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During my long, long runs I would do GU and Gatorade and never had nauseous problems! Also, I would either eat oatmeal or a bagel with cream cheese about an hour before running and never felt sick, plus they lasted me a while. :)

Good Luck on your training! I just completed my first marathon May 6th. I have never been a runner and January when I started my life changing journey, my husband asked me if I would run a marathon with him and crazy me said yes. haha I told myself I wouldn't give up on this because I really wanted to complete a full…

I trained primarily on my treadmill at home for the full marathon I did, so 5 hours was the most I've stayed on one. I had my IPod, my IPad and my TV going. haha :)

Congrats on your marathon! I think you are pretty amazing for doing what you did while being sick. I had my first marathon last Sunday and it was difficult for me and I wasn't even sick. It took me 6 hours 14 minutes and I wanted to just lay on the side of the road through most of it. You should be so proud of yourself no…

Thank you! :) Yay!! :)

Hi, I'm Gina and I am 5'8. My starting weight was 178ishlbs with a cup size of a 34H and now down to 150.5lbs with a cup size of a 32/34F/G depending on the bra. Even at my lowest weight I was an F cup. One day I would really like a breast reduction especially now with running. Just completed my first marathon and…

Yay!! Thanks guys! I am still smiling and crying! haha :)

Thank you!! I DID IT!!! WOOHOOO! :)

I promise to come and tell my journey with you all!! Thank you again for your support and advice! :)

Yes, I have to have fun!! Take it all in and maybe talk with some fellow runners along my way. :)

Thank you! All of you have given me some really great advice and makes me feel a little less anxious! I really appreciate it!! hohner, have a really great 3rd marathon!! I loved your number 6 advice!! :)

Thanks guys!! Believe me, I will be slow! I'm hoping even going slow will help my body accomplish the feat! :) I have been starting to carbo load starting today so I am not over doing it but hoping to get enough in. I like the idea of a beer towards the end so I won't feel the pain so much! haha Good Luck on your marathon…

Thank you guys! Slow and steady wins the race! haha Keep that motto going in my head all the time! :) I also have to remember to breathe! :)

Thank you ladies! Makes me feel better to hear not to worry about time because I am already super slow and feel bad about it. Most importantly, I do want to finish no matter what! Thank you again! The encouragement really helps me! :)

I really like that mantra! Thank you! I don't plan on over doing it as I am not that fast to begin with. I might even have to walk half of it, who knows, but my goal is to just finish no matter how I get there! :)

Thanks everyone! I know the outside can be harder as I did an 11.5 miler in some killer wind where even surfers were out and this is Vancouver! haha Picked the wrong day to do it, but I did it and on my course ran through almost all types of conditions. I think I did pretty well with pace but did up my time outside a…

I definitely understand about not wanting to lose the muscle mass. I told myself after the marathon I am going to start lifting weights and building back some since I think I may have lost with all the running. I try to eat back at least some of my calories. Thanks on the luck! I need all the support i can get. haha I am…

Thank you! I've done some of the programs and hills as well. I do want to try and get outside more though but I agree the programs help. Thanks again! :)

Thanks! I'm pretty excited about it as much as I am nervous. My husband and I were going to drive the course but running some of it would be great too. I was think of running around Stanley Park twice for my 16 miler. It seems pretty flat. Any advice minus the weather. I know it can be unpredictable. We just move to…

Thanks everyone! I have never run any other races before as I am totally new to all of this. A marathon is a life goal and my husband and I are doing it together although he is much faster. I will try and get out there to do my long runs for the next several weeks before I take on race day. I am very anxious and appreciate…

Thanks! :)

I am training for a full marathon in May and started my training beginning of January as well as my weight loss journey. On Sat. my longest run to date is 14.2 miles and I run about 26-34 miles a week now. I started with a weight of 175 and have lost 16 pounds so far so right now I am at 159. My calorie intake without…

Grew up in Northern Jersey (Totowa) and that is where most of my family still lives! :)

Great job!!! I know how tough it is as I am trying to get stronger with running myself! Keep at it! I am slow, but I am getting there. I ran about 95% of 6.60 miles today!!

I make a tuna salad that fills me up and is so good! 1can of tuna 1/2 cup of black beans chopped red onions chopped tomato 1 tablespoon bacon crumbs 1 tablespoon of mayo 1 tablespoon of mustard mix it all together and viola, a delicious salad full of protein! :) Sometimes I put some garlic, salt and pepper for seasoning. :)

You look Fantastic!!! Keep up the great work!!! :)

Thanks everyone!! Let me just say I promise I am a true foodie. I love to eat but I am guessing my problem also lies with my water intake which is less than needed, which I am trying my hardest to work on. I will take all of your advice and eat more calories especially if I do a high burn which I only intend to do once a…

Thank you ladies. I don't want to force myself to eat when I am already full. I don't know how to get around that. I don't want to hurt myself.

I think you are strong women and think you are doing a fantastic job. And again, I am thankful for your friendship and encouragement!! You know I am always here for you! You are beautiful! :)

I usually do a can of tuna or can of chicken mixed with 1 tablspoon of mayo and some mustard and I mix in black beans, chopped tomatoes and onions and a tablespoon of crumbled bacon (the cold kind you can find in costco for salads) and it is a really delicious salad and low calorie lunch that fills me up so much, I usually…