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Slow and steady wins this race. You've come along way and are looking great. And let that little girl in the backpack be your inspiration.

Stamina is about cardio. Suggest using the C25k app. Even if you don't intend to do a 5k, it will build your cardio so that you can sustain other workouts.

And if you over pronate, get the Brooks Addiction.

Sounds like your ready for it. And taking a year to train for your first half marathon is a good a idea. Do a few 5k's and 10k's before you attempt the half. They will help you learn how to train and increase your abilities.

A combination of yoga and running can be very effective. Mine was noticeably better after about three months.

Use a heart rate monitor. It will help identify a comfortable pace.

I've been bug free for nearly 4 years and thousands of miles.

The only that gets lighter is your wallet.

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Fewer carbs and more protein can help as well. You don't have to go full lo-carb diet, just change your ratios a bit.

I had something similar happen before my first marathon. I had a different injury (compartment syndrome in both calves and a stress fracture in one shin), that required a bit of rest and prevented me from getting beyond a 13 mile training run leading up to the taper weeks. I got a few runs in the two weeks before, but…

I usually eat back about 75% of my exercise calories, since the goal calories for weight loss already put you at a deficit for the day.

It can take up to 3 years for your skin to finish shrinking after losing weight. Best to wait a while before pursuing surgery.

I started my current weight reduction journey in Oct 2011 at 260 pounds (I'm 5'10"). I decided to go low carb (because it had worked for me in the past) and run (because I hadn't exercised previously while trying to keep my weight down). I tracked my calories with MFP, and followed a C25k like running program, with the…

Qualifying for (and runnning!) the Boston Marathon. Current age requires a 3:30.

5:00 am Mon, Weds, Fri. 4:30 am Tues, Thurs. Sometime after sunrise on Saturday.

I did my first marathon with a half marathon under my belt, and no runs longer than 13 miles because of some calf injuries. I was really nervous about it, but was unable to switch to a shorter event. I finished in just under 5 hours and was incredibly sore for 3 days, but I'm so glad I went through with it. If you REALLY…

He's a grown up, and he'll either get it on his own, or he won't. Personally, at 48 I got sick and tired of being sick and tired. I weighted 260 at the time, had trouble going up stairs, and slept with a CPAP machine. I decided to not only lose the weight, but get in shape with running and yoga. Three years and 80 pounds…

I'm afraid you have to qualify for this one, but it couldn't hurt to get liquored up the night before.

My NordicTrack ski machine has done wonders for the shoulder I nearly separated about 10 years ago.

findmymarathon.com has some good search tools, and rates how hard the courses are

A brisk walking pace is 4 miles per hour, so anything under 45 minutes seems reasonable if you're not a regular runner.

Two hours is a fairly typical long run on Saturdays for me.

You should see the puddle around my treadmill when I get done.

This is me, too. I usually run Tuesdays and Thursdays on the treadmill because I get up before sunrise and don't like running in the dark. Reasons include distrust of drivers, wildlife (almost stepped on a skunk once) and I can't read my watch. I do my long runs outside on Saturdays. One of the things I like about the…

I feel fortunate that I've been very consistent. I hydrate with 1 or 1.5 quarts of water about 60 to 70 minutes before gun time and I'm able to take care of business 15 to 20 minutes before the start.

I went from couch to half marathon in 6 months, so you have plenty of time, especially since you're already running a little bit. Don't worry about the treadmill usage. Set the incline to 1.0 or 1.5 (to simulate wind resistance). My Tuesdays and Thursdays are on the treadmill because I have to get up early to get my miles,…

A few 5k's, a few 10k's, over a dozen half marathons, and 5 marathons: no vomit. Seen one or two people who didn't make it to the port-o-pot, but that's a different story. Cooler weather during an event probably helps to keep it down.

I feel fortunate that my coworkers are pretty much all supportive. None (that I know of) have made any negative comments. And I will have the occasional donut or bagel at work because they don't come in that often and I will make up for it later.

I am a fan of yoga, too (3 times a week most weeks). Having a goal to work for is what motivates me, so I run 5 or 6 half marathons and 2 or 3 full marathons per year.