cassandrac1983

I know this thread is old, but I'll throw in my 2 cents for new readers... If running is the ultimate goal, start slow! I had wicked wicked calf cramps when I started. Drinking more water helped, and getting out there and doing it helped! I'd run 30 seconds, walk 2 mins 30 seconds, then start again. It was a long process,…

A slow race start to the year but am starting off my long distance races on Sunday with a 30k Road Race! Around the Bay 30K March 30 Limestone City Half April 27 Ottawa Race Weekend Half May 25 What else?!?!?!?!

Ha! Great question! Twice for me, unless the numbers are different…then I go up to 5 to get the same number a few times! Always nekkid, after having gone to the bathroom!!!!

Sounds like you had a good time despite a hiccup with your leg! I'd love to be running in Pheonix, it snowed where I am again last night...

Hey Runners! I'm Cass, from Canada...Kingston, ON to be more precise! I've been running ALMOST 2 years. I started at as a very heavy out-of-shape woman....and find myself amazed at what I've been able to do! I'm currently training for a 30k race at the end of March, and am hoping the long-distance training for that will…

DIva Cup! It'll change your life!

I had brutal shin splints when I first started to run. I've lost over 60lbs, but I think the problem was more that my legs were simply not used to doing anything. As I got stronger, they went away. Make sure you're wearing the right shoes for your feet as well! Good luck!

Road if possible, I find it easier on my knees!

I'm going to change mine to 75km, as I track my distances in kms, not miles...:)

I'm in for 50! I start my official Around the Bay (30k race) mid-month, and don't know what the training plan looks like yet! Great challenge!

Id love to do this! Would be my frist time on MFP - how does it work?!

I'm in! Please add me! I will think of my 3 things!

Add me if you like, I post daily and try to eat interesting, healthy meals!

Yep, add me too, I'm on daily!

Add me if you like, I update daily!

Good for you for sticking with the program through the pain! I had terrible pains in my calves for the first few months of running - and now I'm running a half-marathon distance! GO SLOW. Don't try to run fast. Do the walk-run intervals, and repeat weeks if you have to. The bananes will help, and keep drinking all that…

I'm training for my first half, and have been using them on alll my rus loger than 12k, as well as all my hill training, and have had no muscle pain, nor fatigue, in my calves! I use a sleeve instead of a sock, because I like to wear "special" socks (aka really cheap ones from Walmart that are super thin!)...That way I…

I agree that you're probably ready, but if you're serious about running for 13.1 miles, you need to be serious about your training to get to 13.1 miles! I think your goal, so close to the race, should be finishing it. I wouldnt worry too much about time, you want to make sure you can go the distance, and be injury free (so…

I agree that this is hard. It's the hardest thing I've ever done, and I want it so bad....I get frustrated too, especially when I reach out to get advice and end up more confused than ever! That said, we are only human. And we are ALL different. What works for one might not work for the other...Even if you and I were the…

I'm in! I've lost 57...And would like to lose 30 more. :)

I'm always looking for new MFP contacts! I go back to work after summer break in 2 weeks, and am determined to carry on my tracking with MFP!

Add me, we are in the same boat!

Hmm that link might not work...I added some to my profile pics, have a look! Hope they are motivating!

I'll add a few to the mix! I was 257lbs+ in my before pics, recent pics are about 199! https://plus.google.com/photos/116235149009677093707/albums/5903232195033293585?authkey=CKOO99rfkKS_uAE

Add me! I log in my diary every day (well, since i started 15 days ago...) but was on WW and logged every day there for 18 months!

I'm going to add you too! I've lost 57lbs since strating MFP, but I was doing WW and not tracking here...I cancelled my WW today bc I'm not getting what I need from it anymore. Here's to us getting it done! Anyone else who wants to add me - FEEL FREE! I update my diary every day, and may even get a blog going...:)