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I stopped using my HR monitor except for occasional use--but when I do use it I typically fall in the 160's for a slow run, and over 180's for a race. Over 200 for sprinting while playing soccer. As long as you feel fine don't worry about it.

Great work!!!!!!

I started at 44 with a friend. But read this first: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1217573-so-you-want-to-start-running

Squats and lunges would be good. Last year I went skiing for a week with zero prep (I didn't exercise back then). I did fine. I am sure I will do better this year since I actually exercise now! You will have no problems!

How do we get this to be pinned to the top of the fitness and exercise board?

Some people chafe wearing cotton as well. I don't so can wear anything (so far), but the wicking fabric is a godsend to some.

Is there a MFP mod who can pin this?

I am thinking about it--signed up already for Tower of Terror 10 miler, a month earlier. I just hope I am ready by then! Well, read you last post and yes, it is sold out. My friend has done this before and told me it usually doesn't sell out right away. Darn. Well, that means I can look for another 1/2 around December.

if you haven't read this yet: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1217573-so-you-want-to-start-running do so. The poster is an experienced runner and knows what she is talking about.

As usual, great advice. I wish that I had read this BEFORE I started running.

Go slower than you think you "should". Walk/run combo is common to start. Stretch well afterwards. Cross train on alternating days - bike, swim, elliptical Strengthen all the muscles of your lower legs to avoid patella tracking problems-> glutes, hamstrings, quads, calves, adductors, abductors. Squats, lunges, and…

Do the one which will make you feel best about yourself. Without killing yourself of course! Running at altitude is hard, and really hard if you are not acclimated.

That is a great goal--congratulations! Don't forget to do some cross training < biking, strength > to balance out the running. I developed knee pain due to muscle strength imbalance in my legs making my patella track poorly-->improved with lunges, squats, deadlifts, and lots of stretching! Have fun! You can do it.

Is it really 205? Sometimes the monitors mistake the t wave for a qrs and that falsely elevates the rate. Stop and take your pulse (my heart rate monitor can be set to alarm at a certain pulse rate). As long as you aren't having any unusual trouble breathing, aren't dizzy or lightheaded and the heart rate drops with rest…

OnionMama: Great job!!!

If a personal trainer will help you get and stay motivated to get and remain healthy, I would say that was a good investment. We spend/waste our money on worse things.

Have fun! Please give us a summary, gets me more encouraged to do a 1/2! I love reading about everyone's accomplishments.

I have never had any complaints or even dirty looks. I just go around pedestrians after slowing down. Never came close to hitting one or even being within touching distance of one - I give a wide berth. However the one time I was in the road because I was giving room for a pedestrian the cars speeding by at 45-50 were…

I think it depends on where you live. Where I live I can go on a 7 mile bike ride on the sidewalk and encounter 2 pedestrians and 1000 cars. I would rather ride on the sidewalk and have to go around the 2 pedestrians than try to navigate the road with 999 people on their cell phones texting. For my safety.

I know it may be illegal to ride on the sidewalk in Fl, but I do it, because I would rather do something illegal than be dead. Saying that, you could always get a horn (my son loves to use his), and I always go around pedestrians, even if I have to go on the street for a time or on the grass. Many people are listening to…

use the recipe builder---enter each item in grams (or liquids volume), MFP will calculate total calories. Prepare as usual. Measure in grams the total product. Enter that number into the #servings on MFP (total number of servings for that recipe). When you eat a serving: measure how many grams it is, enter that as number…

Not a running question--but if you read the Wheel of Time, I suggest you start taking notes. Things that appear insignificant in book 1 become important in books 10-12. Great read if you like Jordan's style. Brandon Sanderson picks up the pace a bit in the last 3 of the series.

I didn't do the program, but there is a bridge to 10K group here, as well as a long distance runners group that is pretty active. There is also a run x miles per month challenge group that I just joined last month--you set a personal goal and documents your runs on a group spreadsheet. It all depends on your goals. Do you…

Marshalls and Ross are discount stores--if you have them in your area they have great deals at times.

Congratulations! I don't know if I would have even run being that sick. You are pretty impressive! Now rest, and heal, and recover. So you can run the next one!

Running only helps with weight loss because it burns calories. If you are starving because of running and eat more than you burn--no. Calculate how many calories you burn from running --don't eat them all back--yes.

You can lose without exercise--most of weight loss is a calorie deficit. As for exercise, you can always try swimming. When your ankle heals you can bike or use the elliptical.

I am sorry that happened--I would suggest speaking with the long distance running folks in their group to see if they have any suggestions. Also ask your doc if you can take more than 2 Imodium (not sure how that would affect sweating, which is pretty important when you are running so far). Perhaps it is just anxiety…

Sorry, gave up on Jantastic. I am recording running on the x miles per month challenge. I thought the Jantastic web site was too cluttered... Goals this month: --build up more miles --run at least 4 days per week --one long run per week of at least 6 miles --one long run of minimum 8 miles --Total Monthly goal of 75 miles…

When you streak--do some of you just run a mile or so as a rest day? I can't imagine not having some sort of rest day.