TWrecks1968 Member

I have a very similar history. Went from 270 to 190 and now hovers around 205. Since knee surgery in 2006, I took up running, and I have ran numerous half marathons and two full marathons. In 2011, I ran four half marathons, and one 15K with my son. I took this year off and never really ran past 6 miles, but I plan on…

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I used to do intervals as part of my three days a week running routine. Tuesdays - intervals, Thursdays - Tempo run, and Saturdays - long run. I did find that my speed improved on my longer runs (eg. Half marathons). However, if age is an issue, and, with me it is, the risk for injury is greater. For me, my goal is to do…

What do you get when you cross a rhinoceros with an elephant? Elephino.

Could be that you are, one, not eating enough (I know, it's a weird mindset), or your body is just getting used to the changes. Add me as a friend, if you would like, 40+, five kids, married for 20 years. Keep your chin up. It will happen.

Loved ones have a tendency to try to sabotage your progress. They are faced with their own issues and their failures to address it. But, they are your loved ones, and just smile, say, "God bless" and stay on the program. If they truly care for your well being, they will get on board, if they don't, they don't. All you can…

Before you shell out an ungodly amount for running shoes, can I suggest you don't run every day. I think you are running too much too soon. I know you are enthusiastic. I was the same way when I started. You need to give your muscles and joints time to rest. It was especially true for me, since I am no spring chicken and I…

Sundays are my "free" days. I don't log anything. For me, that is the point of the mental break. I eat an obscene amount, and the scale shows it on Monday through sometimes Thursday, before I get back to what I was on Sunday morning. Since the middle of November, I have lost an average of 1.6 lbs a week, so it is working…

It is an English thing (I was told they are not one in the same), and it is pronounced ROU, like THOU, and not ROW, like THOUGH. Just giving my $.02.

This might not work, because you need to know how far you walked.

I use Coolrunning.com's pace calculator: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/4/4_1/96.shtml.

LMAO

I would not have been able to be as consistent with MFP, if the calorie counting was not so easy. I do not see a downside to MFP over WW except for the face to face networking. The "Friends" element was surprisingly effective for me. I like having a place to unload, share my success, my challenges. I have "Friends" who…

I am with you. I had my first flat week since joining MFP. A little disheartening, but I will definitely keep on track. Don't be too hard on yourself. As far as negative comments about the diary, that all depends on the type of friends they have. I have friends who looks at my diary and gives support, which does sometimes…

You will get there. Here is my milestone: I am down to 197, but this was a great morning.

Feel free to add me. I hated running my whole life, but, after two knee surgeries, I got hooked. Ran two full marathons, several Halfs, and it is my predominant cardio exercise. Good luck.

Well, I run in the morning, but, it is North Texas, and, cool, but not near what you are facing, and I have a house full of folks to watch the young'uns. Is there a fitness club that has day care for your daughter. You can use the treadmill. You can try maybe some of the fitness games that have running for things like the…

Do you get more of a burn when you use the app on the Fire?

Fantastic. You look amazing. And the pants look loose on you.

I am no expert (so I know I shouldn't even be responding), but the heel is naturally sensitive. Expensive shoes have lots of heel support, and, over time, certain muscles in the foot are just not used. When we barefoot run or run in more minimalist shoes, we start using unused muscles and parts of the foot. Could be a…

Yeah, this. I want to know. I want to know how to respond, because whatever I say in a situation like this is wrong.

:laugh: THIS!!!

This.

DFW area. I live in Irving, where the Cowboys USED to play. Groan

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Great topic. I don't have a large collection, but I have several Daredevils (Miller/Janson), that I cherish. I also collect anything by David Mack, Daredevil (Marvel Knights) and Kabuki. My most cherished possessions are my collection of PowerGirl. I have the complete collection of the most recent run. My favorite PG…

My fourteen year old's favorite. He read the books, but he is collecting the comic books, now. Cool stuff.

Huh?

Was it ribs, roast, or milk? Cause, I think I know who's they are.

Incredible. Happy Birthday!