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Half Marathon
I just wanted to gloat really, yes I know it is very humble of me, but I am so proud. I was about to enter my first half marathon only to roll my ankle two weeks out then 2 months later I did it! I didn't train (not recommended by the way) It took me 2 .5hrs and hurt so badly but i finished. My advice to anyone that thinks…
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Netball - Bracing advise
Hi there, So I play netball for my uni albeit not very well and I've been out of action for a month now after landing on another girls foot. Finally the physio has given me the all clear to play this weekend. - Yay What ankle braces would you recommend? or would you just stick with strapping tape? I do have a history of…
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increasing from 1200 to 1400 cals? advice please
I have decided to up my cals mainly because I am nearing my goal weight only 3 kilos to go. It has taken me 4 months to lose 11kg's but I am fine with that as my fitness has improved so much. I run 3- 5km 5 days a week and rock climb weekly. Initially when i started 1200 was never enough but lately it is too much check out…
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Period like pain when running???
Hi there, I guess I just want to know if anyone else gets this and any tips you might have to pushing through or minimising it? I always run on an empty tummy first thing in the morning to try an avoid it but occasionally (once a month, no particular time) I get a terrible pain in my lower tummy and have to lie down in…
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To buy or not to buy - Jillian Michaels fittness video
You all have given me some fantastic advice before so here I am again after more! I have noticed a lot of people going on an on about work out DVD's and there is a sale on a reputable website 5 DVD's including 30day shred for $50 NZ and I am wondering do I buy it? I have never used a work out DVD before I normally just…
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Exercise isn't everything
Hi there My partner and I started our competition on here two months ago (yes at 21 I am yet to learn that not everything is a competition) and i'm winning!! well on the weight loss any way. I huff and puff going for a 5km run and generally struggle along but I enjoy it mean while my Scotty has just ran two marathons the…
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Why are weights important?
Hi there, So this might be a silly question but, a lot of MFP people say you should have some form of weights routine, and I just want to know why? My standard weekly exercise consists of rock climbing, running and cycling (I do other activities but these three are the norm for me). Should I start to incorporate weights…
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1200 and still hungary?
I am kinda new to this site (about 1 month) and I have read a lot of posts about people saying it is a struggle to eat 1200 calories and no disrespect meant at all to them but I'm wondering if any one else finds they are still hungry (not starving just peakish) after 1200 calories or is it just me?
