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$75? Buy it and do both. They are both great workouts. A couple of notes though: - On Calorie burn: you Caloric burn is dependent on the effort you put in. If you do sprints on a treadmill, you'll burn more than easy-going on an elliptical. Conversely, if you go at a hard effort on the elliptical but only walk on a…

This is VERY true. It could be a LOT of things.. - Are you lacing your shoes too tight? - Too loose? - Do the shoes fit properly (i.e., have you been fitted)? - Have you increased your mileage or pace too quickly? - Have you had your running gait analyzed for the shoes you are wearing? - Sock friction? There are too many…

Umm.. No. It is simple math. If you burn more than you take in, you lose weight. Further, you WILL gain weight while eating "clean" food if you ingest more than you burn. Period. You must have a Caloric deficit. Side note: any reduction in Calories paired with cardio and strength routines will produce results. You are…

I'll try to address these in order.. - Honesty is mean? The OP asked for a magical solution and received factual advice. The truth hurts, but it is the truth. Nobody is ridiculing the OP - just saying that it is not realistic, safe, and/or healthy. - Again, nobody is laughing or criticizing. Only honest answers. - Some of…

Nice tutu :)

I feel more sensitive already..

If a female made the same comment (true statement) that you have so much heartburn with, it would be OK? Dafuq? Doug just needs to change his profile pic to the one of him in a tutu. I'll go ahead and do the same with mine.. Problem solved.

So THAT'S what this button does! Mind. Blown.

No, you did not say "all". You said the "gang/bully" mentality. One person doesn't consitute a "gang". But I know the person who made the comment, so let me clarify: * "You had 18 years" - TRUE statement. * "and now it comes down to 9 weeks" - Also a TRUE statement * "well, good luck." - Good luck in being able to achieve…

I have Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, AS, and DDD. I have arthritis issues in my knees, back, ankles, and hands. I usually run between 50-70 miles per week depending on where I am at in my training cycle. Is your arthritis only in your ankle? Based on your description, the best tips that I can give are: - ALWAYS warm…

Thanks lyle :). Cheers to yourself as well. Happy running!

Bully mentality? Have you read all five pages of responses? There are multiple pages of good, correct advice and the MFP community has stepped up to correct misinformation that some idiots try to spew. Does this mean that anything that isn't a 100% positive message screaming "you go, girl!" is bullying the OP or ganging up…

I go through this EVERY day. Do what you can with the exercises. If you cannot do the "complete" exercise, do the modified versions until you can do the full. This will not help your case. This makes you loook like an addict. Go to PT. Can you blame her? You read her the "riot act". She's a nurse, not a doormat. And? This…

Sorry to hear about the bonk.. I can't agree enough with all of the advice above. If you are determine to do this half without a full recovery, I would highly recommend not trying to race it. At all. Take it at a VERY slow recovery effort (or slower) and just enjoy the experience. If there's any sign of pain, walk.

Damn.

If you get the Yurbuds Ironman Series, I would recommend that you choose the ones that wrap around your ear. They work well for running too. I normally run 50-60+ miles per week and have killed two pair of Bose, one pair of JBLs, and countless other less expensive brands/models. Fair warning -- if you sweat heavily or…

We agree on one thing -- it's unhealthy. Then why advise it? It's a dangerous practice. You might as well tell the OP to start snorting coke to lose weight. A lot of people still do it and it's a pretty common practice as well. Does that make it a good idea or viable option? No. - I never one time denied that it was NOT…

Deal with it? It is BS misinformation and you're advising it to the OP. Right before their wedding day. FYI - I am also an avid fight fan and have been my entire life. Maybe your "simple" Google search could have shown you this: http://combatsportslaw.com/tag/mma-rapid-extreme-weight-cut-injury-list/ This is FAR from a…

No race for me until next weekend :disappointed:

Umm.. No. I believe in science and having an education. I'm also far from the Jersey shore. Unless you can provide scientific data to prove that this is NOT a dumbass idea, it's either "broscience" or *kitten*. Your choice. I say it's both.

Odd. This calculator predicts a 3:40 marathon while McMillan predicts 3:38:30 (based from a 5k raced last weekend). I know I could have raced this at least a minute faster if my back would have cooperated, but it is what it is. I am curious to know how they use the mileage based scaling in their predictive time. Weekly…

Run when you can, walk when you have to, and continue to put one foot in front of the other. Just don't start off too fast or try to run too much distance at first -- this will lead to injuries (mostly overuse injuries). Remind yourself that you can push through "tired" but don't push through "pain" -- especially in your…

Yuck.. Sorry to hear that. I understand completely though (3 back rebuilds). Trail running would be easier on you joints than road running and your shoes/stride style make a HUGE difference. I would recommend investing in good quality running shoes and having them fit for you. Personally, I had to lose almost 70 pounds…

The simple answers are: 1. Strengthening and toning exercises (weights, bodyweight, etc.). Don't focus on arms only though. 2. Losing body fat is the only way to show abs. We all have abs -- some are just hidden better than others. Your main exercises (in your list) burn body fat really well. 3. This depends on exactly…

If you're going to eat heavier, it needs to be at lunch today with a few extra complex carbs. Don't over-eat at dinner tonight. Do your normal routine on race morning -- never change anything on race day. Good luck!

If you're happy with your time, then it's good enough. If you're not happy with it, you can improve it. If you continue training, you will get faster. I wouldn't recommend comparing yourself to other athletes unless you were training to place in the top "x" percentile of racing events.

In addition to reading the pinned "so you want to start running" post or trying the C25k app (I personally didn't use it), you could try mixing longer intervals with the intervals that you currently do and see how your body reacts. E.g., do your normal warm up and alternate one minute walk/jog intervals with 90 second…

IMO, I think it is a little early to establish a target "time". As your weekly mileage base increases, your fitness level and aerobic base will also improve -- making the faster paces feel easier. Also, all course elevation maps are not created equal.. If you're planning an April HM, I would recommend assessing your new…

Ummm.. That really doesn't fit the definition of anti-social. Take care of yours and the kids' food, load his down with magnesium citrate. He'll take up cooking PDQ in between trips to the bathroom (if he ever leaves the bathroom). You don't need to lose weight to fulfill everyone's requests. Do it for yourself. Sounds…