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How often do you take OTC pain meds?
As a 43 year old runner, I find myself relying more and more on Tylenol to take away those daily aches and pains (mostly joint related). I am just wondering if this is normalcy for someone my age or if I should be concerned about over training. For the sake of discussion, I guess it would also be appropriate to mention…
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Ever been attacked by a goose????
I am telling this story mostly because it's funny, but also curious if anyone else has had something similar happen to them. This time of year, the geese are everywhere I run. Today on my run I was at the corner of a busy intersection in front of a shopping center and I passed a goose sitting in the grass (nesting, I…
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Two stupid questions related to running
1. I have been working on building my aerobic base by building up my mileage. I have been averaging 30-35 mpw for the last couple of months and should average about 40 mpw for the next 2 weeks. On April 22, I am having my wisdom teeth out and was told not to exercise for 2 weeks. This is not a super long lay-off, so can I…
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Training advice for fall marathon PR?
I am seeking some advice on how best to train for a PR marathon in November. My most recent marathon was Jan 17th (my second) and I finished in 3:52:XX (can't remember exact). At 43 years old, I have a BQ time of 3:45, which I made it my goal to hit that this year. 7-9 minutes doesn't sound like a lot of time to shave off,…
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Training for half-marathon vs. marathon
How does your training plan differ for these 2 race distances? I just finished my second full marathon 3 weeks ago and now am switching gears for a spring half marathon. Do you generally run more tempo runs? speed work? shorter long runs? How does your over all weekly mileage compare? I would like to run the best HM I can…
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Marathon Recovery
Just curious, how do YOU recover form a marathon? How long do you wait to run? Do you do any cross training or other healing activities? What does your two week post marathon training look like? I finished my last marathon on Saturday and have another planned for May 2. I don't want to take too much time off, but I also…
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Refocusing marathon training after illness?
Hi all. Just looking for some advice from some veteran runners. I have a marathon coming up on January 17th. I have been training hard, but had a recent bout with illness (started as flu, but ended up with acute Crohn's related arthritis due to missing my immunosuppressant therapy). I missed almost 2 weeks of running as a…
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Cincinnati Turkey Trot Looting
This isn't the Turkey trot that I did this year, but this story was all over the local news and made me sad and embarrassed for what is traditionally known as a strong running community here in the Cincy area. Leftovers from the race are usually taken to the local homeless shelter.…
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Is a Half Marathon PR reasonable?
Last year around this time (Nov 1) I ran my last half marathon (my 6th overall) and ran a PR of 1:52:03 (8:34 pace). I am running another on Sunday and am hoping to PR, mostly because it would be good for my confidence for my upcoming marathon in January. The problem is that my training has been focused on the marathon and…
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Fueling for long runs
I have always used those little packets of Welch's Fruit chews for fuel on runs over 16 miles. They are 80 calories a packet. I have tried the Cliff shot blocks and sports beans with okay results and have never tried the gels because I have a pretty sensitive stomach. But my preference is still the chews. Can anyone tell…
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Runners over 40...
I know age inevitably becomes a limiting factor in how much one can improve upon their racing times. I am curious to know, for those of you over 40, have you reached a point where you are no longer seeing improvements in your running abilities (i.e. race times)? When did you plateau? And how long have you been running? I…
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Flexibility in training plans?
How much flexibility do you allow yourself when following a marathon training plan? Do you follow it to a tee? Swap things around to fit your schedule? Are there certain things you avoid putting back to back? Just try to hit your weekly mileage? In the past I have always followed pretty basic plans and allowed myself a lot…
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Questions on Cadence
I have never measured my running cadence. However, my new Garmin gives me cadence information without a foot pod. First question is, does anyone know how it measures your cadence without the foot pod and how accurate is the measurement? All of my runs (have had it for 2 weeks), regardless of speed, have been 192 or 193. I…
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Marathon Training Plans?
Can anyone recommend a good intermediate marathon training plan? I would like to find a 16-18 week plan that has me running 5 days per week and focuses on increasing speed. I do not mind if it also includes a 6th day of cross training (I also plan do do a small amount of strength training and yoga). Ideally, I will be…
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Falling short of marathon goal?
Just curious. If you have a marathon goal in mind and you come up short, how soon to you try again? Do you ride the wave of the training you already put in or do you give yourself a good recovery and start over again?
