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PS -> You did know that running actually strengthens the bones and muscles in the legs right? Food for thought article -> http://www.runnersworld.com/health/benefits-running?page=single
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Poppycock! I started running at 325 pounds... I was slow as a geriatric turtle running thru molasses, but I ran. Running is one of the things that helped me lose 100 pounds. Concentrate on Form. Concentrate on Healthy eating. Find a program that works for you. Drop the unsupportive friend who said people over 200 shouldn't…
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Congratulations on your decision to run a Full Marathon! I was in your shoes myself once... I took up running and completed a full marathon with 11 months of training. I guess you are looking for advice on how to accomplish this? I've just jotted down some thoughts for you... random as they may appear, I hope they are…
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I think most people have said what I would have said... 1. Plan to succeed... use a plan. C25K is a good one! 2. Don't run for speed, run at a conversational pace and build slowly. You can train for speed, or you can train for endurance to start. Endurance will take you further to begin with. :p 3. Find a group to run…
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Winnipeg, Manitoba... the actual center of Canada (sorry Toronto... but look at the map... its true!) :laugh:
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Gait Assessment. Specifically one by a trained physio therapist. Mine actually video tapes you while you are on a treadmill and breaks down your entire stride (from head to toe). It shows you if you pronate, supinate or are a neutral runner. Its if you are a forefoot runner or a heel striker. Once you understand what it is…
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Yes. That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger. And the stronger you are, the better your running will be. I won't comment on your diet other than to say that as athletes we should eat a proper variety of complete foods. Avoid junk foods and aim for quality. Input equals Output. Feed the machine garbage and your…
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Yes, but you have to have the incline right. Depending on the treadmill, you may want to do a Hills interval to allow for some recovery. Treadmills and running outside are generally two different beasts. With a treadmill you have a belt driving your pace. Outside you are responsible for setting your pace and your pace…
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I'm in a bit of a rush but wanted to weigh in on this.... Run More - Increasing your mileage will increase your endurance allowing yourself to function better later in a race. Run Hills - Hills build strength and unless you live in a perfectly flat environment... you gotta do your hills. Start at three hills of 1/4 mile…
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Not familiar with either T25 or this Perfect calorie monitor... however, 1000 Calories seems awfully high for a 30 minute workout. I weigh 230 lbs and my HRM calculates my calories in the neighborhood of about 900 calories per hour while running. That is a sustained 60 minute run at 10 minutes/mile. Are you sure your…
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Weight loss is a marathon not a sprint. It requires a sustained effort over a period of time. Put another way... you didn't wake up one morning and suddenly you were overweight. This evolved over time. The same time is required to shed the weight. You may also want to evaluate the quality of food you consume and quite…
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Couple of things... 1. 200 is a really high heart rate for most people (ok for almost everyone). How are you measuring your heart rate? It can be hard to get an accurate reading using your finger and a stop watch unless done properly. 2. How hard are you pushing yourself when your heart rate has climbed to this level? If…
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I've had runners in my past clinics that I've coached... people often stiffen up while running. In one case, the runner needed to learn to run relaxed so we made a game of it... I gave them two eggs and told them to run with them in her hands. If she was too tense, she'd crush the eggs. If she made it thru the run without…
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I've had sleep apnea for years... they usually encourage you to lose weight and get exercise as this helps with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. In my case, I run 25-30 miles a week and since I started running I have lost about 100 lbs. That was 100 pounds which were compressing my lungs while sleeping. Unless they have some…
