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Post Race Weight Gain (and Loss)
Just a quick question for other's experiences. I went back to daily weight tracking at the beginning of this year rather than once per week or once every once in a while. Part of that is for using data in the Weight Loss Calculator Spreadsheet that Heybales has posted elsewhere as I have decreased weight over the last race…
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Race or Pass?
I resumed running in late May after allowing an injured hip flexor to heal. I gradually built my mileage back up to the point where I was comfortable running 30 miles per week and I ran a short 4K race and a half-marathon at a fairly before seriously beginning training for a marathon on March 5 in Myrtle Beach. In the…
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Boston 2016 Registration Day
Just a reminder, if you are interested, that today is the first day for registration for the Boston Marathon (2016) if you've met the qualification goal by 20 minutes or more. Of course, if you've been working towards this goal, you already knew that.
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Back-to-back Marathons?
I have resumed training after taking a 3-week break (after realizing I had been in some sort of training/maintenance for more than a year), have seen good progress in my full and half-marathon times. I find the half-marathon distance "easy" now. but I do run a mix of half-and full marathons. I have run some of the shorter…
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Anyone Tried Maffetone's Two Week Test?
Since I'm in the slow, aerobic base build-up phase to next year's running campaign, this might be the time to try this while I'm taking off a few pounds. I had been reading a couple of Phil Maffetone's books on endurance training. It's pretty clear that he is a militant when it comes to refined and processed carbs, but I…
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Back-to-back Marathons?
I have resumed training after taking a 3-week break (after realizing I had been in some sort of training/maintenance for more than a year), have seen good progress in my full and half-marathon times. I find the half-marathon distance "easy" now. but I do run a mix of half-and full marathons. I have run some of the shorter…
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Core Training Question
Recently, I have not given a lot of focus on specific core training exercises. Prior to getting back to running in 2013, I had spent three years in building up my cardio capacity through walking, hiking, and backpacking. One of the side benefits of tromping around with a pack that ranged in weight anywhere from 10-60…
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A Tale of Two Marathons
So, I did it. I completed two marathons on consecutive weekends. But my feeling/reaction between the two were completely different. A couple of months ago I asked about running on consecutive weekends on this forum and got some useful advice. I signed up for the Hilton Head and the Myrtle Beach marathons that were held on…
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A Change Back to Active Weight Loss
I have been in the maintenance zone for the past two years, and while I have maintained my target weight, I have also taken up running and have become aware of the "need" to be at a lighter weight than just being in the normal BMI range. So, my weight goal has suddenly changed to a substantially lower weight than my…
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Back-to-back Marathons?
I have resumed training after taking a 3-week break (after realizing I had been in some sort of training/maintenance for more than a year), have seen good progress in my full and half-marathon times. I find the half-marathon distance "easy" now. but I do run a mix of half-and full marathons. I have run some of the shorter…
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Rock n Roll Marathon and Half-marathon Discount 12/12
If you are considering a rock n roll marathon or half, there is a $20 discount on some of the races today only until 11:59 PM PST. Tomorrow is a "Lucky 13" discount day for some of those marathons and half-marathons. Saves you a few bucks.
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RockN Roll Marathon Discount 12/12
If you are considering a rock n roll marathon or half, there is a $20 discount on some of the races today only until 11:59 PM PST. Tomorrow is a "Lucky 13" discount day for some of those marathons and half-marathons. Saves you a few bucks.
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Cooper River Bridge Run-2013
I noted a few people here were planning on running/walking this. So, how did you do? Did you accomplish your goals. For me, it was a last minute decision to do the Bridge Run. I signed up on March 17 with "zero" run training under my belt. There was no question about whether I could complete the course, even if I walked…
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Success At Last
So, I just have to tell you this...knowing this is the weekend before Thanksgiving...I have met and actually surpassed my goals. My primary weight goal was to reach the normal range of the BMI chart. For me, that was 179. My next weight goal was to reach 175 pounds. I have and, in fact, held at 174 pounds for the last two…
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Experience in "maintenance mode"
Greetings. I have been working towards my ultimate weight goal since 2008. There were some ups and downs in the first couple of years but I did make progress. My biggest drop was in 2010 and as we close in on 2013, I have reached my initial goal (179) and am close to my ultimate goal of 175 pounds (actually I have a target…
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Greetings! 60 down, 15 to go
I've made lots of progress since I started walking every day in early 2010. Looking to reach 175 by May 2012. Accomplishments included looking really good at my high school reunion and my son's graduation.
