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Because I've just finished a half marathon and don't think I physically could eat enough to go over with that calorie burn ;) and even if I could I don't want to as I want to run further, faster in the future.

Also swimming if you have access to a pool. A great all round exercise without straining your joints. I started with swimming at over 300lbs last March. Bear in mind though diet is more important than exercise in weight loss. Make sure you read the sexy-pants thread stickied at the top of the forum then weigh & measure…

My first 10k in February this year took me 1hr 14mins, my latest 10k at the start of Sept took me 56mins. I'm hoping that I can knock another minute or 2 off before the end of the year. (42 y-o 175lb 5'6" woman who started running last year at a little under 300lbs).

OP, suggest you work on time management because if you're finding it tough now then believe me it's going to get harder! Commute + full time job + relationships/ family/ kids + household chores = not enough hours in the day without some clever juggling and prioritising. Honestly, I'd kill to be a full time student again…

Also think about adding a longer slower run in. My pace increased significantly as my average weekly mileage got over 25 miles a week. That's usually made up of a 10k (6.2miles), 5k (3.1 miles), a 10-12mile long run and a session that's either based around speed or a threshold run or intervals. That's brought my 5k time…

I ran Cardiff Half Marathon yesterday and set a new PB (by 8mins!) running it in 2:06:21 I started running last year (my first 5k was November) and this was my 4th HM of the year. My first took me 2:40:10 so have taken 34mins off in about 14 weeks! Sore this morning though :ohwell:

The same for me. TDEE - % is much easier to manage and if I have an extra hard work out (like the HM I had yesterday) I may have a few extra cals if I'm hungry.

I've just bought one for similar reasons. After a lot of reading around I went for this one http://www.nathansports.com/hydration/race-vests/intensity as it is designed specifically for female anatomy. I found it took a bit of adjusting the first time I wore it to make sure it didn't move around or chafe which was quick to…

Get a hobby that keeps you busy & entertained so you're not bored and don't have the time to snack constantly. Doesn't have to be physically tiring but something like drawing/ painting or knitting would keep your hands occupied. ETA I found buying less snacky food so it wasn't i the house also helped.

I hear you about not thinking you'd ever like running! I'm exactly the same - I can't believe how much I enjoy it and now wished I started years ago! Regarding running on your own, I do some running on my own but also joined my local running club which has pushed me on as some of them are really good. It also has the…

What you're looking to do is a bit different to the OP - the OP is looking for a flat out 1 mile rather than a sustained pace over 10+ miles (which I assume you mean by long run). My last HM I averaged 10min miles and am hoping to be nearer 9:30 on my next one this weekend. My speed has increased as I've run more miles…

I train with someone who's brother once held the WR, their brother has been saying for sometime that we'll see a sub 2 on the right course with the right conditions in the next few years and, as they put it, that's coming from someone who knows what its like to run 4/5min miles for 26 miles.

People coming out to support is always welcome! Only thing that I do find mildly irritating is 'Nearly There!' when I'm not even half way - it just reminds me of how far I have to go LOL

Started with C25K last May, this year my longest race has been 30k (18.6miles), I've done 3 half marathons (with another next week) and my regular Sunday long run is usually between 10 & 13 miles (without stopping). I'm about to start training for a spring marathon and have signed up for my first Ultra (a 12hr overnighter…

Add them into the correct day and then delete them individually from the incorrect day.

Agreed. I use the one above and the Shock Absorber Max and find them both great.

I started running with the C25K programme at almost 300lbs last year, a week on Sunday I'll be running my 4th Half Marathon and like the last 2 will be running it all. In less than 12 months I've taken 30mins off my HM time, 14mins off my 10k and 11 mins off my 5k times. I'm planning a spring marathon and have signed up…

Its actually small dogs that are a pain around where I run, the bigger dogs are usually on a lead and those that aren't are well trained and stay with their owner. Recently someone's yappy little mutt came charging at me I did end up telling the owner to get it on a lead on a public road. She gave me abuse until I pointed…

How many calories a day have you set? You could have eggs with a small amount of cheese (weigh & measure things) and still have a healthy lunch & evening meal. Read the 'Guide to sexy-pants' thread that's stickied at the top of the forum :) Edit: Beaten to it!

I started running at 300lbs but didn't do my first 10k until I was around 240lbs for no other reason that it took me that time to train for it. Tips I can think of are just as you must have done to get to 5k without injury is listen to your body, have rest days, cross train (non-weight bearing such as swimming or cycling…

Agree completely. There are lots of plans on the web that basically involve extending your running time, some involve periods of walking others just longer slower runs. Find one that suits your preferred style (my personal preference is the latter as once I walk I find it difficult to start running again but other people…

Swansea Bay 10k - very hot! Set a new PB of 56:18 and was 59/ 256 in my age group (my best ever result!)

Exactly the same for me too.

OP, I didn't post ion the first thread but did read some of it. Your heart is in the right place but you need to realise that your way isn't the best and that lecturing people about whole foods comes across as making you sound like you think you are better educated and have a rather superior and patronising tone. I'm…

I ran my first half in June having trained hard for it but found it tough. I hadn't factored in the effect the travel would have on me (2.5hrs drive the morning of the race). Next one was 4 weeks later plus closer to home and I took 15mins off my PB having planned to race it, one after that was again 4 weeks later in…

I'm guessing you have the Flex or Force. Couple of things I'd suggest to increase accuracy. 1) wear it on your non-dominant hand but in the settings have it set as being worn on your dominant hand. 2) If I'm driving for any length of time I log it on the Fitbit site as "Automobile or Light truck (not semi) driving" it then…

Thanks for sharing OP and you look fab. I have some loose skin atm especially on my belly. I was getting loads on my arms but that has shrunk back a bit. I am noticing that some bits shrink back quicker than others or more likely I lost loads of weight fast when I started off places like my arms, face and legs but it was…

If person 1 has set their activity level to include their exercise then they shouldn't link their fitness tracker with MFP. If person 1 logs their exercise on MFP then again they shouldn't link their fitness tracker with MFP. If person 1 logs their exercise on their tracker's website for anything other than walking and has…

I did use those tools to overcome over-eating. The tools were essential but you think that's sad. Just as much an eating disorder as under-eating and ultimately leading to shorter life span potentially if not addressed. Ok, so I'm being slightly obtuse but your point is daft and also ill-thought out. Rather like a bad…

Pretty much this for me too. I hate starting running again after i've walked and really try to avoid it. Even doing a HM I'll drink at a trot rather than walk as I just can't get going again and it becomes easier to stop and walk once I've done it once. ETA I started running using the C25K app so a progressive programme…