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As a new runner maybe... but for an endurance runner you generally would want a size larger as your feet will swell during a longer race.

Blisters are normal to a degree when you start running. But you can reduce the frequency of them. Cotton is rotten...that is the first mantra to learn when dressing for running. Wet cotton is like sandpaper and will cause blisters and chafing wherever it rubs. Try a sock and apparel advertised as DryFit, CoolMax DryWeave…

Great Job completing C25K.... Now what? Just Run! Quite often I see rookie runners finish a program and then they just stop. They have nothing to keep them focused and no goals to accomplish. And when that happens they stop and they regress. As others have mentioned, sign up for a race to keep something on the horizon and…

I'll be your friend. We're not called Friendly Manitoba for nothing... Let's start with this. Dying is not allowed on MFP. (I think its in the rule book or something...) I lost over 100 pounds and can offer you some advice where you feel you need it. I'll let you send me the request if you are interested. Cheers!

Carbs and Potassium which helps to balance the electrolytes.

You meant to say "Drink 1/2 an ounce of water per pound of body weight didn't ya?" Don't know that I could drink 115 pounds of water in a day.

I think it is a safe bet that most people overlook things they should carry on a run. I don't carry any kind of weapon as quite honestly most people will find an easier target ( at 5'11, 230... I'm a freight train when I run). I'm more concerned about what happens if something happens (trip/fall/get hit by a car etc). When…

Adopt a healthy lifestyle which includes consuming an appropriate amount of healthy foods, less processed foods and incorporates physical activity. Healthy foods include fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, poultry in appropriate portions. (Portion control is important). You will commonly hear that weight loss is 80%…

Winnipeg, Manitoba... the real center of Canada (sorry Toronto...;)

Calf raises Theraband\resistance training (eversions\invesions) Google these. You may also want to look at having a professional gait assessment done and examine footwear which will help stabilize your feet.

I just skimmed this and am in Agreement. I'd like to point out that SUGAR CONSUMPTION has also increased at a pace consistent with the obesity and diabetes rates. I completely agree that fat likely isn't the culprit for the obesity rates. I think we need to have a revolution that better distinguishes what we consider a…

Ok it is making a little more sense now. Your diary is set to 1200... You might want to aim for the 1443 which will give you a few more calories (2443 - 1000=1443). Because this is still a low number, I'd be sure to eat back some of your workout calories via lean protein after a workout. Lean protein will help you repair…

I'm not sure where the 1000 comes from? MFP calculates in a healthy number for weight loss based on how much you want to lose per week. If you are using MFP's numbers AND subtracting and extra 1000 that could be part of the problem. Without understanding where the 1000 comes from...Can you split the difference for a week…

Couple of things and not trying to be critical at all. 1200 calories is very low... Am I reading this correctly? You are over 200? Are you eating sufficiently? Where did you get the 1200 calories from and what is your weekly weight loss goal? I am 228 lbs (and a man) but my calories are set at about 2400 per day for a 1…

Its a marathon and not a sprint. It may take you a long time to see the finish line but if you quit you never will. How many years did it take you to get to where you are today? I would be diligent in your logging, make sure you are keeping track of your portions accurately, look for the hidden calories and be patient. If…

I would think around here it would be the latter and not the former. Some people around here view weight loss surgery in the same light... whether medically necessary or not. Some people view is it as the easy way out and don't distinguish vanity surgery from medically necessary. I'd like to think in this day and age that…

I am not a PT but am a running coach and have experience with runners and weak hips\glutes (common issue) When people ask me about hip issues I usually recommend the adding the following to their routines (google these). Monster Walk with a Muscleup band\Theraband Clamshells with a Theraband Squats Forward Lunges Back…

I've coached for the Running Room chain up here in Canada and can tell you that Most people can run... but don't worry its not you. Almost all runners experience some discomfort when they first start (no one ever said it was going to be easy!) I'd start by getting a proper gait analysis done by a properly trained physio…

I wouldn't subtract anything. This website calculates all that (Basal Metabolic Rate) and incorporates it into your logging. The number MFP tells you is based on this. Your watch should tell you how many calories you burned period (based on your body composition) no subtraction required.

As a runner, the general rule that I have heard is 100 calories per mile. But that is a generalization. It applies to an average runner (150'ish pounds) of average size and health. I don't imagine walking is that different... 100 calories per mile...the average person can walk around 3 miles per hour. Sounds reasonable.…

Totally agree with this... I run in the opposite extreme. Temperatures here can hit -40 in the winter not including windchill. Barefoot doesn't work when your toes have frozen and turned black. :laugh: Barefooting is not for everyone, but if you can incorporate some shorter barefoot runs into your routine it can be quite…

Hello Fellow Canadian! (I'm from Winnipeg.) I've had my gait analyzed by both trained instore staff AND also by licensed physiotherapists. This is a religious debate among the barefoot runners, the minimalist, maximalist and normal shoe runners. Each one will tell you they are right and argue points. Many of the points are…

I'd go get properly fitted at a professional running store. If you plan on running, the one are you don't want to skimp on is your foot wear. An experience running store will be able to guide you into the correct type of shoe for your particular feet (we are all different). Proper shoe selection will reduce the chance of…

Check out your local running stores. Many of the running stores offer group clinics with coaching. These coaches are typically experienced runners who have advanced knowledge of how to run a Full or Half Marathon. They will get you on a program and monitor your progress and assist you if you have any issues. I have coached…

Yes get fitted. Everyones feet are different. Some people pronate, some people supinate and some people are neutral. Having the wrong type of shoe for your feet can lead to injury. Shoes also wear out...the recommended wear on a shoe is about 500 miles plus or minus (depends on the shoe, the person, their weight, their…

We generally get a lot of our water from the foods we eat so the 8 cups of water, or the half your body weight in ounces is pretty much overstated. I don't think it is a medical necessity. I prefer to drink water as it satisfies thirst without pumping me full of other things (sodium, caffeine, fats, sugars etc.) My take is…

First off... Congratulations on the 100 lbs lost. I have been there and it is such an amazing feat! You must feel incredible. Well done. I can't tell you what all women like or don't like. No one can as all women are different and special in their own way. These are only my thoughts as I drink my first cup of coffee of the…

I drink water and very little else. I know the exact calorie count of water. It doesn't have aspartame or fat. Its low in sodium. It doesn't contain any artificial flavoring or colors. If I didn't drink water... I'd probably drink something else. If I drank something else, it might contain something that isn't as healthy…

Ice flows better with Canadian Rye Whiskey.

Confidence - I learned I could do things that people told me I couldn't. Running a full marathon when I was told I'd never succeed was the icing on the cake (that I threw back in their faces). Sleep better - amazing what losing 100 pounds does for your sleep Breath easier - I'm no longer winded walking down the street Pain…