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Keep up the good work!!! What's that quote? Running is 90% mental and only 10% physical? Congratulations on having discovered the secret to enjoying and getting better at running! Run long and don't ever, ever give up :)

I have to agree with KavemanKarg. I have switched to minimalist running and increased my strength training and have greatly reduced my injuries. Some may find the blogs on this website informative whether you are veg/vegan or not. Surely helped me. http://www.nomeatathlete.com/ Happy Running!

That's fantastic!!!! Run long, run strong!!! Keep it up :flowerforyou:

Part of the club and lovin' it......haaayyyy!!!! :bigsmile:

You may be interested in this website.....lots of advice and recipes for the vegetarian/vegan athlete. And it isn't just talk, he lives it :happy: http://www.nomeatathlete.com/

When I start to feel a little down or feel sorry for myself for having to run in the rain or snow, I watch this video. Not only does it get me moving but it makes me get all teary eyed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbXgQqbOoU Sorry about the ad.

My recommendation is to work on endurance first. The speed will come naturally after that. Good luck and keep running.:flowerforyou:

When I start to feel lazy or a little down I watch this video.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbXgQqbOoU and I stop feeling sorry for myself and get my *kitten* in gear. :) sorry about the ad :(

Well done! You will be running marathon before you know it!!! Keep it up!

Take it easy on yourself Girl!!! I think it's more likely that you're retaining water than that you've gained eight pounds back that quickly. And if I'm wrong, so be it. Every day is a new day. Just don't give up. I used to be a single mom so I know how overwhelming that can be. One day at a time. And I'm so sorry for your…

If you've tried many many types of shoes and been professionally fitted, like I was, and are still experiencing pain, you may be interested in this thread. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/296471-any-barefoot-runners-out-there

Every time I start to feel a little weak or down on myself I watch this video..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbXgQqbOoU and I snap right out of it. Best wishes and Never, Never give up.

I know it sounds a little 'Silence of the Lambs'ish but when I was a little girl my father had a pen of pigs in our backyard. I fed them everyday, chased them around when they broke out to dig up the yard looking for roots and grubs, and even named them. Then came the day in the fall when my father butchered the pigs in…

Can`t say that I`ve torn either of my calf muscles but I couldn`t figure out why I always had some sort of slight injury or pain. My hip, knee or lower back were always giving me grief and it was really difficult for me to increase my distance running. Then I heard about barefoot or minimalist shoes. Did some research…

Love it!!! Worth every penny. It helped improve my running pace.

Try TurboFire. Great workout, lots of sweat, music and motivation.

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Did my LSD training run today, 14 miles :flowerforyou:

Well congrats on your first run!!!

Ran a half last Sunday and run another on the 16th.

Wait, wait, wait!!!! Before you start taking extra iron and vitamin C to boost the absorbtion you need to know about a disease known as hemochromatosis. The only way to test for the disease is a genetic screening where they take a sample of your blood and screen it genetically to see if you are positive for the specific…

Started because of a need to prove something to the world. Lost 80lbs and it Changed to a need to prove something to myself. Now I continue because I love it, love it, love it.

I just tried a recipe from nomeatathlete.com for dinner. It's the Sweet Potato Curry with Tofu, Bok Choy and Carmelized Shallots. Absolutely delish.....highly recommend it.

Hi I'm a veghead. Though I am certainly a distance away from you feel free to friend me :flowerforyou:

Gotta agree. Started running 80lbs ago and with chronic pain from a fibula fracture about 5 years ago. I'm now a minimalist runner (promotes the midfoot strike, actually makes it impossible to heel strike) and I don't suffer pain and longer. Take it slowly and listen to your body. It will tell you when you've done enough.…

Check out the website runhundred.com

Distance run. During a race of a shorter mileage I can always pick up the pace :happy:

Try nomeatathlete.com for some vegan recipes.

Turbo Fire!!!!

I agree with Jeff. I think it's important to have put the mileage in so as you know what to expect and can address any issues such as fuel and water on a 'test' run before the actual race. And by the way, be proud of your mileage. You're nearly there as it is :happy: Go for it.