-
Heart Rate - Too High?
Background: I've been working on losing weight and getting in shape since 2018. I started at 318 pounds and lost 80 pounds and was running regularly. A year ago I ran a sub 5 hour Marathon and a few months later a sub 2 hour half. I thought I was doing great... Then I pulled a muscle in my groin and all exercise stopped,…
-
Cyro
During my last few runs I’ve had pain in my knee. I think conventional wisdom would be to take a week off and apply ice. I’m thinking about trying Cyro treatment? Share your good or bad experiences with this.
-
How to train for high altitude and difficult hike
I'm making great progress with my fitness goals! Over the last two years I've dropped 75 pounds and ran a marathon in under 5 hours a few months ago. My next goal is Mt. Whitney at the end of Summer '19 Going with friends who already have a permit. It is 22 miles round trip with 6000 feet elevation gain. If I continue…
-
GPS Running Watch?
I'm considering a new running watch (under $200) I want GPS for distance/pace and heart rate. I'd love more opinions on what you like and don't like. Iphone: This is what I usually use. Works great but is bulky to keep with me. No heart rate. I already own so cost now is free. Fitbit Surge: I have one and don't really like…
-
Atkins 20 and Running
About a year ago I started eating better and started running. I think I have made great progress. I'm down 70 pounds (from 318 - 248) and ran a marathon in December. Finished a difficult course in 4:58 But my weight loss had plattued, I have decided to try Atkins low carb to drop another 30 pounds. Short 5 and 6 mile runs…
