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Slow down. Conquer the distance first (don't worry how long it takes) and then you can look at speed.

Sorry, no solution for you. Have gone from a 38E to a 34DD, and will probably end up as a 34C (my teenage bra)...aiming for perkiness!!!

Great post, thank you OP.

I have a Garmin forerunner 10. I started running last year and wanted to track my pace and distance. There's also a function that beeps annoyingly at you if you aren't at your programmed pace- it was really helpful during my 15km as I normally use my ipod/rhythm to maintain pace. I don't really need the heart race monitor…

Your legs sound ok with handling it. Not aware of your plan ^^ but it sounds like you have the time to bring up your weekly kms - don't forget about incorporating fartleks, hill and core work, and rest. Good luck!

Have you run outside before? If not, I wouldn't push your body in that time frame and aim for a 10km instead- you need the kms in your legs.

I don't think time makes a dinner EXCEPT if you are a mindless snacker after dinner (that's me!) + go continuously over.

am close to goal. I like what I see when I'm clothed, but I always feel like the big girl compared to other people.

After my BF broke her wrist and they found early stage osteoporosis at age 40, I try to keep in mind what's contained in my calories.

skin- my partner lost quickly and doesn't have any stretch marks- he has loose skin. calcium/ bone density

definitely- great work!

from personal experience: - if you have boob chafe, you need a smaller bra (probably in the cups) - for your first race, don't put yourself in the walking category, it is safer to be the slowest of the run pack than to trip over a walker.

I did my first fun run on Sunday (14km/9 miles) and did a better time than expected. I couldn't run in January and I have problems with my knees.

hi, I live nearby. you can add me if you'd like.

I am 5"5 and now around the 145lb mark (66kg)- I think I am medium size framed. I love checking out the pics of how people are going, but the reality for me is that I still have fat on my tummy and on my upper arms- if I stand sidewards my tummy hangs out by about 3inches, so I think I still have more to go. On the…

you can do it! some days are worse than others, but it will improve. If you are attempting to go faster each time, slow down your run- you should make a better time.

I think my needs are decent shoes, a really good sports bra, and some lycra to prevent chafe ewwwwwwwww. I have a Garmin 10 as I wanted to figure out my pace, and how I tire but then again, I don't have a digital watch nor an iphone :noway: Best of luck with your half!

not sure the name of the exercises but I do: 1. lie on back, knees bent, stretch arms above with medicine ball- lift medicine ball to knees- do not lift or bend back- works stomach 2. pivot position or V on floor- feet off ground. touch ball side to side..

It goes away- I've had to adjust a major meal time to line up with my runs (ie run before you eat lunch), and I eat a bit more when I run over 10km, as otherwise I binge the following day.

OP I have slimmed my thighs by running, but that's where I lose first. Please consider eating a more balanced diet for your overall health.

I was where you are now. It is harder on the lungs and the joints than on the treadmill, but you will make steady gains. What you need to do is slow down, pick on a landmark nearby to get to, jog there slowly and then walk and repeat. It doesn't matter how long it takes to do the overall distance. I went out with a friend…

mix it up- change the route, add hills/variations in tempo/speed/distance. Don't forget to rest. Some days are just going to be bad, but I think you're getting bored.

hi, was meant to do stampede but friend who invited me pulled out, so I'm doing city to sea instead- are you guys doing this one and what was the arm strength requirement like for stampede?

Why do they think running or distances affects fertility? I think a bigger reason is body fat%- either too low or too high can be a problem.

only on an Olympic swimmer. phwoar!!

OP, great what you have achieved so far and good luck with your sub30! I can't honestly tell whether its hills, increasing the distance or intervals that has improved my times and endurance, but its always great to do a PB.

It's ok to be hungrier now, I understand you are tired. It's great that you are trying to stick to some healthy options. Do you need more low GI or protein at the moment?

Every time!! Though yesterday I did realise that I could now run up a hill that I used to stop on - multiple times!!

congratulations!!!!

is it supposed to be like a wrap to shrink your tummy? just thinking of the chafe...ewwwwwwwww