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BTW, I finished 13600 out of 26632 overall. 4594 out of 11970 Females 488 out of 1832 F 45-49 Starting bib was 20895, which means I "passed" roughly 7300 people.

Boston Marathon on Monday. Ended up one minute and 37 seconds off my (kind of arbitrary) goal, but was really pleased with my race. I typed a full report if anyone is interested: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10735956/april-2019-monthly-running-challenge#latest

I promised some folks a race recap from Boston on Monday and I finally getting around to doing it. Hopefully I won’t start to babble, because that’s usually what happens on these things so I am going to try and keep it nice and to the point. This was my second time running Boston. When I ran it in 2017, I was nursing…

Bravo! Thanks for sharing your story. I hope it inspires many to discover what can be accomplished when one is determined. Fantastic job!

There is a thread in the Chit Chat section devoted to dog pics (title says puppies, but it's all dogs). I love that thread. I check it daily because it makes me happy.

This is my buddy Stella on a hike in the woods. She likes to hike and run with me. We also do a 20-30 minute walk around the neighborhood every morning before work.

Happy Birthday! Such an awesome post!

Returning today to a hectic day at work after being out, so I am still working on a race report, but I thought I would share this. Adidas did these cool customized videos for the runners at Boston. You can see me at the 15K shot towards the middle of the road. At the 21 mile mark I am just in front of the blind runner…

Thanks all! I am at the airport and just seeing this. It's so cool to know that you were all supporting me yesterday! I will post a race report when I get home. I did get to meet Lisa, @BEERRUNNER and we did a shake out run together on Sunday and rode out on the buses together on Monday. The weekend was full of wacky…

Don't know about keto, but Trader Joe's has a really good cauliflower crust. I eat it because I am gluten free. My husband eats it because he likes it.

I have to get through a hectic workday, followed by an easy 4 mile run, an evening of figuring out what in the world to pack and hopefully a good night's sleep before heading out to Boston in the morning. @MobyCarp, I am truly sorry for your situation, but if it's any consolation, current forecasts are predicting…

Have you considered doing a plyometric based workout? I would think that type of training would be very beneficial for a climber.

Yesterday evening I did my final pace run before my marathon, 6 miles with the middle 4 at 8:20-8:30. It was a pretty good run despite the crazy wind. I did the run from work, which is a pretty hilly area. When I went to leave the building, I thought the door was broken because I could not push it open to get out. Then I…

My husband is dealing with the exact same thing right now. Torn meniscus leading to arthritis, Baker's cycst and he also has a slight stress fracture as well. His doctor told him that he should look for alternate means of exercise than running because the arthritis will only get worse, but he is stubborn. The doctor said…

If you do decide to switch brands, I would recommend trying a pair on for size before you buy them or order them. i wear a half size larger in Asics than I do in Brooks.

What is it about the updates that you don't like? I have always been fitted to a neutral shoe, but I have always found my preferred shoe, especially for long runs, to be the Asics Kayano, which is more of a cushioned stability shoe. I have been wearing them for many years. I like the cushioning and the roomy toe box. I…

@MobyCarp- When I was in a boot for the same injury, my doctor gave me the green light to ride a bike in the boot as long as it didn't cause any pain (of course, you would probably want to clear that with your doctor). Do you have a bicycle? I have a trainer for mine that lifts the back wheel and basically turns it into a…

Wow, April 1st and already 5 pages. Talk about keeping you on your toes. Needless to say, I did not read the entire thread, so not much to comment. I did catch the great news of @avidkeo. Way to go on the weight loss! Also, @scott6255 's monthly question. Like many of you answered, I don't do any specific diet but I do eat…

@amirahdaboss Wow, that looks like quite an accident. Is that your car? I hope you and everyone involved are okay. I also hope that kid learned a lesson since nobody was seriously hurt. This morning's run...ugh! The run part was not terrible, it's what transpired afterwards that made it a terrible start to my day. I met my…

Interesting. When I had a stress fracture in my metatarsal in 2014, it was in March also. I did have an MRI to confirm it, but I had already hit my deductible for the year. My podiatrist had wanted to put me in a cast for 2 months, but the MRI showed the stress fracture was not as severe as she suspected, so I ended up in…

Absolutely! When I find my favorite shoe on sale, I buy as many pairs as I can because sometimes even updates on an old favorite can make me fall out of love with a shoe, so I prefer to rely on something I know I like. I have heard it suggested that shoes materials can break down over time just by sitting in a box, but I…

@MobyCarp Oh no! I hate to hear that news. Have you considered getting an MRI to confirm the stress fracture? @KatieJane83 Glad to see you back! I don't blame you for giving up on Philly. I hope the Marine Corp brings you better luck!

Mine is the Joule, stick style sous vide. It is controlled exclusively through an app on my phone, so it is very easy to use.

I sous vide salmon last night then gave it a quick pan sear. I cooked it at 122 F and it was amazing. The texture was perfect. I don't think I will ever make it any other way again. Wish i had taken photos. Next time.

@HonuNui I have nothing to offer that hasn't already been said. You have had a rough go of it. Sending some positive energy in your direction. Thanks @amymoreorless ! Feeling much better today after a nice, easy run yesterday evening. The " I don't give a crap about anything other than recharging my soul" kind of run.

The title of your thread is " Running. Let's Do it Right This Time!". Go get the new shoes.

I agree with this 100%. But that's not to say that you shouldn't AIM to run negative splits. Plan and execution are two different things. Executing a perfect marathon plan is tough on your first attempt, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't try. Shooting for negative splits will definitely help to make sure you don't…

Thanks for the encouragement @MobyCarp @Scott6255 and @PastorVincent! I know that you guys are right. This has been an unconventional approach to training for me and I am still wondering if I did enough! But I got this!

The month of highs and lows continues. After a weekend of two solid races then a solo 20 miler with sub race pace finish, I was feeling pretty good about where things were standing as I crested the training peak for Boston. Then this past weekend, bam, I had to go and have a really crappy run to fill my head back up with…

Nice! How many people can say that they left Meb in the dust?