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  • Very individual but I think you see most of us are not super speedy (under 2 hrs in my opinion). Crossing the finish line especially for your first is really the triumph. anything under 3 hours is respectable...even speedwalkers and people who walk/run interval can usually make that. I would say the best thing is ever…
    in Half Marathon runners.... Comment by what923 April 2012
  • Regular (once a month) visits with a quality chiropractor and/or PT should help tremendously. Hang in there- there is hope! I have had a couple of sciatia episodes where I couldn't walk, stand, sit or lie in any position to get comfortable. Once the nerve is pinched it takes a long time for the inflammation to go down and…
    in Sciatic nerve / Achilles Pain / Pirformis Syndrome Comment by what923 March 2012
  • Nuts are a great idea & for a little sweet- I personally like the cocoa roasted almonds- just a touch of chocolate flavor and still great on calories. I was also thinking raisins...maybe baby carrots but I prefer mine cold. Maybe granola bars don't sound that great but probably better than other options. I will eat a fiber…
    in Snacks on the Go Comment by what923 March 2012
  • AMEN- you said everything I was thinking and saved me the time of typing it. ++ I have monitored my calorie burn with HR monitor and did some calculations so I can average for other workouts and I believe your 10 cal a minute rule. Of course- like everything- everyone is individual but based on HR and weight I think we all…
    in Should i see some sort of good outcome from the gym? Comment by what923 March 2012
  • Ditto to Ruby- I was going to recommend the Smart Coach. You can put in your best time (or goal time) and it will give you a program. Biggest lesson I learned last year- I was always trying to run weekly at a 'race' pace- that is overtraining! The Smart Coach program calls for running at much slower than your goal pace but…
    in Am I doing the wrong training program? Comment by what923 February 2012
  • I've done this lots of times- actually right now! The speed workouts in my training...going 3 miles at race pace and feel like I'm really pushing it- how the heck do they think I'll do that for 13.1! But I try to listen to my heart- literally! On my long runs- I don't go as slow as the plan calls for. I run to keep my HR…
    in Why is the mental part of running so tough? Comment by what923 February 2012
  • If you cant afford a good pair of shoes then I would suggest the walking/biking as you mentioned. Really it is doing yourself a favor. Even with good shoes you need to ease into running and work slowly progressively for the best chance to avoid injury and common pain in the feet, knees and shins. Don't damage now something…
    in New wanna-be runner need help Comment by what923 February 2012
  • Went the distance of 6.6 miles...ran 95% and probably walked 5% of the time.
    in NSV! 4 miles Comment by what923 February 2012
  • If you are looking for discipline...join a gym that has personal trainers. It will cost about $30-$40 a session but even if you could squeeze out about $100 for like 3 sessions...I think you would find this very stimulating! Also if they work at the gym they will give you tips/pointers later for no fee. If they set up a…
    in Curves Gym... Do you have an opinion about it? Comment by what923 January 2012
  • I have never heard of the Running Room so I can't really comment directly. But I know a lot of people who have done a C25K (couch to 5K) program for introduction to running and they all love it. You can get that kind of program on-line and I think there are versions that work on certain phones/MP3 players. It's audio with…
    in Training programs offered by the Running Room Comment by what923 January 2012
  • So sometimes the voice flips from the 'have another cookie' to 'run faster' - 'lose more weight'. I guess both are just as evil if we don't keep them in check. But I've realized that goals other than weight loss are what keep me motivated...trying to increase my pace- set a new PR on a 1/2...finish a full marathon...and on…
    in My evil inner voice Comment by what923 January 2012
  • I love fellow shorter women...we look to squeeze out every .5 or .25 inch! Do 5'8" women ever say I'm 5'8.5"? Like many on here I was close to 200 when I started running. Worked down to my goal pants - size 10 (from many years ago- so not the new stretched out size 10s they push on us nowadays). I thought I should stop in…
    in 5'4" - 5'6" 165-180 pounds? Comment by what923 January 2012
  • Does anyone know if I can get this to post on my page....tried copying all versions and they only post the text- not this actual ticker??? HELP
    in Runners' Team Challenge * X Miles in December * Comment by what923 January 2012
  • in Runners' Team Challenge * X Miles in December * Comment by what923 January 2012
  • Got in 7 more miles yesterday! January will be slow...hard to go long distance on the treadmill. But this challenge inspired me to set a year goal of at least 1000 miles (did 900 in 2011). My hope is to pass that early & see just how far I can go....we'll say my stretch goal is 1500. This year I will train for my first…
    in Runners' Team Challenge * X Miles in December * Comment by what923 January 2012
  • I'm coming back!
