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I went through 6 months of paramilitary training... we did a lot of running and a lot of calisthenics. We ran two days a week-- 3-5 miles at around 9:30-10:00 pace. Our calisthenics sessions included two 45 minute sessions... push ups, jacks, sit up, all manner of other ab/core torture, 8 count body builders, and burpees.…

This is true too... I plan on eating back a few hundred additional calories... but only when I pick back up half marathon training again and only on my long run days. All other days I will leave as is. (2 shorter runs and 3 lifting days)

The whole idea of using th TDEE method is that it averages out all of your workouts for the whole week if you choose the correct activity level. Then, you eat the same number of calories everyday. Some days you might burn more. Some days less, but it balances on the week rather than the day.

I'm not sure if I have any really useful tips for you since I'm new to the distance myself. Do you run at all now? I'm thinking you are eventually going to need to train substantial distances on back to back days to get your body accustomed to running when your muscles are already sore and your energy stores are depleted.…

Pay attention to the shirts you get. Some materials and cuts are more prone to cause chafing. Unfortunately I think that's a trial and error thing. I personally hate running in a tee shirt of any sort, I am guaranteed to chafe. Under arm chafe is no fun.

Just another bandaid but it might help you get some relief.... I've been dealing with the same thing since I was 13... yea, I'm 34 now. Hurray for structural abnormalities! Take a paper Dixie cup, fill it with water and freeze it. You then peel the open part of the cup down to expose the ice. Use that to massage your knee.…

Last I checked it at home it was 52. When I have it checked in a medical setting- mid 70 to low 80s. I'm not a huge fan of being at the doctor and it shows in my heart rate.

Thanks!! I'm looking forward to the next one, I love that part of the state, especially in the fall!

I'm wicked jealous of all you folks who have dogs who are so agreeable to running with you! I wanted a partner so badly in him!!

Are you working out in a gym? If you are, use the Smith machine... you can adjust the level of the bar as you get stronger. That way you use all of your muscles including the core to stabilize. I switch to incline from knee push ups recently, and they are surprisingly difficult even with your hands at higher levels…

I have heard of people using C25K to condition their dogs to start running longer distances. I got a sheltie two years ago and thought I would have a running partner... I grew up with folks who had one and it ran and ran and ran with them... they're herding dogs right? Well, mine refuses, so I don't know from personal…

I have never been a smoker, not even a single cigarette. I just ran my first half marathon. Even now, my first 1-2 miles of every run is a giant suckfest filled with huffing, puffing, and burning lungs.

I was hospitalized with ventricular tacchycardia a couple of years ago with a sustained HR of 220-- for 2 hours (trust me, if you ever want to get whisked right into the ER, present with that at 32). Doctor put me on a beta blocker. I hated it- slowed my heart rate down and made it extra hard to try to get it going. I…

Run it all-- no walking, no puking.

Meh... I totally get where you're at. And your attitude about it made my sarcastic little heart skip. :smile: Way to get back after it!!

If you can run a mile, I would say you could do a magic mile... that's all it is... run a mile as hard as you can, but no puking. I don't have the books, what I have determined from web searches is that the acceleration-gliders is just a way to warm up. Gradually accelerate to speed, maintain a bit, and gradually slow…

It might not be the case since you are just at 1-2 miles now, but possibly.... I feel like I have tracked my godawful blisters down to a break down in my form as I fatigue. It's only my left foot and they don't typically start these days until about mile 8.5. Previously I would start blistering at mile 4, then 6, then not…

One year ago would be when I started running because I wanted to. Ten years ago I ran between 3-7 miles twice a week... at the gentle request of a cadre of drill instructors. My pace since January has come down from 12:48 on a 3 mile run to 9:45 on a half marathon, and 9:00 on an easy 4 mile run. Pace came down with…

No, definitely not to big for a bikini... go for it if you want. FWIW, I think the one piece looks fabulous... very Marilyn Monroe. Whichever you choose, you're going to rock it! Enjoy the get away!

It was almost exactly 1 year from when I started c25k last year until when I ran my first half last weekend. I imagine some people take longer and some take shorter.

Last Sunday was my first half marathon... 144lbs finished in 2:07:40.

I just used Galloway's magic mile run:walk ratio for 4 months of training and my goal half marathon. I finished in 2:07:40 for a 9:45 pace. If you train that way, I say race that way. My long run training pace was around 11:30 and up to about 5 I was staying between 8:30-9:00. All paces were using a 4:1 run to walk. Have…

I recently finished training for, and running, a half- 3 days a week of running, 3 days a week body weight exercises and kettlebells. I just started NROLW. I plan on starting a second round of half marathon training in July. I'm going to shoot for 3 days a week running again and stick with the NROLW schedule. I am a little…

I have a pair of Nike tights that aren't see through but they are a touch heavier material- I wouldn't recommend them for the summer time. Also, I have a couple of cheap pairs from Old Navy, also not see through... the grey pair however does tend to get a pissed-your-pants kind of look to them. I don't like to run in them…

What Josee said about increased mileage leading to faster times... I also found the same to be true. In January I started out doing 3 miles at just over 12:00 miles. Last week I finished my first half marathon at an average pace of 9:45... Holy cow Josee... 8:45 seems unattainable right now even for a half!!

OP- I'm not savvy enough to link to another post. Do a search for "so you want to be a runner." Go to page one and read what ThickMcRunFast posted as the thread starter.

I think we agree more than we disagree. The exercises and the run - walk method came at the suggestion of a physical therapist but that's besides the point. I know some people have had luck running through the shin splints-- to me that sounds like a bad idea unless one is interested in progressing to stress fractures. Why…

Virtual runs are online organized "runs" that people sign up for and pay for. You are then free to complete the prescribed distance at your leisure... training runs, double dipping another race. They often involve a medal of some sort and an emailed "bib" you can print out. I've never done one myself... I don't feel quite…

I'm just curious, since I used this method to train for, and run, my half a week ago with no additional problems how it exacerbates shin splints? I have had no further issues with them since I took the month off and intend to continue training in this fashion but my preference is to continue avoiding shin issues...

Awesome job getting out and running! If your shins are bothering you, it could be shin splints, it could just be the muscles in your legs still adapting to the stress you are putting them under. After you run, ice your shins, even if they don't hurt. If you find you need an anti-inflammatory, take it after you run, not…