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Coming Back After Injury
I suffered a very bad sprain to my right ankle on July 26th. I was told no weight bearing for a week, and off I went on crutches with a tensor. During my follow up appointment I was cleared to start weight bearing, and that I could ease back into my running, perhaps trying to use an ankle brace/support for the first few…
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My First Marathon
I did it! Stats for those not interested in the story. Rainy day, I was soaked through and through. Kept a decent pace up until mile 25 when mentally I started to freak out. Finished with a time of 4:42. I never hit the wall - and I still love and look forward to running. The rain started on Friday night - and it was off…
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First Marathon Taper Advice
I'm running my first marathon on June 15th. I have been training on a modified Hal Higdon plan since January 1st, and things have been going great, but I'm starting to question how best to manage my runs in the next 3 weeks leading up to the race. My modified plan has me running the following: 5/26 - 5 miles 5/27 - 7 miles…
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Embarking on First Bulk - Advice Requested
I have been reading through a lot of the topics/important reads and have found so much useful information. Thank you both for setting up this group as a place to find some great advice/information without the need for sarcasm/finger pointing/myths, wizards, wraps and pills. :-) I am planning on starting my first ever bulk…
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Lifting Footwear
I'm working through Stronglifts 5x5, and having some great strength gains in a short period all ready. I normally wear my retired Mizuno Wave Rider 16 running shoes when I lift, as I don't have any other trainers. Last night I opted to do my lifting barefoot, and I was surprised by how much more engaged my quads and glutes…
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Outdoor Winter Running Clothes
I live in central Canada, on the cold, flat, windy prairies. Our normal winter temperatures are between -21C (-5F) and -30C (-22F) before any kind of windchill (which for fun, can bring us down to -35C or -31F and even lower). I am trying to figure out the best way to dress for outdoor runs on the milder days (anything…
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What kind of HRM/Training Watch do you have?
Looking for recommendations, pros, cons etc. of the type of hrm/watches that are out there.
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I need help tweaking my training plan
I've just registered for a 1/2 marathon on May 4th, and will be doing a full marathon on June 15, 2014. I plan on using the Hal Higdon Novice 2 Training Program, but, I'm not sure how to adjust the mileage because I only have 5 weeks between the day of the 1/2 and the full. This is the recommended long run schedule (for…
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Am I really moving over to maintenance?
My scale has been about a half a pound below my goal scale weight for the last week. I'm thrilled about that, but I still have work to do. After my 1/2 marathon on Saturday, I'm going to be diving into a strength training program in hopes of lowering my overall body fat some more. So, while I won't be aiming to lose…
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Knee Aches - New shoes? Treadmill? 3 days before my 1st Half
I had been having some ankle soreness, so I went back to the Running Room to see if I needed new shoes. It was decided that the cushioning in my old pair probably wasn't completely shot, but could be why I was feeling more aches than I had before. They didn't have a ladies 11 in my shoe, so I purchased the same shoe in a…
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Sept 2012 - Sept 2013 through Pictures
My starting weight when I joined My Fitness Pal was 204.8 and wearing a snug size 14, and some 16s.. I had been doing weight watchers for 1 month before that, and started at about 212. I'm 31 now, and am 5'11. I eat between 1750 - 1900+ calories a day and I try to keep my diary set up with my TDEE -15% sometimes more,…
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Run 13.1 before my HM? When/How to taper?
I'm runing my first half on October 19 (about 5 weeks). I have been slowly and steadily increasing my long runs each week. I'm wondering if I need to or rather if I should run 13.1 before the actual event and if so how what is the latest date that I should do that on. Also, I have read about tapering but don't fully grasp…
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Ankle Tightness/Stiffness - Exercises to help?
