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I use the Plantronics Backbeat. They never fall out and feel comfortable even after hours of running. Battery life is great and they are waterproof.

I have basically stopped running on roads and sidewalks altogether. 95% of my runs are now on trails. I do walk several days a week on sidewalks, though.

And agree with the book recommendation. from 7lenny7

I've run 6 50Ks over the last 2 years and since I am older, I tend to run only 4 days a week. TU/THUR are very low mileage (like 4-6 miles) and then Sat/SUN are 15+ and 8+ for a combined total of between 30 to 45 miles. I think the long runs and elevation gain are more important than total miles. I think a ultra with a bit…

Duncan Ridge 50K in November and Clouldland Canyon 50K in Feb 2019 as training runs for the Georgia Death Race 74 mile race in March 2019.

First off, good luck with your training. I tend to gain weight as my weekly mileage goes up while in training for 50K trail races. I agree with earlier post about planning and goals. I track my weight and have goals set up for the next 9 months as I train for a very difficult long trail race and I find when I track against…

I usually carry water on all runs, regardless of the length as I want to train myself to drink regularly. My runs are typically not less than 6 miles, though. I use a handheld up to 10 miles and a hydration pack for longer runs. I did buy a hydration belt from www.nakedsportsinnovations.com that I like. I use 2, 500ml soft…

I think the reduction in the long run delta seems like a good idea. I run both marathons and 50K trail races every third month and I simply take a week off to recover and then get back to my weekly long runs. Typical long runs range from 16 miles to 24 miles with runs of between 8 and 12 the following day. This seems to…

I've never been to a podiatrist but I do know that when I went from 12MM drop shoes to zero drop shoes, my achilles were very sore for several weeks. I went back and forth between the 12MM drop shoes and the zero drop (trail versus road runs) and the achilles soreness seemed to lessen. I have since moved away from the zero…

Second toe longer than the first is called Morton's Toe. I have it as well and simply buy larger shoes.

Can't say I have a plan for a 50 miler other than some I have read in books. However, I finished a marathon this past weekend on minimal training (due to knee surgery) and viewed the race as a training run. I am training for a 50K in late April and am using a marathon training schedule with some mileage added to the long…

I am running a half marathon in November as well. I am increasing carbs on Friday and Saturday morning to roughly 100g (to help with my long runs) while eating every other day around 50g. So far so good. I'd like to lose around 15 lbs by November and thus the reason for the lower carbs on the other days.

26 pounds since November 2015 combining 4:3 and IF.

I believe it is MFP that is describing the workout as a 3 MPH Walk. I get the same description though the calories burned are dependent on my actual speed and not the 3 MPH. If MFP is your hub (I do the same thing) why is it messing up fit bit?

Sorry, can't help you out. I have been tracking on RunKeeper since 2009 but decided to try Runtastic since it syncs with MFP and have found it a very good tool. Try Runtastic.

The temperature at which time I decide to hit the treadmill continues to increase as I get older. Anything less than 20F and I am indoors. The coldest temperature I ever ran is was -9F. I had to run 1 mile loops near my house to stop for water breaks as my water bottle froze very quickly when I tried to run with it.

I know you stated you don't want an app because you leave your phone in your fuel belt, but I do that and it works fine. RunKeeper has the ability to announce overall pace/current pace/distance/ total time at different intervals (either by time or distance), so there is never a need to pull it out of your fuel belt while…

I ran the KC Marathon in 2004 and the Olathe Marathon in 2003. Not sure if either are still around but these would be good choices.

Hey, I bought one from this company a few years ago. They only sell on the internet. If you are looking in the $1000 to $2000 range, I would recommend looking at Smooth Fitness. http://www.smoothfitness.com/treadmills. There are cheaper and more expensive brands but I found the quality at my price point with this company.…

I hate doing intervals and have found that I often get injured when I do so I stopped doing them and now prefer Fartlek and hills when wanting to increase my speed.

RunKeeper is the app I have been using since 2009.

I rarely eat before running and when I do it is when I am training for a marathon and running more than 12 miles. For runs less than that I do not see the need to snack, especially if the run is a slow jog.

Nike also don't fit me but I think it is because their shoes run narrow and I have a wide foot. I agree with the other recommendations to get fitted at a running store.

Why would you use this app if you already have RunKeeper?

If I eat poorly on a particular day (happens more then I like), I don't try to make up for it the next day but rather I try to get back to healthy eating and exercising. I am not sure if trying to make up for it helps or hurts but I feel trying to get into a good healthy routine is the most important long-term goal for…

I have run 7 marathons but none since 2004 and am now trying to build a base to train for one next spring. I love setting the goal of finishing and then laying out the training plan to get me there. I also find that I lose about 20 pounds while training for a marathon so I guess I better get started since I've got 30 to…

I ran/walked 126 miles. Can't wait for the cooler fall temperatures.

I ran/walked 126 miles. Can't wait for the cooler fall temperatures.

I have never tried the Nike App but love the RunKeeper app.

Hey, congrats on getting into running. I have flat feet and found that motion-control shoes work best for me. The best route I could suggest for you is to go to a running store and have them watch you walk (or preferably run) so they can determine which type of shoe you need based on if you pronate or supinate etc. There…