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run AND run slower!

If you have a wide feet, then you need shoes that have wider width (mean wider toe box). For width size: D stands for Standard 2E stands for wide 4E stands for extra-wide Check out this link and you can compare if you need a wider width than standard. http://shoes.about.com/od/fitcomfort/a/womens_width.htm

I certainly can't offer any advice on Marathon training. But running to work saves you time, money and get the running in. It's win, win, win! Sounds like a great plan!

in for 100.

I'm all in with runner friends. It's very motivating to see so many mfp friends running around the world everyday. :)

I do mostly 3 nose in, 2 mouth out now (at least over 85% of the whole running duration) When I started running last year, it was impossible for me to breath through nose at all. So I was a mouth breather. But after running for like six months, I started coughing more and more and sometime would cough while sleeping. That…

Let us know how well the shirts are after you tried. And how waterproof they are. My shirt & shorts are soaking wet after running. It would only be good if it's fully waterproof. I am currently using a spibelt and so far so good.

^^ this. Congratulations! It's great to have the family running together!

^^ this. You only need a good pair of running shoes. You can start investing more on running gears when you are into running and will run consistently. in addition to what ShannonMpls has, I also got pedometer (with the GPS watch), running hats, head bands, bluetooth headset, armband, dumbbells, short towels, thermo…

Hope to run no less than 100 miles. Best to top over 120 miles.

Thanks. Definitely some great strength training added to running.

I didn't like running for over 4 decades because I didn't know how to run right. Once I learnt how to run right, my passion with running grows every run I do. Key 1: A good pair of running shoes. Key 2: Start running at a pace that won't go out of breath. (If it does, it's too fast) Key 3: Running in good form. Key 4:…

Hi davemunger, thanks. It would be great to learn what strength exercises to do to strengthen the key muscles. Please advice. thanks

Thanks all for the advice. Sounds like a plan to gradually up my weekly mileage more. Last week I actually did a 6 day running streak totally 39 miles. but my legs were pretty tired during most of the runs. I have to confess though my weekly basketball is getting in my running schedule. I usually don't run day before & the…

I always try to run with HRM. I did one yesterday without it and i feel my run was not complete. with HRM, I can plan my effort for the run and I can better compare my runs with similar effort.

My first few long runs (7 to 11 miles) gave me headache too. Besides the hydration needs, I believe my body had not adapted to the long run yet and was over-stressed. Since those first few long runs, I haven't gotten much headache anymore.

Me too too! Have been running for a little over 15 months. Would be glad to have more running friends. :)

I found foam rolling or have someone massaging the thighs & calves helped. I often run with tired legs too, as long as it's not pain. Just be careful not to push too hard and injure your legs. ps, I do take rest days though trying to give my legs time to recover and get stronger.

My breathing evolved since I started running Jan 2013. 1. 2 steps mouth in, 2 steps mouth out - for 1st few months. (impossible to do through nose at all) 2. 4 steps mouth in, 2 steps mouth out - after improving aerobic base I guess. 3. 4 steps nose in, 2 steps mouth out - about after 7 months (I wasn't able to do nose in…

Hi all, thanks for the advice.

Garmin Forerunner 610 with heart rate monitor & pedometer. Have it for 4 months and love it because it tells me that I'm running faster than my phone app would tell me otherwise. pro: - it seems the GPS tracking is more accurate than phone GPS. - easy to check my current pace & heart rate. - heart rate monitor & pedometer…

Congratulations! humidity definitely played a role and made it difficult & slower. I always find myself slower or higher heart rate when running in high humidity.

I used to get lots of black toenails with pain (eventually fell off) on my toes next to big toe. The major problem is the shoes too small. Here is what I do to minimize this problem: 1. running shoes +1 size bigger. basketball shoes +2 size bigger. 2. make sure nails are short/clipped. 3. make sure my socks are not tight…

Hi, I'm Alan. started running 1/2013 (@ around 12 min/mile). my only 5K last fall @ 28:05. Hope to get below 26:00 for same race this year. Been running mostly easy run regularly (about 18 - 30 miles / wk) and feel that the speed gain is kinda slow. So it would be awesome to learn from you guys in how to get faster!

not so fast distance runner. Usually run about 10K, occasional long run anywhere between 10K - HM. Would like to eventually be able to run a marathon!

:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: That's really outstanding!!!

thanks. I would try to run the track on lane 1 next time. That would be easiest to do the math. :)

thanks all. Is there a good device to measure pace & distance for running on track?

I use runtastic on my phone with GPS and with a heart rate monitor strap. I rested day before yesterday. Ran yesterday on road (10:06 mm, AHR 148, cold at 28 degree) & today on track (10:33 mm, AHR 151, about 45 degree). Both about 10K. I just checked the GPS map I ran today and notice that the route sometimes did not…

It's outdoor synthetic track with a soccer grass field in the middle. Is that easier or harder to push? thanks.