As I set my sights on continuing to prepare for my first 1/2 in October I am noticing that I have an issue with ankle tightness usually the day after a run. If I could best describe it, I would say that it feels as though my ankle muscles are shortened, and when I walk on flat feet or attempt to point my foot downwards, I…
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Speed Training
Is speed training something that is a necessary part of running/training. I'm not doing a ton of races, but will be taking part in my first 1/2 marathon in October. Mostly I just like to get out for a run, reconnect with myself, and have some time alone. My current running schedule looks like this: Sunday - long, slow run.…
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Glute Pain
Brief History: I try to get 3 runs in a week, 1 shorter faster run (<5K around 6:30 min/km), 1 steady pace (avg. 5K around 7:25 min/km) and my long slow run which I increase each week, last week was 13.5K following a 10:1 run/walk ratio (10 minutes running, 1 minute walk). Last night was my faster run night. I did it a…
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Half-Marathon: Wondering if I can do it
I want to run a half-marathon. I had originally set my goal race for the Manitoba Half-Marathon on Father's day 2014, but I'm finding that I'm doing really well with my runs, and am thinking about upping the goal race to one that will be this October instead. I currently run 3 days a week. Sunday is my long slow run, my…
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Sweet Potato Hash
This is great for breakfast, or anytime. Serve as a side dish, toped with perfectly basted eggs for a GREAT breakfast. Ingredients: 1.5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite sized cubes 1 yellow onion, diced 8 strips of low-sodium, mild sugar cured bacon (or use whatever kind you want) 2 apples (spartan, granny…
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When a little makes a BIG difference (Progress Pics)
My story isn't amazing like many people here. I suffered from a case of tons-of-excuses. I have kids, so I'm too busy to be active. I do all my own cooking, so surely that is healthy for me...blah, blah, blah. This is me, September 2012. I didn't have a scale at the time, but I was wearing XL tops, and size 14 pants, and…
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Registered for my first Mud Run/Obstacle race
It is a Mud Hero race - 6K and 15+ obstacles. SO, how do I go about training for the race. It is at the end of July, so I have time to really build up and hopefully get a good variety in. I'm currently working my way through the New Rules of Lifting for Women and also working on building up my endruance running.
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When to decrease cut levels
Initially I had wanted to have the scale read 175. I would still like it to get there, but that isn't the end all be all, and my efforts so far have become about so much more than just the number on the scale. (<-- this is a big deal for someone somewhat addicted to the scale). I workout about 5 days a week right now,…
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James Bond Themed Birthday Party
I need some input here... We are going to a friend's suprise birthday party, and it is a James Bond theme, and the invitation says to dress as your favourite bond girl, bond villain, or simply wear a suit/tux. It's in the middle of the month, and it is about -20 celcius here (on average for evenings), so, a cute bikini…
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HRM / TDEE Questions
I'm expecting my new HRM to arrive tomorrow (according to the tracker at least). I already downloaded the manual that will come with it, to familiarize with the settings etc. I want to know if anyone has done this with their HRM: As it tracks calories burned, I would like to wear it for a full day of normal activity…
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Ordered myself a HR Monitor
I had to share it with all of you because noone else gives a flying-pig about this kind of stuff! I have been estimating calories burned etc. during my workouts, and thins have been going along just fine, but I think that this is going to be GREAT for getting my proper TDEE/BMR etc. Whee...can't wait for it to arrive!
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D-I-E-T is an Acronym
Eveyone talks about going "on" this diet going "off" that diet. DIET is an acronym, here is what it stands for: Doesn't Include Eating Tomorrow Change your mind. This is eating for life. This is eating for living. This is spinach salads, shortbread cookies, tender roast beef, birthday cakes and everything else. This…
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30 Day Shred Progress Thus Far
I'm currently on Level 2, Day 6 and I am completely AMAZED by the difference in my body, my energy and my strength. This was the first day of Level 1, on November 28, 2012 This was the second last workout day of Level 1 (day 9), on December 6, 2012 This is today, Level 2, day 6 (workout day 15 (consecutively), December 13,…
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Break Weeks?
I have heard it mentioned a couple of times that people will take break weeks but I'm a little unlcear about a couple of things: 1) When you take a "break" does that mean that you are breaking from eating at a deficit, and going back to eating at TDEE (like in reset but for a shorter length of time) 2) Does taking a…
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This works!!
I still weigh daily - I'm trying to get into doing it every other day, and hopefully I'll get down to just the one day a week. But, it does keep me in tune to my body and I have come to learn how certain foods/nutrients etc. affect me (I can be quite sensitive to excess sodium (>3500). Anyway, this morning I got on my…
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Introducing Myself
Hi all, I'm Linli. 30 year old mom of 2 (6 and 4). I work a full time M-F 8-4:30 desk job. I love cooking, shopping, board games, sudoku puzzles. This is yet another attempt to become a healthier version of me. But this time I don't want the weight to come back. I did the Herbal Magic thing back in '02 - lost 70 pounds…
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Today is a new day...
Today is the day that I am starting to really embrace the EM2WL lifestyle. I know that it won't happen all at once, and slowly I will be able to increase my cals to get to my TDEE -15% for fat loss. Which is right around the 2000 mark (on the Scooby calc TDEE was 2352 and with the lose fat 15% deficit it is 1999). My eyes…
