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Garmin Training Center Help
So I FINALLY got a garmin after considering for years lol.. Going to go out for a run tomorrow with it but not figuring out how to use the training center. Not understanding what I'm supposed to do. Looking through online manuals for tips, but not working out. (Used Garmin so don't have a manual) For example if I set up a…
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Insanity Question
So I did the fit test for day 1 today and was previewing the workout schedule. Is the last week really 6 days of the same workout over and over?
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Marathon Recovery
Hi everyone! I completed my first marathon. Was an awesome race. I loved it. Going in the training had me burnt out and near the end I missed quite a bit due to a couple colds that ran through the house, but I finished in under 5 hours which I was pleased with :) Now I'm looking for tips on how to recover. I've read…
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Missing Training Runs
So what does everyone do when they miss training runs? I'm supposed to have done a 15 miler a couple weeks ago - which I missed because I was sick. I only made it to 7. Last weekend I did a 13.1 and then this weekend i babysat my nephews so I did 8 yesterday with a plan of 15 today. However now my youngest is sick. What do…
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Running with Blisters
Calling all runners. Last weekend on my 13 mile run I developed a blister on the side of my toe. It's big. I have done 3 runs since then, but I'm also sick so I had 3 days off running this week. It's not going away. I did 7 miles this morning and it's getting bigger. Do I pop it? Normally i don't, but It's not healing on…
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Stationary Bike
Any cyclists around? I am curious if there are "workouts" when using a stationary bike, or if people just bike for xx amount of time. I'm a runner. Love running, can run long distances. Can't bike. Kills me lol. So I'm getting a stationary bike for free from my brother and I'm going to use it for cross training days for…
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switching up runs
So my training plan calls for 6 miles today and an 11 miles next weekend. I know for sure I can't do 11 miles outside next weekend. I'm home by myself with the kids. But there is a small chance I'll be able to do it today- my bf isn't home right now, but will be later on. As long as I don't have late houseguests tonight I…
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Strength Training
Hello All! I'm training for a full marathon in May - end of May. I am running 4 or 5 days a week currently with 1 strength training day (just added that day the last couple weeks) However this training plan I'm doing calls for running 5 days a week and 1 cross training day which is when I'm going to do strength training.…