    in Runners' Team Challenge * X Miles in December * Comment by what923 December 2011
  • Not bad coming back from an injury.
    in Runners' Team Challenge * X Miles in December * Comment by what923 December 2011
  • Great - I will keep that in mind training for my first full next year.
    in YOUR best weight loss quotes... Comment by what923 December 2011
  • Awesome & funny but seriously are those the 'ugliest' sweaters you could find? You should raid my closet! Cute! Make it a tradition- love it!
    in godroxmysox/rsdgirl one-year progress photos Comment by what923 December 2011
  • in Runners' Team Challenge * X Miles in December * Comment by what923 December 2011
  • You're all inspiring! I am by no means a 'fast' runner but I do find some satisfaction in racing against myself and trying to set PR. Just remember even if you are the last one across the line- you're still faster than all the people sitting on the couch 'wishing' they were doing something. Just keep going! I have done 5…
    in Any Race Walkers or Run-Walkers Out There? Comment by what923 December 2011
  • in Runners' Team Challenge * X Miles in December * Comment by what923 December 2011
  • It appears I am on track to meet it- set a moderate goal due to an injury I am trying to get healed and our winter weather...but we have been blessed with a few nice days & I'm taking advantage. So much easier to do 5-7 outside than 4 on the treadmill!
    in Runners' Team Challenge * X Miles in December * Comment by what923 December 2011
  • in Runners' Team Challenge * X Miles in December * Comment by what923 December 2011
  • Is there some way to bookmark this thread....I hadn't posted in a couple of days and unsure of how quickest to find it (went thru my profile logs to find my last post to link thru). Thanks
    in Runners' Team Challenge * X Miles in December * Comment by what923 December 2011
  • Run Abe 1/2 in Springfield IL April 7th taking on my first full in October - either Whistlestop in Ashland WI or Chicago Marathon...would really love it if I could find others undertaking their first full to join in celebrating at the end with probably a few 10ks in between close to home
    in Upcoming Races Comment by what923 December 2011
  • Just for HR - I have a tried & true Polar model (very old- back from about 7 years ago- still works great). If you run, etc I also upgraded to a Garmin Forerunner 110 (found mine for about $200) with gps...I love it for tracking runs and it logs elevation & climbs too! To maximize effectiveness of your HRM- try this post…
    in How do heart rate monitors work? Comment by what923 December 2011
  • Never heard it described like that! Description is hilarious....the action definitely is NOT!
    in I love him/her but.... Comment by what923 December 2011
  • Ha ha! I tell my husband this all the time when he acts like I didn't do anything today- just because I'm self employed as a marketing consultant and can have days where I work but don't leave the house. I tell him "You'll be sorry if anything ever happens to me because it's not a magic fairy that pays the bills, does the…
    in I love him/her but.... Comment by what923 December 2011
  • You are my hero! I am tackling my first full next fall and then hoping in Jan 2014 (giving myself one more year to get in another full and some halfs for training) to do the Goofy! As I live in MI - I also need the time to save $ for the trip. You are an inspiration- I love finding people on MFP with similar goals! Wanda
    in Running Chat Week Of Nov 28th Comment by what923 December 2011
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