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joggers are the ones that find dead bodies.

I thought we were friends. All those noodz I sent you, wasted.

Short of going back in time? add a mile to your long run every week. Back off to 8 miles the Sunday before. Don't do anything crazy. Go slow and don't worry about pace. People jump into these things a lot more untrained all the time. Its not recommended, and its probably not going to be fun, but you'll most likely get…

Generally, you do tend to burn the same amount no matter how fast your run, assuming you are running aerobically. However, if you're running anaerobically (an all-out sprint), it takes far more glucose to produce the same amount of ATP, so you would be burning more, but the question is...how much? A study of men running 3k…

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You have plenty of time. Most half marathon training plans are 12-16 weeks. Since you have a full year, you'll want to get to running comfortably 15-20 miles per week before you start the actual 'training'. Just go slow. Sign up for some 5ks and 10ks later in the year to get ready for the experience of racing. Gradually…

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It sounds like a few things: One, hills are tough for some people. I still feel (and sound) like wounded cattle running uphill. It takes practice. Two, it might be a bit mental. You see an incline and psyche yourself out. Either way, the best way is to slow way down, and get your butt up the hill. Three - you shouldn't be…

Well, lots of stuff. Set up your long runs as race day training. Get up when you would for the race, test out eating strategies (I usually go with a banana or apple and toast with peanut butter 2 hours before gun - oh and coffee, to get things moving pre race). If you want to use gels or chews during the race, try them out…

Because its like burning your house down to fix a leaky pipe

Bro, DYEBeerMile?

You have no way of knowing whether or not the OPs strike is causing pain, and it is irresponsible to tell them to overhaul their gait with out seeing them run. Gait changes will cause far more problems if not done correctly. Just because a forefoot strike is "in" right now among pop running culture does not mean it should…

Don't worry too much about it. Foot strike isn't something new runners generally have to worry about, and honestly, don't take advice on how to adjust your gait from someone on the internet who hasn't seen you run. Some people heel strike, some forefoot strike. Its one part of the gait, and has to be looked at in the…

Shoes. Unless you are an ultra runner doing some serious downhill.

I've gained weight running 60 miles a week Because I ate 70 miles worth of food.

Someday, I hope to live in a world where those who get off work at 430 can also, somehow, miraculously find time to go to the gym

Don't do anything new on race day. Don't do anything new the day before race day. Don't line up at the front unless you're planning on placing. Relax, have fun, soak it in. Oh and don't try whatever energy drink the race is offering unless you have trained with it previously. This is how my best friend found herself puking…

Somewhere on MFP, someone is starting a thread about how they really really want to go run, but their neighbor has been pacing up and down their street for hours now, and its kind of freaking them out. In that thread, people are advising calling the cops, pepper spray, and guns.

Wow! She says that out loud? To the whole class???? What a B. Personally I hate it when someone is waaaaaay too concerned about what other people might be doing/thinking and isn't focused on their own workout.

Sorry...are you actually asking for advice because you work the most common schedule known to man? Go to the gym before work. Or after. Or in any of the other 15 hours of your day.

True story. Start running and you will instantly look like a twig person. Just like if you lift a weight, you will instantly look like a world class powerlifter. OP, no, sucking in your stomach won't do anything. Proper running does engage your core, so if you find yourself doubling over and having a hard time keeping your…

If you need fuel for an 8 mile run, something is off in your everyday nutrition. You really shouldn't *need* anything until you get into the 3 hour range. It seems as though you are over thinking this. If you want something, gummy bears, gels (which, trust me, are not just for world-class athletes), or a high calorie…

Has no one gotten here yet??? http://www.gobourbon.com/bourbon-girl-scout-cookie-pairings/ Also I like beer* *this was written from someone living abroad, in a whole other country an errythang.

dafuq is a peanut butter patty? Is that like some kind of communist Tagalong?

Since you've only been running for a month, I would back off from 6x per week. that seems like a recipe for burnout. Ideally, find yourself a good half marathon plan, which will accomplish the following: Cut you from 6 to 4/5 days a week, and properly vary your workouts. Instead of running 5k every day, you should have an…

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Depends on where you live. I could find a few 10ks any weekend in LA. Might be harder in the winter in Ohio, but here are some race calendars to check out. http://www.ohiorunner.com/calendar/ http://www.runningintheusa.com/Race/List.aspx?State=OH

There's a discussion somewhere in these posts about breathing, but hell if I'm going to try to find it- And there is a lot of information out there about how you should go about this, but my thoughts: No shallow chest breathing, which will make you feel like you are gasping for air (and doesn't fully expand your lungs).…