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Insoles for running shoes
I have a question, I just went to a running store because I needed to buy new shoes and I got the whole test where you run on the treadmill and tell you what is wrong and what is right. I have been having knee pain and my heels have been hurting too. They suggested I get foot balance insoles, they made some for me and I…
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Can Caffeine Enhance Your Running Performance?
As I was drinking my coffee this morning and going through my e-mails. I received this very interesting article. It is pretty long so I did not want to copy it but here is the link if you are interested in reading it.…
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How Other Americans Helped Meb Win Boston
I had no idea that this type of stuff happened in a elite race. Meb Keflezighi earned his victory in the Boston Marathon but he got help from some friends, too. So there have been rumors, tweets and innuendos flying around for the past two days since Meb Keflezighi won the Boston Marathon. Were there strategic tactics at…
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America's Finest City Half Marathon
Hello there, I am thinking of running this Half, but was wondering if there was anyone here that has run this in the past? How is the course? Weather around that time of the year? I know that it is a timed course. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Weight Loss and Running
Ok so for those of you who have been successful with running and losing weight. I have a couple of questions: 1. At what miles per week did you start to see the weight coming off 2. Where you watching what you were eating? and how many calories were you eating? 3. Where you doing any other workout than running? Thanks
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Note to Drivers: I'm Sorry
This is from Remy's World Runners World Magazine. A motorist in California recently apologized to a jogger. Now it's my turn. Readers, it will not surprise you to learn that when a California woman nearly got hit recently while out for a run, the media labeled her a "jogger." What may surprise you is what happened next.…
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Jeff Galloway or Hal Higdon
For my last Half Marathon training I followed a Hal Higdon plan, but I have been seeing and reading a lot about Jeff Galloway. If you had to choose between the two who would it be and why?
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The Kenya Project: Desiree Linden
These episodes are pretty cool check them out, she is getting ready for the Boston Marathon and she is training in Kenya http://running.competitor.com/2014/03/news/kenya-project-desiree-linden-pulling-stops_97245 http://running.competitor.com/2014/03/boston-marathon/kenya-project-desiree-linden-running-culture-iten_97963…
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Study: Active Moms Influence Children to be Active
This came from Runners World. Mothers who run may not only improve their own health, but the health of their children. Mothers who run may not only improve their own health, but the health of their children. A recent study finds that mothers who are physically active are likely to have children who are also active. The…
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Rotating running shoes??
So this morning I read an article that talks about runners that have more than one pair of running shoes, and they rotate them. http://www.runnersworld.com/injury-prevention-recovery/study-backs-rotating-shoes-to-lower-injury-risk?cm_mmc=Facebook-_-RunnersWorld-_-Content-News-_-RotatingShoesBetter So it got me thinking, do…
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Phoenix Half Marathon Recap (sorry a bit long)
The night before the race I felt horrible I had a hard time breathing because my nose was so stuffed up, and I also had a cough. I did not get much sleep and to be honest when the alarm went off at 3 AM I consider not going, knowing that it was going to rain and how I felt I thought it was not going to be a good idea. But…
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Orange Theory
So I am wondering if anyone here works out at any Orange Theory? There is one across the street from my job. And I was thinking that it would be a good option during the hot summer months in AZ where it is really hot to do any workouts outside. Just wanting to know reviews about it and if it is worth it
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Your number one piece of Half Marathon Advice
So I am a month and a week away from my very first Half Marathon, I am getting excited and nervous at the same time. Let me give you a brief background in my training. I started my Half Marathon training pretty early, I started last year ( I know pretty early) but since I had issues with my knees prior to the training I…
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Just wanted to say Thank You!!!
Today I am being Thankful for a lot of things, almost had a head on collision accident on the way to work that could have ended up really bad. ( Me hitting a car head one because they ran the red light when I had the green). I want to say Thank you to all of you, you guys are my virtual running group :) . I do not belong…
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How do you do it???
