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  • I love the natural high I get from exercising and I feel miserable when I can't train. I'm not an addict, I just see exercising as an important and enjoyable part of my life :wink:
    in How many are obsessed with working out? Comment by ellrunner21 October 2012
  • I've had the same dilemma as you in the past on big runs and often got confused by the breadth of advice out there ... "you must eat this" "don't eat this" !! I did the same with drinking during races and often finished feeling sick and water-logged. My only advice would echo the other comment - don't try anything new.…
    in Need advice on: eating before a big race Comment by ellrunner21 October 2012
  • That's fantastic, well done you!! I ran my first 5k about 4 years ago (I hated running before then) and this coming Sunday I will be completing my 4th Half Marathon (and I ran a Marathon last April). Running is great ... it's free, it's not expensive, it helps shed the pounds and keeps you fit and most importantly IT MAKES…
    in Ran my 1st ever 5K race today!!!! :) Comment by ellrunner21 October 2012
  • I am on 50% carbs, 25% Protein and 25% Fats as I'm training for a Half Marathon so need to be able to fuel my runs. It's working pretty well and I'm losing weight steadily (despite eating my extra exercise calories most days). I do try and choose wholewheat pasta and bread as opposed to white, wholegrain rice and sweet…
    in I am the only one here not following a low carb diet?! Comment by ellrunner21 September 2012
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