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Runners... How long did you train for full marathon?
Hi everyone! I am going to start training for a full marathon this fall. I have ran 2 halfs last fall (sub- 2 hr baby!) and have my 3rd half next weekend. After this half I want to keep my schedule of running 5 days a week which includes a long run on the weekend. My question is how long did you train for your first full?…
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Married ladies....
Hi ladies. I had an interesting conversation with my husband yesterday. I told him that I may reach my first goal on MFP this week. He asked what it was and I hesitated. I thought for a second and realized he has no clue what I weigh. It never really comes up as I don't obcess over the number much. When I told him my…
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My 6 yr old wants to run a 5K... need advice
My 6 yr old daughter (turns 7 in Jan) really wants to run a 5K. She has been bugging me all summer. She is a pretty fit kid but I am not sure if she is too young so I need advice. I am going to take her out for a run tomorrow to see how it goes, that is if I can walk....I ran my 2nd half today. Yay me! She has good shoes…
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From pacemaker to half marathon... my story.
Here's a little about me… I am going to warn you now that this is going to be a LONG STORY. I am 33 (well, for a few more days since my birthday is on Oct. 24th). I am married to my high school sweetheart and the love of my life. We have 2 kids. Our daughter is 6 and our son is 3. I live in a tiny town in PA. I am an IT…
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Any Marathoners with a pacemaker on here?
I plan on calling my cardiologist and pacemaker clinic tomorrow but it got me thinking and I was wondering if there are any marathoners on here with a PM. I am having some issues with my pacemaker while running the longer runs this past week. My PM is for complete Heart block so I don't need to be AS careful as some. I got…
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Looking for mom friends
Hi ladies! I am a 33 yr old working mom of 2 (6 and 3 yr old), looking for some mom that can relate to this journey of loosing 20 lbs while juggling motherhood. Add me if u r in the same situation :)
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RUNNERS! Plz come in, need shoe advice
Hi everyone. I have been running for about 6 months, I am training for a half in Novemeber. When I say that I have been running for 6 months, I have tried for years but it didn't click until I got fitted for shoes. Anyhow, I had the Brooks trance. They were at the end of mileage so I got refitted (after losing 20 lbs) just…
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Looking for some Runner friends!
Hi everyone. My name is Michelle. I live in western PA. I have been trying to run for about a year, I had a bit of a set back last June but I finally feel like I am getting the hang of this running thing. Finally have this plantar healing up and am up to 4 miles as my longest run (don't laugh, I am still a newbie) Anyway,…
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What is a Rukus?
My lil brother wants me to sign up for the Pittsburgh Ruckus with him at the end of June. I went to the website and I see some info but not a lot. I see that is a muddy obstacle course but I need more details on what it may be. I can run 5 miles, I finished Insanity and am now training for half marathon in November so I am…
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Need hotel workout ideas
I am packing my portable DVD playing in prep for doing my insanity videos in the hotel room this week. But... I have an iPad and would love some suggestions on workouts to look at the don't require weights. I am training for half marathon so I use to Insanity and it is my cross training at this point. I completed the…
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Experienced Runners... can you help a newbie? Foot issues
I am really trying to be a runner. I can run, I am in pretty good shape but my feet are my worst enemy. Last fall, I was up to a few miles but my feet gave me so many issues that I gave up when the weather got cold. I finished Insanity this past week. Woohooo! And since the weather is breaking and it is 5 K season, I…
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insanity Results!
Sorry no pics. I don't feel comfortable sharing here. I wanted to share this because I have seen a lot of new groups starting on here for Insanity and am hoping to motivate those folk that r fighting through the pain :) I am a 33 yr old mom of 2. I work as an IT Project Manager and work from my home office. I worked my…
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Dinner recipes needed
Any good sites out there for healthy dinner recipes? Or if u guys have any good ones plz post. I am a busy working mom of 2 so quick is a must. My kids eat pretty healthy but they r still kids so nothing crazy!
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Need some high protein/ low calorie ideas
Hi everyone! I am struggling with lower calorie foods that can give me higher protein. Anything besides beef, fish and peanuts?
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How to set macros?
Can anyone tell me how to set macros and give suggestions on what I should put protein, carbs and fat at? Thanks
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newbie
Hi everyone! I am new here and looking for some mom friends. I am 33 and trying to loose 20 lbs by summer time :) . If you are a mom and want to join for moral support please add me. I can't add my pic on ipad and am hurting from shin splints so I don't want to limp downstairs! Does anyone know how to add the ticker thing…
