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OMG DO IT DO IT DO IT. If I could run any marathon... it would def. be Big Sur.

You shouldn't need to bring a belt with you.

I can't find the study now, but I did read somewhere that there is a noticeable uptick in depression after one finishes the marathon -- especially after training for 14, 16, or 20 weeks -- whatever your schedule may be and then it's simply over after a couple of hours. My advice, first and foremost, embrace the marathon.…

Amazing, TFT.

I'd be careful with this... Heat is not always the preferred recovery method, especially for muscles that are inflammed. Sometimes, an ice bath is preferable (hence the reason football players) and other athletes that experience a lot of stress on their musles utilize them. Don't get me wrong -- heat works, but it has to…

Personally - I love Nesquik's (sp?) chocolate milk that is made with 1% milk. It's hefty the on the calories (~420 / bottle), but it has a lot of nutrients for muscles to rebuild themselves after a vigorous workout. I would always drink one after my runs that were longer than 10 miles.

It may sound counterintuitive, but I feel like drinking more water throughout the course of a day would help you. I think the underlying issues surrounding water retention is typically with excess sodium in the body, or people just not drinking enough water. When the body is underhydrated, it's going to try and hold on to…

Is it possible for you to workout outside? I would suggest something as simple as walking... it's basically free (no gym membership required!), you can burn some calories, have some time to yourself and clear your head. Something that worked for me was always treating the time I exercise as 'MY' time. No distractions from…

I have a half marathon, 10K, and 10 miler all setup for the Spring (2013) season and expect to lower these times significantly, but here are my current PRs. My marathon is my most recent race. 5K - 25:09 (May 2009) - Haven't run one since '09 5Miler - 37:09 (May 2012) 10K - 51:09 (June 2012) HM - 2:00 (Oct. 2009) Marathon…

The soundtrack to Rudy. It makes me want to workout.

I have a membership to PF because it was $199 for 18 months. It was much nicer than the Gold's which is close by and wanted $25 month. I only use it in a pinch, either to run on the treadmill or do some plyo's. The free weight section is usually crowded, but when I use them gym, I'm there between 6-8 PM. I've never…

Great Friday morning read.

I'm part of one. The best part about mine is that you have manned water stops for the long runs. People will volunteer to bring water, gatorade, fig newtons, gummy bears, Gu, Swedish Fish etc... Usually you can do a few workouts with the group before they ask you to join / pay...

IT band injuries are the worst. You need to let it get better, and in the mean time, I know a lot of people recommending strengthening your hips / core to provide your body with some extra support.

Getcha shoes ready! :-)

As am I. Feel free to add me.

This is using only 1 mixed drink or glass of wine... Yeah... not sure how well that is going to work out.

I had been running about 25 miles / week when I made the decision to start training. I told my coworker that I was thinking about doing it and he told me to go for it. In committing myself - I went home and signed up for the race before I hit the teeth of the training and I believe this was instrumental, in terms of…

Is it for you? Or the church? I hate to do it (but when people have given me food), I've simply thrown it out. I knew if I let it hang around, I would eat it.

I find this to be an interesting topic and it's not the first time I've seen it tossed around here. Here's my two cents on a deeper level: Be very careful about letting people in your life that don't want the absolute best for you.

I ran a marathon a few weeks back and I did the opposite. (I'm not taking away anything from Carson's advice -- he knows what he's talking about... for me -- it was about piece of mind and a chance to save my legs for the later miles.) I walked through every water stop and drank water (about 4-6 oz.) every mile, and mixed…

With the proper training, this is something that you can definitely do!

Pretty sure there is a million threads on people talking about the BMI... But, I don't think it's bogus. People point to the exceptions and say... "Look! A bodybuilder is classified as overweight / obese. There is no way it makes sense." I guess if our society was filled with 4% BF weightlifters that would be one thing,…

You're currently operating at a deficit of 361 calories / day. Typically, burning a lb. / week means that you have to create a deficit of 3,000 calories over the course of one week. A 1.5 lb weekly lose would need a weekly deficit of 4,500 calories (or 642 calories / day below your TDEE). You should be aiming for 1520…

How on earth does S. Korea have such a low obesity rate with these seemingly (ridiculously) delicious treats?

I get the: "Why do you do that to yourself?" Deep down, I ask myself the same question. Or, the "Oh, I could never do that..." What is the point of going out and pounding the miles? One day, I was on a run with my roommate after a couple months of running and I said-- "I'm literally so happy right now. I can, at the drop…

Mom tried it. Said it was a scam.

It depends on what you're drinking. If you're drinking beer -- go light beer. The taste may not be as ideal, but you save 50-70 calories a bottle in most instances. If you're drinking liquor - stick to something on the rocks, or without a calorie-laden mixer (e.g., tonic water, cranberry juice, orange juice etc...). If you…

I had someone tell me they were going to lock me in a room and feed me until I gained enough weight to come out. I was like... "Hmmm... not exactly what I was going for..."

Rather than looking at things with such an emphasis on your daily calories -- try using a weekly view, that way, you won't second guess cheat meals, cheat days, or rest days.