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As a runner, I think 1 of 2 things when I see a runner, no matter how fast or slow: 1. Woohoo! Way to go! (I have been known to yell that out the window) 2. I wish I was running instead of driving.

I second this recommendation. Also, you should definitely have some New York-style pizza. Our favorite place was Lombardi's at 32 Spring St.

My hubby looks HOT in a Speedo! Why is it so taboo here in the States? It's normal everywhere else!

3rd time through with P90X Classic. It's a great workout, and I love how my strength has been improving! I think we're going to try P90X3 after we finish this round in April.

Our current favorite quinoa recipe- ham and cheese quinoa frittatas. http://iowagirleats.com/2012/02/16/mini-ham-cheese-quinoa-cups/ We can't get enough!

Except for stir-fry, the only way I cook veggies is through roasting! All you really need is a touch of olive oil, salt, and pepper (anything else is bonus!). It brings out the natural sweetness in vegetables. One of my favorite recipes:…

I know I have treadmill and naked (sans gear) runs that I didn't record, but Endomondo shows me at 572 miles in 2013, which is 2.6 times greater than 2012! With the unrecorded runs, I'm sure it's over 600.

The first week of P90X is crazy hard, even if it's your 2nd go. :laugh: I was so sore after the first session of legs and back that I had to take a break and restart it a week later. The only way to survive the program is to heed Tony's advice: "Do your best and forget the rest." Track your progress and you WILL see…

I will second the U.S. Air Force 10K in Dayton, OH. You get to run in an area not normally open to civilians. It's on September 20, 2014. The medal is great, and in past years, they've had a flyover of the featured plane. Lots of military personnel running in full gear. It's very surreal. http://www.usafmarathon.com/

I use Gmap Pedometer (uses Google's map engine). http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/

I never really trained for a 10K. I ran 5K's for about 7 months before I started training for my first half-marathon. During those 7 months, I ran a 5-mile race for Thanksgiving and ran a 10K race in May without training anything beyond 3 miles. Best of luck to you! :drinker:

Fantastic attitude! Happy Birthalfday!

BEST... STORY... EVER!!! :wink: :drinker:

Most definitely REST! Best of luck to you- your training will pay off. Make a conscious effort to take it slow and listen to your body. It's okay to walk if you need to. I typically walk through the water/fuel/sponge stops.

Bravo. You have one of the best attitudes with regard to sustainable fitness and health of anyone I know! You are truly a MFP Idol. :drinker:

I love Hal Higdon plans. They're so simple. I used the Novice 2 plan and also moved my 11 and 12-mile runs up a week so that I could do a shorter long run the week before the race. Additionally, I ditched the Wednesday runs and replaced them with cross training. Usually Zumba. :smile:

Congratulations! I'm a big fan of Hal Higdon's novice plan. One of my favorite pre-half foods (I eat it 2 hours before) is a PB & J sandwich.

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Looks great!

I personally LOVE roasted brussel sprouts with my tilapia. A little olive oil, salt, pepper, and (optional) garlic and freshly grated parm.

Thank you! And you're right- don't compare to anyone else. Do your best and forget the rest. :wink: I also recently discovered that I was eating at a surplus (I had a metabolism test and discovered my RMR was waaay lower than I thought), so I'm sure that has helped with strength gains. :laugh:

I'm 5'2" and have been lifting progressively heavier since February. I do Stronglifts 5 x 5, so I'm doing 5 sets, 5 reps of my working weight. Bench: Starting- 45 lbs Current- 75 lbs Squat: Starting- 65 lbs Current- 135 lbs Deadlift: Starting- 75 lbs Deadlift- 135 lbs OHP: Starting- 45 lbs Current- 75 lbs (failed to…

Sounds like tendinitis to me. I used to get that when I would do a lot of reps with low weight. It's not a "good" kind of sore. I'm happy that I don't have that problem anymore, now that I'm lifting heavy weights with low reps.

My hubby is fit, handsome, and an inspiration to me. I love working out with him! Warrior Dash: Carrying a 30-lb backpack all over Japan:

Oh, and DEFINITELY no: Souse is atrocious.

Well-played, WinnerVictorious. :drinker: But I'm still right. :wink:

I want this so bad right now. I would even eat them for breakfast. Here's my NO: The horror that is this dessert empanada...

My hubby and I lift together and we recently finished P90X together. I love working out with him, although it's not always possible. He refuses to pay for a gym membership, so he can't join me for Zumba, and although I like doing races with him, we run totally different paces, so we don't run together. :laugh:

Exercise definitely helps with my cramps. And any GI issues, too. :wink:

If you're eating a very low calorie diet (VLCD), you might be hitting a wall. It's important to fuel your body for any kind of exercise. Try taking a gel (I like the Hammer brand gels) @ 1/2 hour before your run. My favorite pre-race fuel was a Snickers bar. :smile: Hydration is also very important. I would also suggest…