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What an amazing NSV. Many of us wish we would get that phone call - including me. You have many wonderful years together.

I can only tell you what works for me. However, I do work full time and have three younger kids (the oldest is 9). I go to the gym at 5:30 every morning. Yes, it's early, but I also know that I have no meetings, no supper to prepare and no other obligations (unless the husband is out of town) at that time. I work out for…

You'll do awesome. I did both a half marathon and a Tough Mudder last year - Tough Mudder was by far harder, but they were each different and unique in their own way. Don't worry about not being able to run. I was at Beaver Creek Mudder, and we went up and down the mountain - very little of the course was flat enough to…

Give to charities that you feel strongly about. Got in shape at the Y? Then donate to them. Is your mother in a long term care facility? If they're a non-profit, they would probably love a donation. Do the arts bring you joy? Then what about your local community theatre or performing arts center? Do you have a local…

I did it around 160-170. You'll be fine. My biggest advice? Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. I cramped like nobody's business and it was tough to complete the course when your legs are knotted up. I sprained my foot, have some scars, but nothing you can't recover from. Be careful going down Berlin - I was so worried about…

Way to go! A friend of mine and I dressed up as superwoman for our first half this year too! It's the best way to do a half - everyone cheers for you!

Just like any dr., you have to find one that's good - and listens to you. I have a fantastic chiro that I love going to. She's gotten me through a half marathon and a Tough Mudder this summer. She understands what I do physically, and gives me stretches and tips on how to do things so I don't hurt myself again. Whenever I…

I'm 36 and just did my first half in May. It was amazing. I highly encourage finding a friend to do it with - my running buddy was all that kept my sanity at mile 11! Have a great time!

I agree on trying to find a class. Don't worry about anyone watching you - they all watch the instructor. Don't worry about doing the steps/movements perfectly. Have FUN. And don't be discouraged if you don't like the teacher/format. Everyone teaches a little differently. We have three instructors at our Y, and each…

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You've got some great advice here. I second it - compression pants are key - shove that tummy in and it'll reduce the shaking. If it's cold out, you can wear another pair of loose pants over them. During the warmer times, wear capris with a top that covers the hiney (or shorts over them). You might be worried about feeling…

Wow...that's about all I can say. Wow. If you don't mind me asking, which Y are you a part of? I love our Y in town, and never would've gotten healthy without it.

I'm a mom to three (8, 5, and 3) and work full time. It is VERY hard to find the time. However - these are some things that worked for me. You have to find what works for you. I'm a schedule freak, so I"ll sit down weekly with my work and gym class schedule and see what I can make fit in the schedule. I do bootcamp at 5:30…

I think there's a few things you can do. First, yes, you have to let it get out of your system. The more healthy choices you make, the more you'll want to fill your body with healthy items and the other things will start to taste "off". So know that it won't go away overnight - but keep working at it. Each day you make a…

To quote Nike - I just do it. I know it sounds harsh, but it's true. I just get up, put on the workout gear I've set out the night before and get out the door. I don't allow myself to make excuses. I'm also signed up for a bootcamp at 5:30 am - and I have friends and team mates counting on me. If I don't show up, I let…

The problem is that for the best support, you're going to need different shoes for each activity. Now, you can probably get by at first - but you have to be careful. For hip-hop, dance or Zumba type things you're going to want something with low tread, so your shoes don't grab the floor and you don't twist a knee. Not a…

Like previous people, I think it all depends on the child. My son (8) told me that his guidance counselor at school told him he could stay home alone at eight. While this came up in random conversation, it made me start thinking. So I've allowed him to be home alone for short perids - like while I run to the grocery store.…

I'm already Mrs. Incredible with the three kids. However, I really want to be Sleeping Beauty. I want a nap!

Christmas shoes drives me nuts too. I work in a retirement/nursing home. I expect that most christmas they like I will simply tolerate. But for the love, Neil Diamond came on and I about lost it.

I really want one for the Tough Mudder that says "I thought this was a 5K"

I'm not much of a runner, but my husband wore a shirt for his first half last year that read If it were easy, everyone would do it. The girls in the group wore shirts that said Only half crazy There were some people there with great signs, the one I remember and still chuckle at... Chuck Norris never ran a marathon

I want to match my ankles & wrists too! I want to fit back into my wedding ring. I want to get into those size tens again without a VBL! (Almost there) I can not remember the last time I wore a single digit size...must have been junior high? How cool would it be to do that again?! I have to say, I like my big calves. Yes,…

Unfortunately, every person is different. I could have done without the shopping cart cover, but I LOVED the swaddle blankets I got - and the nurses loved them too. Diapers are a good idea, but you'll have to know if they're doing cloth or disposable. There's a big trend to go back to cloth diapers now. I agree with the…

I just had to say, your post inspired me. I'm signed up for a TM in June 2013, and am scared to death. Your story, though, inspired me that I can do this, that if I work hard and train hard, I will make it. That no matter what, going on and completing it is the end goal. Thank you for being an inspiration. I'm sure my TRX…

There's the always popular and ever cool tuxedos from Dumb & Dumber!

Honestly, he may not "get it" until he sees it - I was this way with my husband. He did a TM last summer, and after seeing it, I finally get it, and now I'm signed up! While it scares me to death, it's also a way of saying, "If I can do THAT, I can do anything I set my mind to." TM is all about team work and working…

I think you have some great pointers here. My question is what kind of support system do you have? Do you have someone in your life that you can share this struggle with? Can you share with someone and get a walking/running/work out buddy? If you have someone waiting for you at the gym, you're less likely to shrug it off.…

Can you switch everyone over? After my husband and I went off sweets, we realized how good we felt (duh moment). After that, we just talked the kids into it and we're doing it as a family. We've even talked to daycare about how we don't want our kids fed sugary snacks. It's a great way to talk to your kids about nutrition,…

You'll do great! The main thing is the energy - if you love it, then your class will love it. That being said, I've taught many classes and been to many classes (I love seeing how other people teach). The best classes I've been to are the ones where the instructors are interactive with the class. Don't face the mirror the…

As a spouse of a runner, it takes a lot of time. You won't be much help around the house - especially on those "long run" days, which was usually Saturdays for us. He only did a half, and it was still hard (we have three little ones and we both work full time). The weekends are the only time I have to get anything done!…