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Thanks for the post - one of the best I've read! As I was reading it, I kept thinking "yes, yes, yes!!" Once I finished, I realized that it pretty much relates to any aspect of life - the choices we make on where to work/live, etc. Just show up every day and make the best choices for you at the time, and be kind to…

At my gym, the pool is used for lap swimming and water aerobics, so the only women's suits I see are the ones made to workout in -- the one-piece racing suits. I did a little shopping around and bought a couple on sale at Lands End, and I rotate them. That was a couple of years ago, and they're still going strong. As…

When out for a run: Garmin or watch (depends on distance) waist belt to hold keys/ID/asthma inhaler water bottle(if a long run) baby wipes in hot weather to wipe off face When in the gym: towel to wipe off equipment water bottle (if long workout)

Oh so, true -- my thoughts exactly. While I was watching it, I thought this had to be a publicity stunt, because no one could be that dumb. Oh yes, they can :( I wonder what they told their spouses when they went home? "Oh yeah, honey, I know I took a leave of absence from work, got to spend all this time in Malibu with a…

I think to myself "way to go -- keep at it" If I actually get close enough to speak to that person, I'll tell them to have a good run, or some other form of encouragement. I'm just glad to see someone take responsibility for their health and get out there! There is this great website bendoeslife.com, about a young man who…

If I'm going 8+, I bring the following: sports drink in a water bottle holder asthma inhaler (always carry that) ID/$$ plus insurance card (which sadly, I've had to use during a run, but it sure came in handy in the ER) baby wipes/kleenex, especially on a warm day for longer runs, I take gels/shot blox if I'm running…

I run in Lucy bermuda length tights. They're not skin-tight in the legs , so they don't feel like compression shorts. The bermuda length covers up that chub! Only downfall is that they don't have pockets or a key holder. For longer runs where I need a pocket/key holder, I have a Skirt Sports running skirt. Can't remember…

So true, so true. As long as you finish before the course closes, you're golden :) My first one was 2:09 waaay back when. Have a great race!

Yeah, I'm one of those who doesn't wear the shirt until I've crossed the finish line. Partially because I'm superstitious, partly because I want to feel like I've earned it, especially if it is a marathon, but mostly because I need to race in something I know will be comfortable. "Nothing new on race day" as the old saying…

Yep, I log it all --- good, bad and ugly. For me, the whole point of MFP is to make me take a good, hard look at my eating habits so I can make the changes I need to to be healthy and lose weight. If there is a day I'm over my limit, whether it's intentional (carbo loading before a race, birthday, etc.) or unintentional…

When you drop something (especially money out of your wallet/running ID holder) and you really have to think about whether it's worth it to bend down and pick it up. (And a shout out to the kind soul who picked up my hat after my last marathon because they knew bending down was not an option, unless I wanted to stay that…

Pushups!! Yeah, I know they're good for my arms, BUT.... Fortunately/unfortunately for me, I dislocated my shoulder a couple of months ago, so no pushups in the immediate future (aw darn) :)

Bread (love my sandwiches), and then peanut butter, greek yogurt and coffee

As a runner, I, too, love watching my fellow runners out there -- makes me feel like we're in one big club. I especially have a lot of admiration for the newer/heavier/slower runners. Having been one myself, I know how much guts you've got to have to put yourself out there and feel like you're being foolish (when I first…

Half Marathon in Des Moines, IA on October 16th Half Marathon in New Orleans, LA on October 29th -- my birthday- I always wanted a race shirt with my birthday on it :) Now I just have to find a "happy birthday" tiara -- shouldn't be too hard!

I love yoga!! I work in a high energy, noisy environment all day M-F, and love the opportunity to just unwind after work and be calm and peaceful (I do primarily restorative/yin yoga). Plus, best of all, it's a great way for me to stretch after a long run -- I feel much more flexible (with less sore muscles), which I think…

Great job -- I'm proud of you! Now put those legs up for a while and rest :)

I no longer own a car, so I walk/run/bus wherever I'm going (we have an excellent public transportation system, even out to the 'burbs and beyond). Since walking is part of my daily routine, I don't log it as exercise unless I'm intentionally exercising/power walking. I do, however, have a pedometer/step counter, so I can…

Most of the organized pace group runs I've attended will divide you up by anticipated marathon finish time, but the actual pace you run for the training run is about 1 minute to a minute and a half slower per mile. Since you already have an idea of your long run pace, show up early and ask the organizers what pace group…

I go to the gym from work -- makeup is already on, but I do wash my face makeup off as I sweat a bunch. Hair is too short for a ponytail, but when it was longer I pulled it back. As for outfits, as long as it's clean and fits ok, I'm good. Sometimes if I know it's going to be a really tough day, I'll wear one of my…

I have a Camelbak flashflo that holds 45 oz. of fluids. Works for me. My husband does a loop numerous times past the car or house when he doesn't feel like using his Camelbak.

First off, go see your doctor and see what he/she says... I also have asthma (both exercise and allergy induced too), and my doctor instructed me to take a couple of puffs of my inhaler before I run, instead of waiting until I have an attack during my run. I do just that, in addition to taking my inhaler with me on runs…

Oops, Suzanne Girard-Eberle's book is actually titled "Endurance Sports Nutrition"

I have two marathon training/nutrition books that I like: Nancy Clark's "Food Guide for Marathoners" (or some similar title) Suzanne Girard-Eberle's "Eat Drink Win" (good for all endurance athletes) Both of them have good advice and sample meal plans. I wish I had read either one of these when I first started running…

I will be doing my 6 mile run tonight because: 1. I have a few half marathons coming up and my training plan said 6 miles 2. I burn off the stress of the day and actually become a human being again 3. Once I finish I can relax and don't have to hurry up and get ready for work That being said, an early morning run is great…

I've been a Lifetime WW member for years, but I track my points using the system I'm famiiar with, so can't speak to the newer plans. I do recall that for new members, the emphasis for the first few weeks was on food and getting adapted to changing your eating habits. Then the exercise focus began and continued on from…

I currently log as I go, because 1) I have an idea of what works and what doesn't, and 2) I'm just too lazy right now to plan it out ahead of time. That being said, my most successful weight loss was when I planned out what to eat for the week (with room for revisions as necessary), and then actually went out and bought…

I just had that exact question, and was doing a search to figure out what it meant. Great timing.

First, off, CONGRATS on your first 5K. No matter what your time, you are making the effort to get out there, and improve your health. Keep it up -- we're proud of you! As others have noted, you were totally gracious and mature in how you handled those ignorant punks. Much more kind than I would have been. Keep up the good…

Yeah, I've heard that same phrase. I suppose it makes sense -- your training should mimic race day conditions (time of day/weather/type of course (hills vs.flat). For me, though, that's not my preference, at least for my weekday runs. I love to run after work in the early evening. It burns off the stress of the day, plus I…