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My wife has run 4 days a week and has continued to drop her marathon time. She is ran a 3:34 last fall.

As I get older I get sentimental about the stuff I started and never stopped doing for nearly three decades. Running is one of these things. I have experienced so many highs and lows and a lot of average days while on roads and trails. The act of running is precious to me. It causes me to rest, to warm up, to stretch, to…

I totally agree.

I am using the tape for a mild hamstring strain. I think the stabilization may help.

I have run mostly 6 days per week during this training cycle. I had to ease back when I faced a mild hamstring strain. It is quickly feeling better so I will maintain 6 days per week using great caution to not get injured. I did substitute an extra weight training day this week for running just to give that hamstring a…

I am a school superintendent and a recent empty nester. My wife runs with me several times a week. I run marathons and 50ks. Training is part of life. I don't know how other people spend their lives. When I am not training specifically I do other things like chop wood or cross train. I think jobs that require travelling…

The caffeine and the protein are two different issues. Essentially the studies show that protein during and after the race will minimize the utilization of protein from muscle thus reducing muscle damage and enhancing performance. Beet juice before the race and caffeine before and during the race will also enhance…

I have tried and liked eating beets in two ways. First, steamed, they taste good and are easy to eat. Second, beet juice is a performance enhancing drink. A couple beets, a couple apples and some ginger root with two cups of water in the blender will create a nice homemade power drink. Strain out the juice after blending…

I just got a box of 2nd surge chocolate. Josee kind of scared me now but I will try it anyway. It is supposed to be more liguidy. I know the accel gel vanilla is very good. If the research is accurate then protein will matter.

On trails I need a harder sole shoe so I don't feel every sharp edge. On roads I need more cushion. I truly believe a built up heel is bad for you. Overly structured shoes that address gait (pronation, supination or whatever) don't work for me. A shoes that feels low to the ground is preferable to me since I feel like I am…

As a life-long runner I would say you can't have too many pairs of running shoes. Wear different shoes often. It is good for your feet and your shoes will last longer.

I am trying to stick to the 2300 calories per day that my dietitian recommended for me. As I am approaching 6 weeks until my marathon, I find that I am not losing weight and I am also hungry as hell. Staying within 2300 calories and feeling satisfied, like I did before marathon season, is nearly impossible. The worst is…

Most of the recommended schedules call for a recovery week every third or 4th week. I am 7 weeks out from my main marathon. I may not follow the recovery week plan since I have held back some in previous weeks. High miles and lean race weight are my biggest priorities. Last night I reminded myself about the importance of a…

First of all, you already look fit. I think the best reason for runners to lift weights is injury prevention and better running. I prefer single leg movements and kettlebell work. Kettlebells work multiple areas. Single leg squat, single leg roman deadlift, goblet squat press, sumo squats, lunges, pistol squat, kettle…

I have mentioned this before but the Peregrines are a great fit but less cushion than the Altra Olympus. I think the new Altra Olympus would be very promising for you. Peregrines are my go-to shoe.

Rest, ice the bruised area, possible compression and elevate. As you recover you should check the shoes and proceed carefully.

This seems like the hardest thing of all to do.

Typically I would say no to losing weight during marathon training. However, if you lose a pound a week it should not affect your running. As long as you feel you have the energy to run and do normal stuff. Most of the time clean eating is going to result in weight loss because you didn't need the extra fat on your body…

During childhood, my time in the military and even with lunches in the public schools where I work, I used to eat like a ravenous wolf hovering over fresh meat. Since I started in with MFP I stop mid-meal and think about each thing on my plate and type it in my food diary via my phone or desktop computer. That has created…

My week looks about like this except Jen and I run around 5 p.m. and then eat a later dinner.

If this were true I would have been dead from running years ago.

I don't know that I am vegan or vegetarian but following what Campbell and McDougall have to say, I try to avoid processed things, meat, dairy and excessive sweets. Less meat, dairy, and things manipulated in a factory seem to really help me. My transition to more garden items has come about with much learning. Beets, for…

So what percentage of each week's mileage could/should be at marathon pace????

Mondays only because that is my most busy day of the week. If I am free I might still do yoga or something on rest days.

I am logging as many miles as I can handle per week. In order to run faster however, I am keeping my weekly dose of tempo run on Tuesday and some other interval, fast finish or marathon pace on Thursday. Monday is off. Wednesday is a 4 mile recovery run and weights. Friday is a cross train day with bike or other…

running? Twin Cities Marathon. I will run sub 8 minute miles and that should get me my life-long dream of qualifying for Boston Marathon.

Wisconsin has the Ice Age trail that I believe is not as technical as Superior. Just run Superior 100 this fall.

Well she is faster than me so I am going with what she said.

I have sprained my ankles and I have experienced edema from overuse and then not elevating my feet. I have done many things to heal and protect my ankles. Here are all the things I have done or am doing year after year. 1. Stretch, stretch, stretch and do yoga regularly 2. Proprioceptive exercises-one leg weight lifting…

Drymax 3/4 lite trail socks for everything. Garmin time, pace, distance is all I need. You get what you pay for. Eat normal before and after. Eat gu once and hour or so in training with water and each 45 minutes in a race of a marathon distance or farther. Ultras require for food than that. Almost never wear sunscreen…