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I'm doing the Tri-State on October 13--my first. This Sunday, I'm running a 15-K, also my first. The 15-K is part of the run-up to doing the Tough Mudder later in the year. I'll probably do another 15-K or half in the summer. As the previous poster said, trying out another obstacle course is a good way to prep. I'm not…

Check out this site: http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/ I know someone who is going through it and is loving it. I haven't gone through this so I can't say from my own personal experience. Instead of a 100-day pledge, you can also start by taking baby steps--doing a 10-day pledge of eating real foods. I'll probably start…

Thanks for the tips and the recommendations on the book and Runner's World website. I read up a bit on ITBS and it does sound like that's what I have. Granted that's self-diagnosed. Maybe I should also see a podiatrist or a sports medicine specialist. I have seen the latter about my ankle in the past. The doctor basically…

Wow it's only 9 days in and someone is already up to 29 miles. That's impressive.

I can't speak from personal experience. I was, however, researching this topic myself for a friend. This link has a useful comparison: http://spotmebro.com/starting-strength-vs-stronglifts-5x5/

Maybe try Body Beast? That's what I'm going to start next. I'm currently finishing up Insanity Asylum. For those that want to improve on pull ups, I recommend the Chin Up assist band. I have one and use it on the second sets sometimes. It's kind of pricey for what is essentially a band with hook but it works. Using the…

I do run on treadmills. But I also do other stuff like Insanity and am just curious how many steps I take throughout the workouts. I think some of the Garmins also have the food pod option. I'm by no means set on a Garmin. It's just so happens that Garmin is the one I've been researching. I find the Garmin and the Polar…

I've done two rounds of Insanity and two rounds of P90X so far. I lost 25 LBs since last July. I don't necessarily follow the recipes but I do keep to a 1500-2000 calorie diet. I'm currently doing Asylum. I like all of these programs. My wife is doing Chalene's extreme and likes it too. I've personally seen the results…

In mid-July, I started Insanity and weighed 175 LBs. (I'm 40, m.) In August, I started mixing in the P90X resistance workouts. In early October, I weighed 164 LBs. I finished Insanity from start to finish but I missed some days on the P90X so I decided to restart P90X again in October. From Oct 4 on, I did a second round…

Which is why professional cyclists have that lean build for all the reasons previous posters described. People with a lean build have an advantage over stocky guys on those hills.

Here's mine for reference. It obviously depends on your weight, age, workout intensity, etc. P90X 09 Yoga X 362 P90X 06 Kenpo X 446 P90X 12 Ab Ripper X 126 P90X 05 Legs & Back 435 P90X 12 Ab Ripper X 118 P90X 10 Back & Biceps 372 P90X 08 Core Synergistics 529 P90X 09 Yoga X 578 P90X 11 Cardio X 354 P90X 09 Yoga X 301 P90X…

I'm in NY so mine is of little use to you. LOL. Plus, I just sold my anyway. Sears has good deals on sporting goods equipment. That's where I originally bought mine from.

My wife is selling her NordicTrack elliptical machine that we paid $800 for. She did't like it after buying it because she felt that the paddles were too stiff. For her, it became more of a resistance training session than a cardio workout. I use it once in a while and I feel fine on it. Anyway, I do think the model…

For me, it also depends on what time I go to bed. I eat dinner around 7 and go to bed between 11-12. I've found that I start to want to munch on something after 11. Play around with your meal and bed time if possible. I always look at the nutritional label. When I want to eat late at night, the nutritional label reminds me…