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getting pretty frustrated
So the only shoes I have found that work for me are Nike Vomero's. I have tried multiple brands and they all give me some pretty bad leg pains. I always revert back to Vomero's. Well recently I called the shoe store they had 1 pair of vomeros left in my size. I went picked them up got home and ran 6 miles in them. OMG…
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Water
Curious about how much water a 110 pound female should be drinking on a daily basis. I run 5 days a week anywhere between 3-8 (currently) miles a day. I drink the bulk of my water between 8-5 at the office along with my two large cups of home brewed coffee. Currently I am drinking about 76 ounces between 8-5 with a couple…
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Why oh why
Explain to me why after a run (yesterday was 3 miles) I crave salt. in this case I opted for ramen (yes bad I already know) and immediately I want sugar, chocolate to be precise. Lucky for me there was no chocolate in the house. I had wheat toast with apple jelly instead. But what makes my body want these things?
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Jingle Bell Jog
I am doing an 8k race this coming weekend and I am contemplating wearing a costume of sorts. Any good ideas that are cheap, easy and limits chafing issues? It should be chilly so long pants will be ideal. I wish I was crafty or imaginative! Thanks in advance!
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Time to retire
the heart rate monitor :( . I had the open wound before the half marathon so I stopped wearing it. Let the wound heal and wore HRM last night on 7 mile run. By mile 3 I knew it was a mistake. Have myself an even bigger wound now. Hubby says I run better without it anyway.
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What button did I push?
So this morning I ran a 5k in 26:33, totally a PR for me by over a minute. So i am curious what I did so I can repeat it lol. Yesterday I ate like crap (2 banana nut muffins, 2 frozen burritos and 3 blueberry pancakes, drank normal amount of water.) I actually took the day off of work for a mental day. Took a hot bath this…
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What have i done?
So i have been running a bit over a year. Did my first 5k in October 2012 first half in April this year. From now until Dec 15 2013 I have a race every weekend with the exception of Nov 3! 3 half marathons, a 10 miler, a 10 k, some 8 ks (I think 3) and some 5ks. Training has been going good, luckily no injuries strains or…
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Things I learned today
So I am not a newbie, I have been running for over a year, completed some 5ks, an 8k a 10k and a half. First I learned I can eat only half of a Chipotle burrito and save the rest for lunch tomorrow and not die of starvation! Then I learned trying to tie your shoe after you have ran 2 of your 7 miles is HARD!!!!!!!!!!…
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knees
I have noticed over the past 3 runs that at a certain point my right knee starts to hurt (not pain just uncomfortable). It's not a certain amount of time or distance but as I start up a certain hill we run. Sometimes it is around mile 1.5 today it was at 4 miles. The hill is an overpass to a highway so we have to slow…
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Womanly issues
Ok men you probably want to move on to another thread or be forever scarred for life. So I am training for a half marathon that is quickly approaching in two weeks. I do not plan to do the half and stop running. This is a forever thing. I hope! Anyways have always been a heavy bleeder so don't be alarmed and start telling…
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Tomorrow
My husband has signed us up for a 10k tomorrow morning. I am a tad bit nervous. My half marathon is in 3 weeks. Do I race tomorrow or just run it? It is supposed to be a good route for PR. http://bristowtriandswim.com/Manassas_Runway_10k_5k.html
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5k2c
Tonight I am doing the 5k to couch program! First time running in anything warmer than 75..I am not sure I am liking that idea too much! Have a good night folks!
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Calves and the stick
Has anyone ever used The Stick? My calves have been tight so today i tried using he stick, now they REALLY hurt. I can't tell if i bruised them or just pushed alot of knots into one location. Any advice?
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Somebody call teh WAHmbulance
My thighs are SCREAMING and my knees are feeling achy! Really should have stuck to cross training schedule. Praying 2 days down will help ease the discomfort. I want to get cross training started again, do you think it is too late? Sunday is a 9 mile run, race is in 34 days.
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Running too slow?
