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Pain below kneecap when running
Hey guys! I started running a while ago and was able to run for almost an hour, with a goal of running a marathon. One of my knees started hurting though so I gave running a rest for about a good year. Recently, I tried running again and the same knee is continuing to bother me. I stretch a little before running, and I…
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Exercising with low blood pressure...any tips??
Hi Team! My blood pressure has always been on the low end. I average around 90/50. I used to run, but then I started getting dizzy or lightheaded at the end of my run. My doctor recommended that I eat something salty like crackers before running. That was helping a bit, but my head still feels "fuzzy." I'd have to lie down…
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2013 was THE year!
After 5+ years of telling myself I was going to lose those 20 pounds, I finally did it! Here's a 2 minute video of me being a bit of a dork... http://youtu.be/BzH14E2KrqY ...I can't figure out hyperlinks... :sad: If you think 2014 is YOUR year, you are right! You can do it and yes, I believe in you. :wink:
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Low blood pressure and dieting??
I'm not sure if this fits under "general diet and weight loss".... I went to see my doctor because I was getting dizzy and feeling lethargic. My doctor ran some tests and said I have a history of low blood pressure, which is normal for me. Unfortunately, when it goes down by even a few points, I can get dizzy. She said it…
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Eating honey packets during a run??
Runners...have you tried this? I run early in the morning before breakfast, and I start to feel myself running low on energy about 20-30 minutes into my run. I could try to add in a very, very light breakfast... A friend of mine suggested energy gels, but I read that honey is just as effective. I'm wondering if any of you…
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Runners... How do you stay motivated to RUN?!??
I've been really lazy with my running... I blame the humid weather. :tongue: But seriously, I've been wondering how to keep myself motivated. A few years ago when I first started running, I couldn't wait to get out the door and run! And every time I ran, I always went a little further than before. Then I took about a two…
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What's your breathing pattern for running?
I used to breathe "in, in, out, out" for every step I took. Then I noticed myself breathing, "in, in, out, out, out" almost naturally. And now, I breathe "in, in, in, in, out, out, out, out." Hope this makes sense... I'm not forcing it. It's just the way I've been noticing myself breathe. My breathing pattern may be this…
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Warming up before your run...
So I admit I hate warming up before my runs. I stretch for about 10 minutes, and I don't know why but I just dread it. Then I read somewhere that you can walk and then jog lightly as a warm up.... And then I got to thinking, well, I'm a slow runner to begin with! I average 12 minutes per mile... So could I skip the warm up…
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Runners: Favorite snacks?
I've been munching on apples with peanut butter and orange slices the last few weeks... I need some new ideas! And cheap too since I don't work over the summer. What snacks keep you going?
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How often should I run?
I started running again, and my big goal is to eventually run a marathon. For now, I'd like to just get back into running. I've been doing a mile here and there every other day, but I'm wondering...how often does everyone else run? I don't want to take off too many days because then I might find myself getting lazy and not…
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I'm stuck! Or my scale is broken...
I can't seem to get under 130 lbs. I can't. I can't. I can't. I CAN'T. :sad: I've been between 128-135 lbs. ever since I was in high school...so ten years ago. I just can't seem to get under 130 and stay under for longer than two weeks. It's like my weight is just so comfy at that range! I don't exercise a whole…
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Ready for my date! :)
I hope the pictures work... If not, I haven't figured out how to do it yet so you'll have to wait. :wink:
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When life gets busy, I munch away. New ideas please!
I've been working, interning, and going to school since the fall...and I think my body is finally giving up. I'm up and going at 7am and my day doesn't stop until close to 9pm. I haven't had time to exercise the last few days because by 9pm (or even 4pm), I'm just exhausted! This week has been more challenging because I've…
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What's your average mile pace?
When I used to run, I would be really self-consious because, well, I guess I'm a pretty slow runner. I ran once at the tracks on campus, but one girl pointed out that she could practically speed walk and be doing the same thing. I average an 11 minute pace. I know I'm slow, but I'm able to run for a long time without…
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Can you get back into running after a long break?
Hey! :smile: A couple years ago, I went from a couch potato who could barely run a lap to running about 3 miles a day within a few months. I remember feeling just GREAT (runner's high anyone??), but then winter came...and I didn't have access to the YMCA. So I stopped running and haven't run since. I tried to get back into…
