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Maybe mittens would be better?
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If you take it easy during the race, and are careful not to change your gait and aggravating or injuring some other part of your body, it will probably not make a bit of difference in the long run if you do the race or not. It's already flared up, and you know it will hurt when you're done the race. Only you can decide if…
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LOL
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I have worn the same pair of running tights for 15 years... not kidding. They are still in great shape, and they get a lot of use, since I live in Wisconsin. They are InSport. They don't have a zipper, but they fit like a second skin. I treat them like a swimsuit, handwashing them with Woolite. They look like this.... just…
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Ugh, that sounds so painful! I'm glad the fix was easy, though. Injuries can be humbling, and they remind us how precious our bodies are and how much running means in our lives.
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I went about three days a week. My therapists tried many different techniques: walking on treadmill to warm-up; ultrasound therapy to warm tissues and increase blood flow; strengthening of hips, glutes, hamstring, quads, abductors, and adductors by doing static exercises, and using exercise bands, balance balls, and…
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4 days off should be enough. Definitely RICE. I found wrapping with Vet Tape very soothing during runs. Move to a softer surface, if possible. If grass or dirt aren't available, then a decent track is better than the road.
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Way to go!
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The facts: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21993024 "Time to fatigue and peak heart rate were not significantly affected by blood donation. We conclude that blood donation causes a significant decrease in VO2peak for between 2 and 3 weeks. The practical application of this study is that aerobic power in people of…
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I always find it harder than I think it will be, so be mentally prepared for it to be hard. I would do your longest run on your last day when you are more acclimated.
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Check with your St. Vincent de Paul or Salvation Army before dumping shoes on them, because they may have to pay to get rid of stuff that they can't sell. My city has a shoe recycling program. You might call your community's waste management office to see if they have one. If not, Nike has their own program.…
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Just wanted to say that I ran my half last night. My time was 2:12, which is 13 min faster than my first one. I think I held back too much in the first portion. I wanted to step it up, but I was really afraid of crashing and burning again. I actually didn't walk at all, which is almost unbelievable to me. My splits were…
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I do this too!
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Thank you everyone for the great advice. I'll let you know how I do.
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Thank you both for your help. My main goal for the half marathon is to have a more consistent pace. I do want my overall pace to be faster, but I didn't have enough endurance. The pace in my second half of the race was over a minute slower than the first half, and I walked a lot the last 2-3 miles. I was thinking of using…
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Thank you everyone, for your help. Primal, I know, I saw your post in the tri form right after I wrote this one! My illness was a two-week cold virus with mild fever. I think it was exaceberated by my asthma and lack of sleep. I am a teacher, so I should be healthier this summer. I will definitely watch for over-training…
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Just asked this question in the running forum, and your answers have been helpful. I am doing my second half marathon August 10th, and want to do my third sprint tri in July. Wondering if people think it would be unwise to do the tri on July 27th - too close to the half? Also, if my main goal is success in the half, should…
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Second that.
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As someone who has lived and travelled in Mexico and Central America, I say go for it. But only under the following conditions: 1) get a dentist recommendation from a wealthier someone (preferably several someones) who lives in the area you want to have your treatment in. Maybe you have an acquaintance who had family…
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Katherine, it sounds like you might be a bit of a perfectionist. I know, because I am one myself, and sometimes my perfection gets in the way of me starting something if I'm not sure that I can be successful at it. If this sounds like you too, I suggest reading the book "Present Perfect," or any of the other great books…
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I started running when I was in 6th grade and had several painful bouts of shin splints through high school. I've since learned to recognize the feeling right away, and manage to stave it off by being smart. Some things that work for me: - Running on soft, even surfaces. This is the MOST important thing for me. Even if it…
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As a former lifeguard and swim instructor, I would like to offer my two cents. 1) I always felt bad for people swimming in shirts. It looks so uncomfortable and heavy! It doesn't make people look smaller either. Really, people swimming laps are barely noticing everyone else in the pool. Trust me - I spent 7 summers staring…
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Well, our personal experience doesn't mean that their research came to an incorrect conclusion. But I have to say, personally, running decreases my appetite.
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Good for you! Bask in it!
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Check out the website skinnytaste.com. She has lots of good traditional dessert recipes that are trimmed down.
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Look for a non-soda drink that you like. Keep ice cold water with lemon handy.
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I just started MFP as well and have gone over calories every day, but less and less every day. I am going to give myself time to get used to things before I get frustrated. I would be patient with yourself. Also, I am going to buy a food scale, because I think I underestimate portion sizes.
