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When I went from 5-6 miles up to the 1/2 marathon distance this year. I would increase my milege every week, but I would never let my heart rate get over the 80% of my max heart rate. (your speed will be slow) This helps so that you can build up your base to the 13 miles. Then once you have built your base, you can…

you say you are watching what you eat, but are you logging in your food? Maybe what you think is healthy isnt, or maybe you are not getting enough to eat & your body is holding onto stuff. Log your food & your exercise. Try to make good food & drink choices, eat the right amount of calories & you should lose weight. If not…

Ok this is Day 5 for me (I am doing 200 a day) I did aprox 300 this morning in between lifting weights. I think I am going to be sore tomorrow. Has anyone tried planks on the Bosu? Try putting your arms on the Bosu, then put your feet on the Bosu. Try side planks that way too, they are killer. Keep up the good work!

I know when I recently went off birth control, I had cramps pretty bad, but I always notice that if I do go workout & push through it, I feel better afterwards. I guess you are just going to listen to your body. On my first day of the TOM for me, when I workout hard I always feel like super women. I realize my body really…

I got my 200 situps in today. I know I should take a rest day, but I am not too sore so I am going to keep doing it every day. Maybe it is the rebel in me. I think I might start the squat challenge on Sunday or Monday. I have a 13 mile runs saturday & I dont want to be sore for that.

I would have a variety & let everyone build there own skewers. Green & red peppers, onions, chicken, beef, pineapple, zuchinni etc. Then you could have a few sauces to choose from to baste them with. italian dressing, bbq, teriaki. For fruit try strawberries, cataloupe, watermelon, pineapple, bananas etc. Good luck & have…

I think if you walk first it speeds up your matabolism so that when you eat after the walk, your body will burn it faster. Just my thoughts.

I haven't been able to look at the link yet. But I did 200 yesterday & 200 today. I know it doesn;t start out that high, but it is at that number that I feel it the next day. I dont just do crunches, I do leg lifts, oblique cruches etc. I like to do abs everyday, so my goal is 200 a day. Keep crunching...and we will all be…

I have only lost 20 lbs, but congrats on the 54bls. That is an awesome accomplishment. I bet you fill so much better & have alot more energy. So use that energy to help you set & meet you next mini goal. You can do it. I am also proud you only gained 1 lb on vacation, that right there says alot. Good Luck & keep going.…

When I had to take a month off in the spring, I just started back at 3-4 miles at a slow pace. It is actually better for you to run slower until you get your endurance up to where you want it, then do intervals to increase your speed. You will be surprised how fast it comes back. Good luck.

ok I am in too. Can anyone tell me how we check in with each other?

too funny....Thanks for making me laugh.

Have you ever tried salt sticks. My husbands Triathlon coach recommends those for long races. Maybe try enduralytes from hammer nutrition. Prior to any race I do whether it be triathlon or 1/2 marathon, I always take either aleve or ibuprophen. It does not upset my stomach & I dont notice the pain as much. My only other…

I always take Sundays off. When I was training for my 1/2 ironman (12-15 hrs a week) I would take 1-2 days off. Sometimes if you are really fatiqued, take 2 days off in a row & you will be able to push harder when you come back. Good luck & enjoy the star trek marathon.

how did you do this, mine did not turn out as you can see

You can buy the cocoa ones at Sams for about $10 for a big container. I dont like things covered in unsweetened cocoa, but these are good. They give you the little choc. fix too.

Thanks for the challenge. I need to get hydrated for my triathlon this weekend, so no better time ot start than now. I started a little late in the day, but will make it. 24oz down.

1/2 the battle is just having the will to start, so good for you & great job on quitting smoking. Start by setting a few mini goals like give up soda, drink more water, exercise a certain amount of time a day etc. Then, look at what you are eating. Plan your meals for tomorrow today. This way you can plug it into MFP & see…

I have a Garmin Forerunner 305. I love it. I use it when I run & cycling. It tracks speed, distance, Heart rate calories etc. The only thing is that sometimes indoors it doen't pick up the satelite that is used for distance (but you shouldn't need that indoors). You can download it to the computer & track your routes etc.…

Drink lots & lots of water this way you wont eat as much. Dont be afraid to have a little dessert, just use portion control. & exercise extra that day so you can afford a few extra calories. It would probably be good to drink extrat water & do more exercise the day after too. Have fun & remember it is ok to enjoy a meal…

I too have to say that the tummy is the last place I lose my weight, I have to lose it everywhere else first. If you are worried about crunches, try planks, I feel those give you great inner core strength without the bulk. I also agree that you have to change up your cardio. Since you are doing 60-90 min, maybe 1 day a…

Have you thought about a chiropractor? I have been running alot this year and the only thing that has kept me injury free is my regular Chiropratic visits. If I am having any back, leg, knee, or muscle pain, he has been able to help me. He also would be able to tell me if it was something more serious that I need to see a…

Why not go by what this website calculates. It seems to be pretty close for me. There are lots of options to choose from when putting in an exercise, so search for the one that most fits the exercise you did & use it. Example, under running you choose the pace that you ran and it will adjust it accordingly. (I think it…

I too am consistantly under my calorie limits. I exercise a lots so it is hard for me to eat what it says I should. I just make sure I am eating good & get in at least the 1200 minimum. It seems to be working fine for me. I also dont stress if I am good all week and then go over by a few calories one day. Good luck & keep…

Maybe your body is telling you that you are not getting enough food...or Have your tried not eating within 3 hrs before you go to bed. You could also do a week of harder exercise (longer durations). Sometimes this will shock your body. Do you eat alot of the same kinds of foods? Try totally mixing it up, this sometimes…