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Baby # 3 is 4 months old and I am struggling. Its typical for me to hold on to the last 10 lbs until done breastfeeding, but I started out this pregnancy heavier that I wanted, so I have about 18 lbs to lose total. I would just like to fit in my clothes again. My hips are still very wide and so my pants still do not fit.…

I thought it was my ultra running that made me gain my weight. I usually gain for anything marathon and up. It usually falls after going back to base mileage. Been at base for about a month now, not one pound loss despite eating at a deficit. I have also been on a no grain, low sugar diet for a medical reason. My cause is…

Still thinking. I am taking a couple days off of work to rest, regroup, and figure this out. My hubby is encourgaging to get some events on the calender. If he totally does not get it, he understands that its important to me. Love that man so much!

I always break up with MFP the day before and after a big race. Otherwise I do not fuel or recover properly. Back on the wagon, its operation lean out.

I broke up with MFP for a few days but wanted to pop in real quick. I did it! 9:46:38. Working on race report.

Thank you everyone for sharing, I am feeling very inspired. I am up 10-12 lbs and I am not comfortable being at this weight. I thinking my ultra running will be short lived.

Dave - so whats next for you? Are you going to give it another go?

My breakfast staple before a long run is peanut butter/bananna on rice cakes or ezekial bread. Otherwise I get too hungry and do not run well. I will usually bring a gu and a larabar, depending on how long I am going.

I am terrible at taking care of myself properly. Usually I shower, destroy some breakfast, put on my compression gear, and then head out for the day with the kiddos. I usually do not take the time to stretch and foam roll until nap time or that night. I usually do ice my feet that night.

Google "The Stick," it will change your life!

If I was scheduled to run 10 miles, I would not stop until 10 miles, not 9.99 or 9.98. I am okay with going a little over but not under.

So I used my hand held for the first time and the damn thing leaked all over the place. What the hell?!

My doctor ordered an xray, I have not done it yet. I have been diligently icing and now its only a small area on the top outter. Should I still go do the xray?

That is just what I did. Looking back that might have been a little overkill.

It took me 3 marathons to reach my goal of under 4 hours. I almost did not show up to the race because the weather was so horrible, torrential downpours and crazy windy. I was inspired by my neighbor to run it anyway and let go of the goal and just enjoy it. My socks were soaking wet long before the race even started. I am…

I do all of my training on my treadmill because I do not want my running obession to effect family time. I do hills, sprints, as needed depending on what I am training for. I have done up to 24 miles on the treadmill. I have different shoes for non running activities, trail shoes, and if I was not on a budget would have…

I have never ran this hard in my life, I am working on my running bucket list. I was able to qualify for Boston, then I took an additional 4 minutes 6 weeks later. In order to do that I had to let go of the calorie counting. I found fueling up to be quite beneficial for my speed. I think most of my gain in water retention,…

It is similar to plantar faciitis because it feels better once I get warmed up, but with it being on the outside of the foot I didnt think so. I have a call into the doctor. I did not realize how tight my muscles are until I actually took the time to foam roll. Holy crap. I am sure that is contributing. I am done running…

I have been training hard since July and have a 50 miler coming up in April. I am up 10 lbs so maybe I am not the best person to give advice. I usually gain during traning and lose it shortly after the event. Anyway, I carry over any unused calories for my rest days. I am starving all the time so I could not imagine not…

I have compression capris, but its too restrictive for me. I usually do long runs in regular capris and its work well. The benefit of shorts, is that its easier to go potty. My bladder hates me and I have to go often.

I have this problem no matter how much body glide I use. I am not well endowed at all and the top part of the bra always causes problems. The seemless bras reduce it, but there has to be something better!

Haha thanks, that makes me feel pretty good about using a handheld. I am going to pass on the vest. I have a small belt that can hold 4 gu's and has a couple pockets.

Sure am, how did you know?

I at least need to get a handhelp that holds more, and maybe pick up a second one. I have a running belt that can hold some gu and some other things. There lies my next problem with wearing shorts, chaffing! I am used to the 5 lbs weight gain during marathon training. When I started training for the ultra I gained an…

How on earth do you run with those things?! Maybe I need to shop around more. The only thing REI had was a Nathan 2L vest. I brought it home and put water in it and its way to heavy for me.

There is no drop bag that early on. Drop bags are at 24.31 and 40.94.

That is a good idea. I am not really sure how to hydrate properly for this. During my training runs I do not need to drink a whole lot. Then again its usually at 5 AM and 40 degree whether. If I ditch the second handheld, will they transport it to the finish? If not I will just use a disposible bottle.

I hate drinking beforehand because it goes right through me. I will make sure to drink up before this one. I may bring a tiny disposible water bottle just in case. It is unusually warm for this time of year here in cali.

The course is relativiely flat except the last 3 miles. The first aid station is not until 8 miles in and then after that ranging from 2.5- 5.25 miles. The only other thing I will carry is gu/jelly beans, salt, and a small thing of body glide.

Just wanted to make sure I wasnt being stupid, I am a total minimalist type of runner. I would love any tips/suggestions...must haves..ect