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Ran my first marathon last October. Just signed up for another this year. I started running in Nov 2011 and had only run a 5k before my marathon. You are way ahead of me in terms of running experience. Advice: 1.) Do NOT worry about walking. LOTS of people walk. I found walking through the water stations helped a lot. It…

My general rule is always distance first, then speed. I don't care about my pace, just how much ground I can cover.

If you've never run, I'd say start with couch to 5k. It IS possible. I started running in December of 2011 (couldn't run a 1/4 mile) and completed my first marathon sub 5-hour in October of 2012. You can do it. It's ridiculously challenging. You're going to want to quit, you're going to experience fatigue you'd never…

5K is about 24 minutes. Improved from 29 minutes last year. He does eventually catch up in a few weeks. I just enjoy running longer. Thanks!

Ran 8 miles this morning. Best pace yet. Very hard to run and fight back tears at the same time. EVERYONE should get out and do SOMETHING today. Walk/Run/Bike/Crawl...doesn't matter what...just get outside/in the gym in support of Boston.

Holy crap!!! You are one hot momma! Great job!

Thanks :) Yesterday I tried a 4 miler, only made it 2 miles at a slower pace with lots of stops. I then rode the bike and had zero pain. I guess I should skip it, but I'm so nervous I'll get too far behind in training. This week is technically "step back" week, but 13 miles still feels like a long distance.

I eat 1/2 cup oatmeal w/ a dash of cinnamon, a packet of Splenda, and half of a banana chopped and mixed in. It's delicious!!!

Thanks everyone! My 10k is on a boardwalk, so it's flat. I'm hoping to get out this weekend and try running the boardwalk. Hoping to break the treadmill habit, but with 2 kids and a husband who works long hours, I struggle to find the time to get outside. I don't have a double jogging stroller so I can't take the kiddos…

Lol, it's actually 34lbs TO GO but I have lost 22lbs since thanksgiving :-) thank you!

Thanks everyone! I love running! 2.5 months ago I couldn't run a minute without being out of breath, now I'm running 45min-60 min everyday and loving it. I don't mind doing the videos, but I love just throwing on my sneakers and either hopping on my treadmill or going out and clearing my mind during my run. It relaxes me…

lol, that's so true! Never thought of it that way. I think there are just so many videos on the market and every other post on this forum is about Jillian, so I got it stuck in my head that she is it when it comes to fitness.

[/quote] I just printing the Couch 2 5K today! I am excited! It really worked for you?? I am a little nervous because I have never run! [/quote] I know this wasn't directed at me, but I just wanted to add my success with c25k. I started it in the middle of November. I could barely run a quarter mile without being out of…

Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 4.5-5.0 mile run. Upper body strength training with my free weights at home and abs. Sometimes I do a video like 6 week 6 pack instead of my usual ab workout, depends on how tired I am. Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday or Sunday- Easy 3-3.5 mile run, lower body strength training (just squats, deadlifts…

I was contemplating switching to heavy lifting but wasn't 100%.... Now I'm 100% lol. :-)

Girl, you look FABULOUS! Def. a huge inspiration for the rest of us. Do you lift heavy?

Thank you! I like your schedule, keeps it from getting boring. I'll give it a try! I'm still a new runner (complete c25k at the beginning of January and can now run about 4.2 miles.

Thank you! I agree with you on the strength training, I don't use machines for strength training, just free weights at home, not sure if that makes a difference. I'll split it up though, I think it might help my energy level.

Anyone?

Unsalted almonds and blueberries

Thanks all! I'll be adding in strength training this week. I don't have a gym membership so I'll just be doing free weights at home. I also do plyometrics which seems to help with my leg strength.

Not adding any of those..should I be?

Interesting. I didn't realize they had powders with that many calories. My scoop is 130 per scoop (EAS protein). I'm just glad I have MFP to get several peoples opinions rather than just one person who obviously doesn't know what he's talking about.

Well my husbands friend is in incredible shape, but I was very skeptical because it goes against everything I've read. He said that if I'm trying to lose weight (which I am), then I shouldn't consume that amount of protein. When my husband told me that I immediately doubted, but wanted to ask all my MFP experts before I…

Thanks!!! I'm going to just listen to it. I rarely eat all my exercise calories anyway so I'm not too worried, just wanted to make sure it was accurate.

Anyone? Any insight would be great.

I drink a protein shake after every workout, eat peanut butter daily (haven't yet today) and usually have almonds and stuff everyday. I feel like I eat a lot, but it's mostly low calorie foods (like salad, shrimp, chicken etc.)

I love my Nike dri-fit capris. I would wear them 24/7 if I could. They are pricey ($55) but they are well worth the price. I bought my first pair at original price and went back for more the next day because I loved them so much. To my surprise they had the live strong Nike dri fits on clearance so I snagged a pair for $30!

I agree with everyone that mentioned shoes. They make all the difference! I was running with ill fitting adidas and had terrible shin splints. For Christmas I got asics gel kayanos and now I actually look forward to running. I also started with the couch to 5K program. I'm on week 7 and LOVING it. I also tried to follow…

I listen to a lot of pop while working out. Just fun, upbeat music get's me running (and dancing lol). Currently I like Domino by Jessie J I like it like that by Hot Chelle Rae