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  • Need to use your heartrate to estimate calories burned.
  • Get the green Superfeet insoles for your exercise shoes (and other shoes, too).
  • I use yoga as cross trainer to go with my running. The calorie burn from yoga is not a significant contributor to your calorie deficit.
  • >>> This <<< You're basically there. I like to do yoga 3 times a week as part of my cross training.
  • Running, pushups, situps. Early and often. Train to be able to do a 5k, so that 1.5 mile run will seem easier. If you can pass the PT test by the time you get there, you will get less extra attention.
  • I've had several HRMs including Polar and the one that came with my Timex Global trainer. I always trusted them more than the machines, usually because I've put my stats in the watches I wear with the chest strap. I think using the same source of data all the time is going to be more consistent, and therefore better.
  • I run so I can eat. Bacon. Lots and lots of bacon. And training for the zombie apocalypse. But mostly the bacon.
  • >>> THIS <<< is what I did as part of my recovery.
  • Recommend only eating back 70% to 80%. There's enough uncertainty in the calories you're burning and in the food you're eating that eating back most of your exercise and not all of it will ensure a little breathing room.
  • I run 3 to 5 days a week, and two of those are on a treadmill. Partly because I don't like running in the dark, and partly because I like being able to calibrate my workout to get exactly what I want out of it. My marathon time has improved 70 minutes over the 4 years I've been running, and am working on knocking off…
  • I've used a Timex Global Trainer for almost 4 years, and really liked it. The HRM strap was giving me trouble, so I got a new Polar M400 after considering the Timex ONE+ GPS watch. Price was the big determining factor, as I saved $40 getting the Polar.
  • You are not alone. I may be down to a healthy weight, but my calves are large from running and get in the way sometimes. Do not worry! Do your best and have your instructor help with modifications, if necessary. It's called a yoga practice, not a yoga perfect. ;)
  • Start with this: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1217573/so-you-want-to-start-running/p1 Four months is a little short on time to start training for a half marathon if you haven't already completed a 5k or 10k. Does not mean you can't do it, but it would be very challenging to complete based on your current…
  • It's only weird if you say "What?"
  • I prefer the term "experienced." "Seasoned" works, too.
  • It will get easier with time. recommend using a heart rate monitor to give you more of an apples to apples comparison on level of effort. Also, you should set the treadmill to 1% to 2% incline to better simulate outdoor running.
  • Burned about 4300 calories running one of my marathons. I'm a bit more efficient in my running now, so I burn burn more like 3600 to 3800 during a 4 hr marathon.
  • Depends on how soon you want to do it. Recommend training for a 5k and then a 10k before doing the half. Probably take you about 9 months if you train for a 5k & 10K first.
  • I try to keep my diet pretty simple: Egg & cheese omelettes for breakfast, vegetables (raw or steamed) and protein (beef/pork/chicken/fish) for lunch and dinner. I like to grill the meats weather permitting. Salad dressings tend to be ranch and Ceasar as they're usually low in carbs.
  • I try to keep my diet pretty simple: Egg & cheese omelettes for breakfast, beef/pork/chicken/fish & vegetables (raw or steamed) for lunch and dinner. I like to grill the meats weather permitting. Salad dressings tend to be ranch and Ceasar as they're usually low in carbs. It may not be the carbs so much as that I tend to…
  • I'm on a reduced carb diet and rarely get heartburn.
  • Two weekdays on the treadmill @ 1.5% incline. Saturday long run outdoors. Last half marathon was 1:41:14 (7:45 pace). Seems to work pretty good for me. The key is to get at least SOME running outdoors. I also highly recommend a HRM to make sure your outdoor effort matches your indoor effort.
  • Awesome job!I completely agree with the positive attitude. I took up running almost 4 years ago for basically the same reasons. I haven't tried a 5k or 10k since last year, but my last half marathon was 1:41:14, or about 7:45 pace. Now, I'm looking to improve a little more so I can qualify for Boston, where I currently…
  • I've got the Proform Pro 2000. It's in my garage as I got it already assembled and slightly used (20 miles?). Haven't tried using any of the built in routines, but it has run like a champ for over 12 months and 1000 miles. The timer only counts up to 99 minutes before the machine will shut off, so I can just about do a…
  • Many runners follow a program to train for various running events. They usually run 3 to 5 five times a week, going different distances, using different speeds. There's usually a couple short, fast runs, a couple short, slow runs, and one long, slow run on the weekends. The HRM helps track how hard you're running.
  • Wait a few days and go back for more. Like any exercise your body needs to get used to the new routines. I try to do yoga three times a week and I love it. But I do remember the soreness from the first few times.
  • This. I work out in the mornings, too, and rarely eat before exercising. The exceptions being that I will usually eat a couple hours before a race.
  • As someone who uses a reduced carb diet to lose 80 pounds (and drop cholesterol levels to good to excellent levels), I can attest that it works. Atkins is an example of a low carb diet, and it will start you out at 20 grams of carbs, which works out to about 5% of your calories. I'm successfully maintaining without…
  • I concur on mikeyrs HRM assessment. Another option on HRM's is to get one with a watch that is NOT compatible with gym equipment and only use that to assess your heartrate. I have a Timex Global Trainer GPS watch with HRM (not compatible with Polar or gym equipment) and I use it indoors and out.
  • I won my age group (50-54) in a 5k once, with a 24:20.
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