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@hiddensecant: I'm doing the Santa Clarita Half Marathon as well! I've done five marathons and several half marathons so far. My best was the Marine Corps Marathon (3:55). I aim to qualify for the Boston Marathon in 2012.

I'm at the last 3 pounds. I only had 7 pounds to lose, but losing them has been really hard. Once you get near goal weight, your body seems to be telling you that it wants a little padding!

You also asked about most challenging exercise. That varies: * burpees * speedwork/hill sprints * 3-minute planks

This is a sample of my weekly workout. It's getting harder as I ramp up my running mileage for a target race this fall. Mondays: Xtrain (bike or swim 45 minutes at low-moderate intensity), free weights, plyometrics Tuesdays: Running -- hill training, 6-9 miles Wednesdays: Easy 4-5 mile run or Xtrain 45 minutes and free…

How do you feel when you run? If you feel OK, I wouldn't worry too much, esp. given the fact that your heart rate slows when you slow down. Also, remember, that heart rates soar in the heat b/c you're working harder. My max heart rate is over 200 bpm. I would say, though, to bring down the intensity a bit. As an…

Breakfast is around 33% of my daily calories.

I've just started weight training. Only 3 pounds to lose until I hit my goal weight.

You're a newbie runner, right? Shin splints are a very common occurrence when you just start running. Your muscles and connective tissue will eventually strengthen to support the pounding that running does to the body. I like the suggestion of running/walking, and doing so on dirt, grass or the track. I run on the street,…

Remember that you'll get a PR (personal record) no matter what! So relax and enjoy this race. Start out slow and maintain a pace where you can converse. If you still have gas in the last mile and a half, then speed it up. People tend to start out too fast, so if you can warm up by jogging for even 5-10 minutes beforehand,…

Hi, I'm a runner too. Have done 5 full marathons and a bunch of other races. Now the half-marathon is my favorite distance. I'll send you a friend request. Oh, also as of next week, I'll be a certified RRCA running coach. Yay!

You look fabulous! You should be proud of yourself!!!

Haha! Yuck. But I rarely run on a treadmill anymore, so I don't have to worry about treadmill "issues." Being outside is so much better. The only caveat is when it's too icy or snowy outside to run.

I never look at anyone else's treadmill unless they look at mine. Usually they're men. And I say bring on the challenge. I'm always faster and/or last longer than them, anyway. LOL.

Starbucks Double Shot. Every day.

Hahaha! I love that post, and serves that girl right. What an idiot. This happens to me sometimes, mostly with guys, when I'm on a treadmill. I almost always run outside, but when I run on a treadmill, it's easy to get into a "pissing" contest. They usually start out pretty fast. I'm already going at a nice clip (I…

How do you log the shred in your exercise diary? Starting today.

Ran 7 miles this morning with hubby. Feel great (and hungry).

Great idea! I try to only weight myself once a week, but I have to admit that I stepped on the scale at least four times last week!

Don't believe the age method when calculating heart rate max. You just have to test it out. My resting heart rate is between 45-50 bpm. I ran a 10K and at the end, I was at 195 bpm.

I'm in! I have been trying to get up earlier in the mornings so I can run. I usually start around 6:30 a.m. Yesterday: 5.1 miles Today: 4 miles (woke up late) Thursday: 7 miles

@1111renee: Good job on beginning a running program! It's always hard at first. Keep going and don't get discouraged. It's normal to be sore -- shin splints are a common among newbie runners as is overall muscle soreness. Be kind to yourself -- slowly stretch afterward ( use a foam roller to get out knots) and perhaps also…

@mollie1037: Thanks for putting together the spreadsheet! That's a lot of work.

Nice to see you on MFP! I know what you mean about the food diary keeping you on track. I only want to lose 5-7 pounds, but after just a few days of tracking my food, I saw that the high amounts of sodium I was inadvertently eating was barring me from losing weight!

I'll see if I can do this. I only want to lose 5-7 pounds TOTAL, but it seems that when you're getting close to goal weight, those last few pounds are so hard to lose! Screen name: bexdc Goal for March 31st: 107 lbs March1st (starting weight): 112 March 8th: March 15th: March 22nd: March 29th: March 31st:

That's great you're running a half! Where is Gurnee?

I forgot to add that I'm also going to do the Wine Country Half Marathon in Paso Robles, CA, on April 10. I won't be in race shape -- the race is only 5 weeks away -- but I'll at least break 2 hrs.

Chicago is on my list to really race, but I can't do it this year, alas. :-(

I'll contact her -- thanks! The Warrior Dash could be fun -- which one do you want to do? They're held all over the country.

I just checked this morning and registration isn't open yet. Yes, let's jump on it once we can.

Congrats -- that's an almost 25 percent increase!