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Thanks for all the complements. It was about -2 when we set off but wasn't all that cold by the end of the race, about 2 or 3 degrees above freezing. I did the 15K event (there was a 5 10 or 15K course: 1, 2, or 3 laps respectively) in 1hr 7m 14 seconds, placing me 15th out of 54. Best time was 53:23 - Amazing!!! 2nd was…

Actually, my regular XC shoes were fine - and they came back sparkly clean!!! Not too slippy at all.

Waste of a perfectly good orgasm if your too drunk.... Personally - I plan a romantic meal with my wife... but have a bad feeling I'm going to be dragged to foreign parts for a meeting :(

As a 1 year MFP member I can tell you that this topic comes up all the time. The simple answer is YES, you should. In more detail though - it depends what training you are doing and how often, plus what your weight loss target is. Basically you need fuel for your workouts and to keep your body healthy - so if you intend to…

In fairness - I commented before reading the article. Not sure I agree with teh comments about cycling / running being dull... but if this looks like fun to you, try it.

I've registered 550 Calories doing 30 mins of elliptical trainer (high resistance and high speed) although I was a bit heavier back then - so yes, 1000 cals an hour is quite reasonable. also, I burn about 1650 calories doing a 100 minute half marathon = 990 cals per hour. Cycling is about 750 cals per hour but I can cycle…

What an amazing story! Inspirational on every front! Congratulations and all my best wishes for the future.

Um... that sounded a bit over harsh... Sadly the scales are not a very good measure of progress - at least over the short term. If possible compliment with body measurements which are much less influenced by the last 24 hours.

My experience is that I weigh more the day after a big work out. I'm told this is probably water retention. I weigh myself daily, but I only record trends - generally I use my lowest weigh in of the week as a benchmark. I fluctuate by about 2lb these days but I have been known to be up to 4lb heavier than my lowest weight…

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:o OMG - Amazing!

I think its new runners + cold weather which is leading to so many shin splints questions this week. Agree with all the above. When you have rested them a bit - try this.

I think this is because pegg's wasn't logging exercise calories before midweek

I'd say you were definitely on the road to success. Just be consistent and give it time.

I lost 30lb whilst training for my first half. I ate back at least 50% of my exercise cals.

Firstly, congratulations on your weight loss - what a fantastic achievement! Secondly, as you approach your goal weight you need to start thinking about what you might want to do next - because if it involves running for fun (and I personally think it is) then I would take a different approach compared to loosing weight as…

Forget the book - here is everything you need to get started (some specifics such as hill technique should be looked at later.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx6x2cD6Y8Q&feature=related

Read 'Chi Running' Unfortunately its 75% hippy #### but the other 25% is pure genius and I have completely re-built my technique based on this. This and the shoes. And don't overdo the inclines to start with. And sports massages help a lot!

For running last night: Warm up: Leggings, Tracksuit bottoms, base layer (long sleeve Lycra top), long sleeve T shirt, hooded sweatshirt, running gloves After 20 minutes of runnign at 8:20 min miles, I took off the tracksuit bottoms and sweatshirt. In the house: Jeans, T shirt, Jumper Outside: Jeans, T shirt, Jumper,…

LOL - I agree... The mission wraps are huge and tasty! and still less calories than two slices of thick sliced bread.

Depends on your end goals. If its all about body shape & general health then I would say diet + 50/50 toning work (weights) and CV work (which will tone a bit and will help you loose weight faster). This is, in my opinion, the most healthy option all round: its less stress on your body than all CV work, you look great and…

PS - wraps: Weight watchers wraps, 109Cal each - mission her wraps - 200 cals each BUT the weight watchers ones are MUCH smaller - One mission wrap fills me up. A WW one doesn't. Do what you want with that :)

I suspect you used 'battered fish portion' for you diary - which would be oven baked, frozen options Take away battered fish is 344 Cals for 150g - and I suspect a typical portion is at least double that size.

Can you post the cals you are working with? My home made ham sandwich is about 250 Cals (I use medium sliced bread, no spread, 1 slice of ham and some low fat coleslaw) Chip shop battered fish is very high in calories, I guess oven baked fish in breadcrumbs is lower - Fish fingers definitely are... but you need to eat…

Weights + elliptical or cycling

That was my first ever victory... I even put up a picture when I ran out of notches I was so excited Good going!

Normally after 16 pages of congratulations I wouldn't bother to add my own - but you really deserve it! I'm especially impressed by your consistency and dedication to weight loss through natural, healthy means: no short cuts, just hard work. Inspirational!

All the above is good advice - but to me the most important thing you can do at this stage is to learn about how your body responds to the things you eat. Generally speaking, for me: Low energy = not enough carbs. Probably not enough calories total! Energy peaks and then dies: Not enough slow burning carbs (Eat cereals not…

I fall into the 'no stretching required before' camp... HOWEVER I know it takes me between 3 and 5 miles to get warmed up properly. If you're doing distance training then just start off slow and pick up speed naturally as you loosen up. - but for track/speed work sessions you are better off doing 20 minutes of gentle…

I remember my first NSV: posting a photo of my belt showing I had tightened it a single notch.... Have thrown the belt away now as its to big to use at all! Keep em coming - one NSV at a time.