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fat burning vs carb/glycogen
I'm reading The big book of health & fitness by Philip Maffetone. I'm curious what other opinions/ideas runners have about training at much lower heart rates so that your body acclimates to burning fat for fuel? This is a stem off of all the reading I have been doing about lower carb diets. I used to carb load to fill my…
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heart rate training- fat burning - carb loading?
I'm reading The big book of health & fitness by Philip Maffetone. Great book (80% of it)- although I won't be following his 'weight lifting' advice. I'm curious what other opinions/ideas runners have about training at much lower heart rates so that your body acclimates to burning fat for fuel? This is a stem off of all the…
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need paleo/clean eating support
I realize paleo (grain/gluten/dairy free) and just 'clean' (non processed) eating are not the same but I'm looking to make improvements to my diet and don't do well with complete eliminations on anything. I tend to be of a 'balanced' variety...of course fresh local fruits, veggies, meats, etc is my focus and I'm open to…
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Marathon- YES you can!
This is just my story but I hope if it helps one other person push beyond what they thought was attainable then I'll be happy. Two years ago when I got into running I set a goal to do a half. I did my first half that fall and felt great accomplishment but my body not so hot. I try to live my motto of 'never say "Never"'…
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New to the 26.2 club!
First full marathon- 10/13 Ashland WI- Whistlestop Any of my friends had seen that I was having problems during my two taper weeks (heart rate running high and a few other repercussions probably from overtraining). But in the end I think I made the right call to even cut back a bit more those last two weeks to try and…
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Urgent- for those who like to give advice/tips ASAP!!
My first full marathon is this Saturday- (I've done 7 halfs). Background info...I've had a slight discomfort in my lower right leg on/off starting about two months back. To keep it from aggravating I substituted some road work for 'running' on the elliptical 1-2 times per week. About a month back when it was a little worse…
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Marathon- YES you can!
This is just my story but I hope if it helps one other person push beyond what they thought was attainable then I'll be happy. Two years ago when I got into running I set a goal to do a half. I did my first half that fall and felt great accomplishment but my body not so hot. I try to live my motto of 'never say "Never"'…
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Animal encounters?
So we camp out in the woods most weekends now. I take my long run on Saturdays. We go off county dirt roads that are near boat docks...no wussy electric/water sites but we do have a camper so I can shower after my run. Anyway- my story is headed out at 7am to try and beat the heat. On my warm up walk I decided I had 12…
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Help me save my marathon!
A few weeks ago I had a slight discomfort on the inside of my lower right leg. It never got too painful and usually went away after the first mile of a run. Kept that at bay for a few weeks then it sort of morphed into a new pain a little higher up but below the knee. I had 21 miles this last Saturday with virtually no…
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NO MUSIC?
Looked at a 10K race but it said no headphones allowed? Has anyone ever done a race where they enforce this rule? I can't run without some musical motivation- really what is the safety hazard on a course? How about if I wear it in just one ear? Thought I saw something on the site about this for Disney races- does anyone…
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supplements?
I generally try to eat pretty healthy (although not super strict on 'organic' products- but I don't need another speech on pesticides and toxins). Just curious what other runners have investigated and find worthy enough to add to their diet. Any comments on my supplements are also welcome. Thanks 40- female 600 mg citrical…
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Join us- Run Abe April 6, 2011
Anyone else on here want to meet up at the Run Abe 1/2 marathon in Springfield IL on April 6? I am registered- it's about an 8 hour drive for me- but they give a giant penny finisher medal! Reply to this post or send me a message. OOPs- would be hard to be there in 2011....my typo 2012
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Looking for fellow middle age runners...
New to MFP- like to link with other runners- share tips, etc...maybe even race together someday (if we are in similar part of the country- northern midwest). Have done some 1/2s and looking to do my first full next fall. Please send friend request. Thanks
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Runners...marathon anyone?
I have completed some 1/2 marathons and am uping my goal to a full for next fall. Would like to make this a really momentous occasion. Any other runners on here interested in completing a first full with friends? I live about 6 hours away and would like to do Chicago marathon in Oct....any takers that we could join as…
