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This seems like it has a fairly simple solution....

Sounds like a hip flexor problem. Caused by weak glutes and muscular imbalances. Its common in runners, especially those with desk jobs. Stretch your hip flexors, ice, and get a massage ball to roll it out with. Also do some targeted glute strengthening exercises.

squats and deadlifts

They are probably staring because your wife looks hella fat.

hippie.

I love it when people just make up their own definitions for words and then act exasperated when others don't know what the hell they are talking about.

Running too tense- usually with your arms up too high. Force yourself to drop your arms and relax. Your shoulders should un-tense.

I would probably do it Friday night, so I'm not worried about something happening and me missing my flight, or Saturday after I landed (the best way to adjust to a new place is to go for a run). I don't think it will make much difference either way, from a physiological perspective, but I would be stressed running on a…

W.T.A.F. There is just so much here. Random racism. Potatoes are better than mashed potatoes? body type nonsense. Its an entire MFP bingo card come to life.

I have the black diamond Icon....its powerful and I love it. Though I bought it specifically because it has a big battery pack instead of being USB rechargeable (I want to be able to change the batteries if it dies on a long night). I've had it for a year now with no problems. I definitely learned my lesson about cheap…

Well. You don't have a lot of time at all. Normal marathon training programs are 18 weeks, but those assume a comfortable base of about 20-25 miles per week. Basically, this is a 'doable but not wise' plan. But if you want to go ahead: Step one - stop running every day. You will only tire yourself out sooner. You need time…

bad idea. Heart problem in a bottle.

This popped into my head today and I am super curious to know how it all turned out. is OP still around?

Sure you can. Most people with an average level of fitness could go out and walk a half marathon today (though they might be varying levels of sore/tired after). So if the time allows for it, there is no reason you can't do it. I know a woman who hikes the Catalina marathon every year. She beats a lot of the runners. But…

This. And I think @glevinso nailed it with the long run issue. At these times, you'll want longer long runs, a bit more variety in your speed work (intervals and tempo runs), but it is a tad too close to race day to start changing things now. One thing you can do is add some strides to your easy runs to help you with a…

Unless your shins have migrated to your ankles, Its not shin splints. Chances are you answered your own question- too much, too soon. Rest, Ice, some ibuprofen if you want. Make sure you have the right shoes. Did you jump from nothing to 30 minutes of jogging every day? That's probably enough to kill your ankles,…

Good question. It depends a bit on what kind of runner you are - some prefer to run conservative at first and do negative splits- which can be good because glycogen doesn't get depleted early. Though for 90 minutes, that shouldn't really matter. If I were running, I would base my even-or-negative decision on the course…

As others have said - it is possible to become inefficient with your form at slower paces. Work on that.

I go off on a running vacation and its anarchy with the stickies! PURE ANARCHY.

Generally 0.63 x weight in pounds x miles ran is a good estimate for your net burn (running burn - BMR). So for 9 miles, 964 calories for you. But if you want to run that much, you should really eat something back. Or else you are asking for trouble. Also, if you're a new runner, why are you running advanced marathoner…

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/279198/running-tip-so-you-are-about-to-do-your-first-race/p1

I have felt some twinges and kept running through it, while stretching and icing (stretch your calves as well as your arches). check out the link provided, and if it starts to get worse go see a PT.

Congrats! That was actually my very first distance race, in 2005. Seeing the half marathoners getting medals is what made me want to run one! Fantastic job!

Ok for what? The olympics? No. Good for someone who's never tried it before? Absolutely. No matter how fast you are, there is someone faster. Best to not compare yourself. But if you want to compare yourself (and a lot of runners do), check out this Age-Grade calculator, which tells you where you stack up against people…

Depo doesn't make you gain weight, but it can make you hungrier (personally I love it and have never had any problems, but BC is an experiment of one for most people). Even if you are 'eating clean', if you are eating at a surplus, you will gain weight.

Sounds like you legs will give out far before you lungs do. so you could probably shave off some time easily just by upping your threshold runs and doing some light interval work. But...given its at the end of a tri, I'll let the tri specialists talk about how best to train for that.

Have you been running at all (how many miles/week)? What was the injury? How hard was the 23 minute 5k? If you're still pretty well conditioned, you may be able to improve pretty rapidly (maybe not sub-20 again), but a full 5k training plan (400/800m intervals, mile repeats, progressive workouts, long runs etc) might be a…

could be a hip flexor issue - which is actually a weak glute issue (weak or unbalanced glutes cause the hip flexor to take up more strain). But first - what are your shoes like? What is your weekly routine? Have you suddenly increased mileage?

Lunch? Maybe try lunch after. In all seriousness, what you do after highly depends on your experience with C25K. You may find that you hate running. If so, no need to force yourself to do it. You may like it and want to try another 5k. Or you may LOVE it and decide you want to try a 10k. Each scenario will mean a different…