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I've run two halfs since staring MFP in December and here's what I did: I had 25 to lose and was at 1 1/2 lb weight loss per week goal, when I got near 10 lbs left and was training for the first spring half I then lowered my weekly weight loss goal to 1 lb a week as I knew the last 10 lbs would go slower and my mileage was…

I had bad inner calf pain last year that turned into shin splints. My cause was because I overpronate and needed more support. I went to a PT who game me specific exercises to do and showed me how to tape so I got more support. I already had good shoes and used shoe inserts (I do need to go up to the next level after my…

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I listen to audio books when I run during the daytime. On my very early morning runs when it's dark out, the iPod stays home. I borrow them from my library through OverDrive. I love it because I love to read and it lets me feel like I'm reading a lot. One thing I found is that I listen to the lighter stuff - where it does…

I agree with others. I've lost 2 and am going to lose a 3rd. The first two were from wearing my normal size shoe in sneakers when running - you should really wear 1/2 size up in sneakers. So I wear an 8 1/2 shoe, but a 9 running shoe. The other culprit was I had ran a hilly! 15k race. And all those hills helped contribute…

I wear running skirts and it is all about the brand and what you like. I've tried Target ones and one by Lands End but they are not long enough. My thighs rub together so I need the shorts underneath and the longer the better. The ones I found that work the best are by Skirt Sports - the Happy Girl skirt. You can find some…

If you do overpronate and want me to email you the exercises my physical therapist gave me. Message me your email address and I'll send them in a pdf. I do the exercises everyday as well as the massage ball and taping.

So I have issues with my sciatic nerve that flare up from time to time and I have to go occasionally for an adjustment. I train for 1/2 marathons and as my runs get longer, my sciatic nerve lets me know it's there. Things you can do to help it - sleep with a pillow between your knees, do not cross your legs, if you sit for…

I ached a day or two after my first half. I'd just rest and then maybe 2 to 3 days post race try an easy 2-3 mile run just to get things moving again. I'm not sure you need to ice again especially since you did a 20 min. ice bath (they sure do help!) You can try some gentle stretches if there are certain parts that are…

Yeah for you! Congrats on your running and your runner's high. By the way - I peaked at your profile and saw you are a mother - check out this website blog by two co-authors of "Run Like a Mother" and "Train Like a Mother". www.anothermotherrunner.com. They also have a facebook page…

I wear compression socks on short runs or after a long run. There are also compression sleeves which I wear on my long runs so I can wear the socks that I'm used to while running. Then I put on the compression socks to recover in for the rest of the day.

Weight loss only helps you get faster to a certain point, then you need to incorporate some type of speed work to get faster beyond that point. When I trained for my first half I gained 5 lbs and had gotten faster and now I'm training for my 3rd, lost 14 lbs so far and have not gotten faster. So losing weight may help, but…

I also log my strength training under cardio as I do a circuit and trying to figure out which types I do under the other option and for how long is too time consuming.

I don't have any pictures. We've actually had a mild winter (normally 100+ inches). I've had a few runs though where I've had to run in a couple inches of snow on my long runs and I won't miss those, but I certainly will miss the colder temps and quietness you get after a snowfall.

Sometimes my left knee gets a little achy for a day or two. First - do you need new shoes? If yours are worn out it could cause pain in your knees or feet. Then as the other poster said I'd RICE it. 20 minutes on. And then see if it feels better when you run in one or two days. If you still have problems I'd go to a local…

If you transition from the treadmill to all outside road running - do it gradually or you risk getting shin splints. As to the thigh issue - when you ran outside was it in snow or slush? I do all my running outside and find that when I run in snow my thighs do ache a little bit. I think it's because you use different parts…

I love that book! It's what got me wanting to try a half marathon last spring and this spring I'm now training for #'s 4 & 5. They also have a facebook page that is worth checking out. The main thing that got me back to running is 2 years ago I signed up for a 5k program through the YMCA to say yes I can run again (after…

I went to a physical therapist last summer for shin splints. Here is what I did, but I was also training for a half marathon during this time: Ice for 20 minutes after every run and even on days you don't run. Wear shin compression sleeves when running. Run on softer surfaces - such as an outdoor track or trails (stay away…

I heard about this from Another Mother Runner (aka Run Like A Mother) and I plan on running my long run, 10 miles. I have to run earlier though due to family commitments.

I listen to audiobooks on my long runs (and sometimes shorter ones when I've gotten really interested in the book). My library loans audiobooks online and then you can put on your music device - so you might want to look into that. The types of books I listen to are romance or chic lit - I want something light and fun to…

I also run half marathons and recently started adding strength training. I do the circuit at the gym twice a week and three times if I can fit it into my schedule. I also do one hilly run each week to get my legs prepared in case the half marathon is hilly. My husband and I are also running the Rock 'n Roll half in DC and…

Yes they can be painful. I run 5 days a week whether I have it or not. I just make sure I take a pain killer about 1/2 hour before. I always feel better after I've went.

I eat most of mine back and the ones I don't sometimes goes toward a day when I don't exercise and am super hungry. Feel free to add me.

My husband used Hal Higdon. Another option to consider is if you have running stores in your area they might offer training programs (for a fee) for half/full marathons. I did it twice last year and really enjoyed it. They give you a training program, support, and the one I did had group long runs on Saturdays so you had a…

I found the same thing with a spin class. MVP game me just under 500, but the system they have at the YMCA (which uses my weight and age) gave me over 700. Not sure which to use . . .

Nothing really bad motivated me, it was a lot of little things. My right knee started hurting and the doctor I saw I need to lose weight to help it and my cholesteral was border line. Not to mention my kids were 4 & 7 at the time and I wanted to be healthy for them and not be the "fat" mom or not have energy to play with…

I drink 8 cups of water every day plus have a small cup of diet coke at some point and I also go to the bathroom a lot. I try to spread it out to help with that though. I do 4 cups by noon and the other 4 cups over the rest of the day. I'm a runner though and I know my body needs the water to keep me hydrated so I just…

I'm 35 and have just over 20 lbs left to lose. I just started this at the end of December. Feel free to add me.

I'm running a half on 3/17 and am strongly considering rerunning one I did last year that would be on 4/30. In May I always run a 5k breast cancer run with 2 of my running buddies. Then I'm not sure which ones in the fall, but I may run 1 or 2 more halfs.

I'm doing the Wahington D.C. one on March 17th.