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I have never done this race (or anything like it) but one of my best friends just did the Tough Mudder in Indiana in June. She has completed one half marathon and does some running and a little bit of weights to workout and she was fine. In fact she said she never wants to do a regular road race again, only these kind! So…

I eat meat now but have gone months at a time as a vegetarian. Usually when I do eat meat it is from a local source. I get a lot of protein from eggs, greek yogurt, beans, cheese and things like that. Other than fish, I really don't miss it when I am not eating it (other than the occasional craving for bacon! haha). I find…

I just started Level 2 yesterday, but I am going at a slower pace (doing 30 DS three days a week and running or crosstraining three days a week). I am doing each level for three weeks, so it is 9 days at each level instead of 10 but it is working for me!

Some of my work snacks (well I do a lot of yogurt and granola bars too, but other ideas) - cottage cheese, celery with laughing cow cheese wedges or PB (or plain!), hummus and veggies, low sodium pretzels, 100 calorie bags of popcorn, cup of miso soup, avocado or veggie sushi, hardboiled or deviled eggs.

I am currently in Indiana but moving to Arlington, VA in August!

I love having dessert and if you look at my diary I have some sort of sweet almost every day... I just try to keep that in mind and leave calories for it :) Frozen yogurt bars or mini ice cream treats have been great... takes the guess work out of the portion size! Certain things I try not to have in the house (pints of…

I am a morning exerciser (and I used to HATE working out in the morning, would always go after work). It helped me that I started working out with my sister or a friend sometimes. If you have someone you have made plans with to workout it is a definite motivator to get your butt out of bed! I found this link of funny/…

I am 5'5 and currently at 137, goal is 135 but I am really focusing on toning right now. Started out just over 150. Love having similarly sized friends on here! :)

I love GOOD beer. Will drink the light beers, but much prefer craft beers and something with a little flavor to it ;) My solution is that I don't drink them often. If you can throw in an extra workout to offset some of the calories that is great too. I have found with drinking less and losing some weight it really doesn't…

I just started 30 day shred this week! I was doing circuit training + running before, but this is definitely kicking my butt in a new way :) I've seen others get some great results with this so I am excited to see how it goes for me, especially as I only have a couple more pounds I want to lose before I start transitioning…

I run (recently completed my third half marathon) and will be switching to maintenance soon. This summer I am looking to increase speed over distance and tone up, my workout plan is circuit training three days a week plus three runs (easy, speedwork and a longer run)... always looking for more runner friends, especially…

150 was mine, that motivated to get my butt in gear nutritionally. Now I don't like when I fluctuate over 140 but I am not much under so I still see that number.

I snack on low fat string cheese or cheese slices all the time! Good source of protein. I love low fat ricotta and cottage cheese too. You can't eat a lot of the full fat stuff, but there are many options for watching what you eat and still getting your cheese fix!

If I am going more than 7 miles I try to plan my run where I can stop for water (water fountain, even ducking into a fast food restaurant). I have a small fuel belt I have used a couple times - I thought I would hate it but it hasn't been bad. It has a couple small water bottles and I also pack a thing of fruit snacks or…

Agree, the Hal Higdon plans are fantastic! I have done three half marathons and those plans helped immensely!

I joined for similar reasons! Started running a couple of years ago... took quite awhile til I actually started feeling like a "real runner" though. I just finished my third half marathon. This site has helped me plan and pay attention to what I eat and has also increased my exercise goals! Sent a friend request :)

Love it!!

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I used to HATE working out in the morning, and it took a few weeks to get used to, but now I get up 3 or 4 mornings a week at 5 a.m. to workout. I have so much more energy on days I do that! For me if I don't workout either first thing in the morning or the second I get off work then it just doesn't happen. When I first…

It's definitely all about what works for you! For some that means eating more calories and for some less. I'm 5'5 just under 140 lbs and I want to get to 135. I workout 5-6 days a week (try to get a run in, but I have also been doing some strength training and when I travel for work I don't have a lot of extra time for…

As a disclaimer I listen to some embarrassingly bad music when I run, but it pumps me up... so don't judge! ;) haha My favorite playlist right now has some of the following: Cobra Starship - Bring It Florence and the Machine - You've Got the Love and Kiss With a Fist Jay Z - Hey Papi, 99 Problems, Show Me What You Got,…

I'm doing my third half marathon a week from Saturday! I made sure to eat really well and stay hydrated a couple days before the race. I just ate pasta the night before, avoid anything that may upset your stomach. The morning of a long run I usually have a banana and a piece of toast with peanut butter about 60-90 minutes…

I am 5'5 and currently at 138! Starting weight was over 150, goal weight is 135. Originally my goal was 140 but I still have some toning to do. I am gaining some muscle so trying to focus less on the scale and more on how my clothes fit, but I'd still love to hit 135! At this weight I am in sixes which I am VERY happy with.

I LOVE Mexican food. Veggie or chicken fajitas are great options, as is chicken tortilla soup. Blackbeans instead of fatty ground beef or pork. Avoid nachos and queso. Guacamole is a healthy fat! Good luck For Cinco de Mayo I am doing my last long run before my half marathon in two weeks and then enjoying tacos and…

I eat a lot of non meat protein... greek yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs (all the time as a quick dinner!) and beans. Also seafood is a great low calorie source of protein... salmon, tuna, shrimp, etc. Those things help fill me up!

Awesome job, especially with the hills!! I keep signing up for races because it keeps me motivated to train/ workout!

I started over 150/ 34D. I am now 138 and still a 34D, so you might not lose! And re: running... I used to have to wear two sports bras! I went to a running store and got a high impact sports bra and it has made a world of difference!

I ran it last year, didn't get signed up in time this year. Great race, love the energy! I am doing Geist this year for the first time.

I think you will be fine with two 11 mile long runs! The longest long run I have ever done before a half marathon is 10 miles and I have completed three half marathons now. I like the Hal Higdon running guides - the novice 1 longest run before the race is 10 miles.…