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Pizza ! Any pizza. It's my kryptonite. Pizza is a lot like sex, when it's good - it's GREAT, and when it's not so good - well, it's still good.
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That is too bad about your brother; but maybe that's an inspiration, too. Do it for yourself, but what a great way to honor your brother's memory - he would be so proud of you.
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I run marathons - I run about 40 miles per week - I often run 20 miles at a time - I have read at least a dozen books on running form, sneakers, strategy and work outs - in short I'm somewhat of a running snob. When I see someone overweight running all I can think is "GREAT, GOOD FOR YOU - KEEP IT UP!!" I know world class…
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Yurbuds - Yurbuds - Yurbuds !! I had the same problem for years and tried everything. I tried the buds that loop around your ears, but they weren't much better and were pretty uncomfortable. If there is a good running store near you (Fleet Feet) go in and they actually measure your ears for a perfect and comfortable fit.…
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Getting your heart rate up and keeping it there is key, so a brisk walk (probably longer than 30 minutes) is better than a casual stroll. Don't push yourself to do something you don't like (like running) because you won't stick with it. Finding something you really enjoy so it doesn't feel like a chore is very important,…
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I did my first marathon (full) in Barcelona, Spain in 4:48 (very, very slow, but I finished). I did the Miami Marathon a year later in 4:00:29, and Marine Corps in Washington last October in 4:02:22 -- I can't quite break that 4 hour mark, but it keeps me trying. For your first race I would strongly encourage you to…
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Fantastic post; thanks! I saw the word "plateau" and thought, "yep, that's me." Your narrative mirrors much of my experience, and I bet others' as well. My next web stop is Amazon.com for the book. Thanks for sharing.
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Greek yogurt (and it's delicious). Protein shakes are good too if you get the right brand (I like EAS, Myoplex or Designer Whey), and if you have a protein shake in the morning it really helps cut down on cravings (especially for sweets) later in the day. Be warned, you really need to shake the shakes to get them to…
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Yes, strength and circuit training will help you increase your speed more than just adding miles. Check out training books by Hal Higdon and Bob Glover; they will give you some good exercises to help with speed - (intervals, for example). Just adding miles helps with endurance, but to increase speed you need to work on…
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Good for you. I started serious running a few years ago, and have completed 3 marathons. First, "no" you should not run every day - especially not while you are training. Training is a combination of (1) stress, (2) fuel and (3) rest. The stress is where you break your body down, the fuel is the good food to give you…
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Definitely carbs - but especially certain types of carbs. By all means stay away from sugar, processed wheat and processed wheat products (white bread, white pasta). The problem is that there are tons of processed carbs (which have very little if any nutritional value) in most processed and prepared foods. Watching…
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You note the theme here: pain is good (it's "weakness leaving the body"). Yes, by all means drink more water. If it's still really difficult for you, however, try an ice bath right after you work out. Sounds tough but it works. If you dump a bag of ice in a tub of cold water and sit in it for 5-10 minutes it will help your…
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To answer your question: the cheetah is the fastest land animal (for those of you who remember the spoof movie, "Airplane"):smile:
