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Jack Daniels Running Formula
Looking to switch it up for my fall marathon (will be my 3rd). For my first two I have been following Brad Hudson, and it seems like the long runs are beating me up a bit. Anyone have any experience with JDR? Looking at doing the 18 week 2Q program, I like that there are two medium size runs in a week, but the longest runs…
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Winter Running Shoes
SORRY TO BRING IT UP... Winter is coming for us northerners... curious what y'all use to combat the icy roads? Last winter I just ran in my Brooks Ghosts and they did ok, but it got a little slippy and they don't really protect from the water too well. Curious to hear what you run in, trail shoes? GTX versions of your…
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The Last 6
So this past weekend I completed my first 26.2 mile run... It wasn't a true timed/measured race, just did it around town with my GPS for the virtual Beat the Blerch race. my previous long was 18, I was supposed to go 22 as part of my real training program for my late October marathon, but I just couldn't say no to the…
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Newton Running shoes?
anyone using them? Runningwarehouse has Distance '12s for $50 bucks (less with my group discount :smile: ) and with their awesome return policy I thought they were worth a try. Just looking for something to mix into my shoe rotation for mid to long runs (8-20 milers) and maybe race half's and and my fall marathon in. Any…
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9 years, almost to the day.
9 years almost to the day between these pictures. 290LB on the left, winded after going up a long flight of stairs to an overlook. 211LB on the right, banging out my 15th straight 7:30 mile during a 25K last week. It's not just the pounds, it's the fitness. the guy on the left couldn't run 100 yards or do a single pushup.…
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Odd Hip/Groin Pain
I can seem to nail down what's ailing me, doesn't seem to line up with anything. I'm getting a sharp pain through the outside of my hip into my groin area on longer runs (starts to develop after 10-11 miles and I can't seem to run through it.) basically draw a line through the very outside of my hip through into the "nook"…
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Leg Day
Curious what y'all do for leg strengthening. I have done alot of P90x, some more basic lifting etc in the past, but this year I've been primarily focusing on Leg strengthening through hill sprints. Do you guys alternate in some leg strengthening cross training? If so what? I've done alot of Insanity and some other…
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Any MiCoach Users?
I love the MiCoach App for running, specifically being able build my own interval/zone training workouts and schedule without having to pay a premium. Only problem is the forum is terrible over there. Any MFPers use this app that want to hook up? I'm in the USA and Mchigan groups or you can find me by my screen name (same…
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Running Times, 2yrs for $11
Well I went to the Runner's World to ***** about the NOOK subscription jumping from $0.84 an issue to $1.99 and saw that they are doing two years (20 issues) for $11 as part of their cyber Monday sale. If you used to get it, or are now getting reamed by thier online price hike, get a paper copy delivered to your door.…
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My NSV: Running in 2012
You "real" runners may not think it's a huge number, but I finished my first year of running with just over 250 miles in the books, at an average pace of 9:03 min/mi. That's 37 hours beating the pavement in 2012. Not bad for a guy who couldn't run two miles straight in 2011. Plagued by chronic knee pain I struggled to get…
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Dead Legs
Alright, so On Saturday I ran a little half marathon at night (that was a riot) And posted a 1:40:25 time. This is my 2nd Half and it was 14 minutes faster than my first one last November. It's the third time I ran this distance or further (I did a 25K in May) and I've had the same problem all three times: My legs turn to…
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Half Marathon Training Program Suggestions
Good day runners! I'm looking for suggestions on intermediate/advanced training programs to improve speed for half marathons I'm running in September and November. I've got my eyes set on getting to 1:30. Last November I ran a 1:54 for my first half but have since put down hundreds of miles. This May I did a 25K in 2:02 so…
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Grand Rapids Broomball
Just to put the Official word out: 4pm Every Sunday we play Broomball at Walker Ice and Fitness (West of Grand Rapids) $10 for an hour of ice time, Walker has loaner helmets and sticks, so all you really need is broomball shoes and some knee pads. Co-ed, no contact (except with the ice, accidental collisions) It's a hell…
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Grand Rapids Broomball
4pm Every Sunday we play Broomball at Walker Ice and Fitness (West of Grand Rapids) $10 for an hour of ice time, Walker has loaner helmets and sticks, so all you really need is broomball shoes and some knee pads. Co-ed, no contact (except with the ice, accidental collisions) Buncha former Techies on the squad. :) It's a…
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Monitor Fiber, sodium or cholesterol?
Good day MFPers! I'm rebooting my diary, I monitor carbs, protein, fat, sat fat and fiber currently on my diary. I know I want to keep the first four for sure, but I'm curious what y'all feel is most important for the last category: -Fiber -Sodium -Cholesterol I don't currently have any blood pressure issues, which of…
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Timex Doesn't Think Their HRMs are Wrong! Sign the list!
I've been having a discussion with Timex concerning their HRMs gross over-estimation of caloric burn. I finally stamped my feet hard enough to get a little more detailed response and the long and the short of it is: they think there is something wrong with my watch, not a systemic issue with all their HRMs. :mad: I've seen…
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Round 2!
Started round 2, Max interval plyo. Holy crap. That's all I have to say: holy crap.
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New to my fitness pal Lots of weight to lose.
Good day! Back on the weight loss wagon, I had been using calorie count, but the refresh of the site has made it very frustrating. This site is very clean and easy to use. Love it. I'm a big guy (6' 4") but I've been overweight since college and have always struggled with eating. I was 300+ pounds when I graduated in 2004.…
