Fitnesschica

Well, I love to run and I do run long distance. I too struggle with tight calves. Yes as far as the above, I always warm up before my runs by walking for at least 5min. than a slow jog for about another 5min. than yes, I do stretch BEFORE I run. This will help loosen up your muscles. Never stretch cold muscles. While out…

Could really be a lot of things, go to that website for running advice. Stay away from acidic foods, breathe from your mouth and nose at the same time, maybe you are not getting enough oxygen. Just open your mouth slightly and it will naturally happen, try not to think about it too much. Don't drink more water just drink…

I'm a long distance runner, I enjoy running marathons. I don't think you should stop to walk during a 5K if you are well trained and you've done a few 5Ks and have been running for a while. If it's your first 5K I wouldn't worry about a walk break, it only matters that you finished! However, I don't know what kind of…

Yeah, time doesn't matter. Just calories in versus calories out.

Late night tip: Whey protein is fast acting and better after a work out to fuel your body/replenish your muscles during the day. Casein protein is slow acting and better at night to repair your muscles while you sleep. Cottage cheese is a good source of casein so not a bad choice before bed time. Just watch your calories…

Thank you!

Thanks, I am working out a lot. I am eating all day it seems. But now it's healthy stuff not the usual steak and potatoes. I like the idea of eating the extra calories more on some days than others. I didn't know there is a 500 cal deficit, why is that?

Wish I was a little more clear on HOW many of those extra calories I should eat. I had the same question. I'm afraid that there may be a fine line between not losing weight from not eating enough and not losing from over eating all the calories from exercise. But I agree, you should never feel that you earned a…