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  • I did a 27k training run this past Sunday, which was the longest I have ever ran, and I actually feel like doing my scheduled run two days later! I'm not too sore or too tired. This feels better than actually covering the distance!
    in Any successes, victories, etc. lately? Comment by layne_mat July 2014
  • I've ran in -20 C, but I usually draw the line at -15 C or so. Makes me a little nervous to go colder.
    in Runners: How cold is to cold? Comment by layne_mat January 2014
  • I usually eat back about half the calories if possible, but I believe the app is designed to eat them all back. If you are burning 1000 calories a day in excercise, you should eat at least some back. You do not want a daily net of 500 - 1000 calories! Are you running 10+ kilometers a day to burn that many calories?
    in Should I worry if I am under my calorie limit? Comment by layne_mat January 2014
  • Yeah, been hearing to use it as a training run from a few friends as well. I gave myself twelve weeks to train, but have missed too may weeks now to make any serious attempt it seems. Thanks for the input.
    in The clock is ticking! Comment by layne_mat January 2014
  • I would combine the two. Strength training will only help your running. A stronger body will help with form and endurance. That said, see how you feel after the runs, don't be hesitant to take a rest day if you are really sore!
    in Should I combine C25K with cardio/strength exercises? Comment by layne_mat December 2013
  • I have found when increasing your distance/time running that all the apps and programs I have used talk about running at a "conversational pace" to build endurance and add kilometers. A pace where you could hold a conversation to a person next to you with little to no discomfort . If you are finding the need to slow down…
    in Question for Fellow C25K'ers Comment by layne_mat December 2013
  • I find 165 - 180 to be the sweet spot for me. I wear a monitor when I run, and this allows me to work up a sweat, but not burn out after a short amount of time. A lower heart rate I find will allow you to work out for longer, but 140 does seem low. If you have a set distance/time for your workouts, I would say keep that…
    in Cardio and Max Heart Rate Comment by layne_mat November 2013
  • I started running last year, and I have found that once I finished the C25K program I thought to myself "Ok, now what?" I then proceeded to 10k, then it was "Ok, now what?" again. I just finished a half marathon three weeks ago. I had a four month training program that took me four and a half months as I took some rest…
    in Training for 1/2 Marathon Comment by layne_mat October 2013
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