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What does Steve eat?
So we all try to track our calories and manage our macros, but I'm curious about your plan. Not so much how many calories you eat, or your nutrient breakdown, but what are your "go to" foods? I'm trying to expand my typical foods and am always interested in some ideas that fit well into a busy life and a protein and…
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Stress Fracture?
I'm thinking I might have a stress fracture in my foot. I ran a half marathon on Sunday and have had this nagging pain on the outside of my right foot whenever I walk. The pain has gotten progressively worse since the race. If I stay off it, the pain goes away. When I start walking again, it comes back. Does anyone have…
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Garmin Forerunner 405CX
I'm pretty sure this is the Garmin I'm going to get. What do you love about it and what do you hate about it? Do you recommend another version instead?
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FIRST Half Marathon Program
I'm looking to use the FIRST Half Marathon training program for my next race. However, I can only find an abbreviated version of the program on RunnersWorld.com. If I go to the Furman website, it's only giving me the program in metrics. Does anyone have the link to the entire (US) program? Or could you send it to me? Also,…
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Pace runs before or after lifting?
So I've been running for about 10 months, have done two 5Ks and a Half Marathon and am currently training for another half in February. I've been adding speedwork in to try to drop my times a bit but I've also taken it down from 6 days/week to 5 days/week. On Saturdays I do a pace run and strength training. I'd always done…
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Running Books
I need some good running books! I've already got Hal Higdon's "Run Fast" on my list to pick up, but would like some more. Books about tips and training or stories from various runners or anything! Suggestions please and thanks!!
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Running Log Recommendations
I've been running consistently for about 9 months now and I want to start keeping a running journal. I can't seem to find one that has the things I want, any advice? Which ones do you use? Here's my wishlist: -Spiral bound -Un-dated, days of the week listed (preferably starting with Monday) -Room to record: -Distance -Time…
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Runners: Speedwork Question
Up until now I've only done minor speedwork, and never with a really defined plan. I'm going to be starting this shortly and I had a question about pacing/location. Is it best to do speedwork on a track/road or on a treadmill? I feel like I might not keep a consistent enough speed on a track, but I know that running on a…
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Already eating a lot, need to eat more??
So I'm training for a few half marathons and I'm trying to lose weight at the same time. Currently, I'm netting 1,500 calories a day, but I'm having a tough time keeping myself under control on the weekends and I've noticed myself needing extra rest days and feeling more drained recently. I lift twice a week, run 3-4 times…
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Breakfast before my first 5K
Alright folks, I'm kind of freaking out... my first race is tomorrow morning at 8am. I normally don't eat before any of my runs because I head out on them within 20 minutes of waking up. However, for tomorrow, I have to get up at about 5:30am to get ready and get to the race on time. Do you think I'll do okay if I don't…
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Good books?
Alrighty... I spend about 15 hours commuting per week and do a lot of reading on the train. Unfortunately, I've now re-read my entire collection along with all of the books my friends and family have. Does anyone have some good suggestions on books? I'm open to anything... Thanks!!
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What should my goal weight be?
Alright, I've been going in circles all day trying to figure out if I'm not losing because my 1.5lb/week goal is too small and if my "goal weight" was even attainable. After doing some digging on-line, I found photos of women (and men are on the sight as well) at different body fat percentages.…
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RMR vs. MFP?
Has anyone had their RMR tested? If so, how close was it to what MFP said? I'm contemplating getting mine done, but I don't really have the money to spend on it. I was just curious who's gotten it done and what it was compared to MFP. I'm 5'7 and just under 170lbs right now, 22, female. According to MFP, in order to lose…
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Is 1.5lbs/week too much?
Okay, so I posted a little earlier with a different question and got some people messaging me/replying that losing 1.5lbs/week was too much for me to be losing. The weight has been coming off in little bursts (3-4 pounds one week, none or a small gain the next, rinse, repeat). Do you agree? Here's my stats: I'm 22, female,…
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Not enough sodium?
I always hear everyone mentioning needing to lower their sodium, so I decided to start tracking my sodium as part of my nutrients. I found out that I'm consistently and considerably under my recommended amount of sodium. Usually by at least 1,000 mg. Is this going to effect my health in any way? I'm in the process of…
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How do you keep your mind occupied while running?
I'm just starting to train for a half marathon in September and I'm wondering what everyone does so they dont get bored while they're running. Both my 5K and my half both heavily discourage running with music, and I feel like I don't want to run with music. Any other thoughts? I don't really have anyone close that wants to…
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Help!! Phyllo Fruit Tart
Okay, this recipe from skinnytaste.com sounds AMAZING!!! I just don't understand what she means about the phyllo dough. It calls for 8 sheets of it, but there's 8 servings in the recipe. Are you supposed to stack them? I've never even heard of phyllo dough, so I apologize if this is an obvious one! The recipe is below...…
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How often to lift weights?
Hi folks - I'm in the early stages of training for a half marathon. Part of my training is 2 days/week of weight training. I'm looking to tone up all over. I just ordered the 30 Day Shred and am looking to do that 3x per week (as my strength sessions). Will this get me toned? Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Flat Top Grill categories
I'm going out to dinner with my mom on Saturday to Flat Top Grill (a build your own stir-fry place, for those who aren't familiar). I'm planning my calories for the weekend and wondering what I should allocate for this meal. There's no nutrition info on-line (other than their sauces, with was last updated in 2003). I plan…
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30 day shred AND half marathon training?
Hi there folks! So I know there's about 1,000 posts on each one of these topics individually, but has any one ever tried to do the 30-day shred while training for a race? My current race training program has two strengthening days. I'm thinking of many incorporating the 30-day shred in 3 or 4 times a week. I know you're…
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Cheating on weekends (sort of)
I fall apart on the weekends. I eat like an angel all week, stay diligently under my goal, and have lost 2.5 pounds since the beginning of the year. I just chow down on the weekends and don't track it. Here's what I'm thinking. What if, on the weekends, I ate my maintenance calories (an extra 750 a day!) instead of my…
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Yoga for strengthening?
I'm starting up a training program for a 5K and then proceeding on to a half marathon at the end of the summer. I'm using one of the training programs from Hal Hidgon and I'm supposed to have a day of "stretching and strengthening". I was thinking of doing a one-hour yoga DVD that I have. I know that yoga is great for…
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Aldi's got workout gear
Hey guys and gals... I was just checking out some of the special buys at Aldi and realized that they have a TON of fitness stuff right now (through Tuesday). They have kettle balls, stability balls, yoga/pilates DVDs, food scales, body fat scales, etc. I know some people turn up their nose at the discount grocer, but most…
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P90X?
So I'm thinking about getting the P90X system just to have it, so that I can work out in the mornings before work but maybe not following the entire plan? I just want to mix it up and get some serious work-outs in. Thoughts? And does anyone know how expensive it is? And can you buy it in stores, or only on-line? Thanks!!
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Breaking the cycle and motivating family and friends... at l
Good afternoon all! I feel like dieting has been a part of my life since I was 16. I remember my prom dress being taken in too much and eating nothing but pineapple and cottage cheese for a week in order to fit in to it! Since then, I've learned much healthier ways to eat and exercise, and for the most part I do okay. I…