For those of you that run 9 min mile pace how do you do it? how long did it take you to get there? Did you have to do speed work to help you increase your pace? Do you just run consistent and build up endurance to be able to run faster? I am currently at a 10:30 pace sometimes goes to 11:30ish I am just wondering what…
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FOR THE LADIES ONLY!! TMI
Hello running friends, once again this question is for the Ladies only!!!! I wanted to know if this happens to anyone else or if it only happens to me, a week before TOM comes to visit I tend to be low on energy. I have a really hard time doing anything, that means getting the energy to go out for a run, or doing any type…
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Stretching: Before a run or after
When i was in high school before a run (cross country or track) we would always stretch. So I have always stretched before my runs. But than I read an article that stated that stretching before a run was not a good idea that you should always stretch after because by than your muscles are warm and are less prone to injury.…
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Essential oils
I am curious to know if anyone on here uses essential oils if you do let me know I am want to know what kind you use and what for thanks
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Running Playlist give me your suggestions please
Hello friends, I am trying to put together my play list for running. So far I have been running using Pandora running station, but I think I have memorized all of the songs. My husband copied all of his music that he has on his Google Music account to my account and I am trying to put together my list Please share with me…
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My 2014 Race Schedule
ok, so I have re-arranged this schedule so many times, due to the dates of the races and the fact that trying to travel with two little kids to another state to run is just not going to be feasible right now. So I have to find local races here in AZ. This will be my first year running a Half Marathon and I am wondering if…
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What do you pack for kids school lunches??
I need help here, when my daughter who is currently in first grade, started school I would pack her lunch I would add yogurt, string cheese some crackers and a sandwich pb & j or ham. Other times I would give her a fruit salad but would always add yogurt and string cheese and some type of crackers. Maybe some fruit snacks…
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Re- thinking my 2014 race schedule
So for 2014 I really wanted to run the Disney race in CA. But the more I think about it the more I just want to forget it and do other races instead. I did not realize that it was going to be that expensive. What I will be paying for the race I could probably sign up for two more races. I live in AZ I need to find races in…
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Please help me I have been here too long and no progress
Hello a friend here on MFP told me about your group I will try to provide as much information as possible Provide your stats (height/weight/age/bodyfat% if you know it/etc) 5'3 154 35 do not know bodyfat What's your current gross intake of calories, on average? Two weeks ago I followed a post on MFP about TDEE and figured…
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RACE RECAP: Hot Chocolate 15k Phoenix
Sorry this is late guys, I have been non stop since I got here and until now had some time to sit down in front of the computer. I got to the race around 7 AM it was cold, (for Phoenix). Not sure why I was so nervous for this race never been that nervous before. I had to use the potty twice before the race started. On…
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My Journey with MFP
This is not a success story in my eyes, I will tell you why in a bit. I have been here on MFP for 3 years; I started back in October of 2010. I am a mommy to two wonderful kids and I had them via C-section. I am a Latina woman and I know that I will never be super skinny because I have curves. The skinniest I have been was…
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Massages
So I really want to go get a massage, I have a lady who is a massage therapist but she does not work in a sports clinic or chiropractor. I have gone to her once and I think she did a great job, but this time around I want to go and ask her to focus on my IT band. Here comes my question, should I find a sports massage…
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When is it a good time to invest in a Garmin watch?
Ok so this might be a silly question, I am currently using my phone to track my runs I use the Nike App and Runkeeper. I use both for different reasons :) . But I was wondering since my running has become more serious and I have a lot of running goals for 2014. Would you say it is a good time to invest in a Garmin watch?…
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Any runners from Phoenix AZ?
Hello I was just wondering if there are any runners from Phoenix AZ
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Half Marathon Training schedule? Do I repeat?
So tonight I spent some time going through my logged runs for my Half Marathon training. The program that I followed is from Hal Higdon and it is the Novice 2. I started Half Marathon training a bit early to give myself some time to heal in case I had an injury and give room to move my running schedule around due to kids,…
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Insanity Recovery Drink
Does anyone here drink the Insanity/p90x Recovery drink? is it worth it or is there something else I can drink for a recovery drink
