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  • I agree that you should train at least a little above 13. My first half training schedule only went to 10, and the last couple miles of that race sucked! Since then, the halfs I've done have been while I'm training for a full and it's amazing how strong you feel running 13.1 when your recent training runs have all been…
    in Help me pick a half marathon plan. Comment by smikulicz August 2013
  • Nacho Cheese Doritos!!
    in What food can you ABSOLUTELY NOT HAVE in your house? Comment by smikulicz August 2013
  • Have you tried a different sports bra? Moving Comfort makes some really good ones for larger sizes. Mainly - I'd make sure what you're wearing is for high impact activities (like running :-)) because a lot of them are not. Runner's World's website has an article you might check out:…
    in Back hurting- large chest Comment by smikulicz August 2013
  • Body Glide has always worked for me. Good luck!
    in Chaffing (womans topic) Comment by smikulicz June 2013
  • Tell them you don't have the time to work out.
    in ways to annoy a fitness person Comment by smikulicz April 2013
  • Love your post and congratulations on 1 year!
    in 365 days in a row Comment by smikulicz April 2013
  • Ran a PR in my half marathon this past weekend (2:04:41). 5 minutes faster than my last half - hoping to get under two hours soon!
    in SMASHED IT!! Comment by smikulicz April 2013
  • I try to think of them as recovery days, not rest days. You are letting your body and muscles recover and get ready for the next hard workout. I look at it as an important step in improving my overall fitness.
    in Rest day guilt... Comment by smikulicz April 2013
  • I lost 50+ lbs a number of years ago (and have kept it off), and I can't tell you how many people want my "secret". Usually they don't like my answer of Calories In, Calories Out. Everyone wants a magic pill or easy way out, but I swear that's all there is to it. If you eat more calories than you burn, you will gain weight…
    in Losing weight is easy !! Comment by smikulicz April 2013
  • Ed - that is awesome - Congrats!
    in Half Marathon Comment by smikulicz April 2013
  • Ed - Sounds like you're going into your race strong. Good luck and let us know how it goes!
    in Half Marathon Comment by smikulicz April 2013
  • 5'7" and 132 lbs. Been a US 6 for a while but my pants are quite loose now, so I think I'm making my way to a 4. Sounds like a great excuse for some new summer clothes :bigsmile: I agree with a lot of posts here that strength training does a lot. The clothes are really fitting differently without a huge amount of weight…
    in weight and dress size - ladies Comment by smikulicz April 2013
  • The actual FIRST program has just a handful of strength training moves specifically for runners that they recommend 2x a week I believe (sorry I don't remember exactly). I prefer to go to a strength training class at my gym twice a week. It still incorporates some of the same activities (squats, core work, etc), but I like…
    in Half Marathon Comment by smikulicz April 2013
  • Galloway is a big advocate of the run-walk method. I've never done his training plans, but I do typically take a short break thru the aid stations when I get my water. I followed Hal Higdon for my first half and I think he has some good plans out there. My problem is that I tend to get nagging injuries when I'm following…
    in Half Marathon Comment by smikulicz March 2013
  • Hi everyone! I joined MFP at the first of the year to keep me honest in my eating habits after a bit of holiday over-indulgence got the best of me :-) (Have to say, I love the site and the holiday weight is gone.) I lost 50+ lbs nearly 12 years ago and took up running in 2009 after a year or so of boot camp-type classes.…
    in Introduction Comment by smikulicz March 2013
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