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Yup - your shoes aren't the right size/width. Your feet will swell during longer exercising - walking, running etc. so if they have no room to start they are going to get irritate by rubbing on the toe box of your shoes. A proper fitting shoe should have about a thumb-tip of space between the end and your big toe, some…

Dear Hot Shot Teen in your R.I.C.E.d up Honda Civic Hatchback, I want to apologize for my high expectations of you. I was obviously in the wrong for thinking that you would chose to move over into the 2nd lane to pass by me on my recent run. I was clearly mistaken, and would like you to know that I am sorry for this…

I would like to see a comparison study of Canadian "obesity" levels between our 2 seasons....I bet there would be a natural rise and fall in waist lines directly related to the plummeting of the mercury from November - March.

I'd say you are in a good position to make it across the finish line.

I'm Linli and I'm from the prairies of central Canada. I only found my love for running a little less than 2 years ago, right around when I joined MFP and someone mentioned the C25K program. I never truly understood what a runner's high was until my first time running for 30 minutes without stopping. I never looked back. I…

aaand make my Wave Rider 16 count 3 now...added another pair yesterday, they should arrive from Amazon by the end of the month.

- She has not achieved a thigh gap, and it has been at least 10 days

When I started out running, in some Asics that I picked up dirt cheap one year long before I ran (or exercised at all). I didn't experience any pain in the common areas during or after my runs. I also hadn't done anything over about 10K. When I wanted to get a bit more serious about my running, with plans of doing some…

I LOVE that you used roller coasters as an actual activity that would require contact lenses.

I have 2 pair of Mizuno Wave Rider 16s that I alternate between. I'm going to try on the 17s this week-end...and might be adding a pair of those, or something else similar to my collection.

I'm the Assistant Controller for a local building supplies company. High level accounting - lots of desk sitting. Now that the days are nicer though, I can fit in some shorter lunch time runs.

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I've already decided that this year the Easter Bunny will be hiding Zesty Cheese Doritos along with the Mini Eggs and Reese's Eggs.

Slow your running pace down, and speed your walking pace up. There doesn't need to be a huge difference between the two especially when you are starting out.

Awesome job! I had tears in my eyes when I finished my first half as well - the emotions involved surprised me.

You can lead a horse to water... You aren't making the choices for him. Part of being an adult is being responsible for your own actions. I agree that it is important to be supportive as a spouse, but, walking on eggshells, or depriving yourself of baking/eating what works for you because it might upset your other half…

I thought the care bears really did live in the clouds. Boy was I disappointed when we flew to Disney World and I didn't see a single one. I thought that a Condo and a Condom were the same thing - and when people would talk about condos I was confused - especially with terms like "condo sized sofa". My mom referred to the…

I have a Double Chocolate Stout waiting for me at home.

I don't have the movie The Little Mermaid memorized

I like bubble gum pop and country for running. I only put the tunes on when I need a distraction from myself - and I want tunes that will perk me up, put a goofy grin on my face and have me feeling light. My playlists include such pick me ups as: I Don't Like Your Girlfriend - Avril Lavigne We're here to get Lucky - Daft…

I had to learn moderation.... so initially I would buy the single serving packets of item X so that there was no thought about it, when the bag was done, the serving was done. Clear cut. Now, I could buy the bulk package of item X and just pull out a single serving. I falter from time to time - but, ultimately learning…

Bacon Coffee Wine Cheese Strings Baked Potatoes Oatmeal Oh, and cake, pie, ham, pancakes, waffles, ice cream, pudding, chips.....

I still consider myself a new runner. I'm still learning so much about running - heart rate zone, 10K pace vs. marathon pace, tempo runs and lactate threshold. Carb loading, recovery runs. I don't think I'll ever be done learning. But, from what I do know (I started C25K in November 2012, ran my first half-marathon October…

Congratulation and a wonderful way to celebrate by continuing to set goals and reach for the stars.

One of my favourites is: "If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you." A few other good ones: "If you are tired of starting over then stop giving up" "You will never motivate others until you learn to motivate yourself."

In grade 1 my daughter learned all about bats, and was incredible engaged by the topic. This conversation in the car ride home one night followed: Girl: "Umm, mommy?" Me: "Yes?" Girl: "Bats are nocturnal...and D [brother] is knocked out". Me: :laugh:

1) Mirey is an AMAZINGLY awesome MFP peep (and a local I wish I could actually hang out with and learn a thing or two from!) 2) My RAWWRR moment - last Sunday I ran my first every 20 miles. I'm training for a full marathon right now and I did those 20 miles strong, finished strong and felt like I could have kept going. I…

Sounds like an issue with your choice of shoes. Best option would be to visit a running store to have yourself properly measured and evaluated for the best shoe for your foot.

I second the notion of slowing yourself down. In my running experience over the last 18 months my speed has naturally increased as I've run more cumulative miles, not the other way around. Start by slowing your pace down to a "conversational" pace, it might feel really slow at first, but, it will help to build your…

You have lots of time to build up to the 13.1 miles in October. I had a similar stretch of time to prepare for my first half marathon last year. I like the Hal Higdon training programs, but there are lots of good ones out there. The thing to focus on is to get out and run and build up some miles. Make sure that you are…