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NSV: Crushed my Half-marathon goal
I began a run/walk program a year ago. I could barely jog for 30 seconds. I trained with my Galloway group for a half marathon, which I ran this past March. Our overall finishing pace was 17 min/mile. Our time was 3:34:46. Pretty darn slow, but I was so proud that I finished! Fast forward to yesterday: I had a goal to…
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Gear recommendations
I just started cycling, riding about 30 miles a week, mostly with a group ride on Wednesday mornings. I am looking to increase my mileage this winter (I'm in Texas so winters are mild). I also run about 20-30 miles per week. I would like to purchase some cycling gloves, but would like a pair that work well for running in…
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What did I get myself into?
I recently got a hybrid bike. (Cannondale Quick). I have literally not ridden a bike since I was a child, save one sad experience as a teenager on a bike that was too small. My family loves to ride bikes, so my husband talked me into getting this one. So naturally, a good friend who I run with has decided we should…
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Learning to squat
I am getting ready to start a lifting program with a friend, and I feel confident starting out with everything except for the squats (and possibly lunges). I have been doing body weight squats for a while, but I can't seem to get deep enough. I feel like my butt is so low, but when I look in the mirror, I'm nowhere near…
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Multiple fitbit users, one IPad
This may have been asked, but I wasn't able to find the answer. My husband just got a new fitbit. Neither of us have phones compatible with syncing the App (both IPhone 4). I have been syncing my fitbit once or twice a day on the iPad, but you can only have one device per account. Is there a way to add a second account to…
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After Vacation
I am heading back home after 6 days in DC. I had a blast, ate delicious foods (which were impossible to log accurately, so I just did my best) and walked nearly 10 miles daily. Some days I did ok on calories, some days I was way over. My question: I didn't really "exercise" (run, circuit train, Zumba, etc which is my…
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ANOTHER Fitbit question...(I'm sorry!)
I just got my Fitbit today, and I'm getting it set up. I linked my MFP account to my Fitbit account. Here's my question....I use MFP on my phone (an iPhone 4) but I can't sync the Fitbit with the phone's App because it will only work on an iPhone 4S or newer. Will it matter since I'm updating on my phone? Will my actual…
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Garmin Forerunner 220 HRM....outside of running?
I have a Garmin Forerunner 220 watch/HRM combo that I bought to track mileage, pace and for interval training when I run. I have loved it so far, but I wonder if anyone knows how accurate the HRM is for activities outside of running/walking? I wear the chest strap and watch most of the time, and will turn it on whenever…
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Increasing lung capacity--runners help!
So I am a slow, slow runner. I follow the Galloway run/walk method. I run 1 minute, walk 1 minute for my training runs. I finished my first half-marathon in March, I train on hills weekly, and I run about 10-15 miles per week. I have improved dramatically in the last year, but I am still slow. My flat run mile time is…
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TDEE and BMR seem high
Anyone else think their numbers seem high? I'm 32, weigh 246 and am 5'10". I put in light activity (I'm not really exercising yet) and my BMR is anywhere from 1800-1900 no matter which calculator I use. My TDEE has been anywhere between 2600 and 3200 depending on the calculator. Any insight?? MFP gave me a calorie goal of…
