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If you have an iPad or something similar, there's an app you can download called Yoga Studio. I think it's about $5 but it has a bunch of different classes targeted to ability levels (beginner, intermediate, expert), goals (strength, flexibility, yoga for runners), and time (15 min - 1 hour). It also lets you build your…

I'm supposed to run 124 miles in september for marathon training, but also have to travel a lot for work this month, so I'm in for the challenge of making all my miles despite travel (and jet lag...)

I don't know if they have an app for android, but I know that mapmyrun has this for the iphone, where it'll tell you if you're above or below a goal pace, and to slow down or speed up. In terms of more what it sounds like you're looking for, with a steady beat or pulse, I actually use music for this. You'd be surprised how…

I was one of those people who never enjoyed running when I was younger - I struggled with running the mile in elementary school, finished after everyone else, etc. Joined track for one month or so, and then quit... I would go running a few times while in college, wanting to enjoy it, but even though it made me feel more…

Given your goals, I would suggest using a run/walk training plan. Here are a few good ones that are free online: http://running.about.com/od/marathonprograms/a/Run-Walk-Marathon-Training-Schedule.htm http://img2.timeinc.net/health/static/pdf/runwalk.pdf…

I use whole foods recipes for great ideas. You can filter by dietary restrictions, and put in vegan or vegetarian main dishes (just click "advanced search" at the top), there's a LOT of great ideas! http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes

Drink more water!!!!!!! If that doesn't help, try all of these other suggestions, but if it's just simple dehydration you could save yourself a lot of time an pain by just drinking more. If you're exercising in the morning, drink a lot the night before too!!

Here is a great post that breaks down the "eating back" idea: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/713460--eating-back-exercise-calories-simple-breakdown

There are a lot of things it probably could be, but my experience so far has been that, with running, a lot has to do with stride/gait. If you can, go to a running store where they can get you up on a treadmill and film you running. They can play back the video and analyze your stride to see if you're doing anything that…

See this post: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1063465-let-s-encourage-eating-at-the-calorie-target-not-under?hl=let%27s+encourage

QUOTE: You do realize that almost everything you eat has been genetically modified in some way, shape, or form, correct? Either bred for flavor, longevity, or other factors. We have been doing it since the dawn of time. We took one crop that was really good, and tried to make sure that crop pollinated our other crops. It's…

Running on a standard size track will help, but I'd also suggest trying to run outside, actually because of your pacing question. I've found that I am much much better at pacing myself when I'm outside because I have a greater impression of distance. I like to pick something very far off, and preferably a bit above my…

I am also training for my first marathon in November, feel free to add me if you want! Here's a few simple strength exercises I've found online. I'm going to try to start mixing these into my routine: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=1570 At the end of the article, there are three plans: one for…

Hi there, first of all congratulations on your choice to be here and the weight you've lost so far! Awesome job! I just took a quick look at your diary for the past couple of weeks, and have a few small thoughts. Let me be clear that I am by no means an expert, but my husband is a nutritionist and fitness trainer, so I…

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Congratulations on what you've accomplished so far! Be proud! I don't want to repeat what others have said, but do want to add that my husband is a fitness trainer and said that he often sees clients struggle and feel discouraged in their first half a year or so, especially those that have a lot to lose, because as they…

Thanks all. I did 40 min on the elliptical yesterday, and some easy strength training and stretching (absolutely nothing that hurt), and it already feels much less sore today, so it seems that cutting out running (at least in any high impact way) is going to be what I have to do for a little while. I'll hope to be able to…

About to go to the gym and do my new elliptical running routine, would love to hear some thoughts from anyone who's gone through this, or anything similar before.