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You can definitely tell man! Awesome job! People I worked with everyday never said a thing until I was reaching my goal weight... I think they don't want to say anything because they either 1.) don't want to offend you (yes, some people get offended when people tell them they look like they lost weight) 2.) don't want to…

Tapering is extremely necessary, especially for the first marathon. The normal suggested tapering period for a full marathon is 2-3 weeks. It gives your body and mind plenty of time to recover. Studies actually prove that proper tapering increases your finish time and overall experience of the race. Jumping from 28km to…

I couldn't even comprehend running 6 miles...and certainly never thought I could do it. I've had to teach myself that I shouldn't set limits and just see where I go.

I never would have expected signing up for an ultra... In fact, last spring when I was training for my 2nd half marathon I told a friend that I was eyeing a full marathon in the fall and they mentioned how they knew a guy who did an ultra. I told them I'd probably never get to that level to do those. But it would probably…

I started out doing a couch to 5k plan... I used the zenlabs app on my phone that did a basic run walk run program. I got injured and had to stop, but finally completed it. Then I moved on to the 10k trainer app that they have. I would definitely recommend that to anyone starting running. And take your rest days and…

I'd recommend a Spartan or Tough Mudder race for a mud run. Especially if you like a HM distance. I did a zombie run once but it was done locally and was their 1st year so it wasn't a great experience but I'd love to try another one.

Thank you guys!

That's amazing! really inspiring!

Go after the marathon!

A lot of variables come into play when calculating calories burned, the most accurate way is to use a heart rate monitor.

My second full is at the end of April! But I'm doing tough mudder in May! Feel free to add me anyone!

Strength training legs can increase speed and reduce chance of injury. It definitely helps endurance because ideally the faster you move, the more work your heart and lungs are doing so they become more efficient too. You could do some leg work on days you have slower pace goals or less mileage, like if you are only to run…

How much running have you done before your training began? Have you been doing 6 days a week for awhile now? Are you wanting to weight train your legs or upperbody? If your body is used to running 6 days a week then you can continue it and add in a little upperbody weight training a few days a week. But with running 6 days…

Awesome!!!!

Amazing! great job!

Im waking up at 2am for my long runs and finishing around 7... It was necessary to beat the traffic and the heat over the summer.

sexy!

I've run into the same dilemma with my race... thanks for the post!

Lay everything out the night before... get plenty of sleep! I got 3 hours the morning of my first, those nerves. Definitely don't go out too fast, after tapering and the adrenaline of race day you might think you can crush your goal time by 30 minutes but you'll start to think around mile 9 that that wasn't such a good…

Thank you!

I'm by no means a seasoned runner, but here's what I've learned: 1. Anything that covers the back of my heel and says it wicks sweat. Body glide is very important to avoid blisters. 2. They are extremely useful. GPS watch saves you getting done with a run and realizing you were .3 miles from your targeted distance and also…

Awesome! You look great!

Gonna use some of these the next time someone asks "Isn't running bad for your knees?"

November 8th will be my first. Did a half in April, got a taste, and wanted the whole thing.

Heart rate was at 52 a minute!

Cold Seeing veins sticking out of your arms Looking at a picture of yourself and not wishing it would burn and disappear forever

I started running to lose weight. I started at about 270 and since then have completed 2 half marathons and doing a full in November. I still feel uncomfortable calling myself a runner because I still have fat I need to lose.

With my shin splints I had to turn to the treadmill and drastically drop my mileage, then built it back up. Then did the same thing when I started to run roads again. I would have to take about a week off from running to get over splints. Now I just make sure my calves don't tighten during runs, if they do I have to stop…

I already had a heart rate monitor so I bought the forerunner 10. It does exactly what you described: distance, time and pace. It seems to be very accurate.

Everyone feel free to add me too! I've done 2 halves and plan on doing a full in November.