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Presque Isle Marathon 9-14-14
Presque Isle Marathon in Erie, PA is a HUGE Boston qualifier....so wondering who's going? This will be my second year running the marathon. Ran 4:10 last year, shooting for 3:30 this year, unfortunately no where near by BQ time of 3:05. Who will I see?
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Can Strength Training make you a faster runner? Active.com
http://www.active.com/fitness/articles/can-strength-training-really-make-you-a-faster-runner?cmp=291&lyrisid=44334002&memberid=149050306 I've been strength training for over 3 years, running for about 2. I strongly believe that my strength training makes me a better, stronger, faster, more will-powered runner. I do my own…
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Lifting Belt
As I start lifting heavier, I want to look into getting a lifting belt to support my back. I've never used one and see two types in most searches: the softer material ones that have less of a back to them, then the harder ones that are made of leather or some other material and look like they have more support. For…
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Post run recovery practices
For doing 18 miles yesterday at 9 min pace, my body feels really good today. As I am sure I am more conditioned, it surprises me because I haven't ran this distance since my fall marathons. I just sat in ice cold bath (no ice) for about 20 minutes. I really should soak my feet in epsom salts as most of my issues are with…
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Up my calories again?
Here's the scoop: I've lost 92 so far but have been a +/- 5lbs plateau for the past month or two. I think I still have another 10-15 lbs to go. I'm currently 175, 5' 8". I eat 1900 a day, eat back exercise and 50c/30p/20f. I go higher with carbs since I am an active runner. I cross train 5-6 days a week and run about 3…
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Pittsburgh marathon - may 2014
As a runner who's traveled 100's of miles and dealt out $100's of dollars for marathons, hotels, travel, I know it can be frustrating when your home town doesn't have a major race. So I am putting my 2 BR apartment out there for you far away travelers for that Saturday night...FREE! I will be running the marathon myself,…
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Am I THAT slow or ???
So I signed up for a sort of indoor TRI in 2 weeks. 800m swim, 4 mile bike, 2 mile run...I timed my swimming today. I'm pretty sure the pool is 25m, so 800/50=32 laps...it took me like 28 min...from what I'm reading that is really, really bad. I'm not sure if my distance is off or what...if it's that bad, I'm scared to…
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Sometimes you just need to step back and say, WOW.
I can never believe where I was, how big I was, how big was face was, how unattractive I looked. You lie to yourself day in, day out that you look fine. You are always your biggest enemy and competition. The first yea went fast, and I lost around 70lbs the first year with some rough patches. This past year has been the…
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someone ate my lunch!
So I spent an hour or so baking chicken, steaming cauliflower, and making stuff for a few meals for the next few days of work. I prepared them, threw them in their tupperware and went off to bed. Coincidentally my roommate was out drinking and one of his friends came over and since the food places were closed he told him…
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3:59:59 for MCM - can i do it?
Alright, I've only been running seriously since January, but since then I have made awesome progress in running and in all my races, with substantial improvement in every one. This weekend is the Marine Corps Marathon. I want to be ambitious and shoot for a 3:59:59, lets be honest, its hard not to when you get close to…
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more Runner friends!!!
Have now done 2 marathons and a lot of smaller races in between. I need more friends that are runners! Some people to bounce ideas off of as well as those people that understand your craziness of doing more than 1 marathon in a year! Pittsburgh Marathon May 5 2013: -- 5:00:14 Erie Marathon September 15 2013: -- 4:10:30
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Marathon Carb Loading
I read this article about marathon mistakes: http://beta.active.com/running/Articles/10-Mistakes-to-Avoid-at-Your-Next-Marathon.htm?cmp=291&memberid=149050306&lyrisid=42272417&email=derekj222@gmail.com It suggest carb loading 72 hours before a marathon, so essentially 3 days out before the race. I have the Erie Marathon…
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Carb Loading
I read this article about marathon mistakes: http://beta.active.com/running/Articles/10-Mistakes-to-Avoid-at-Your-Next-Marathon.htm?cmp=291&memberid=149050306&lyrisid=42272417&email=derekj222@gmail.com It suggest carb loading 72 hours before a marathon, so essentially 3 days out before the race. I have the Erie Marathon…
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I need NEW friends!!!
