DennyHodge Member

Added!!

Since I run 6 days a week, I don't do any leg related strength training. What has worked for me is getting my core and upper body stronger. This has helped tremendously in perfecting my running form and stride. Since I'm a lot stronger, my form doesn't break down as much and I can run longer and faster. Not to mention I…

I was fast and good at running when I was younger. I never had to train to do well on my fitness tests as a Marine. I got out, got a good job, and got fat. Started running again 3 years ago, and now it's an addiction. It's my therapy. It's my everything. I couldn't imagine not running now. I run 6 days a week and hate my…

I ran through 4 pairs of LunarGlide 3's but was disappointed (at first) with the 4's. I had the same issues and I almost gave up on them. But... once I got them broken in properly, I love them and will be buying a bunch to keep on reserve since I go through them so quickly.

Bodyweight exercises are awesome and you can even do more with minimal equipment. At home, without the gym and douchers that sometimes frequent the gym. Get a pull up bar for a door way. Pullups and pushups are great compound muscle exercises that will change your upperbody quickly. Also resistance bands. Maybe invest in…

Sore is fine if it isn't injury related. If you feel you need to run again this soon, try a slower recovery run. Running 3.1 miles after 20 years was way too much mileage to start with, and on top of that, most people run too fast regardless of the distance. Running has a cumulative effect on the body so it's important to…

30 days. I look better now. hahaha

Exercising consistently helps tremendously but until you get the nutrition part figured out, you can only get so far no matter how hard you work out.

Feel free to add me. I'm pretty new myself.

MMA since 2008. Not a fighter, but involved in the industry and train with fighters. BJJ, Muay Thai, boxing, submission wrestling, etc.

I'm a runner, but only been here about a week. I average between 120-140 miles a month.

2 slices Ezekial bread (toasted) Topped with almond butter (good fats) cinnamon organic blue agave syrup for sweetness (sugar, but super low glycemic and you don't need much for it to be sweet)

Food! Exercise is the easy part for me. I never miss workouts unless I am too sick to workout. I run 6 days a week, usually 120-140 miles a month, train MMA, play basketball, and lift. Food on the other hand???? That's the battle and that's why I'm here. To honestly track what I'm eating. Looking at it laid out has been…

Adding. I've only been here about a week.

I'm a white dude and I love curves. I'm a booty man and nothing gets me like a little waist and a big booty.

I have one but I really only use it for my MMA related stuff (website/radio show). I am a Twitter junkie though!

Black. Hands down.

I ran a 10k first. My next race was a half. Last fall I ran my first full marathon. I currently run 120-140 miles a month, 6 days a week on average. Find a plan. Hal Higdon has some really good novice training plans for half marathons. They are usually about 4 months long so you are in good shape as far as time goes. My…

Keep it simple. 20-30 minutes after a workout you need carbs (to restore glycogen in the muscles), and protein (to repair muscles). I drink a protein shake or eat a banana (carbs and potassium) with some chocolate milk. Sometimes chocolate milk on it's own, or a banana and some G2 Gatorade.

Very true. lol. I am a runner, and I strength train pretty hard. I am definitely more on the higher protein, lower carb belief of losing weight. I need carbs, but I try to keep them complex when I'm training for a marathon, and running 40-50 miles a week. The other good thing about protein is it makes you feel full, so you…

The mistake that people make when they start running, is running too fast. You shouldn't feel dead or that tired after a 5k. Actually a beginning runner may not be able to run a full three miles. But regardless, most people run way too fast and feel overwhelmed with fatigue, trouble breathing, soreness, and injury. Walking…

You will definitely lose weight. How much will depend on your body/genetics/etc. It may be more, it may be less. It's important to start tracking your nutrition/diet though to start. Be consistent for a period of time and see where you end up weight wise compared to what the tool says you will be. Then you can adjust from…

I'm 40 and started getting back into shape before I turned 38. Lost over 50 pounds and am in better shape now then when I was a 22 year old Marine.

Glad to see you take the first step! I just started using this site, but want to stay busy in the forums. I didn't start getting back into shape until I was 37, and have lost over 50 pounds. You have the right mentality though. This is a lifestyle change 100%. It doesn't happen fast, and it's a life long commitment to keep…