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Why did you only build up to 8 miles during training? To me it seems like a big jump, so I understand why you are sore. Yesterday I did a 12 mile training run, woke up a little sore and stiff today, but mainly just tired. So instead of doing my normal strength workout at lunch, I walked. 2 miles at a reasonable pace. I am…
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I have the opposite problem... :'( I went from a C to a very small B when I started running. Now I need padding for my wedding dress lol. And I only lost 6 pounds...must have all been from there.
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Great job! I was there in July, and next month I have a half marathon! Just keep going, rest when needed, and keep setting goals. I LOVE setting goals. The best moments for me running have been:: First mile non-stop. First 5K First 5 mile non-stop First 10K First 100 mile month. I will be adding half marathon soon! Great…
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Cant train for a marathon (or even half marathon) keeping workouts to an hour. It all depends on individual goals. Listen to your body and rest when it tells you to. I do SOMETHING every day, run 4 days a week and do double runs on 2 of those days. Except for my short lunch time workouts, ALL my other runs are over an…
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During a long run your organs have to work harder to keep up with the demands of your body. Add tylenol or ibuprofen before the run and you could stress your kidneys and liver even more. Plus, why risk getting an upset tummy or runners trots? If you need to take pills to get through your run, you should probably take a day…
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Been running since April, started from absolutely nothing. I now run about 30-40 miles per week although last week was an injury recovery week (only 18 miles). Long runs are @ 11 miles. Fitness level: I would say intermediate. I run 4 days a week, do body weight stuff 3 times a week, and swim 2ce. There is certainly more…
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Sharp pain = bad pain usually. If it lightens over the day as you move more, its probably muscles/tendons. If it gets worse as you put weight on it and move more, it could be bone. Ice ice ice, take it easy for a few days, and if it doesnt get better, get to the doctor. If its a stress fracture, they could get worse with…
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I have hammer toes, so I get blisters and blood blisters at the tip of my toes alot. The first 6 months of running was the worst...never found anything that helped. Now, the callouses are built up that I dont get them anymore. But "regularly shaped" feet/toes hopefully have better solutions than to wait it out.
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If you lose control of your breathing, you are probably going to fast. Slow down a little and get back into a good breathing pattern. I usually count to 2 breathing in and 2 breathing out, regardless of speed. But it took many many miles at 11 min/mile to get my pattern down. I can easily tell if Im going too fast by my…
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I forgot to mention: I started in cushioned neutral shoes and after about 2 months switched to a stability shoe. The ankle pain started about about 6 weeks after switching shoes.
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[/quote] """""I used to think that runners were stick thin too but they come in all shapes and sizes. :) I am hoping to get thin and lean from running though BUT I have to admit that I have not been watching my diet and I love soda and sweet tea. Should I still lose weight and get leaner with the running even though I'm…
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[/quote] I used to think that runners were stick thin too but they come in all shapes and sizes. :) I am hoping to get thin and lean from running though BUT I have to admit that I have not been watching my diet and I love soda and sweet tea. Should I still lose weight and get leaner with the running even though I'm not…
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My first half mile to mile is my warmup. Usually its 30 seconds slower than my real running pace for the day. After that, if I NEED to, Ill stop and stretch, adjust shoe laces, then continue. A few leg swings to loosen up the hip flexors if they have been tight that week.
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Mine is April 6th 2013. Booked it about a year in advance and didnt plan on losing more than 10 pounds or so but getting more fit. I started running in April, struggled really. Now Im running over 100 miles a month. I have lost about 8 pounds, but went from a pant size 10-12 to a size 6. Dress size 10 to a 6 as well.…
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I have been training for a half for a few months now and never carb loaded before long runs. I do 2 medium-long runs per week (5-8 miles) and 1 long (over 10) along with 1 day of speed intervals and 1 day of hills...theres no way I could carb load for all of that! And Ive never felt the need to, I usually complete all the…
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I LOVE ice cream...no amount of "research" hating on milk will stop my DAILY ice cream consumption...or my glass of post run chocolate milk.
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I run at night sometimes and wear reflective belts/vests but was still concerned about people not paying attention. So I found at walmart these little bike lights that wrap around the handlebar of the bike...well, I wrap the red blinking one around the back of my reflector belt. I also wear a headlamp. Im sure I look like…
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Im pretty obsessive about scheduling it. I have my runs scheduled on the calendar for the next 5 months and Im 95% on doing them. (I cut one short due to bad weather). I also have a speadsheet with all the exercises I want to do and have weekly goals and monthly goals. If I miss one of those goals the spreadsheet tells me…
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A 5K (to me) is never easy because its where I strive for constant improvement. So I ran it in 31 minutes...next time I want 29. Got to 29, next time 28...etc. I push myself at that distance to make the longer races easier. But a 3 mile "easy" run at lunch time is easy to me now (after 6 months). Also, I always take the…
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I run 4 days a week. Im building to a half marathon. Sundays Im at 10 miles now. Tuesdays I do 2. Wednesdays I run 2 @ lunch and 5-7 in the evening. Fridays I do 2 at lunch and 7-9 in the evenings. I cross train Mondays and Thursdays and do chores on Saturday (rest day). I eat anywhere from 1600-2000 calories a day, even…
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Run... and eat healthy. But mainly, run. And some lifting helps too.
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After running for about 5 weeks, my first 5K was 31:01. A month later it was 29:04. Havent ran another official 5k as I have focused on longer races, but I often run a 3.1 mile loop around my house in about 27 minutes. The most important thing is to get out there and do it and not worry about time. Finishing dead least is…
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I wear compression sports bras. If an old bra is too loose it happens. But I havent had any problems with the 15 dollar compression ones from target. really quite good for such a low cost.
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google maps ahead of time.
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On my long run days, I get up an hour to hour and a half early, have some steel cut oats and coffee. (I have to eat before a 8-10 miler or I just crash). The coffee really helps get things moving. My fiancee hates coffee so I make him drink warm water and that seems to help him along. Some days we get out the door early…
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Either log it as a faster walk (depending on how much you actually job and how fast) or just log it as walking. When I was doing that, I usually logged it as walking 4.5mph (I walked @ 4.0mph and ran @ 6.0mph. I walked more than I ran).
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I would say if you are just getting able to run 3 miles, your immediate goal of 25 minutes for a 5k is a little too difficult. Maybe focus on doing a 5k, then starting to take the time off. Ive found the only way I have been able to cut time on 5k's is to run more often and run longer. It wasnt until I hit about 10K…
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Ive been running for a few months now and run about 20-25 miles per week. I have not lost significant weight with running, but I was in the "normal" bmi from the beginning. Even though I have only lost 6 pounds total, I have dropped inches off my legs, waist, hips, chest, and even arms. I went from a size 10 jeans to a…
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All my running shorts ride up in the crotch...the only way it isnt uncomfortable is to wear 3inch inseam shorts...not much fabric there to ride up ;). However, I sometimes wear compressions under them, and always have to use an antichafing method. But I hate the feeling of a lot of fabric there, so the shorter the shorts…
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Its very easy to get addicted to running. Its also very easy to get injured or burnt out. I started running in April. Like you I was walking a lot before I started running. It took me almost a full month before I ran my first non stop mile. The first mile was the hardest part. I now run 20-25 miles per week with my long…
