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Anything is possible! But would you want to gain any weight as a distance runner?! To clarify, when I say distance running, I am referring to full marathon or longer. 5k - 21k are great achievements but these days not distance running. In addition, who has the time & energy to train both in weights (for muscle mass gain) &…

My suggestion is to do the half first. Training is similar but obviously the distances not as long. This will give you an idea if you want to go to the next level and do a full marathon. I see running as a progression, 5k - 10k -21k - 42k. Not sure that skipping a milestone is a good idea. Especially going 10k - 42! I am…

Awesome! Go get it! If you are at all like me? You will sign up for a full marathon training almost as soon as you finish your half! :-) Have fun training and on your run!

As I got into running, my family bought me a Timex Ironman GPS/HRM watch. I have been using it hard for a little over a year now. It has worked well. I especially like the software, Training Peaks that comes with the watch. The display is fairly easy to set up and during the day it is easy to see and read. I also do a fair…

Interesting! I "hit the wall" on my first long training run for my coming first marathon (For marathon training the distance was short @ 23K). The feeling was not at all pleasant and it took me the better part of three days to recover. Everything hurt and I almost called in sick for work the next day (Monday). I also had a…

Awesome! :smile: I remember how satisfying it was to donate my fat clothes! Kudos to you!

WOW! Inspiring!

Why one or the other? Why not both? I run with a group 2-3x per week and get another 2-3 runs in per week by myself. Like you, I very much enjoy the solitude of running by myself. Especially in the winter! Just me, my tempo and my thoughts! But, I am currently training for my first marathon! So, decided to join a group and…

Because it's not FOOD! It looks like and tastes like food but it is more of a chemistry experiment!

You sound like me a little over a year ago! Running has a very fast initial learning curve that flattens out quickly. My experience with non-stop running: 0 - 5k took a little over 3 months, 10k took an additional 3 - 4 months, 21k another 6 months and I am training now for my first marathon (scheduled end Sept, 7 months…

You are not alone! I have been "meat" free since the beginning of this year. Still eating dairy & eggs (along with fish from time to time). I am slowly cutting down on the eggs and dairy. Looking to be plant strong starting 2014. (Sorry, just cannot use the term "Vegan"!) All the best on your adventure!

As a 47 year old, I say that a 53min 10k is a great time! :-) That being said, there are ways to improve that do not require "more" time. I suggest, adding hills into your schedule. (ie run hills one day instead of running distance). Find a decent hill close by and run up & down. Start with a low number of reps (3-4) work…

Add me if you want/like. I am continuously working on eating better. Earlier this year I cut out meat. Looking to eventually cut out dairy & eggs as well. Still lots of work to do and LOTS of things to learn.

I did the Montreal Hypothermic half in Feb and a Spartan Sprint in the spring. Right now I am week 11 in a 16 week program training to run my first full marathon at the end of Sept. (Montreal). Think for next year I might get a season pass for the Spartan and try to get all 3 medals.

Add me if you want/like. Lost lots of weight myself and have become a running fool this year. As opposed to the regular fool I have always been! :-)

Making curried lentils & sweet potatoes tonight. Lentils, sweet potato, can of tomatoes, onion, curry powder/paste. Serve with basmati rice.

Adding my voice for treadmill! Not my preference. But, with some incline, you can get a very good workout. Some even have pre-set runs to make it interesting. And, a treadmill is a great place to get some barefoot running in!

Best of luck!! Not much time but I would say that you can get to 21k in 6 - 8 weeks. You will need to add 2k per week to your long distance run (1x per week, same day every week). With that try and get in at least 3 other runs. 2x @ 10k +/- to work on pace & speed + 1x per week of hills. For hills, find some place that…

For simple exercise I got into a routine of 2-3 runs per week in the 10 - 15k range each. This summer however, I took a leap and signed up for my first marathon in Sept. To get there I also signed up with a training clinic organized by the local Running Room store. The distances per week are intense! Last week's 5 day…

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Kudos! Keep up the good work! You will be surprised how quickly you can get to 25 and more!

Check out the book " You are your own gym". Lots of great body weight exercises! http://www.amazon.ca/You-Are-Your-Own-Gym/dp/0971407614 I have mixed in many of the exercises in this book with my weights routine. Lots of fun!

Push - Pull will give you great results! Push = Push ups - Start simple 3 sets x 10 (or less) Work your way up from there. Pull = pull ups - Very hard at the start! If you have no gym access? Put a broom handle across two chairs, lie on the floor, grab the broom handle and pull your self up. Same as above 3 sets x10 (or…

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Good on you! Next to getting and staying fit and healthy. It is always great to influence the people you love to do the same.

WOW!! Thanks so much for sharing! Your story is inspiring. My family was my inspiration as well. New that if I did not change my lifestyle. I would be dead way to soon! Kudos to you sir!

Ditto!

I am a man and I LOVE yoga!! My fitness road has taken me to other activities but I still regularly use the stretching and breathing exercises I learned in the beginners yoga class I took near the beginning of my weight loss journey. I am currently training to run a marathon. The group I train with started out with 8…

Sounds like you have over done it a bit. Rest & stretching for a few days is probably in order. Like others have mentioned. Do not ignore pain! If you have the resources? Go to a Physiotherapist. One or two visits could get you on the path to training for the longer distance pain & injury free. This would be especially…