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1) Don't stress about weight, it varies 2) Weigh weekly or whenever I think of it 3) Listen to my body, don't eat if I'm not hungry 4) Focus on making good choices (vegetables, salads, lean meats, healthy snacks in moderation, etc.) 5) Use MFP to get back on track if weight >5 lbs over median/target weight; discontinue…

Careful with UA Coldgear. Stuff is warm. I have a lighterweight set of (sort of) manly running tights for 40-20°F weather. I would sweat my... well, you know... off in Coldgear tights at those temperatures.

Don't stress. Just go out and run. Over time you'll be able to run longer distances and faster (if you want). We all go back and forth sometimes... Injuries, overtraining, etc. Just focus on running and enjoying it. The rest is details. It's good to have goals, but don't let them consume you. Part of what I love about…

I've injured my calf running several times. For me, it was 2-3 weeks before I felt comfortable ramping back up into my running program. Try not to push it too soon. It's tempting when it's "almost" completely healed to go and work it only to reinjure yourself. You know your body best, listen to it and judge accordingly.

If you need to stop and walk for 5 minutes in the middle and then restart the run, it's an option. I tell myself that I can do it, but when it comes down to it my stupid machismo type-A personality rears its head and I "gut" through it. Which sucks, as I've injured myself a couple times and had the whole internal…

Lowfat mozzarella string cheese Lowfat yogurt Baked pita chips Fruit Almonds Baked Lays potato crisps Carrot sticks Some ideas to get you thinking...

Cold water? Milk? Dr. Pepper 10? Not sure where you're going here or what's wrong with Diet Coke...

I wanted to. Started the C25K program in March 2013 after losing around 30 lbs. Kept at it until I was doing 5K runs regularly. Researched training programs/nutrition to support my development. By October I was putting in a little over 30 miles a week. Ran my first ever 1/2 marathon in November, super hilly course with a…

In fairness, only the Green. Shame it's the most poplular. The red and orange taste like algea (blurggh).... I guess it's an acquired taste.

I tried the Green variety, but quickly got turned off when I heard it is people...

Yes. Last year I started the C25K program in March and ran my first Half Marathon (ever) that November. Completely do-able.

Probably this past winter... Had a mild epiphany when I realized I was running after work in the dark... with a headlamp... and spandex tights... with temperatures below freezing... and flurries flying in my face so I had to squint to see ahead of me... and I was loving it. :wink: Still remember it. Was like running…

Strange stuff happens. I've been on maintenance for months now and decided to live a little over the holidays. My daily calorie intake was 200-300 more than usual and I jumped on the scale at the beginning of the following week to see I had dropped a pound. Subsequent measurements later in the week showed that it wasn't…

In for Frosted Mini Wheats (for a high-calorie fix). Balanced and filling with good protein for a cereal. For light days I go with Cheerios or Crispix. Note: I eat cereal out of a vegetable bowl for dinner frequently... 4 cups is just right. :laugh:

I like Cliff bars, the peanut ones are a favorite of mine and a staple in my breakfast routine. They run 240 calories, but fill you up and have good macro content.

Bright reflective clothing and a decent (cheap) headlamp. I recently picked one up at Target for ~$20. Has plenty of light for night running. I try and stay off the side of the road for running in the dark. If you can, find a route with sidewalks and infrequent cross traffic. I have a 1 mile loop I run repeatedly in bad…

This. I struggle a bit with the food volume, since I've been conditioning myself to stay the hell away from the densely caloric menu items. However, I am starting to come around. This weekend I treated myself to a full rack of ribs with mashed potatoes and broccoli with a beer for lunch after a long morning run. Guilt free…

I've been steadily increasing my running since going on maintenance. My challenge has been to eat *more* as a result. I'm regularly burning close to 1000 calories a run 4-5 days a week (my long run is more). That means I went from ~1800 calories a day when dieting to now consuming around 2800-3000+ a day. I'm "retraining"…

Are you hydrating? I feel drained/wicked tired after runs if I don't rehydrate immediately after or during. Nausea is a common side-effect of dehydration.

Nice time... My last 10 mile run was at an 8:28 pace.

Look here for a comparison... http://www.runnersworld.com/tools/calories-burned-calculator If you know how long you jogged and how far you went, you can get an estimate. For me, I weigh 176 and run at an 8:30 pace. That would be: Distance: 4.7 miles Duration: 40:00 Pace: 8:31 / mile Calories Burned: 626

Started running this year from a sedentary lifestyle in April. Did the Couch to 5K program and have been progressing since then. This weekend I did my first 10 mile run, averaging a hair under an 8:30 pace. :drinker: To go from couch potato to running non-stop for almost an hour and a half is something I was pretty proud…

Run/Walk in intervals.

It's not paranoia if they *are* out to get you. I'd pick up some tin foil on sale and line your chapeau with it... Mind control rays from the FDA bounced off satellites and low flying aircraft and all.

I'm gonna die of something. Might as well enjoy the ride. I don't smoke, don't do drugs, exercise like mad, eat healthy, and drink alcohol once in a blue moon. I think I can call my penchant for Diet Dr. Pepper a mild vice, at best. People have to stop believing what they read on deh interwebz. I can't believe people…

"How did everyone get started? Did you use a program? Where are you now?" Fooled around running in college, but too many other distractions to stick with it... Flash forward to 20 years later, I lost over 30 lbs and decided to get back into it. I always enjoyed it and being more mature with a hectic schedule gave me the…

I have moderate pronation and run in Saucony Progrid Omni 9 shoes. They are comfortable and I've never run into problems with shin splints, etc.

Oh hell yeah. :wink:

0.8g per kg = 0.36g per lb 1.1g per kg = 0.5g per lb That may be close if you're calculating based on lean body mass, not total bodyweight. But yeah, I agree about doing the research and making an informed decision.

Beer. What good is all that exercise if you cannot reap the rewards...? :drinker: