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Strained or tight calves is usually the result of fatigued hamstrings, and your calves are trying to pick up the slack. Try soaking in a bath with Epsom salt and taking 15-20 to really stretch your legs. Also, a good night"s sleep can't be overstated!

Hmmm - my only pet peeve is people not wiping down the machines. While I'm not a proponent of walking around naked... it is a locker room. If you're offended, don't change at the gym. I'm a pretty social person so I like to socialize with the other 'regulars' at the gym, whether it be making small talk or discussing…

A few years back I got this ridiculous craving for chips and salsa. I went out, bought them, took them home and started eating them. Halfway through it -- I said, WTF are you doing to yourself? I literally threw the half eaten bag of chips in the trash along with the salsa. I don't buy either anymore...

I run after work, but run on the mornings during the weekends. If you feel 'burned out' from the day -- do NOT allow yourself to sit down when you get home. I noticed this when I was going the gym a few years ago. I would get home after a long day at work, sit on the couch, and then DONE - I was not moving for the rest of…

Is finding a local gym an option? Treadmills are fine to maintain, but you really do get a signficantly better workout and experience running outside, at least in my opinion. The reason I suggest a gym is because you may find yourself meeting people like on MFP, who will provide you with additional support and…

A margarita is a caloric nightmare. Not a huge drinker of them... Which foods have I given up...? Uncle Ben's Jasmine Rice (one package / 2 servings) is over 100g of carbs Dunkin Donuts Iced Coffees (medium; regular) - 150-200 calories In my older days, here is a winner: Also from Dunkin Donuts - Sausage, Egg, and Cheese…

Hartford Full Marathon on Oct. 13th Nothing else planned. Maybe a turkey trot or a jingle bell run. After the marathon-- I really want to focus in the shorter distances (10k - half), along with adding in more speed work and hill repeats.

Fantastic! Doing my first full in 3 weeks!

BodyGlide also makes a "liquid powder" that I would recommend over the solid stick. Once you chaff - I suggest using A&D cream. Works like a charm.

I took bee pollen for the first time today. A track guy that I know said it helps some with endurance, and others don't feel a difference. If you want to check in with me in a few weeks -- I'd be happy to let you know if I experience any differences.

Water is essential if you want to see success with your diet. If you drink ice cold water, then yes -- you're body will need to warm it up. However, the calories burned as a result are fairly negligible (~10-15 calories).

Beer (IPAs and Guinness) Hummus and Stacy's Pita Chips (I will kill the -entire- bag in one sitting... no joke) Chocolate Cookie Dough Ice Cream Figs' Pizza (It's a Todd English place... there's only a few, but the pizzas are awesome...) Cool Ranch Doritos Kraft Macaroni & Cheese - Another one sitting venture...

Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Best NSV for you: Ditch the Romo shirt. :-)

A 5k is 3.1 miles, while not a huge difference from 3 miles -- if you're doing 10 minute miles (hypothetically, I know you've been going faster), just expect to add on a little extra time (i.e., 30 mins v. 31 mins).

I would say that's about average (in terms of a price) for a personal trainer. I know where I live (Boston, MA), if you get one in the city, they can be $80-120, but others charge $40-50. I had a client get a personal trainer and he lost 25 lbs. Granted, he needed to learn how to do exercises properly, and he liked the…

I agree with with Mr. Sharpe. Just because you crush water, does not mean you will be hydrated. It's tough to do, especially if you're working out in the morning. I mix gatorade (G2 - which is the lower calorie stuff) and water works better for me.

Tennesee Volunteers and New England Patriots. Last weekend was not a good weekend.

I started running back in April 2012 -- at approx. 191-193 lbs. I was down to 181 (by May 20th, because I weighed myself before a road race). Since May 20th -> Sept. 18th (so 121 days / 4 months) - I've lost 15 lbs. In terms of goals - this weight is unchartered territory for me so I keep setting small goals, and then…

I got through the first episode and half of the second one. Scary stuff down the road for this country. I'll try to watch more tonight. They're very well done - I suggest that anyone interested in obesity, and especially, childhood obesity, take a look at these videos.

I was very sdedentary because I was lazy. I enjoy drinking craft beers and IPAs, which are high in calories and give me the munchies. I wasn't diligent with my food choices, especially when I drank. Ergo, I got fat. No emotional or medical issues, just laziness.

Dress 15-20 degrees warmer than the current air temperature, i.e., if it's 50 -- dress for 65 / 70. You warm up quite fast.

My parents would cut me out of the will if I got a tattoo.

Haters are insecure people. But... I would be disingenuous if I said that they didn't provide me with any motivation.

I just did the running, but it's only a half. If you throw in some light cross training - it should be fine. I always tried to follow Hal's plan to a T. The nervous energy, after you've been cranking out heavy mileage, and then suddenly decrease it, is known in the running community as "taper madness". :-)

Can you open your food diary? Maybe adding some fruit or other natural sugars will help quell your sweet tooth...?

40-50 miles / week. Fitness level: Advanced.

I got tendonitis in my right foot training for the Boston Marathon in 2010. It was so bad that I had to skip the race. Looking back, it's because I was running too many miles with too much weight. My only saving grace was that my buddy invited me out to San Diego --- so I got to try surfing and visit Las Vegas for the…

As far as breathing -- this takes a lot of practice. I took this tip away from my road biking. So cyclists, as well as runners: When you breath in, push your stomach out like Buddha! (Yes, I know it sounds counterintuitive...) The point, is that you're basically opening up as much room for your diaphragm as possible to…

Stick with it, but listen to your body. Soreness is normal -- remember to ice your knees, shins, ankles etc... if they get sore. Don't be afraid to add in an extra rest day. It gets much easier and as the serious runners can attest - it becomes a way to unwind. It's basically meditation. There have been times when I've…