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Since physiologically, running and lifting are sort of contradicting activities, it is hard to do both well at the same time. That said, some of the best running I have done in my life was when I was cross-training heavily, So, I would say go for it.. Check out the FIRST training program, available, among other places, at…

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^This^ I had tremendous knee pain when I started running seriously (13 years ago) My physiotherapist sister watched me run and told me 'it's all about your shoes'. ( I am a heavy pronator). Had gait analysis done but still suffered through my long runs until I changed running stores. I was told I was in a shoe with too…

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If you are buying the same model of shoe, the transition should be seamless. Life span of shoe will depend on the type of shoe, your weight and gait, but should be measured in mileage, not months. Typically 400-500 miles.

The biggest cause of knee pain in runners is the wrong shoe, specifically how much arch support / pronation control you need. Your preference, but at least until you lose some weight and feel more comfortbale running, you may want something with more cushioning as well. best bet is to go to a specialty running store and…

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Yes, save some of your older running shoes for rainy days - a good soaking rain will tend to ruin the cushioning of a new pair. If you will be facing a lot of icy days, you can get strap on cleats (sort of like tire chains) for extra traction. I never need them (Florida boy here), but the brand Yak Trax ,or something like…

I think part of it depends on how much you have to lose, and how intense your exercise calorie burn is. Before MFP, I worked with a personal trainer who did not believe in eating exercise calories back. After a few months, I had lost a lot of weight, including lean muscle mass, felt like crap, and had a significant drop in…

If you are new to exercise, your muscles are probably retaining a lot of water (and the fact you are aching badly suggests this is true). Stick with it, and as your body adjusts to the exercise level, you will loss that fluid and start seeing the weight drop off. (I assume your calorie count is accurate. Measure your…

I am non-Celiac gluten intolerant. When I went on the GF diet, they told me I would drop a lot of weight. Presumably from going to a relatively lower carb diet. ANd that probably would be true if you are in fact lower carb. But, if you eat a lot of GF 'substitutes', like GF bread, GF cookies, etc, they are way more calorie…

Thanks for the recipes

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Yes, but does your girlfriend know about your wife? :laugh:

The real answer may be to go to the store and check them all out. Depending on the shape of your foot etc, you may find one brand suits you much better than the others. Also, check out on-line runner shoes outlets, or go to a running store where they actually fit you for your running style. Runner's World probably has a…

Check to see if your gym has a running group. Having a running partner is great motivation to be out there, and the companionship makes the miles go by much faster.

Great job!! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

I agree with the stretching, hip strengthening and core strength comment.. As far as shoes go, that is a much more individual recommendation. I get more sore in a minimalist shoe, and need some stability and cushioning. Best bet is to go to a good running store where they can video you run on a treadmill and make…

Ceratianly, sore toes can be a sign of shoes that are too small / tight, but I am most likely to get sore on a course that has a lot of downhill or irregular footing, so your foot tends to get jammed up in the front because of the change in your stride. Good socks really help. I run in Thorlos. They are thin over the arch…

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Actually it was incredibly rude and uncalled for.

Good job on your run! Depending how your training has been going, I would take it easier for 7-10 days, then pick up your program wherever you need to be on schedule (six weeks out?) for the Thanksgiving race

Not defending the sandwich, but obviously the nutritional in fo is wrong - how could it have ham and turkey and bacon and have no protein. Whcih calls the rest of the info into question.

Wow, that would be tough. Probably possible if you are already fairly fit. Most marathon training plans are about 14- 16 weeks, but they assume you are already at the point of doing 15-20 miles a week, and capable of handling at least an 8 mile long run at the start of the plan. It will take you at least a few months to…

You don't want to do speed work every day, but if you want to pick up your pace, I would do a speed work out (intervals / fartleks)once a week, and a tempo run (say warm up a mile , run at race pace 2 miles , cooldown last mile) once a week. The other two days, stick with you regular pace.

I generally don't carry water for 10 K or shorter, but do like to wear my Nathan Fuel belt for 1/2s / marathons. I find it easier to drink from the bottles than from the cups, you can carry whatever sport drink you want instead of taking your chances on the race stuff, and you avoid all the congestion at the first few…

I am spoiled in that I usually run on a public running trail that provides water stations every few miles, so I usually don't have to carry water, but even with that, I do carry water on my long runs in the summer, because it gets HOT here (Florida). I wear a Nathan fuel belt. Holds four small bottles, two in front, two in…