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Orthotics
Does anybody wear them, custom or OTC? My foot doctor recently prescribed me a pair of OTC orthotics (my insurance wouldn't cover custom). They have a lot of arch support for my extremely high arches. I have been wearing them for about a month but I am not sure I like them I think they may be causing me excess strain on my…
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Easing back after injury?
I am looking for any advice from experienced runners on easing back into running after an injury. At the beginning of April I started experiencing sharp, intense pains in the top of my foot when running. At this time, my weekly mileage was around 30-35 MPW. I saw an orthopedic doctor who thought I had a stress fracture in…
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Stress fracture in foot anyone?
Has anyone been diagnosed with a stress fracture in the foot? That is the diagnosis (2nd metatarsal) I got from an orthopedic surgeon today and she wants to put me in a cast for 6 weeks. The only thing is, it was not confirmed by x-ray. She said often they are internal or hairline and unless the crack is evident, it can't…
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Frustrated-trying to gain weight
I am not really sure what I am looking for here. I guess I am hoping that somebody will read this and have some type of similar experience or some good advice for something I haven't thought of before. Just feeling a little desperate, I guess. Let me start by saying this is not your typical "I am trying to bulk" or "I just…
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Exercising while in a cast
Yesterday I was told that I probably have a stress fracture in my foot. I am waiting on the results of an MRI, but in all likelihood, I will be in a walking cast for the next six weeks. I am trying to figure out how to get myself through this period of doom and gloom. Currently, my exercise routine includes 4-5 days of…
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Do you eat when you are not hungry when trying to gain?
It's a hard thing for me to do, but I am trying. I am not trying to bulk or gain a ton of weight, just to ensure that I do not lose additional weight due to a current Crohn's flare. Just wondering if anyone else runs into this problem and if you have any advice to ensure that you can fit all of your calories in by the end…
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IIFYM vs "a calorie is a calorie"
On the surface, these two concepts appear to be in direct opposition to one another. One says that it is important to have your nutrition coming from specific places. The other appears to say "Eat whatever you want as long as you don't go over on calories". Of course, I understand there is a big difference between general…
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What would it take to qualify for Boston?
So, ever since I ran my half marathon PR in November at what would be my Boston qualifying pace, I can't get it out of the back of my mind that this pipe dream might actually be achievable. I have only run one full marathon, and I understand that there is a big difference between a full and a half, but it feels like with…
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Verifying database macros?
Since I have started paying closer attention to my macros, I have realized just how many errors there are in the database entries for most generic foods. For example, the other day I selected a general entry for a cup of broccoli and realized that it was set for 6 grams of protein. Seemed unlikely, so I did a quick Google…
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Do cold temps impact BMR?
Just curious more than anything...does just being outside in cold (or conversely hot) temperatures have an impact on your BMR? What about exercising in extreme temps? It seems to me that your body's need to regulate its temperature would have a significant impact on calorie expenditure. Too lazy to research it, so I…
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Do treadmills cause more injury?
Lately I have had to do several runs on the treadmill due to weather. As a result, I have noticed that I have much more soreness in my knees and sometimes in my hip. Does anyone else notice that they "hurt" after running on a treadmill? I try to avoid it at all costs, but circumstances lately have made it necessary.
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Hitting your macros...what does it mean?
I know what it means, or at least what it is supposed to mean. But how many people actually get the exact balance of carbs/ fat/ protein that they are trying to achieve? I know there seems to be a huge emphasis on protein here...is that the most important thing to focus on? Get adequate amounts of protein and hope the…
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Sweet Potatoes without all the Goo
I love sweet potatoes, but I am not a big fan of all of the ooey, gooey, extra sweet casseroles that usually show up at Thanksgiving. I am looking for a sweet potato side dish that is pretty au natural. Anybody have any good recipes to share? Hold the marshmallows please!
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Running during the week in the winter
For those with full time jobs, what does your training schedule look like on the weekdays? With limited daylight in both the mornings and the evenings, I find myself forced to run around my subdivision because this is really the only place I feel safe running in the dark. Problem is, with a bunch of short cul de sacs, it's…
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Olympic barbell set...what to look for?
I am thinking of expanding my home gym equipment (currently just dumbbells) to include an olympic barbell and bumper plates. Any advice on what I should look for? If it matters, I am a 5'0" 100 lb female. I most likely will never need extremely heavy weights, although I would like to purchase something my husband might be…
