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Stretch, massage, foam roll calves. Work on strengthening your calves. Stand on one leg at a time and write out the alphabet with your foot in the air. Not running much like you describe, could also be your shoes.

Once you have more experience running, know your body, your paces, your mind, you will just go out and "run" while you are starting your are concentrating on learning something new. It will come. I finished a 20 mile training run on Sunday, and when I got back I didn't think "I'm tired" "glad to be done" nothing like that…

Agree with many on here - and seconding many. 1. end of training cycle it's normal 2. its mental - try splitting the 20 into an AM 12 and PM 8 3. overtraining

Read Run Less Run Faster, you run 3x and bike 2. Sounds like what you may be looking for. I've used it to take 15 mon off my half time and finish my second marathon despite breaking my ankle during the race. I've got a third Marathon planned for 3 weeks from now. My miles this week have been 13 half marathon. With a PR, 7…

I read an article last week that a new runner improves for 7 years if you start out as "average" regardless of age. if you start off slower, then you can improve for more than 7 years. I've been running for 3 years now and have significant improvements off my times, I've taken 15 minutes off my half an am hoping for…

Just because you can doesn't mean you should. And frankly, I wouldn't suggest increasing your miles that much that fast unless you are a very season runner. Not sure what you have been running up until now, If you have been doing halfs already, I think you'd be OK to just increase your long run. ALso depends on does your…

You're posting in a long distance running group so I'm assuming that you don't typically run 5K's. I know my 5K get better with in increase my distances. Just simply better fitness. I think the course, weather, crowd are all factors you can't control. Food on a 5K for me is irrelevant. I always warm up by running 2 miles…

I've been a big fan of Beach Body programs they work well for me. I like the DVD's I can follow easily, little or no equipment or what needed came with the program. I mainly use them for cross training along with my running and biking. I have no desire to ever join a gym, so these programs work for me.

I exercise for fitness, and eat correctly for weight loss. I don't put weightloss into my exercise factors. I lost weight eating correctly and watching my input of foods. After I lost weight - I worked on my body. I weigh only 10lbs less, but am now 6 sizes smaller. I cant cut calories and workout as intense as I do at the…

I never worry about my max or my average, I really look at it as my recovery rate. Is my HR back to normal when I'm stopped within 15 minutes of stretching etc. When I do HIIT training, mine is all over the place, maximum when working out then nothingness when I stop. My resting HR is extremely low, after exercise it…

I gave mine away, but sounds great for you. I am an avid exerciser, I run regularly long distances and bike also. I cross train, do yoga, keep moving, but I work a desk job so I wanted something accurate for my calorie counts. With as much fitness related movement as I do, it was not accurate in any way shape or form. I…

I also started running using perceived effort. After running for a year - I got a garmin, that I could understand and keep track of my paces and consistency. I think just getting out there, getting the distances in is far more important. I believe you should end your runs like you still have some left in the tank but also…

Never had carb loaded. I practice what is known as nutrient timing and don't worry about carbs in excess as a runner.

I think it totally depends on the injury. My first line of defense with any pain it immediately to chiropractor and the massage therapist. They keep me injury free and pain free. It really depends with a hip flexor what you did - it may just be a quick adjustment to get things relined up. After being in Physical Therapy…

Totally disagree, I worked at home until my kids were 2 & 4, then returned to an office. I also maintained my home business, plus continued to work out. I make the time, and most importantly, my kids know I make the time. Mine are older now and heck ya, its much easier. My husband is gone more hours from the day than I am,…

I have to have the kids out the door for school by 7:15 AM. So I get up at 5:00, am out the door for my run, or on my bike. They are old enough now, they get themselves up and ready and they head to school, I head straight to work. I run home for my second workout if I'm doing one on my lunch hour. I get home between 5-7…

Ran 5 in 5 last year and a marathon 3 months later. I agree with Carson, I didn't "race" them all. I did my goal race first, got my PR, and then ran the others, didn't beat that PR, but didn't intend on it either.

I generally head to the massage therapist before the dr. If the problem is just starting it saves me a bunch of money. A dr will have the visit cost, xray, mri, etc. The massage therapist can get in there and loosen things up. I also have found that proper KT Tape and compression sock really make a difference for recovery.…

Time yourself, not distance, so run for 3 minutes one day - 4 the next, 5 the next. Just keep adding a minute at a time and before you know it you will be running longer and further. Do it two or three times - minute run...2 walk... minute run...etc etc.

Because I can. Because my dad has had 3 heart attacks. Because my mom has diabetes. Because I'm the trophy wife. Because I want my kids to not be embarrassed by me and to lead by example. Because I like competing with myself. Because it's my only thing I do for me. Because etc etc. IMO, it sounds like you are not…

My boss told me he would rather I come in late, than not at all. So as the days get shorter, and I have long runs, I do on Friday, I just come in at 11 instead of 9. It give me time to get my run in, foam roll, shower, etc. I will switch to Saturday long runs after my next race at the end of this month. But he also gives…

I gained 10 lbs marathon training, and it didn't effect my times at all. I gain when I marathon train. I'm sure it's because of an increase in cortisol levels, water retention in muscles, etc etc. I never gain in size, just lbs on the scale. I doubt you have much to worry about. I'm about the weight I finished my marathon…

I don't have the flex, I have the one, it's not accurate at all. I use it mainly to track my sleep. My running miles are always off and the calories make NO sense at all.

I love Brazil Butt Lift for my hips, thighs, glutes, etc etc.

My half marathon time is 2:00, and my marathon would reasonably have been 4:20, I was totally with pace group, no problems until I broke my ankle at mile 17, and finished in 4:40 instead. I wouldn't plan any faster than 4:20. Reasonably, taking 13 minutes off a half marathon time is running 1:00 MPM faster, in the world of…

So if I'm running a half that is 8 miles downhill and 5 flat. Do I reverse the negative split times?

Brazil Butt Lift is one of my favorite programs.

I think insanity results depend, like any program, where you start and what your goals are. I didn't see any measurement or weight differences, but I used it solely to train for a half marathon, only running one day a week and did well in my race. When you say 40/40/20 - that's 40 carb 40 fat 20 protein? I'm at a 35 carb,…

I had Brooks Pure Connects and emailed them when they were clearly falling apart at less than 200 miles on them. They replaced the, but emailed me back and told me it was a one time replacement that I shouldn't expect to get more than 200 miles on that particular shoe. That would mean every 45 days I would be needing new…

Core strength would be my first thought.