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No
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It is very telling.
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When starting out, its not a good idea. However, when you build up, it is not a problem. A lot of advanced marathon plans will have you running 6 days a week (though these workouts vary, some are easy, some are fast, some are hilly). Some people run every day just because they like it. But this is after years of running.…
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Its not odd and not annoying to runners so long as you start in the back. A lot of halves have time limits though, so you will have to check that for any race you wish to do. If you like trails, sometimes trail races will have a half distance (21k) along with 50k/50m and 26.2 distances, so time cut-offs are less strict.
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How did you get that out of what we said? Honestly you should cut down and get a plan. Someone consistently running 60+ mile weeks for a ~4 hour marathon is likely overtraining. Hal Higdon, or Pfitzinger, or even Runners World Smart Coach. You don't need more miles at this point, you need to train smarter.
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http://laraces.com/
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lol. Maybe its all 'runners high' after mile 100? But really, be consistent and patient. 3x a week, just focus on slow, easy, consistent running right now. You should make it to 5k in three months max (and most likely less)
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What is your schedule like? "runners high" can be a rare thing. Its not often that I feel like I can run forever and ever. I enjoy most runs on some level (physical, mental, emotional), but that perfect feeling is elusive. But...you're taking like 8 months to work up to a 5k. I doubt that's fatigue.
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Its kind of hard to say. For actually completing endurance event, you don't really want low calorie food. You want calorie dense food. General eating is much different from food I train with. For instance, for a 50 mile race, I'm eating a mixture of carb gels, electrolyte drink (nuun), gummy bears, coke/ginger ale, soup, a…
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You're running far too much for far too little result. Vary your training. Get a coach or a plan. Have rest days. Strength training (such as squats and lunges) can address muscle imbalances and keep you from getting injured, in addition to helping your 'kick' in races.
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Do you mean what to eat during, or what to eat in general while training?
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Starting an exercise routine will usually cause water retention in your muscles (for repair), its normal. however with so little to lose and with an exercise routine, only eating 1000-1200 cals is quite low. You should probably start eating more toward maintenance.
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Yeah, loss of toenails is the wrong shoes. Or you're running 100 miles of downhills a week. But most likely its the wrong shoes.
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nods. Look at any advanced marathon plan - you're never doing more than 20% of your miles at a high intensity. Want to run sub-3? Get ready for some 60-70 mile weeks! That intensity percentage doesn't go up for less advanced runners, it goes down. When you're just starting out, it won't do anything for you anyway (except…
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I...I don't even know what this would do for an experienced runner. Intervals should be done at a pace where you can repeat the distance 3, 4, or 5 times at least. tempo runs should be done below VO2max threshold and for a longer time. "running as fast as you can for 1-1.5 miles and then cooling down" is just spinning your…
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The Adrenaline comes in a trail model- I believe its the Adrenaline ASR
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You dropped two minutes per mile in 2 weeks. That is the opposite of slow. Forget about sprints for now, run more miles. Also, try not to put any heavy squats/deadlifts the day before a run. They will make your legs tired.
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You need to run more. Right now, any sort of sprinting will only get you marginal gains, as you don't have the musculature built up to support it. Plus, throwing in speed work without a base can lead to injury. Add a third day of running, and slowly increase your distance. As a new runner, your bread and butter for getting…
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What do you want him to say? log 500 calories?
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The hybrid I run in is the Brooks Pure Cadence (4mm drop), still cushy enough for a road marathon. The Pure line has a bunch in slightly different styles. I also have another Brooks Pure shoe for trails (Pure Grit), but my other 'maximalist' shoe is the Altra Olympus 1.5 (though the tread leaves something to be desired - I…
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This is all true as well. Strike is just one component of overall form. I generally don't recommend messing with your strike unless you are having problems. I know many people who heel-strike their way to wins with no issues at all. I would definitely get fitted for a shoe if you haven't already. Sometimes a minimalist…
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Can I ask why the Pegasus? That's a shoe with a pretty big drop (I think 11-12mm, depending on model). If you want to encourage a forefoot strike, you should probably switch up your shoes.
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I too am confused when different people like different things.
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I'd honestly have recommended it a few weeks ago. Not that you won't be able to finish, just that you'd ideally be a little further along in your distance at this point. I would up the long runs so that you at least make one 16km run before the half (and ideally not the week before - you want fresh legs for the race). If…
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You run. You're a runner. Look at it this way, you're getting more out of your money when you take your time during a race. But seriously, there are always going to be people slower, and faster. Don't worry about it. Get through your first marathon training successfully, and uninjured, and then if you want, there are all…
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Since you still have 6 weeks to build up, I would just get back out and start running regularly again. I see no reason why you couldn't aim for 28 minutes or better. And since its on a golf course, you shouldn't worry too much about the terrain. You won't be tripping over roots or doing anything too technical, so it…
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http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1217573/so-you-want-to-start-running/p1
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Congratulations!
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Personally I wouldn't want a heavy lunch before a 5k, even it is a few hours prior to the gun. I would save the majority of my pasta for dinner Thursday, then eat a big breakfast, a light lunch, and have a snack en route. You really don't need to 'carb load' for a 5k anyway, so you're just trying to keep satiated without…