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If it burns some, it's not enough to mention. This idea was stolen from therapeutic electrical pulse stimulation and marketed as an easy way to get rock hard abs while sitting on your *kitten* wearing a silly belt... It's not like you're getting the full contraction of the muscle group as you would if you were doing…
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squats and lunges
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It's not about your finish time.It's the experience.Good luck. 172lbs, 1:45
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The most common misconception about ITB syndrome is that it'll go away with rest. I was dealing with it after my last trail half marathon and with core exercises, stretching and foam rolling, I've been able to continue running pain free. It is inadequate/over training and stretching and muscle imbalances that cause the…
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congratulations. I will add that endurance does not bring speed. Rather the opposite if you only train for distance/time. Speed workouts should be incorporated. You will notice great dividends on your next 5k, half, full, ironman.
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I do a warm up THEN do a light stretch prior to running followed by a more in depth sequence afterwards. I stretch everything ( hip flexors, hamstrings, abductors, glutes, calves, quads and achilles) after every run and do at least one long stretch and foam rolling session a week.
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I've been pleased with my Garmin 210 but it is not waterproof, it's weatherproof. It'll take a run in the rain but not a swim.
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Signed up for the Virginia Beach TM in June
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a tsp or 2 of peanut butter usually won't kill your diet and will satisfy the cravings.
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I have found that doing speed workouts, in addition to distance running and a strength training program works best for me, but then that should work for everyone.
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There are workouts targeted for performance for obstacle races like this one, Spartan Races, Tough Mudder, etc. They are Spartan WOD, or Workout of the Day. They are generally tough and strenuous but you can always modify for your fitness level to start. I can say they were a tremendous help for my when I was training for…
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I am a big fan of Brooks Cascadia trail running shoes. I also tend to run up the hills, all hills, albeit slower and if I absolutely need to, I'll slowly run in place at the top for a few seconds to get my air back and continue on. When I first started I found myself stopping or walking too much and I feel I get a more…
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The P90x2 program is really good. But I now have to do the workouts on mute.
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P90x and P90x2 are great programs with a cult like following. The pain and sweat will be worth it. I did P90x2 but didn't really follow their diet plan and I still lost quite a bit and have never felt better overall. To show you that you can do it, I was a 20 year smoker and got up to 219lbs after I quit (I'm 5'9" for…
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I agree. a couch to 5k program would be the ticket. Don't try to do too much too soon. Nothing like an injury to derail the enthusiasm and motivation.
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I would recommend P90x, or that type of program. It really helps you work the entire body and it's already laid out for you. And it has built in modifications so anyone can do it. As far as burning fat, you simply have to intake less than you burn on a daily basis while still getting enough protein to keep the muscle…
