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  • Another recommendation for the FlipBelt. I find the armband loses it's velcro/stick and it can get annoying in the summer when I sweat - causing chaffing.
  • I just received a FitBit for Christmas too - and from everything I've read and seen, the summary of what you log in MFP will appear in your FitBit Dashboard, but not all the details of what you ate. So a summary of the total calories eaten at B/L/D etc. You will want to log in one place or the other. I'm choosing MFP as…
  • I go through phases where this happens to me - going on 3-4 years now. I've determined stress is the biggest culprit followed by age. Another instigator is red wine - I wake up with night sweats from red wine, which I enjoy in the winter.
  • I'll put the following disclaimer in my response - I live in California, so I'm able to run virtually year round. I also live in a relatively safe area. I work the exact same hours as you - and have to be out the door to take my son to school and get to work on time by 7:30a. So I do the following to run in the early AM (I…
  • Why I started - I wanted to lose weight quickly in hopes of getting pregnant - it worked! I didn't run a lick after 6th grade when I passed out during gym class from running one lap around the track. How I started - C25K and built up from there (current max distance 1/2 Marathon) When I run - in the AM before work…
  • I agree you can totally do it. Increase your distance by 1/2 mile/0.8KM each week between now and then and you've got it. Consider your race just another training run :) Don't over-think it.
  • I think it's somewhere between 2,000 -2,500 when I do my half marathons.
  • I'm not a current C2C'er but I earned mine last year doing Tink and Wine & Dine. After crossing that off the bucket list, I said I wouldn't do another Disney Run.... and then they announced the Star Wars Race at DL. I'm now signed up to do the Rebel Challenge :) If you haven't done a Disney race before you'll love it!…
  • I've tried coffee before a run and it's not pretty. It really is trial and error with what works/doesn't work for you.
  • It took some trial and error for me. I always run around 5:30am. When I first started running I needed something in my stomach or I'd be sick - slice of PB toast or half a banana. Then a few months later things changed... I ate that and I'd feel sick on my runs so I stopped. So now I don't have anything other than a little…
  • Feeling good so far this month! 6/1 - 30DS L1 + 1.4 Miles 6/3 - 30DS L1 6/4 - 3 Miles 6/6 - 30DS L1 6/7 - 30DS L1 + 5K 6/10 - 30DS L2 6/11 - 3 Miles
  • Allergy/Asthma sufferers... how do you keep your breathing in check? This year my allergies are out of control! I was put on an inhaler, and while things are finally getting closer to normal for just everyday living, I'm really struggling with my runs. Its like I can never get a deep enough breath and just start hacking (I…
  • Illnesses (allergies/breathing issues) have plagued me the past 2 months. But I'm going to give it a whirl again in June. Only going for 30 this month, as I'm taking the running slow, as well as focusing on ST. 6/1 - 30DS L1 + 1.4 Miles 6/3 - 30DS L1 6/4 - 3 Miles
  • What I started doing is updating my runs in notepad, and saving it to my desktop for quick add on and reference. Then I simply update my ticker (when Ticker Factory is working - I saw it was offline this morning). That way I don't need to find where/when I posted last to copy/paste. I hope this tip helps you in the future.…
  • Just marking my spot on the new thread - so I can find it as soon as I kick this crud for good and can resume running. Finally got drugs... I miss running :)
  • 5/1 - 4 Miles 5/3 - 5 Miles 5/5 - 4.2 Miles (hills) 5/10 - 6.35 Miles (10K race, apparently I did a bit of bobbing & weaving)
  • 5/1 - 4 Miles 5/3 - 5 Miles 5/5 - 4.2 Miles (hills)
  • 5/1 - 4 Miles
  • I'd recommend following a program like the C25K (couch to 5K) which will gradually teach you to become a runner (I've done this program twice). I can't recall the distance you're actually running in the beginning, but you're on the road for about 30 minutes each time you go - which is 3 days a week. I want to say you start…
  • Ditto this ETA: I my initial one wasn't the right size (too small) so it rode up. I ended up ordering another one in a larger size and it fits great! I'm saving the smaller one for when I lose more weight... it's so close. I also find depending on the pants even the correct fitting one can slide a bit or if I wanted access…
  • I listen to music while running - I find it helps me keep moving better. For a while I opted to listen to the audiobook instead, but I found myself walking more often in my runs. I think I find the beat of the music motivating. So I switched back to music. Also I like to let my mind wander while running - makes me unwind…
  • With a 3 miler today I finished the month at 30.7 (goal of 50). Moving onto May...
  • April was my first month as well, but didn't make goal - injury and a bit of slacking on my part. I am refocused and will meet - or hopefully exceed for May :)
  • This really depends on you and your running level. What kind of mileage are you currently doing? Are you just starting out? Can you average say 6-9 miles a week? More than that? Less than that? It's hard for anyone to say without knowing what your current mileage is at.
  • Thanks for the group invite :) I'm Brenda from NorCal and enjoy running outdoors virtually year round. I joined the daily challenge in April 2014 (I've eyed it for a long while but finally got the courage to join) failing to make my goal, but I'll keep on running :). To date, I've run 8 Half Marathons, several 10K's, 5Ks…
  • Going to give 50 miles another try...
  • Wasn't successful this month, but will focus on the same for May -
  • 4/1 - DOR 4/2 - DOR 4/3 - 2 miles (was shooting for 3) 4/4 - DOR 4/5 - squats & dancing 4/6 - DOR 4/7 - 3 Miles on TM & 2 miles of walking outdoors 4/8 - 4 Miles on the beach 4/9 - 3 miles on beach + 45 minutes of walking 410-4/16 - recovering from back injury/strain 4/17 - 3 miles I'm not sure I'm going to meet the goal…
  • 4/1 - DOR 4/2 - DOR 4/3 - 2 miles (was shooting for 3) 4/4 - DOR 4/5 - squats & dancing 4/6 - DOR 4/7 - 3 Miles on TM & 2 miles of walking outdoors 4/8 - 4 Miles on the beach 4/9 - 3 miles on beach + 45 minutes of walking
  • 4/1 - DOR 4/2 - DOR 4/3 - 2 miles (was shooting for 3) 4/4 - DOR 4/5 - squats & dancing 4/6 - DOR 4/7 - 3 Miles on TM & 2 miles of walking outdoors 4/8 - 4 Miles on the beach
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