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It depends on your goals, personally I only do legs once a week. I am a bit older so there is the issue of recovery time but I tend to find that even if my legs aren't aching once I start running they can tire quite quickly. My "Leg Day" is Squats, Leg Press Deadlifts and Lunges

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Yes, even training only twice a week the DOMS would definitelty impact on the running, I had to stop aGVT for the same reason.

Last year when training for the Snowdonia Marathon I did Wendlers 5/3/1 and combined the Squats and Dealift days. The four weekly deload works well in conjunction with something like Hal Higdons Marathon schedules so when you drop the mileage you go light and your body has chance to recover. The problem with Stronglifts is…

Generally agree with ljmiller11 but if you're trying to lose wieght I would reduce carbs to about 35%, protein 35% and fats 30% Carb sources like Quinoa, Buckwheat, Jasmin Rice (PWO), sweet potataoes and Oats are best, stay away from wheat as much as possible. Make sure you eat back the majority of your exercise calories…

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It's not just when you have them but WHAT you have when.

I know you said you don't want to go low carb but how many carbs are you having? You proabably wont need anywhere as many carbs as you are taking and they can soon rack up when you're necking gels etc. Also the type of carbs you take and timing will have an impact. Different people respond differently to carbs so there may…

I've done it a few times, it's not too difficult if you have a reasonable level of fitness being virtually flat except for Ditchling Beacon whhich is a killer. My irst year I ended up pushing after aboput half way. I've always done it on a Mountain Bike but with slicks on, peolpe on road bikes will find it easier. The…

I am logging calories using pen and paper to illustrate what a massive waste of resource MFP is. The point is that the app is probably one of the most used methods for logging. Having clean access to forums makes sense. MFP like any site has to evolve or die. Whether it's free or not is irrelevant.

A little over £30 a month each doesn't seem that much (depending on facilities). Even if you only go 3x a week that only equates to £2.50 a visit.

I tend to find that if you look, you can find scientific studies to back pretty much any argument you want. Generally, I'll read about new protocols / research etc.and maybe give some a go and tend to go along with the see what works for me approach.

Hi, Seeing that your race will be supplying Gu Gels I would suggest trying those as this will mean you can carry less on the day of the race. You may have to try a few varieties though before you find one that you like or doesn't upset your stomach. Some people like caffeine gels, my personal opinion is that if you are…

Thanks I will check that out looks interesting

Exactly, also when they say I could never train like you respond with if I eat the crap you do I couldn't either.

Thanks for the replies guys. Much appreciated

Did my first marathon last Saturday - Snowdonia Marathon. 4:41:19 very pleased with that given the terrain http://garethdaviespt.com/2012/10/30/snowdonia-marathon-2012-2/

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I'm currently using Hal Higdon as a template for my Marathon. He recommends three euns in the week and then the long run at the weekend. I often only manage two durinmg the week but never skimp on the Long Run. Long Run is key and I think HH even refers to mixing it up as long as you don't lose the weekend LR.

I train off three days a week (sometimes four) so my Long Run is currently at least half of my weekly mileage. My program is roughly: Monday: Weights - Squat & Deadlift Tuesday: 4-5 mile run easy pace Wednesday: Weights - Military Press Dips & Pull ups Tuesday: Run Hill Intervals approx 4 miles total. Friday: Weights Bench…

My first Marathon is in 7 weeks too. Mine is pretty hilly so virtually all my training has been on trails with lots of elevation. I also run hill intervals once a week. I'm guessing you'll have a three week taper so at this stage you're limited what you can do to physically improve your hills. It's worth doing intervals…

When I started running I used my Ipod, now I never listen to music. Most of my running is done on trails, there is so much to see and hear, why would I want to be distracted by music? There is also a safety issue for those running with music, whether urban or rural. Obvious risks like traffic, cysclists, animals etc but…

Smith machine does not give you a natural range of motion. Therfore you are more likley to injure yourself. As others have said stick to free weights.

Maximuscle is overpriced and any diet whey is a complete waste of money. You don't want anything that has “fat burner” in it as this causes adrenal fatigue. Also if you workout in the evenings, good luck trying to get to sleep after drinking one! Don’t look for a “Women’s protein” either, this is just marketing to get you…

I have a Garmin 305, absolutely love it. It is also easily the most common one on show at races. Reliable, rugged and slightly 70s looking it's an awesome bit of kit

Personally I think you should stay away from machines as much as you can and try and stick with free weights. For strength training Stronglifts or Wendler's 5/3/1 are good places to start. Both extremely simple and effective. Cardio wise, I try and avoid the elliptical / treadmill as mush as possible. If you're going to…

If it is flu as opposed to a heavy cold then you should not run at all. Concentrate on getting better.

Carshalton - often run over N Downs from Reigate Hill or Box Hill and Ranmore

As you live in the UK a good place to start is Parkrun, these two are near you. They are timed 5k runs that occur every Saturday and are absolutely free. Then look at booking a race maybe 10k for the end of the year. That will help provide purpose to your running. If you get through to the VLM via the ballot you don't want…