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Triathlon Training
Hello! I am a runner (averaging about 25-30 miles per week) and am interested in training for a triathlon (probably Olympic distance but I'm not really sure). I was wondering if those who have experience in triathlons had any recommendations for training plans or books that might help me get started? E.g. what gear is…
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Racing Weight (Matt Fitzgerald)
Hi all! I have heard a lot of people recommend reading "Racing Weight" by Matt Fitzgerald. I was looking into ordering it off Amazon and just wanted to make sure I order the right one! I assume people are referring to "Racing Weight: How to Get Lean for Peak Performance"? Just checking, since he also has another book,…
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Strength Training for Runners?
I was wondering if anyone had any advice on the best strength training routine for runners? I'd like to add more weight lifting / strength training to my routine. My two main reasons for wanting to incorporate more weights is to build up some more lean body mass and to prevent running injuries. My routine is currently…
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Advice for lifting routine for a runner please
Current stats: 5’4” Weight: 123 Age: 27 BF%: 20.9% according to the gym scale thingy What's your current gross intake of calories, on average? 2100 ish What's your current average intake of protein, carbs, and fats, in grams? Pro 102g / Carbs 255g / Fat 70g Do you use a food scale and measure everything? Yep Do you track…
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How often do you lift?
Hello all :smile: I am new to the group and about half-way done Stage 1 of NROLFW. I was wondering how often you lift? I am currently lifting 2X per week, as I run 5X per week in training for a half marathon. But I'm finding that it's taking forever to progress through the NROLFW stages at only twice per week. Also, I'm…
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Ideal racing weight / BMI for runners
Hello all! I am interested in hearing what other runners have found to be your ideal racing weight or BMI? I started my weight-loss journey approx. 7 1/2 years ago (yeah it took me awhile to achieve my first goal haha), when I just wanted to lose weight in general and was not a runner. At that time, I was 155 lbs, and sort…
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Half Marathon Training Plan
Hello everyone! I am planning to run 2 HM's in 2014 (one in May and one in June) and have a question about training and weekly mileage. For the last 6 weeks or so, I've been running about 20 miles per week (and probably 10-15 mpw before that), and was hoping to work up to about 30 mpw for the spring. What's thrown a wrench…
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2014 races
What races are you registered for or planning to do in 2014?
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Two Half Marathons 7 weeks apart?
Hello all! I'm thinking about what races I want to sign up for 2014 (nice procrastination from studying :smile: ). I've signed up for the Rock 'n' Roll Seattle half on June 22nd, and would like to sign up for the Vancouver Half on May 4th ... but I am wondering if it is realistic to race 2 HM's 7 weeks apart from one…
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How often do you replace your shoes?
The recent thread on rotating shoes got me wondering how often I should replace my running shoes? I read on runnnersworld.com that they should be replaced after 300-500 miles. Is this what people do in practice? If I get up my base mileage up to a regular 25 mpw (my goal), this would mean buying new ones every 3-5 mos!…
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what do you eat?
Runners, I'm wondering what macro nutrient ratios you typically eat? Have you found a certain ratio is best for training? Does the distance you're training for impact this? I'm currently at 50% carbs / 30% fat / 20% protein but settled on these values more or less randomly :-)
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Tips for Lowering "Bad" Cholesterol & Improving Heart Health
Hello all! I am looking for nutrition resources related to lowering cholesterol levels. I recently had my blood work taken and I was surprised to find out that I have high total cholesterol and high triglycerides (fats) in my blood. Given my age, BMI and fitness levels, and taken together with my family history of heart…
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Half Marathon Without Injury???
Hello all! I am a runner and have done one half marathon in the past (in May 2012, finished in 2h12min) but I haven't done another since, because I keep getting injured before the big day. I've suffered from a few cases of tendonitis and plantar fasciitis (usually running through these injuries but just lowering my weekly…
