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And apparently, I'm naive as I run without a gun or a knife. GASP. I have pepper spray but seldom bring it along. Maybe you just need to work on your speed so you can get away?
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Are you really encouraging people to go run with guns and knives?
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Weather has no effect on my running. I actually love to run in the rain, did a 4 miler in torrential downpours with the winds gusting 30mph yesterday. Also one of my fastest training runs ever since it wasn't 80 with the sun beating down on me (for once). Love! But honestly, I hate when people use the elements as an excuse…
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I personally can't run in brands like Target, Champion or any of the "cheaper" name brand stuff they sell at Marshall's/Target - yes it might be Under Armor, but it's no good quality UA! Running Warehouse, Road Runner Sports are two of the best places...they're not cheap (as in $10 cheap), but the quality you can get is…
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10K race today, 10K race next Monday, a 5K on the 22nd and a half on the 23rd. Maybe a 5K on the 29th. All leads up to my first full on November 5th. I live to race!
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Ehhh you really shouldn't be trying to lose weight while marathon training and it's very hard to. My marathon is 5 weeks from tomorrow and I'm logging my good and logging my miles. Haven't stepped on the scale in 3 months. With that said, if you're set on losing weight while marathon training, this article has some good…
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A bit dishonest, but get a note from a doctor? At least they'll freeze your contract. Also, just because you're "stuck" with them, doesn't mean your stuck with them. Air your complaints out to the Manager and see what happens.
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Ehhhh did your PT give you any sort of guidance on what you can/can't do? Do you have any PT homework exercises you can do to strengthen it? I wouldn't really seek out advice on MFP, but would consult with your PT. I was in PT and made sure I got clearance for everything I was doing. Mine was lower leg and SI Joint and hip…
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+1 on that. If you're doing it because you like it and are seeing some benefit from it, go for it. I love running outside and maybe run on a treadmill 2-3x a month. Just do what you enjoy, but running outside is more challenging due to hills, wind, temperature, etc...I usually only use the treadmill for speedwork, that's…
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Running on the spot = running in place? Or do you mean on a treadmill?
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Just keep in mind that potassium is not required to be shown on nutrition labels here in the US. So a food that has potassium but doesn't have it shown on it's nutrition label will results in a lower potassium level on your food diary. And don't forget about the entries that only show calories in the database. With that…
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Get yourself a foam roller. It'll hurt to get some of the tightness out, but it'll help in the long run. If you get in the habit of rolling your legs out or the spots that get tight, you'll eliminate the tightness building up to the point of causing pain when you run or walk. Foam rollers are all over the place, but you…
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Is any of it tightness? If you push on it, does it hurt? Could it possibly be a knot?
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I would go see a sports medicine doctor and not a regular GP. I had a 4th degree sprain a few years ago that still gives me trouble. I narrowly avoided surgery and spent 5 intense months in physical therapy. I'm training for a marathon and am back in physical therapy on an "as needed" basis and my leg is stronger than it…
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It has always been on my list of things to do in my lifetime. Last year started running again after some injuries forced me away from soccer and running for 2 years. Started C25K last February to ease myself back in slowly, ran my first 5K last April and have run 29 other races since. Early this year I decided this was my…
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There's no such thing as a free lunch. You do realize what goes into putting on a 5K race right? Food, timing chips, race numbers, t-shirts, often roads get shut off so they have to pay for police, etc... $15 or $20 isn't a lot in the grand scheme of things if you really want to run a race. I won't even tell you how much…
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Polar FT60 and Garmin 405CX are what I use!
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It's not really a brand perse that's going to be healthiest, it'll really depend on the flavour (aka the added sugar). I tend to like Cascadian Farms and Bear Naked....just check out the sugar content, all are not created equal...and look at the protein too!
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Go to a running store (not a sporting goods store) and get fitted. Yes, they may be $100 and yes you might just have bought a brand new pair...but proper running shoes will save you a lot of pain and money (Physical Therapy, etc) in the long run. Otherwise ice them. I run through shin splints, but I don't have them run…
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Unless you have a heart condition and are under doctor's orders to not exceed a certain HR, then ignore the advice of your sister. I'm fit and currently training for my first marathon. My resting HR is between 47 and 52 and I hit the 190s during a race or when I'm sprinting. For most of my runs, my average heart rate is…
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I can understand that, it's happened to most of us:grumble: But, I think a much healthier approach is to just watch what you're eating (not necessarily limit your intake) and try to eat better, and focus on toning. A toned 140 pound woman at 5'9 looks a whole heck of a lot better than a thin 5'9 115 pound woman. I used to…
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Honestly, why do you want to lose? Do you think you need to lose? It looks like you have a great body, I think your weight goal should be to maintain, put on a bit of muscle and if you gain 5-10 pounds, so be it!
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I'm 5'3 and 122 (or so). Thin is not sexy, strong is sexy. It goes without saying that at 5'9 weighing 115 is on the underweight sign. Not trying to be mean, but if your default picture is really how you look today, I say you are thin (too thin honestly) and you need to focus on some muscle. Not bulking up, but skin and…
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Cozumel Palace: http://www.palaceresorts.com/resorts/cozumelpalace My best friend and I went there when we graduated college and had a blast. Even though we were 21 (and you don't get a lot of respect at that age), we were catered all the time, the hotel staff showed my best friend and I are the island, SO much fun. And…
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Holy man, I suck this month...well with keeping up with all of you! I used to do it at work, but I have no privacy anymore and don't have the time to sift through all these posts when I'm not at work. Marathon training is taking up considerably more time right now, I guess that's what happens when you're less than 7 weeks…
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Well, what's in those columns? A time, a place, an age? Never seen A- and G- before, but I've run my share of races so I could help, provided you give a bit more info!
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You can do it in 12 weeks. I took 3 weeks off after training for a half/running the half and still did a 16 week plan. My base was up there, but I wanted a longer plan that allowed time for injuries and such. On week 10 now:smile:
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A huge thank you to Mike, Al and everyone else that has made MFP such a great community. Sure, there are flaws, but I appreciate you being open and honest about them. I think making the rules more visible and the creation of Groups are both brilliant ideas! As a person who has logged into MFP for 615 days consecutively (as…
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They don't make you fat...how can something with zero/very few calories make you fat? There have been studies that show they hinder you losing weight however. And the biggest problem is really with the additives and chemicals in them, particularly the artificial sweeteners. I'm not going to go so far as to say you're…
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http://thehungryrunner.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/the-great-high-protein-pancake-recipe-experiment/ I do variation #1. I use egg whites, skip the baking powder and the sweetener. I mix a bit of agave nectar into the batter and put a bit on the top after they're done cooking. I'm not a maple syrup fan!
