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What is your 'WHY'? If you don't have a strong WHY, it's easy to fall to the wayside and get off track. It's OK if you want to do it intermittently, once a week, once a month or quit altogether. You have to come up with why you are doing this on your own... for yourself. When you have that in your mind, then its easier to…

If you eat a lot of fats in your diet (like a keto style diet) it is a lot easier to do. The fats keep you satiated longer and will make it easier to go a longer period of time before you feel hungry again. I follow a keto diet and will do the intermittent fasting after a 'carb day' to get back into ketosis. Intermittent…

I have changed to a Keto friendly diet a few weeks ago... a website I found the had a lot of good recipes: www.tasteaholics.com and thier app: Total Keto Diet. I tried a couple already and they were great! Stick to it and make sure you have your macros set right to eat at a deficiet. I am somewhere between a true Keto and…

Focus on the time of your run and not speed. Slower, longer distances over time will increase your speed and stamina to go fast for whatever distance you choose. To run a consistent 5K, shoot for about 10 miles per week at a comfortable pace (2 Miles or so x 5 Days a week). When you are comfortable doing this, add a little…

Nice job!! Half Marathons are a good distance... not to easy, not too far!

Early workouts, stay hydrated and find a gym with a pool and swim!

Sprint Triathlon in September... Ironman Distance Tri by 50!

Look up Chi Running or Pose Running... it will help with your running form and your shins and knees will thank you!

When running on a treadmill, you still have less resistance on your legs (you basically are just picking them up and putting them down, the belt is doing all the 'forward' movement) where outside you have to push off and propel yourself. A little bit more, different muscles involved. A little incline will compensate for…

I use my HRM numbers as they are based on actual heart rate, VO2 max, age and weight. It normally is less than the MFP numbers as I get more fit (lower heart rate). This has been true for all the aerobic activities I do (cycling and running) and it is quite a bit different when I wear it for my core and workout sessions.…

Go you... You Rock!!

Detroit 2012 was my first full marathon. It was a blast - from running the bridge, the tunnel and Indian Village (huge block party)- start to finish! Had such a good time, I am running it again this year. Good luck to you!

"Here I am... Rock you like a hurricane!!" ~Scorpions

Pink - Blow Me (One Last Kiss) is one that seems pretty good to just let it all out to...

Running downhill is hard on your leg muscles... It sounds easy, but your form is all out of whack! Your Quads get a lot of work and your legs take a pounding, mostly because you have to land on your heels to keep from accelerating too much. I would suggest running up hill (even if it is the same pace as your walking)... Go…

Longer, slower runs will help burn more fat. The faster you run the more your body uses glycogen to fuel your muscle. If you run long and slow (an hour at a slow pace- where you could hold a conversation with a friend) your body will be able to convert fats to fuel. Run too fast and your body burns what is available to…

My shirt would say... 'I may be fat, but you are ugly... An I've lost xxx pounds already!' (Not directed at anyone in particular) Be proud of your decision to lead a healthier life. People will notice, and tell them that you have changed the way you live... It's not a 'diet' you will live with it long after you are done!

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I would say you are likely retaining water in your muscle as they repair from the running. I 'gain' approximately 5 pounds after a long race... it is temporary and should even out in a week or so. Your muscle get fatigued, has micro tears in the fiber and will rebuild stronger to adapt to your new activity level. This…

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Mizuno has a line of BreatheThermo clothing. When it gets wet, it actually generates some heat. I ran all last winter with the tech shirt, tights, wool socks, cap gloves and a windbreaker- would come back toasty warm and sweating every time! (Just don't wera it when it is 40 degress outside... quickly overheat!

Spoken from what research? Distance runners most certainly use their core. Try running 15-20 miles and then tell me you don't feel it in your core. BTW- You can't run 15-20 miles without building core strength either.

If you have ever taken a dog obedience class, you know that you have to be the 'Alpha Male' . This means that when you sternly say go home, you may even have to walk towards them as well to be the dominant one. Most dogs will immediately hang their heads and turn around. If you begin to WALK away and the dog turns to…

I use a Camelbak when I do my long runs. I'll take about 2 liters of water or Powerade with me and it lasts me about 3 hours. They are pretty comfortable to run with. Just make sure you take all the extra air out of the bladder after you fill it (suck it out through the straw) or you'll listen to "slosh, shlosh, slosh" the…

And we're off! 9/1 - 16.23 Miles (Nasty, tired, weak and otherwise galloway style last 6 miles... but I made it home!) 9/2 - 10.0 Miles Weekly Total: 26 Miles Monthly Total: 26 Miles BTW- Thanks Corriander- you rock keeping up with all this!!

OK, done for the month! 8/26 - 14.33 Miles 8/28 - 10.0 Miles 8/29 - 2.0 Miles Weekly Total: 26 Miles Monthly Total: 209 Miles!!! Legs are TIRED!! BTW: Would you please put me into next month's run at 175 Miles. Thanks!!

Thanks guys! Carson- I'll use your plan to get from here to the Marathon. The one I have been using will continue after the Marathon with a goal of getting me to an ultra next year. (Gotta get these things off my bucket list while I'm still 'young'). Funny thing is it didn't really have a two weeks on, one week cutback. It…

Half Marathon (Check) Full Marathon (October 21) Ultra Marathon Trail Run - 50 Miles (TBD) Half Triathalon (TBD)