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Marathon training plan inputs please.
Hello all, I just completed my first marathon (actually my second but the first was 25 years ago). I survived, had fun, but certainly had tons of room for improvement. I've decided to take some time to work on my running form so my long runs are a mere 5 miles for now. I've got some target races for next year with perhaps…
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Beginning - questions regarding a trainer
Hello all, I just finished a marathon, which is a pretty big milestone for me since about 18 months ago I was about 100 lbs heavier and the only running I ever did was to the bathroom. Now I'm off to my next big adventure... As part of my overall fitness regimen, I incorporated casual riding when the weather permitted here…
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Pittsburgh 2014 TM
August. Just signed up myself and two others. Getting our mud on already! Anyone do this one in the past?
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Hitting protein goals - help?
I'm having a helluva time hitting my protein goals. To do so usually means going over in one or more of Calories, Cholesterol, or Sodium. I've done well with my weight loss and will soon be transitioning to a maintenance phase and want to build more muscle mass. Carbs are at 45%, protein at 35% and fat at 20%. I'm really…
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Recomp Regimen - Thoughts?
Looking for some ideas based on what works for folks here using body recomp. Some basics. I've lost a little over 100 lbs over the last 18 months. Balanced and healthy eating (IMO), and exercise mostly focused on cardio. In fact, I'm running the Philly Marathon in 3 weeks. I have cross trained on a bike and did some…
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Body Recomp - Resources?
Hit my goal weight and am now interested in this program. I'm starting my research and would greatly appreciate any pointers to reference material. Many Thanks!!
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Friends helping friends - part deux
A topic much like this was posted some time ago and was a huge success. I found a great bunch of folks by reading it. I thought I might pay it forward so to speak and rekindle the spirit of that thread. So here goes: If you are interested in providing support to others, simply post here along with a little blurb about…
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Low carb - low sodium and low cholesterol?
I'm a complete newbie here so please be gentle! I suffered a TIA in 2004 and was placed on a subsequent low sodium and low cholesterol diet, supplemented by BP and cholesterol reducing drugs and a blood thinner. Well, I finally got my s*** together and dropped about 100 lbs of stroke inducing weight. The result is that I…
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Complete rest for week before marathon?
Posing a question for those more experienced than I. What are your thoughts on taking the week off before a marathon race to fully rest? My current situation. I'm not an experienced runner, though I ran a sub 4 hour marathon back in 1988. I got back into running a little over 18 months ago and have run several races,…
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Thoughts on transition shoes? - heel striker to midfoot
I've always been a heel striker as a runner. Ran a marathon in 1988 with orthotics for overpronation. Short story, got lazy, gained a lot of weight, lost said weight and began running again. I've run a couple of 1/2M's and a sprinkling of shorter races. Don't burn up the courses but am generally happy with progress up to a…
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Gadgets...collecting tons, still can't find the right mix
It started off innocently enough. I already had an iPhone 4 when I started this, some 400+ days ago. Download a few apps, use the phone's GPS and Pandora and I'm ready to go for my walks and later C25K. Used the RunKeeper app and liked it. Got a fitbit. Loved that little critter. Kept track of steps, stairs climbed and…
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Savage Race - Pennsylvania, any interest?
Myself, son and stepdaughter running it. Sep 14th in the Poconos. Just looking to have fun and get muddy! Anyone here doing it?
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Savage Race - Pennsylvania, any interest?
It's on September 14th in the Poconos. My son (32) and stepdaughter (39) are running it with me. We're all sort of rookies, having only done a shorter one (Ruckus Pittsburgh) earlier this year. If you are interested in joining a team, message me. We're all about having fun, sticking together, helping each other, and…
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Other nutrition tracking resources
I've been on MFP for well over a year now and, for the most part, have done well with it. However I'm interested in tracking other nutrients which aren't tracked by MFP. Specifically, magnesium and vitamin D at the moment. Perhaps, there isn't a convenient tracking mechanism available, seeing how that data isn't available…
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You want motivation?