I have been on here almost 300 days, seen a lot of people come and go. Met a lot of awesome people who are dedicated, met a lot of people who inspire me, but it never fails, people lose interest and die off....are you dedicated? how dedicated are you? if you can rate yourself on a 7/10, add me! Me: 24yo male from…
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Personal Trainer Certification - which is best?
Eventualyl once I am in better shape I want to help people by training them, so I want to become a personal trainer. I feel I have a lot to learn and am really excited about doing it. I want to get my personal training certification this summer. I know 1 or 2 people that have it already. I live in Pittsburgh. Question: Who…
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Pittsburgh Half/Full Marathon - May 5th!
I did the Pittsburgh half last year and doing the full this year...May 5th! 20 days! Who's also participating??? I'm very eager for race day! Excited to test my endurance...who will I see there? Good Luck to everyone!
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GPS watch
Started running about 3 months ago to prepare for Pittsburgh Marathon on May 5th. I usually use Runtastic Pro to monitor my runs and count my calories, but with long runs (over 3 hours), combine that running on my phone plus music playing and battery life is minimal. Plus, I would love to just be able to look at a watch to…
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Need more friends...support system dying!!
If anyone has any great friends to add, let me know. To say it nicely, my support system is dying on MFP and it sucks! I need more "fun" and motivation people. Don't get my wrong, many of you are awesome, some are busy, but some I never hear from anymore :( Need new friends!
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Cold water weight loss
Read the whole thing, interesting theory, definitely makes sense. http://www.wired.com/playbook/2013/02/ff-cold-weight-loss/
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NYC Alias
So 2 friends and I are heading to NYC this weekend (my first time). We will know no one and plan to spend plenty of the time at bars trying to pick up girls. We are thinking of coming up with fake aliases with a back story possibly to make the weekend fun. Any idea for me, or for the 3 of us? If it helps, I'm 24, 5'8" and…
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9 things true to most success stories
Couldn't agree MORE! Great read! http://www.mensfitness.com/training/success-stories/9-things-you-see-and-hear-in-every-fitness-success-story
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The Holidays - What's you plan/goal?
Thanksgiving is Thursday, lots of carbs from all that turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, pie, and sweets. Then after eating twice you are knocked out my the tryptophan and take an inevitable nap. The holidays are going to be rough, whether you choose to stick to your fitness plan or plan to indulge here or there. So whats you…
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What was your downfall?
We all got here somehow. Many of the common reasons are below: -college -partying, late nights, pizza, bad foods -family - you're a super busy mom and you've always put your family first, your diet last -over eating & portions - little did you know you are eating portions for 2+ people (this has long been my problem)…
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Mens Health vs. Mens Fitness, or both
So I have been subscribing to Men's Health for many years because it is quite cheap to keep renewing it, the articles are awesome, the advice is great, recipes are great, and love to read the Belly Off success stories (I will be one next year!, i hope). I have never opened a Men's Fitness, but they looks very similar, and…
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Mud on the Mountain- SouthWestern PA
I just signed up to do this this Saturday at Seven Springs Ski resort. 7 miles, 23 obstacles, $80. Registratin closes tonight at midnight. DO IT! None of my friends would do ti because they are wussies...I don't care, I'm doing this to have tons of FUN! http://www.mudonthemountain.com/
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Your shorts are too short!
Just put this on my Facebook... After being at the gym tonight I think some new universal rules need to put into affect immediately: 1. limited to no conversations on phones 2. guys: its 2012, not 1970, ball shorts just aren't covering enough 3. you sweat, wipe off the equipment when done 4. cliques were okay in high…
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What sucks about losing weight
I have had to give away SOOO many clothes and buy so many more to replenish my wardrobe. The worst part is don't want to buy any summer stuff right now (which is on killer clearance) because I don't know what size I will be. I'm not abundant in money, so having to give all these clothes away sucks, especially because there…
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Finally saw a change in myself -41 lbs
Started: 265 lbs Now: 224 lbs -41 lbs Now accepting: friend requests from awesome people! The pic on right was taken Saturday (sorry its grainy) and I finally had a moment and noticed, "wow, ism getting skinnier". Its so true that those losing the weight find it hardest to see the weight loss on themselves. I'm about at…
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Favorite Whey Protein
What your favorite brand of whey protein and favorite flavor? I'm need to buy another 2lbs soon and have using vanilla Optimum Nutrition lately but want to see what else is out there. I am looking for something lean, less than 140 cal/scoop.
