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I used to until I did a 14 mile run in the humid swamp of Houston and the seams ripped my thighs bloody. So now it's just compression shorts with nothing under.

To date: Swim: 2564 Yards Bike: 27 miles Run: 48 miles

The closer you are to a healthy body weight the harder it is to lose. You are already at a good weight so to lose any more there really isn't much room for error. You have to weigh everything to the gram and be sure you're not over estimating calories burned from exercise. If you don't have a food scale I suggest you start…

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As long as the race is well supported I will not carry a belt or anything extra at all. I like to be as minimalist as possible.

I think it's pretty common. Especially running hard in the heat. Lots of people throw up after racing. I haven't done that yet but I came pretty close after my last 5k, it was 80 degrees with 80% humidity.

Half Ironman, Ironman, Kona, BQ.

For running I have lap pace, average pace, cadence and distance. For bike I have cadence, speed, HR and distance. I have a 310XT.

For training currently I am displaying lap pace, average pace, cadence and distance. For a short race I would swap out cadence for HR.

I have a Road ID bracelet that I wear to races and long runs with contact info etc on it. I don't have any medical conditions but it's still smart to wear something like that, you never know what could happen. If I DID have a serious allergy or condition I would wear it all the time.

Did you get fitted for the new shoes? I would take them back, if the pain came on right after starting with the new shoes and you never had it before it's likely the shoes.

I'm going to give it another shot for August. :)

My husband and I are both training for a marathon right now. We have small kids so we have to split the schedule so someone is always home. My end of the schedule right now looks like this: Monday-Cross Train- Usually some combo of cycling, swimming, stairs, weights Tuesday- Up at 4:30-Run 10 miles Wednesday-Up at 5-Run 5…

Lots of good suggestions here. I would make sure I am very visible, blinky light etc, run on the other side of the road against traffic (much safer!) and snap a pic of her license plate as she passes.

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I live in a safe area and stick to well lit and well travelled streets. All I see on my early morning runs are other runners and cyclists and police officers cruising. There are alligators but I have never seen one up on the street and there are wild boars but again if they are smart they will stay off the road and stick…

NYC!!! November 2. :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy:

It is very difficult to lose weight while marathon training unless you are very diligent. Since starting training for my first marathon almost a year ago I have lost maybe 10 pounds total, in a whole year. I still have 10-15 to go. You have to be focused and stick to your plan, or at least I do. I can very easily out eat…

I've pretty much stopped taking rest days and just cross train instead but when I did take one it was the day after my long run.

Incredible story! You are an inspiration and the very definition of success. Congrats on all your hard work and keep it going!!

I follow the more slow miles approach. Partly because that suits me and how I like to run and partly because I see how well it has worked for others. ( And partly because when I was a wee baby runner that's what Carson told me to do and I listened)

Are you following a plan and if so what is it? That mid week mileage seems very high. I wouldn't drop any of the 20 milers, those are important. But I would sloooow down your long run and cut back the mid-longs during the week. Cut the 12 miles on Wednesday down to 5 and do it at a recovery pace and that should help.

Houston is very flat. The major factor here is the weather. You just don't know. It could be 70 degrees or 40. But it's almost guaranteed to be humid. And high humidity can suck your soul out especially if you haven't trained in it.

This is the plan out of Pftizinger's Advanced Marathoning book. I should have mentioned that. But yes, Road to Boston. You can do it. :smile:

How about this one? I'm doing the 24 week plan but here is an 18. http://www.derekleewo.com/djapps/trainingPlans/viewPlan/5/

For a shorter distance race I like them small. Better chance of winning an AG medal and you don't have to dodge around so many people. Half or full marathon I like big. Lots of crowd support, big expo, good food etc.

This December? No. But next December? I don't see why not.

It looks like the world record for women is 4:12. So try to get as close to that as possible. :laugh:

So far so good. I'm on track to meet all my goals.

1. I recently bought a pair of lulu lemon running socks that I'm quite happy with. In cold weather I will wear compression socks. 2. Gps watch and hrm are awesome training tools. I would recommend Garmin, what kind depends on your budget and goals. 3. I do not fuel before or during, except on 20 mile runs when I'm…