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I also need to have music on when I run; I do it safely, but it's got to be there. As for my playlist - I don't choose my music by tempo or anything like that. My ipod is simply filled with songs I love and come from a wide range of genres. I've got everything from Chuck Berry to Macklemore to New Order. If I'm not in the…
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Great job completing your first marathon!! I think somewhere around mile 23/24 of my first marathon I was telling myself, "when you get to the finish line, tell your husband to NEVER, EVER, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES let you ever sign up for another marathon again!!!" and within the week, I'd already signed up for marathon #2.…
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Morning of I usually eat a half sprouted wheat bagel with hummus or a half PB&J sandwich on whole wheat bread. If I must refuel mid-run, I've found I tolerate sports jelly beans the best. I really do not enjoy eating during long runs though, I only do it if I feel like I really need it.
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I had more of "one size fits all" type of water belt with two water bottles that I grew to hate. While a nice problem to have, it got to the point where I couldn't get it small enough for me (I'm only 5'2"). I prefer to wear a water belt more at hip level than around my waist and it would never stay put, it would start to…
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Seems like the gauze/tape idea already floated might be your best bet; that's probably what I'd go with. I get bad chafing on my longest runs right in the middle of my chest from my heart rate monitor, but it's usually healed enough by the following weekend for me to be OK. The resulting wound I get doesn't sound as big as…
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The Shadow of the Wind was great. My all time favorite book is the unabridged version of The Count of Monte Cristo. Love it!!
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I actually like that quote a lot. Usually food is advertised because some company out there put some effort into creating a food product (usually that means the food is processed) and is aiming to profit from that investment. Or, perhaps the ads are in support of an industry in general (think milk, beef, etc.) and the more…
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I've signed up for the Half Moon Bay International Marathon on 9/29; my training program started last week. I'll send you a friend request.
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My weight loss was lumpy... I'd hover around a weight for several weeks and then suddenly lose 5 lbs. There was no predicting it, I didn't do anything differently, it just was. Like many others before me have said, BE PATIENT!! I know instant gratification would be fabulous, but unfortunately weight loss doesn't work that…
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Personally, I've transitioned to a 100% plant-based diet, primarily for health reasons. I believe avoiding animal proteins and animal fats is the best diet for my long term health and, honestly, it sits better with me ethically too. The transition was easier than I thought it would be and I feel great (despite putting some…
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Heat, and especially the sun beating down on me, is like my kryptonite! I can't stand it. I did some runs while on vacation on a hot, humid island and they were tough for me. Then we left super early in the morning to go the airport and I saw all the locals out for their runs! Try to go on your runs before the sun comes…
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Yep, everyone I workout with seems to burn more calories than I do. I'm short; it takes less energy to move my short self around.
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Definitely go with your chip time - congrats on your PR! I also always start my timer (in my case my Garmin) when I cross the start line, not when the gun goes off. Depending on the size of the race, it could be quite a while until you reach the start!
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Generally where I live, it only rains when it's cold - so I wear full running tights, a shirt and a running jacket. The key for me was already mentioned - watch where you step! Running in the rain is completely bearable but does kinda suck if you stomp in a big puddle and get your whole foot soaked. And, I don't know where…
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I just finished my first full two weekends ago. I followed Hal Higdon's Novice 2 program and I was pretty strict about sticking to the distances he recommended along the way. I couldn't always do my runs on the prescribed days, but my weeks always totaled up correctly (if that makes sense). The longest you run pre-race is…
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I didn't walk at all during my 20 mile marathon training run. When it came time to do the actual marathon, I did walk during water breaks during the second half and I walked a short amount when I was trying to eat some fuel. Otherwise I kept running because when I felt at my most tired, I reasoned that the faster I went,…
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If your adrenaline is up when you run, that can cause this too. One of the many things adrenaline does is clear out your sinuses - so if you have a bit more fluid in your head at this time of year due to seasonal allergies and you introduce adrenaline into the system, this can happen. I personally don't tend to feel much…
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You've done so well! Great time on that half marathon, too. I'm sure you'll do great when you go for the marathon in January... and training for a marathon will probably keep you on track over the holidays.
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It's the Surfer's Path Marathon (Santa Cruz, CA) - I found this info on the aid stations - seems like plenty: Approximate Aid Station Locations and product: Mile 1.5: Water & Clif Shot Electrolyte Mile 3.8: Water & Clif Shot Electrolyte Mile 5.5: Water, Clif Shot Gel, & Clif Shot Electrolyte Mile 7.3: Water, Clif Shot Gel…
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There should be water every two miles - that should be plenty. However, this is only the second running of this race. There are apparently about ~500 of us doing the full marathon - so I do have a little trepidation about them being well stocked at the water stations given the short history of the event. I did what…
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Every race I've participated in also strongly advises against running with ear phones and I've always run with ear phones. As long as you're not a contender for a top prize and would therefore be disqualified, listen to music. As long as you don't have them turned up so loud that you can't hear what's going on around you,…
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I certainly didn't deprive myself when I was in weight loss mode (I tended to indulge in chocolate milk), but I did learn to really appreciate those foods that made me feel full but didn't break the caloric bank. Laying in bed and trying to sleep with a hungry stomach gets old. I've since gone vegan, so sadly no more pop…
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Before I gave up dairy, I was in the same boat as you. I ended up REALLY liking the Chobani Champions yogurts - they were greek yogurts, but were formulated more for kids and for whatever reason, they tasted (and the texture was) a heck of a lot more like "regular" yogurt. I did use plain greek yogurt in some recipes…
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Sorry to hear that! My dance teacher in college injured her back during childbirth and started doing Pilates... this was eons ago before anyone had ever heard of Pilates - but she said it helped her back a lot. Just something else to look into besides yoga (I love vinyasa yoga too). Is swimming OK? Summer is the perfect…
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Whatever you do, DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT eat more than 1200 calories per day.
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Sign up for a half marathon, train for several months leading up to it, run the half marathon and then go out to Cheesecake Factory for dessert as your reward. Or just split it up into smaller portions as you already suggested :-).
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You've already received some good advice. I also think you need some rest days in there. I'm currently training for a marathon and the training program has 4 running days/week, 1 cross training day/week and two rest days/week. Your body needs the rest. Also, as others have mentioned, fatigue is a common sign of anemia (low…
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Not sure why this would have any impact on how much you exercise (??) I had a boss who was pressuring me to book an inappropriate journal entry to make earnings look better (I'm a CPA), so I raised my concerns to the global CFO of the company that had acquired us and he agreed with me and the entry wasn't booked. I knew…
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Love this thread! Thank you.
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Phenomenal transformation - you should be very proud of what you've accomplished!
