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Building was the wrong word... strengthening, is better. I wouldn't count a 5 mile hike as equal to a 3 mile jog, or any other distance run for that matter - they're clearly not close to the same. But, you can't discount the value of a hard hike/cross train as part of a running training plan.

Look up the Hal Higdon Novice 2 training plan. I had only done 5K races and the occasional 5 mile run on my own prior to my first half, which was about 14 months ago. I am signed up for #3, which is also in October. People on lots of other messages boards vouch for Hal Higdon's plans, and that's what I used to get to my…

Yes. You're building muscle in your legs, arguably the same way an early run in the C25K program would. I'm considerably more experienced today, but when I was at your level just 2 years ago I would still go for walks or a light bike ride on my off days just to keep moving. Cross training is an important part of any…

Upcoming Race: BAA Half Marathon Location: Boston, MA Date: October 13 Duration: Half Marathon Trail or Road: Road Goal Time: 2:15, or less First Race?: 3rd half; stopped counting races overall... lots Post Race Reward: (1) Incredible sense of pride - it's a hard race!; (2) BAA Distance Medley medal; (3) TBD date…

5' 7.5" here. Bump! I need reminders of how everyone can vary.....

I wear a HRM during CF and eat back, on average 50% of what it says I burn as I'm afraid my HRM is over estimating. But, maybe I need to eat back even more. Like I mentioned, I only started measurements yesterday. I'm going to give myself 90 days of CF (not even a full month in yet) to see results before I make any drastic…

Yay! Glad you loved it. You won't get bored... believe me!

I started crossfit 3 weeks ago... the running doesn't bother me so much, but a question: the scale hasn't moved, and if anything it's ticked up slightly. I'm not a crossfit superstar, but I know enough about fitness, the little tears in your muscles when you start a new workout and the water retention. So, I know it's…

Training for a half marathon in Boston in October. So far so good with the training. I'm mixing CrossFit with my distance running and I feel super strong.... lets hope it lasts.

Another tip I forgot to mention: if you sign up, try you hardest to learn the course. If you can't run it first, drive it. Just get a good feeling of major mile markers. Those are the little mental games you can plan to help yourself on your first race. I didn't do it on my first, but did on my second and I was glad I did.…

Longest distance was 3-4 miles. I had done a few 5K races, averaging 10:30 miles, probably. I'm not a "runner"; I am someone who ran a few times and happened to lose weight - so, it became a means to an end. I don't not enjoy running, don't get me wrong, but to me it's not a whole lot different than being at the gym in a…

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Handful of wasabi peas! 1/3 cup (a lot of them) gets you a good crunch and the salt fix for about 120 (give or take 10, can't remember) calories. The heat from the wasabi also helps curb the ongoing craving. Otherwise, get the chips that are tempting you OUT of your house. If they aren't there, you can't eat them. I no…

This morning I was 740 for 60 minutes. I let the timer run a few mins after the workout was over (I forgot to stop it), but my heart was still pounding. HRM is the best!

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I have the same issue. My HRM is anywhere from 50 to 300 calories more than MFP, depending on what I do. I will say that my heart is CRANKING during some of my crossfit exercises and long runs (like ~190). Given everything I've read, I default to the HRM over MFP. However, I have lost some weight and am generally more fit…

Hal Higdon Novice 2. Free online, or pay for it via app on the iphone. I was a slow 12 min mile, slow 5k-er and this plan got me to cross the finish line of 2 half marathons last year in 10:30ish miles ... number three will be in October! Be sure to read all of his commentary and not just jump to the day by day plan. Make…

Anything and everything. As daunting as that sounds, it is amazing. I did one for 6 months and the pounds fell off of me. From short runs (we ran for not more than 5 mins at a pace that worked for each individual) from location to location outside, but some bootcamps stay in one place. Then, at each location our instructor…

Get a HRM. Seriously. I used to estimate, but as soon as you can track accurately it is so. motivating. And, I also discovered my estimates were way, way, way off.

I'm brand new to Crossfit (1.5 weeks in), and MFP too for that matter. A new Crossfit box opened around the corner for me 2 weeks ago... ALL WOMEN. It's amazing. There is a palpable awareness that we are all there for different reasons with different fitness backgrounds and goals. Weight loss and fitness CAN be achieved in…

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