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I am also a beer geek with the belly to prove it. My DR explained it is not just the calories but the alchohol that will kill any weight loss attempts. I am drinking a couple of beers twice a week and the results are there. I have been wanting to try Atheletic, I've heard good things. Cheers!

Me too please

A couple more fun races, Holyoke St. Patricks Day road race 10K is a giant party both on the course, with tons of crowd support, and at the finish, with about 5 blocks of partys. Lots of fun and a pretty challenging course. The Manchester Road Race, in Manchester Ct. Run on Thanksgiving morning, Lots of runners, great…

This is a great Feb. Half!

Not even close to the 3:49:18 Amazing first Marathon time (ahh to be young) -Keybank Vermont City Marathon, It got pretty warm (close to 80) which really took a toll on me, but 4:42:45 for me is a PR so pretty happy. But I did need IV fluids after. All in all a great race in a great location, and the volunteers, crowds,…

always looking for new runner friends. Feel free to add me.

Do it! I have a 14 year old that plays travel sports and if I waited for an open weekend I would wait for ever. I did a half last month (PR) in the morning then drove 3+ hours solo to watch him play a baseball. It was tough and I was tired, but he appreciated it and I had a blast at both.

thank you all for the input. I know that I am looking for an easy out with my cramping but hopefully my training will keep the cramps away during my next full. :glasses:

Stay hydrated (I've gotten leg cramps in my last 2 fulls). But most of all have fun! Running a marathon is a great accomplishment enjoy every minute of it!

Thanks guys great input! I've got a lot to think about.

Good luck, and dont worry about the time just have fun!

Good luck on your fist full you'll have a blast. I'll see you at the start! This will be my third full. I'm pretty slow so save some beer at the finish!

Well said. This is your first marathon it is natural to be nervous. Enjoy every minute of this race you earned it!

I don't live too far away from Boston and if you have never been to Boston on Patriots day you have no idea of the magnitude of the marathon. This is not just a "race" this is an event that the whole region participates in. The City shuts down, the kids have the day off from school, the Red Sox play at 11:05 so that…

Cheater lol

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Fantasize..... Not a bad idea I wish I'd thought of that before!

St. Pattys day 2013

Congrats on making the big leap. Enjoy the training and enjoy Maine

MPW? ***35-40 What's your favorite distance? ***12-15 miles Brand of shoes? ***Mizuno wave rider 16 Indoor or outdoors? ***Outdoors. Why would anyone WANT to be on the treadmill? Music or no music? ***Music, always really need to get away from it though Most hated run? (intervals, tempo, hills, etc) ***Hill repeats…

I love to run in the cold too ( and I also do several other outdoor winter sports) First rule is layers. second is synthetic wicking materials, No cotton, Quality wicking clothes can be expensive but in my experience you get what you pay for. Lastly I would wear more than just a headband, as you can lose A LOT of heat from…

Rest up/taper leading up to your big day! Just remember to enjoy the whole race/event you will do fine. Congratulations on what you are about to accomplish!

Sorry it took me so long to post, 1 hour 39 minutes killed me with my knee but I finished

29?

I had been struggling with what I thought was an IT issue really painful after 3+ miles. I did lots of stretching and rolling with little relief. My Physical Therapist is now treating me for lateral patella tracking, same kind o f symptoms as ITBS and really the same strength treatment.. But either way it looks like the…

Ran my first marathon a couple of weeks ago (Smuttynose Marathon in New Hampshire). I Came a long way from being an overweight smoker in just 2 years.

@Jenny. beautiful eyes!

Still recovering from some IT band issues after my first marathon. But gonna do Holyoke Monster Dash 5K CC on the 27th love fall in New England! 76th annual Manchester CT thanksgiving day race, one of the great old races in America! New Years day 10k and maybe the Hyannis marathon in Feb.

I'm in!

Hopefully I'll be over my IT issues by then, but count me in!