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My breakfast on long run days are usually a bagel with peanut butter or cream cheese and maybe a banana or yogurt if I feel like I needed it. A bit of coffee too (not too much!) if I can tolerate it that day. (Trust me, too much coffee is not fun on a long run.) I can get quite dehydrated and even famished afterwards so I…

nice NSV! I do understand what you mean lol! One of the first things I've noticed since starting yoga was that my fingers and hands got considerably stronger, simply because I've learned to put and evenly distribute out the weight in every fingertip. Just like Spiderman:bigsmile: And of course, no more limply toes and feet!

bumpity bump for later:)

I do know what you mean! absolutely. But one of the things that I have learned in yoga is that there are poses and things that naturally come to some while they remain a life-long quest for others. We all have our idiosyncrasies and working with our challenges are what truly forms our practice I think. I for one am short -…

but this is not the smart pacing method. it's like the runner's world one I mentioned. thanks anyways guys:)

this is an excellent question and would love to know too:) I know your long runs are supposed to be easy but I wonder how much faster I can kick it up and actually sustain it for my race (it'll be my first 1/2). I know for my 10K races, I can push harder at a "race pace" but it's tough and I'd hate to fizzle out in the…

so awesome!! I'm actually hoping for rain on my run cuz the heat/humidity would kill me! Congratulations on your 3rd race:)

I've never had to make pit stops during my runs but I have experienced some GI problems and some stomach cramping before and it can be just as uncomfortable. I've cut down on caffeine (coffee) before my runs and that seems to help (although I've started to add it back now) and watching what I eat before my long runs,…

My first-ever 1/2 is on June 23rd. A tad nervous! I keep saying that I'd be happy just to finish my first one but of course, I have a goal time in my head of 2:15:) I run 4-5x week and cross 1-2x (yoga etc.), depending on the week. I know I won't be making big leaps in speed my first year of running but would love to see…

Congratulations! Not only did you do great in the race but sounds like you had an awesome time doing it! The the best! :smile:

Hello Katie! Welcome to the group... you've come to the right place;) Namaste to you as well:flowerforyou:

me too:) I only know Km's and tried searching for a Km pace breakdown. Hmm there must be one out there?

lol, I'd say just e-mail Runtastic or post your question here: http://my.support.runtastic.com/runtastic good luck:smile:

I just had to say, yay for yoga & running! I picked up running recently for the first time ever in my life... I've been doing yoga for longer and I truly believe that I have been able to run this far (training for my first 1/2 marathon) without injuries and with good progress, thanks to yoga. I'm currently into Ashtanga…

Thanks! It looks interesting and makes complete sense:) It does take a couple of KM's before I settle into a good run. My goal is to aim for a negative split but it's much harder than I thought.... would be great to be able to break it down into segments:)

I use Runtastic too and from my understanding (prob limited) of the elevation chart, the black line represents the actual elevation changes of the route and the blue line represents your speed in relation to the changes. It looks as though you kept your pace relatively steady, despite the peaks and valleys (hills) on your…

What is the Smart Pacing method? I'd be curious to know:) I was thinking of using this tool to create a wristband for my race to keep me on track. (or enter it on my run app.) Anyone tried it? http://www.runnersworld.com/tools/pace-wristband-creator

I believe you Mary, and would love to do more workshops:) there has been some interesting teachers that have come to visit our studio. can get pretty pricey.... but I'm sure it's worth it!

I love my JADE mat -- would get one in every colour if I could! They also come in various lengths and widths, if anyone prefers that. There's nothing wrong with the cheaper mats. but they do eventually fall apart and I've gone through several before getting the rubber one. They are definitely more durable, the grip is…

I cannot NOT eat before a long run... but I too have experienced some GI problems lately, mostly cramps esp when I'm getting tired on the course. I'm experimenting and I find that it's better to stick to a simple breakfast (simple carbs) and concentrate more on having a good meal the day before. (not greasy or too much…

Hi Paul:) I've been running for less than a year and training for my first 1/2! But I couldn't run a 3K off the bat...I think that you definitly can do it. Only concerns would be injuries and like others say, having a good training plan. Check out the book 'Marathoning for Mortals' by John Bingham/Jenny Hadfield. It's a…

I like chatting up other yogis and seeing familiar faces at my studio... and wouldn't mind more of it! The place I go to is pretty friendly and is community minded so it makes socializing easier perhaps. I like getting to know my teachers too, which is always nice:) Whether it's girls or just making friends, I would do it…

Yes! I yoga & run:) I started with the C25K too and now training for my first 1/2 marathon. I truly believe that the reason I've been able to train well with no injuries is due to my yoga. And whatever I do off the mat always improves my practice on the mat, even if they seem like completely different activities. My…

these are all great stories! :flowerforyou: I've always heard that yoga is excellent and have always wanted to try it but couldn't tell you what one actually did in yoga... then some beginner classes were being offered at a local community centre and it was one of the "exercises" I signed-up for in an attempt to get fit…

would love to know the sequence! :)

@mair - that's awesome! will look out for Clif Block Shots...how did they taste? I did read that it's best to chase gels/blocks and such with water. I actually had terrible GI problems on my last long run...I think I'm gonna be more careful on my pre-run meals next time, including making sure to NOT have my regular morning…

hey Mair:) I totally get where you're at. I'm about halfway through my 16-week training and with the program, I went from running 3-4x/week to running 5x/week (+ 2x cross-train) and I find it hard to keep up. I usually sacrifice the 5th day and just cross or adjust the mileage for the week. But my body is somewhat getting…

It's hard to say what one place's Power class is, compared to another. But if it's labeled 'All Levels' I would think that it's not that much harder than a Vinyasa Flow class. You can always ask the teacher/studio before attending and just do what you can, if it does prove to be challenging. As for the heat, I'm personally…

Not enough yoga topics I say! More discussion please:happy: My freebies: tree, warrior 3 & dancer... I think my balance has always been pretty good. But that's about it! Everything else was not free at all... when I first began, I couldn't even bring my leg up & forward from downward dog to a lunge without putting my knee…

This totally makes sense! I think I try to do it all on my arms (& core) rather than using my legs more, which would be much stronger. Thanks! I'll give it a try:smile: ps and I think my shoulders are pretty flexible but how often do I do gomukasana? not often;)