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Still plugging away. I had a crazy busy week but managed to get some shorter runs in, along with heaver wts at the gym and taught two bodypump classes. I'm taking it a little easy today and planning on a 10 miler tomorrow. My half is 8 days away now and I'm getting excited!!

Hey folks! I'm still going strong in my training. Last week was a little hectic, so I fell behind in my training posts. Yesterday I ran a 12 miler outside with headwinds. It was quite the challenge, but I am proud of how I did. I ran an 8:30 min/mi on average. Today, I'm a bit sore in my hips and right knee (fell on…

Well, I've gone past my comfy 10 milers and ran a 12 miler yesterday. Mentally, it was a challenge and I wanted to quit at 10 miles, but I gave myself a pep talk and stuck with it. Today, I don't feel sore, just a little tight in the hips. I'm planning on walking my dog 2 miles and taking it easy today.

Yeah!! Nice work today!! Do you have any trails near you? Sometimes, when my joints get mad at the hard pavement, I switch to trails. I try not to run on pavement on consecutive days.

Hi All! Well, this week is now taking a better turn. I ran another 6 miler yesterday in about 54 minutes. I used the treadmill, due to time constraints. With the change in weather, it takes more time to gear up for a run....plus all the stoplights on the way to my favorite trail take away from my run. I felt great! Glutes…

Today I am normal again, yay!!! I ran 6 miles on the dreadmill at 1.5% incline. I didn't want to over do it, since I just got over a cold. I also taught bodypump this morning and did a circuit at the gym between clients for my glutes, shoulders, biceps, triceps and abs. Overall a good day. I hope to get a run in tomorrow…

I couldn't agree more! I too run faster and have more fun outside. It's the best when you get rolling hills.

Oh my gosh, yes! I use it for my IT bands. Start with your glutes first to loosen up and then carefully roll the lateral quads or hamstrings to loosen up your IT bands. I try not to roll directly on the ITB through. Also, don't roll directly on the greater trochanter (google it) because of the bursa there. I aggravated…

It's technically called SMFR, self myofascial release. Definitely look it up. There might be some videos on You tube about it. You have to be careful with it. Never roll directly on your low back or neck, or shins. It really helps me loosen up my tight hips, hammies, quads, glutes, hip flexors and calves.

Ugghh! I've been taken down by the common cold. It's not in my lungs yet. I have taken the last two days off. This will call for an adjustment in my schedule, but you have to be flexible for this kind of thing. Years ago, when I was a stupid runner, I would run with a cold and make it worse...just because I let the…

Excellent advice here! I remember back in the day I was attached to the TM too much. I ran my first race outside and went overboard. CarsonRuns explains the difference so well here! You have to account for the weather as well. You have to get outside to also figure out the best attire. Windy and rainy days are a fun…

I'd say OF COURSE!! When I run on the treadmill, I set the grade to 1.5-2% to better simulate the outdoors. Get outside when you can as well, especially leading up to the race.

Hi there! Welcome! Ooo, triathlons! I've never been able to do one (phobias about the swimming part), but I admire those who do!! Happy Running to ya :)

Congratulations!! Let me know if you need any help with that wt lifting to help your running. I may have some ideas.

Haha, I'm originally from Upper MI! Cool! Congratulations on the new baby! Do you guys have a running stroller? May be helpful once the weather warms up some. How many days per week have you been able to run? I'll ask you too: cross training or wt lifting involved?

Thanks for the buddy request on here! Wow, your progress is amazing! Great job! I'm sorry to hear you are having a hard time lately. Are you only running? Do you do any cross training or wt lifting?

Eastern or Western WA? Which one? My favorite WA marathon is Yakima :)

Awesome!! Which one did you do? Are you training for anything now?

Yesterday's run was EPIC! I got my first double digit mileage for this training cycle, a 10 miler. It felt really good and I finished it in 86 minutes (~8:30-8:40 pace, depending on the hills). Today I'm a little tight in the hips with sore buns. Some foam rolling will be in order for this girl.

Thank you for sharing all this helpful info with us! I feel that running can be one of the most dangerous sports if one does not have body awareness. I'm also a running coach and personal trainer, so I've heard about all kinds of injuries from people doing too much, too fast, too soon. I myself have had a ton of injuries…

Thank you, CarsonRuns!!! :)

Excellent work, Megan!!! Any soreness today? You lift weights also?

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If you're not getting enough cals in, your metabolism will slow down and your body may start to break down lean tissue (muscles, heart, etc). You should be eating your goal calories, as MFP calculates your deficit for you in that goal. Create too much of a deficit, and you won't be losing fat. I've done Insanity twice, so…

You got it, girl!! Shoot me a message ANY time you want me to have a look at your food journal :)

I do: 1/2 cup coconut kefir 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1 cup frozen mangos/pineapple/papaya/strawberries 1 scoop choc shakeology 1-1.5 cups of ice I blend mine super thick until it's like soft serve icecream and eat it with a spoon, lol! :) Message me if you want more variations of this.

I've done it twice with great results. Two of my clients did it and both lost 15 lbs. Let me know what you decide!

I started yesterday and it really is crazy and true to it's name!!! Speed & Agility destroyed me this morning and I have been so hungry all day. I hope I'm not too sore tomorrow....we'll see :)

I understand and appreciate the need for sugar for our workouts, but when we have excess floating around it can do so much harm.

I forgot the name of the dish..larb gi? Basically ground chicken, spices and lime. Served with cabbage leaves. When I do thai food, I order a saute of veggies and protein and ask them to go light on oil. I do not order rice and avoid eating the sauce.