Training for a half marathon on May 4. Today went for a 6 mile run (long run of the week). Around mile 2 I was hurting! Calves were crampy and achey. I stretched prior to the run. Going out i was trying to keep heart rate below 90%. After turning around I gave up on that and just ran and legs felt better. Heart rate was up…
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Today's Adventure
After an extremely miserable training run of 6 miles last Sunday I was DREADING today's 7. I am happy to report that I did it and had a first! I tripped over a root and didn't fall! Typically i don't trip but I saw that pavement coming quick today so i stepped out with the opposite foot. Wasn't the most graceful sight i am…
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Posted in wrong board..oops
I am training for a half marathon on May 4. The running is going great for the most part. I have had one really really bad run. 5 miler that i didn't stretch for and didn't eat breakfast before heading out the door. Lesson learned, last nights 5 miles was a breeze. I am noticing though that i am hungry alot which I guess…
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A little right a little wrong
I am training for a half marathon on May 4. The running is going great for the most part. I have had one really really bad run. 5 miler that i didn't stretch for and didn't eat breakfast before heading out the door. Lesson learned, last nights 5 miles was a breeze. I am noticing though that i am hungry alot which I guess…
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Reaching out for my son
So my 18 yo son is totally in shape, healthy and was due to ship out with the Marines on Sept 17. Sept 4 he got hurt at work..broke the heel bones in both feet. He is currently in a wheelchair until it heals. He is keeping it low key for now but is anxious to do some sort of exercise/activity "to keep fit". Any suggestions…
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Soft food diet
I had dental surgery on Monday. Dentist instructed me to eat soft cold meals for a few days and then just keep it soft for about a week, no spices no nuts no seeds...oh and no straw. I thought this would be easy but it is proving me wrong. I could've followed her orders and eaten ice cream, pudding and jello for the first…
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kinda gross but......
I typically drink about a gallon of water between 9am and 6pm however lately even though it is not extremely hot in my area I tend to get a wickedly dry mouth. Tongue sticks to roof of mouth and by the time i get home from the run i have a very thick saliva . I have no clue what this is trying to tell me! any ideas?
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Wahooooooooo
Celebrating a small victory! I made it up the hill! It is not steep but it is a long climb! It was at the end of my 30 minute run and I made it up without walking!
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Starting Over
Taking a few days off to heal and regroup myself. I started running in January every other day on the treadmill. Started out walking/running like 2 min run 1 min walk. Got up to 30 mins at 5 mph no incline. Then in May I went running with my husband outside. Was a 4 mile trail run..yes there was walking involved. I was a…
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did something wrong
So last night I got home from work changed clothes to go for a 1.8 mile run. Noticed my feet and ankles were swollen and figured no big deal had to be salt intake was up for day. Took off for my run and got approx half a mile away and my calves started cramping, i pushed on. Walked a little more than usual on this run. By…
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NSV
What in the heck does that mean? I am usually pretty good at figuring out what things mean but this one has me stumped!
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Really Trying
Posted on a different board not gettign much feedback so I post here... I am eating approx 1200 calories a day. some days I make what I think are awesome choices, some days not so much. I pack my breakfast and lunch everyday for work, drink approx a gallon of water a day (too much I think) dinners is dinner. Hubby cooks…
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Todays ups and downs with a question or 2
Woke up on time! Up Took dogs for a 45 minute walk...up Got ready for work, packed breakfast and lunch, filled water jug and out the door on time...up Commute and work day uneventful!!! up Opened my canned soup for lunch and found that something had gone terribly wrong with it. Had nothing to eat so I ordered a pizza(Work…
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Not yet frustrated- Questions/vent
but getting close. I am eating approx 1200 calories a day. some days I make what I think are awesome choices, some days not so much. I pack my breakfast and lunch everyday for work, drink approx a gallon of water a day (too much I think) dinners is dinner. Hubby cooks most nights (meat, veggie and soem sort of…
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How many Calories
does watching Kenny Chesney burn????
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Bike ride
Me, my husband and our 14 yo son went for a bike ride yesterday on what was supposed to "gentle rolling hills". Yeah we were definitely lied to!!! Now me and the son don't bike often whereas my husband will ride the 9.something miles to work and back home in the evenings, and there are some decent rolling hills on those…
