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I did my first half a few weeks ago with pretty average prep from injury. I'm now beginning to run again- i'm faster but have no endurance any more so my mileage is down. 5 miles X 4/week 1 HIIT/week 7-8 miles/week.

That's crappy news. Just keep trying and if its a crappy day, please accept it as rest is also important. In the long run, you will get back to where you were. Take care

You need to rest those legs for a couple of days, and then consider gentle exercise. It sounds like a shin splint or you have discovered a hot spot which will get worse if you push it. It'll be ok, rest will not set you back. Rest helps with healing.

Get stronger and faster for the half marathon, then do a marathon

the limit- can I see my way or the potholes ???

This usually means (for me) that I have gone too fast--so made an error with my movement. Rest the knee for a little while and try again but slower.

I'm wanting to complete a full in October. I've booked a half for July (about 10 weeks away). Be thrilled to complete both without injury. I ran 33km last week, with 12km (7.8m) on Sunday, so I've still got a way to go...

well done!

I agree with the other posts. You need to book a date and use a set training plan which mixes it up, so you will get there without injury. Slow down, choose a non-looped run, use music/time & accept the first 3 miles are a PIA that everyone has to get thru to push thru. You can and you will do it!

Pick me! I'm aiming for my first marathon in October.

It does happen- I tend to get hungry if I increase distance significantly. It's worse if I don't eat properly before and after- I eat for days. My hunger does curb down as my body adjusts to the new distance. My trick is do a large distance just before lunch or dinner, and eat low GI for breakfast. Check the exercise forum…

my experience- legs have lost but annoying tummy still hanging in there...

4mins a km!! I wish I could get there!!

I know. Have been struggling last few weeks and its showing on the scales. one day at a time.

yay!

+1 on speed expected/ reduce your burn effort at the gym/add more movement during the day or you'll burn out fast Replace your simple carbs ie bagel with vegetables + protein, it'll keep you full longer, especially as you're undertaking a big change fitness wise. I'm on 1400-1500/day, 5"5' and I eat more on big burn cardio…

all movement counts. get a pedometer or app and see if you're getting to 10,000 steps a day.

bircher muesli. soak oats with water and a squeeze of lemon overnight- water barely covers oats. Add yoghurt, fruit and nuts in morning.

Totally rocking it!!!!

Your calories are way too low. You need to calculate your TDEE (daily expenditure) and then work it out. I'm a woman, 5'5 and roughly 145 pounds and I'm on about 1400 per day. Cardio will help your heart and your calorie reduction, but it isn't essential. I also like the way it makes me feel :) Am not a lifter, but I think…

have you tried rolling it with a foam roller ? it'll hurt like hell but will help.

Same happened to me when I increased my kms dramatically, then adjusted back to normal appetite levels. Increase your protein up, eat more after you exercise (I run then eat my lunch..), add oats for low GI breakfast. On days you do more km ie a long run day eat more- underdoing it on a long run day bites me on the bum for…

The traditional Asian diet is rice and vegetable based.

you may have patella pain- your knee may have tracked to the side rather than the centre- does it feel strange walking down stairs?If its patella it needs rest and rehab exercises + upper strength work would be better

unless of course, you are hungry. eat a few almonds or an egg or some non flavoured greek yogurt

honestly, nothing. I figure numbers go up and down. I also work on a weekly basis.

Thank you for posting your story. Am 5"5' , getting a bit frustrated! Best wishes for your marathon.

hmm. i thought you were supposed to run on the front of your foot ie more towards the toes to reduce injury.

First off, I'm not a PT, exercise physiologist etc- I'm just someone trying to get my body to the best shape it can be, so this is just my opinion. The way I understand it is that Core helps with strengthening underutilised muscles and holding your body correctly- your tummy for example, should be the engine for…

From in Place of a RoadMap, Useful links: http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bf/ http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/mbf/ http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/cbbf/ Do all 3 BF Calcs and use the average number. I don't count Pilates, Yoga, Barre as strength. I consider them core work.