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I have done more damage to myself running (body slamming) than I ever did mtbing. Ditto on the stupid roots! [/quote] I have taken my fair share of spills on the trails. On one occasion, I even had a friend along who was kind enough to photograph the evidence when we were finished. It was in the 90s that day, so the…

How did it go??

That is exciting! Sounds like you have a great plan. I second that you should have no problem progressing through the C25K and 10K given your base and history, but it is very wise to take it slow. While you are correct that the elliptical is not the equivalent of running, do not be afraid to replace some of your easy runs…

I just got word on Wednesday that I got in for Big Sur next spring (April 2020). It has been a bucket list race for a while. I am so excited!

I am not sure where you are located, but the Flying Pig marathon in Cincinnati is continuously named as one of the top picks for a fun race by Runner's World. It is full of crowd support and lots of fun things going on along the way. I have also run Boston twice and I would put the Flying Pig right up there with it in…

My garden is starting to produce in full force, so lots of fresh vegetables. I make a lot of veggies year round, but in the summer they are so plentiful it's hard not to eat them with every meal. I also make large batches of homemade pesto and eat it on chicken or shrimp or gluten free pasta. Pretty soon I will be pickling…

Thanks so much for the advice. great idea for the handle. I'll be sure and let you know how it goes.

I don't think your concern about "relentless forward progress" is unique to runners who started running later in life. As you already know, I am an older runner in my late forties and I have been running for about 20 years, although I didn't really start to hit my stride (yes, corny pun) in terms of gaining speed and…

I second the recommendation to check out TJ Maxx. Their selection of athletic wear has been awesome lately and they have very good prices on lots of brands. If you are having problems with finding something that fits and feels comfortable, it can be really hard to order on-line based off of someone else's recommendation.…

I cook dinner every day. I plan my meals for the week and go to the grocery store at the beginning of the week, but I also usually have to make one or two quick stops during the week to get something I forgot. My lunch is almost always leftovers from the night before or from the freezer, as I also make big batches of stuff…

You will have to log it under Cardio if you want to account for the calories burned. That said, strength training does not burn very many calories (although there are many, many other benefits), so make sure you are recording an accurate number. How are you tracking it? Some fitness watches may already be accounting for…

that's awesome. My husband and I just got kayaks and we are wondering if we will be able to take our pupper along with us. She doesn't appear to be a huge fan of the water, but isn't afraid of it either. How does your dog do in the kayak? Does she like to swim? Do you have any pointers for us? Thanks!

@noblsheep Thank you for sharing your essay. I think it was exactly what I needed to read today. <3

Holy cow. I don't even know where to start. I haven't been around much lately because I find it increasingly hard to keep up with this thread, but I learned of the news of Kevin's passing on Strava and thought this was the most appropriate place I could come to share my condolences and sentiments. As a long time member of…

I am also training for Chicago! Hope your training is going well!

Stella did way too much partying over the holiday weekend

Everything mentioned here, but I also like to take regular (not dehydrated) fruit like apples, oranges, pears, tangerines, etc. They provide extra hydration.

Doing a fun, family oriented local 5K this evening. Last year I won my age group and the prize was a pair of Goodr sunglasses, Balega socks and a t-shirt. It was hot and humid last year and my pace was barely faster than my half marathon pace. Tonight will be even hotter and I have been nursing a bum hamstring, so I have…

@JennJ323- Keeping an eye on it is half the battle. But I hear you. I am in the same boat! We got this !

I was going to say something along these lines. Tell her to just get out there and practice, practice, practice. If she wants it bad enough, she will get it. Especially at that age, coaches will value her initiative and drive. This is an excellent opportunity for you to show her that achieving goals takes hard work and…

Sweet potato hash and eggs. Dice a sweet potato and boil. Saute with whatever veggies you like ( I usually use some combo of zucchini, mushrooms, sweet and hot peppers, onion, and spinach). Season how you like. I like smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Top with two fried eggs. I also love to make Shakshuka and…

Name: Lori Age:47 Height:5'0" Total weight lost:~20 lbs Time it took to lose:about 6 months How long in maintenance: about 7 years Maintenance weight range:100-105 Average weight recorded from 2018:103 Average weight recorded from January:105 Average weight recorded from February:105 Average weight recorded from March:105…

I could. I plan all of my meals for the week in advance. But the question was prompted by a day where my plans just got totally shot to *kitten* and I had to come up with a something quick and easy. My husband had bought a package of Aidels Andouile chicken sausage, so I was able to make it a quick and easy meal because I…

Way too much cuteness on this thread today!!

;) 200 calories per link

Breakfast: pancake made with egg, banana and protein powder topped with a tbsp. of PB and a tsp. of wild Maine blueberry jam and coffee Lunch: salad of mixed greens, blueberries, pecans, feta and sockeye salmon with homemade vinaigrette Dinner: sauteed shrimp tossed with homemade pesto over top of zucchini noodles and…

This is not a bad idea. I think this kind of plan would work for a lot of people if they actually took the time to understand it and were able to execute it properly. Congrats on your weight loss and finding a method of maintenance that works for you!

300-400 during the week. If I have a big breakfast on the weekend, I usually don't eat lunch.

I agree with the above, but also want to add that when you get into the heart of your marathon training, you may want to consider eating at maintenance. Trying to lose weight while training for a marathon can really affect your energy levels, your performance, and ultimately, your health. Marathon training is very…

Impressive list, even for someone half your age!