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Have read a couple of articles on this. The big gaps: - no adjustment for lifestyle factors such as smoking (where the smoking population has a lower average BMI than the remainder of the population, combined with a higher mortality rate) - no adjustment for weight loss caused by serious illness (people wasting away &…

Running =/= all sports. Long course & short course swimmers look exactly the same. Same for triathletes.

Stuff that helps* Couch to 5k app * Run! Zombies app * Local running club * Run tracker (Endomondo, MapMyRun, RunKeeper) Before you start* Make sure you have the right shoes * Do flexibility exercises (not necessarily stretching, can also be pilates / yoga / dynamic movement) Remember* Everyone started somewhere * You will…

It sounds exactly like runner's knee, which is caused by the patella tracking incorrectly. See a doctor / physiotherapist. Rest is required.

Short & sweet, 8.5km slow run @ 5:20 /km. My last training run before the Wings for Life event this weekend so I have a full 2 rest days plus pretty much a whole other day to kill before the event. I was trialling a new running belt as well so it was a bit...weird, not used to having something around my waist when I run.…

Addressing various questions: Distance - try Couch to 5k (C25k) to give you motivation. Alternatively try something like Zombies! Run, an interactive running app. Groups - there are many running / jogging clubs out there, all of whom welcome new members. It can be a little intimidating when you really serious runners, but…

There are a number of things which can go on with your knees, and in no way should any of us internet strangers to give any kind of advice that would pre-empt whatever your doctor or physiotherapist can diagnose. See them, ask them. Notwithstanding that, one of the most common knee injuries is so common amongst runners…

TBH 9 months will be doable but quite hard on you and your body. I'm building from a 15km base up to full marathon by doing events at progressive distances, and doing a 3 month build on each ie: Mth: Phase 0-3: 15 km build to HM 4-6: HM build to 30km 7-9: 30km to 36km 10-12: 36km to M. So far (touch wood) I've been injury…

Yep. There's an Endomondo group here on MFP here where you can find fellow MFPers using Endomondo. You can also join Team MFP on Endomondo. PS: UnderArmour owns both MFP and Endomondo.

Reminder there's an Endomondo users group on MFP here, and an MFP users group on Endomondo here. I use Endomondo as well as a Garmin watch. They're nearly always completely in sync, the variance might be 100 metres or so on a 20km run. The only distance variances I commonly see are in actual events, usually the event…

[numbers crunching] yeah, at the stair climber burn that's 2:36. Which is what, halfway in the 50km? CASE CLOSED FOLKS, hang up your running shoes, back onto the stairmaster, it's twice as hard efficient as running up hills...with an HRM....and a GPS...on a timed course.

I need to work on my sarcasm game, it would appear. I was taking the piss out of the MFP calorie estimations. Already have an HRM and linked devices which give more reliable estimations. For me, the pace & distance figures are currently more important than the calories burned figure.

Methamphetamine Exercise, hydration, good rest.

But hold on, now I'm confused. If we all burn 1000 calories a day for a week, won't that generate enough heat to keep the universe running for longer? You know, prevent heat death? I can probably contribute a little bit more than that though, MFP's calorie calculations say I burn at least 1,000 calories on my 7.5km runs. I…

Are there any back roads / sidewalks / bikepaths nearby which would keep you off of the roads? Head onto Google Maps, go into the options section and flick on 'Bicycling', any safe roads and routes nearby will be highlighted in green. I end up doing about 8km more than I need to, but am on trails the whole way.

Them pacer dogs is quick, too.

Look be careful. Many people who discover they love running end up getting injured in the first six months or so, usually through taking on more than they should do. As per above, you an increase your weekly mileage by 10%, regardless of how you get to that mileage. ie if you start at 10, next week you can do 11, next week…

Whoa...you ran a whole 5km? man. look if you can finish a 5km without stopping, you're pretty much set for the full marathon. Could even be looking at a podium. Don't skimp on that liquor, though. And make sure you lunge wildly at anyone wearing a fluro vest.

Bicycling is one of the lower impact cardios, and can be used to replace transportation, so it's a pretty logical choice if you're wanting to build general cardio fitness. Your *kitten* is gonna be sore for a while till you get used to the saddle, also your glutes and thighs will be wobbly for a week or two. I used to…

I can completely understand on how a major injury can be a setback - or just changing habits. I dropped 30kg, rebounded 10, then dropped back down to my 'now' weight. This whole lifestyle change, healthy habits game is a long, long one. The thing is that there's never an endpoint. Your injury shouldn't be an endpoint - it…

Thoughts: I find the 'build' portion of any training scheme is pretty uncomfortable, ie when you're exceeding your previous comfort levels. Usually results in a few visits to masseurs and physios to loosen tight muscles. Then you plateau and it becomes about getting faster. There's no 'right' way to get to your running…

Do whatever works for you. If you wanna do squats, do squats. If you wanna do cardio, do cardio. Just be active and consistent.

I'm with OP on this one. Life is about choices, this one seems pretty clear cut. 1: consume same, exercise more (4 x sessions @ ~500 calories ea, 2,000 calories lost) 2: consume more, exercise same (1 x bottle @ 605 calories ea, 600 calories gained) The reason OP's friend got to BMI 39 was always going option 2.

Agree on Hal Higdon. Take the guesswork out of it (if you're a novice) and is a great place to start. I use a custom training plan through Endomondo, came off a HM base and am working towards 30km as an intermediate step. 4 days per week, 2 x long runs, 2 x shorter high intensity runs. High intensity is usually intervals.…

I use foam rolling reduce injury on my Achilles and ITB. The attached infographic has been great on setting a routine -http://greatist.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_main/public/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Foam-Rolling-Infographic.jpeg

So you went from a zero start to a high intensity workout on 700 calories and you're wondering why you are lightheaded. Dude, maintain that approach and you gon' die, or worse still get injured.

Not many people on MFP seem to keep an eye on the news...so here's a wee secret. The same company that owns MFP recently bought Endomondo (sports tracker). This means there will be closer and closer integration as the two companies move forward. If you are not already in one of the sports trackers, this is the direction…

I bought the Garmin 910XT on a super special in Australia, it was around $300 including HRM. It is multi mode though (swimming, cycling as well) for tri training. The HRM which came with it also syncs well with my Android phone.

Running will increase your base cardio fitness, increase leg strength, tone leg muscles especially calves and thighs, and at the right intensity will strip away fat. However, it's a lean body type hence the advice on not lifting AND running. People wanting to build mass avoid running (especially distance running) as it…

but seriously. Night before: Pasta Pre-event: banana smoothie with skim milk, water At event: minimum 1L high salt sports drink, usually in a disposable container, water During: gels, banana, cracker with marmite (odd but it works), water After: protein drink, water