Lack of motivation isn't a problem for me. Determination is simply second nature now. Yesterday, I faced a reality few parents will experience. My eldest son, age 32, lost both legs due to complications of diabetes. He lived through a hell of neuropathic pain for over five years but finally lost the battle. He is very…
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Protein (macros) question/concern
Found my answer but can't delete the post.:explode:
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Muscle building/caloric requirements help
Here's my scenario. I'm beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel regarding my weight loss goals, and have been exercising regularly to burn calories and maintain muscle. With 17 lbs to go, I'm looking forward to what's next. For me, part of that means becoming much stronger and more functionally fit, i.e.…
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Savage Race - Pennsylvania, any interest?
At 59 years old, I'm just hoping to survive and have fun doing it. Just wondering if anyone else on MFP is looking at it. It's on September 14th in the Poconos. I've run one short mud run and should have two others completed by that date. It will certainly be the toughest.
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Too much fruit?
Rethinking my dietary choices. I'm a creature of habit so my breakfasts and lunches are typically routine. Cold whole grain cereal or oatmeal for breakfast (eggs sometimes) and yogurt/whey protein for lunch. I vary my dinners and usually have the a weekend barbecue and/or Sunday traditional dinner. I guess I'm Ok there.…
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App for tracking circuit training HR and calorie burn?
HRM users, do you use an app to track your HR and calorie burn? I have two HRM straps, one is a Polar that uses a watch and another is a Wahoo bluetooth model that syncs with my iphone. I love the bluetooth one because it works well with Runkeeper, the app I use for running and biking. However I don't have an app for my…
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Looking for wannabe mudders
I'm 58 year old grandpa and have been a MFP member for a year. I've lost 70 lbs on my way to 100 and have done some light running, even participating in a couple of races. A few weeks ago my daughter in law talked me into running a mud run. I learned two things. One, I was not even in shape to do it, though we held our own…
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Mudders - Pittsburgh area - Interested?
I just ran across this obstacle race in the Pittsburgh, PA area on July 13th. I live in western PA, near Johnstown, and recently ran my first mud run. Looking for an event to be a practice for later events this year. Alas, I can't find many folks my age interested in this sort of thing and would love team up with a few…
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Any mudders? How about old mudders?
Pushing 59 years old here. I've been a MFP member for almost a year now and have made very good progress towards achieving my goals. Still a ways to go. I've been running (well jogging is probably a more appropriate term), biking and generally trying to be more active. A couple of weeks ago I was visiting my stepson and…
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Any old mudders?
Pushing 59 years old here. I've been a MFP member for almost a year now and have made very good progress towards achieving my goals. Still a ways to go. I've been running (well jogging is probably a more appropriate term), biking and generally trying to be more active. A couple of weeks ago I was visiting my stepson and…
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Clipless pedals on hybrid
Hello all. New to the group. I've lost about 75 lbs over the last 10 months with my exercise being mainly walking and light running. My knees aren't that great anymore and I want to try cycling as a potential replacement or at least a cross-training supplement. I live in the hills of western PA, and own a fairly good…
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"Age" friendly strength training recommendations?
I'm just south of 60 years old and have lost over 70 lbs. Used to run 25-30 years ago and did a marathon. But I never felt the need for strength training. I'm approaching my goal weight now and am running again but still have some skinny fat on the bones. I would like to lose about 20-25 pounds more but then put back on…
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Losing lean body mass...necessarily bad?
I've lost over 55 lbs to date and still have a ways to go. I've been using the tools on the Fat 2 Fit Radio web site to calculate body fat %, BMR, etc. Using these tools, I calculate my lean body mass to be 172 lbs and a goal body weight of 195 lbs for my body type. In my younger days (in my 30's) I weighed between 172 and…
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Couple of calorie intake questions
I'm about 10 weeks into my lifestyle change and am very happy with the results to date. However, at 251 lbs and 30%-36% bodyfat (depending on the formula used), I still have quite a ways to go. I'm on a 1500 calorie daily regimen and I have no problem with that, often having to eat just to meet it. I understand the minimum…
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Finally saying Hi
Where have you heard this story before? Used to be active (ran my one and only marathon in 1988) then became sedentary for all the wrong reasons. Retired from the Navy in 2000 and promptly gained close to 10 pounds a year since. Said "enough is enough!" in early May of this year. Joined MFP in late May and have really…
