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This is definitely not normal. While the whole "run till you puke" think is popular with athletes, its counterproductive. Vomit is your body's way of saying STAHP. Its not something you want to aim for. Not that I haven't gotten woozy at races or during a hard sprint workout, but actually vomiting? And on a regular basis?…

Just fyi, an actual read of Born to Run will reveal that while the author championed minimalist running, he himself rehabed his running ability while wearing the Brooks Beast, which is as about as far from minimalist as you can get. Wearing the WRONG shoes is bad, and Nike has been great at marketing shoes that are…

What everyone else said. Here's a gel comparison irunfar.com/2008/12/energy-gel-comparison.html I can't handle the thickness of Gu or Clif gels, but I do fine with the thinner Hammer and Powergels. I also can't do anything but citrus flavors. For me, 'double chocolate latte' might sound great before a race, but at mile 18?…

You'll be fine. Worst thing is you take a few minutes to massage your feet. Don't go out too fast, that adrenaline can get your in trouble in races. Also, as cheesy as it sounds, if you start feeling too nervous while waiting at the start - force yourself to smile. Even laugh that how ridiculous it feels in that moment…

If you can already run for 20 minutes, then C25K might be too elementary for you. At least, skip to week 5 or something, rather than repeat what you already do. And get outside! Outdoor running is much different than treadmill running. Don't be afraid to slow down a bit until you get your endurance up.

I count to sets of 20. Even frantic music mashups (like GirlTalk) don't work for me for super quick intervals. Though for longer intervals, this whole album is awesome. The frantic changes keep my brain interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzv9keJiLFg

Reconstructed knees are a tricky one, and it will require going a bit more slowly and having really good support in your shoes. As far as timing, a cheap stopwatch will work...or when you are starting, you can even count strides (steps on say, your right foot). I find that 30-40 strides for me equals about 100m. Its sort…

This pretty much. I am in my 30s, so by that measure I shouldn't be going 180, but that scale is pretty inaccurate. My HR for something like a marathon is usually around 150, more for shorter faster races. 180 isn't comfortable by any means, but its not dangerous. I'll start seeing spots and getting woozy around 200.…

I don't think anyone here did give 'one size fits all' advice. In fact, we all gave very specific advice to fit the story we were told. And no one pushed for 110%. Hell, I said to slow down as far as pace goes. But starting up running from a sedentary position...well, there's gonna be some discomfort. You can avoid…

You seem to be projecting a little. No one told him to go run a marathon tomorrow. He came with specific complaints (heart rate too high, etc), and was given solid advice, along with the suggestion that perhaps he doesn't need 3 months to run a mile. And that is true. Sorry you've had troubles, but this is a thread about…

Yup. I have terrible trouble running up hill. I always thought I was going to pass out...then I looked and saw that I was around 180, not redlining at 205 or something. It sucked because it gave me no excuse not to run hills.

If your heart rate is too high, i would suggest you slow your pace, but not your progress. Even if it feels like you are only moving slightly faster than walking, slow your jog to a point where you feel comfortable. Not "sitting on the couch with a beer" comfortable, but "i'm cool, not gonna pass out" comfortable. BUT. You…

Its probably a lack of core strength - your body is struggling to keep you upright. It also may be form, but without being able to see your gait, no one here could tell.

Just wanted to chime in... this has been an interesting discussion. So many people do not start out wanting to race, but humans are humans, and a lot of people work better with goals - so usually people will sign up for a 5k as motivation. Then, along the way, lots of people find they like running. Maybe they go on to…

No, that's not normal. Take a rest day. Usually the people doing 'streaks' are experienced runners, and even then some of their runs will only be one or two miles. Even in ultramarathon training I will max out at 6 running days a week.

DC rainmaker has suggestions dcrainmaker.com/2012/08/how-to-fix-heart-rate-strap-chaffing.html

Those telling you to slow down are correct. Sprints and hill repeats are great ways for runners to improve...but you actually have to get to that 'runner' level first. Good luck!

Because it has literally been YEARS and no one has told her what toxins she has, or how to get rid of them. eta: oh, I see her 'toxins' have gone down. snort.

I like them for recovery. Wearing some right now, in fact, but they don't do much while running unless you're on some steep downhills. Stretching, ice, and going very, very easy while running would be best. You want to heal the calf, not become reliant on a calf sleeve. But there's no harm in having them for after. Plus…

Yup. Or lack of core strength.

My trick is something I call 'embracing the suck'. Don't get out of bed and tell yourself how awful it will be, how impossible 10 miles seems, how long it will take you etc. You're just going out for a jog. Some time alone. One foot in front of the other. Sure, it will take a while, but don't try to fight it. Work can…

It is. I'm sure there will be comments and replies to the article. Just being a famous journal doesn't make it infallible though. I mean, the whole debacle over the "arsenic life" article in the Journal Science is an example. That is the very top tier of journals, but they still published something that was an outright…

The runners averaged 300+ minutes per week of 'vigorous exercise', with about 240 minutes of that being running.

Sadly, even scientific journals are not non-profit organizations. It costs to publish in them, it costs to get a subscription. Universities pay a lot of money for access. If more scientists are accessing the article, for positive or negative reasons, they can charge more. This doesn't mean that journals can't be trusted,…

Runners have the lowest risk of arthritis of all studied athletes: http://www.bmj.com/content/308/6923/231.full long distance runners have a lower rate of OA than the general population: http://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797%2808%2900353-X/abstract lower disability and mortality among long distance runners:…

Who knows. Because they sent it in and it was splashy. Science and Nature publish things all the time that are mostly BS. They get ripped apart in the comment-and-reply Their function is to start a conversation (and get views and money). Controversy sells, "studies show exercise is good for you" doesn't.

It is the same guy...with the same study, and the same flawed statistics with the same 'u-shaped curve'. He's been doing it for years. It doesn't hold up to even the tiniest of scrutiny.

Let me guess, one of the authors is O'Keefe. /scurries to check. Yup. That dude has been called out for using, um, "questionable" statistical analysis before. He's like the Lustig of running studies.

There is a metabolic difference between jogging ("active") and walking ("passive") recovery- which one is advantageous depends on the workout. For intervals that will last between 3-5 minutes, jogging tends to be better because it pumps more blood through your body and flushes the metabolic waste - leaving you fresher for…

Yup. Just go run. Don't line up in the front (that is for people trying to win). You'll be fine.