry
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any action movie where they are racing a counting down clock and it must be the SLOWEST MOVING TIMEPIECE ON EARTH. Best example: James Bond's Octo***** where bond has time to dress up like a clown, including complete pancake makeup when there are mere minutes before a nuclear bomb detonates. HOW!?! ETA HA HA HA They…
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give yourself a break, if all the macros are stressing you out then display fewer macros, eat a balanced diet, try not to go overboard on the sugars and drink lots of water and you'll be fine.
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feel free to add me, my diary is open and I enjoy real food.
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this is wonderful! thanks for sharing!
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Completely agree with you OP, food is a lovely part of our lives, there is a reason that it tastes so good. The trick is moderation! So long as you are willing to balance calories in and calories out I see no reason not to revel in the delicious things in life.
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a good balance of carbs (lots of whole grains), proteins, healthy fats, fruits and veggies and dairy for calcium is a good place to start for nutrition. I take fuel with me on long runs of over 15k, (while marathon training) when I started doing halves I started fueling after 10k. Do try out anything you may want to use as…
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Doesn't explain the glow...Gateway to Narnia?
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Born in Saskatchewan, grew up in Alberta, living in Ottawa! Allllll Canadian :wink: add me if you'd like!
