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9 or 10 day marathon training cycle
I was lucky enough to get into the ballot for London Marathon 2013. This will be my second marathon - my first (this year) was not a brilliant time largely due to ITB /knee pain. This time I want to try & avoid any issues & so want to get the nutrition & training right. I am going to allow myself more time do I can…
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Marathon training One Mile at a Time
Hi I have been lucky enough to secure a ballot place in London Marathon 2013. This will be my second marathon. The first one took me forever @ 6:06 and I had knee / ITB pain issues pretty much once I got to 14mi in training & it just carried on (despite seeing a physio) & during the last 10mi or so of the race - though it…
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Lacking in motivation have you got yourself out of a rut?
Hi I have been on here since Jan 11. Start weight was 154lb. Lowest (summer 2011) was 138lb. Current is 142lb. Goal is 126lb. I lost some weight last year & felt great. Was pretty strict with myself & rigid with the exercise. I ran my first marathon in April this year so put the weightloss on hold while I trained & put a…
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Running with a Fox Terrier
Hi just wondered if anyone on here runs with their dog or more specifically a Fox Terrier? We are getting a puppy at the end of July and am very excited about it!! He won't be able to go out for the first couple of weeks but after that would like to take him running with me sonetimes to wear him out!! If anyone has any…
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Carbs vs Protein - settings to lose weight / body fat???
Hi I have recently run a marathon & put my weightloss on hold whilst I was training & increased my carb intake at the same time. I have maintained my weight over the 16 weeks (bar putting on 4lb right at the start). I have now altered my goal to 1/2lb a week loss & 126g carbs (35%), 126g protein (35%) & 48g fat (30%) per…
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New trainers & getting over knee pain...
Hi am gonna try & get out to buy some new running trainers this weekend that am hoping will eliminate the knee pain I had both during training & my recent marathon that came on everytime I ran more than about 10 mi. My physio said I overpronated so I will be looking at getting some support trainers. My current ones are 18…
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My first marathon completed!!!!!
Just wanted to share with you all the elation I still feel after completing my first marathon last Sunday in London. Fantastic experience & the crowds were great even though it was the hardest fitness thing I have EVER done!!! Best parts were running over tower bridge (& seeing Denise Lewis plus camera crew!), hearing Big…
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Runners knee - Physio or acupuncture?
Hi - don't know if there are any physio's on here or similar or if anyone has suffered from the same but could do with some advice on runners knee!! I am running London marathon in 4 weeks. I am due to do my longest run of 22mi this week before tapering. Since I started ramping up my mileage from 16mi (so the last 4-5 long…
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Bad long run during 1st marathon training...
Hi just posting as interested in other peoples experiences of having a bad training run & how you overcame it? I am training for my first marathon at end April & am technically up to 16.5mi. I am due to do 20 this weekend. I have done two HM before & the 1st was hampered by trainer issues & blisters but the 2nd all went to…
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Bad log run during 1st marathon training...
Hi just posting as interested in other peoples experiences of having a bad training run & how you overcame it? I am training for my first marathon at end April & am technically up to 16.5mi. I am due to do 20 this weekend. I have done two HM before & the 1st was hampered by trainer issues & blisters but the 2nd all went to…
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Marathon training whilst on holiday - need advise!!
Hi I am training for my first marathon at the end of April. Training is in full swing and after this weekend I will have done 16mi on my LSR (my max running distance so far ever). My training plan has my mileage going up and down each weekend. During the week I do a short tempo run & intervals plus a couple of cross…
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Marathon Training - max distance required?
Hi All I am running (well that's the plan) my 1st marathon at the end of April & wondered what the general consensus was for the maximum distance I should train to? I have done two HM the last in November last year but had the 1st two weeks of this year off exercise due to heavy cold/chest infection but been back into the…
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How to decrease body fat %? - help!!
Hello Brief synopsis on self: have been on here just over a year & lost 18lb & a few inches - happy with that so far. I would like to shift another 10lb to my target weight but as I am 1st marathon training at the moment I am not currently stressing about weightloss as am sure it will come & what I am currently doing is…
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Do compression socks help?
Hi all Noticed these compression sox in a shop over the weekend whilst looking for a new pair of general running sox & wondered if anyone had used them & found them to aid their running ability in any way? I suffer from tight calves which massage normally solves but is not practical on a regular basis. I am running a…
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Right food ideas for carb loading please??
Hi all I am running my second half-marathon the weekend after next and since I have done all my training right this time I would also like to get the food side right in the week running up to my race. I am not the best cook in the world & I dont eat meat (except fish). I am still running on a calorie deficit of 500 a day…
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Marathon training following a cold / chest infection - when
Hi I have not done any of my usual exercise regime for the past week due to having & cold & cough (so no energy & felt crap). I now feel much better generally & energy wise although I still have the cough & some sinus pain (so not getting a brilliant nights sleep!!) However I am mindful of doing things too soon & it all…
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Right foods for carb loading help please??
Hi all I am running my second half-marathon the weekend after next and since I have done all my training right this time I would also like to get the food side right in the week running up to my race. I am not the best cook in the world & I dont eat meat (except fish). I am still running on a calorie deficit of 500 a day…
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Increased protein diet for a semi vegetarian - advise & sugg
Hi Having lost 15lb I am looking to lose a few pounds more still though my main aim is to lose another 5% in body fat. Apart from exercise which I have covered - I would like some advise on what I should be eating more of & less of to increase my protein intake. I have changed my goals to 40% carb / 30% protein / 30% fats…
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BMR calculation check - seems low???
Hi Just thought I would check my BMR on here as not done so since I started in January. I am sure it was about 1800 then. However it is now telling me mine is 1260!! Isn't that a bit low? I could just be confusing myself but I am operating on 1200 daily cals (plus exercise cals). I obviously can't lower that amount nor…
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Energy boost during long runs - request advise?
Hey all!! What do u all use during long runs for energy boost? I flag after about 7m - tried a gel but didn't seem to do a lot!! A friend on here suggested SiS gels as not a sticky - have heard the SiS range is good. Also had suggestion of jelly babies (not sure how many!) & also read about protein powder with water. I…
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Right food ideas for 'carb loading' please???
Hi all I am running my second half-marathon the weekend after next and since I have done all my training right this time I would also like to get the food side right in the week running up to my race. I am not the best cook in the world & I dont eat meat (except fish). I am still running on a calorie deficit of 500 a day…
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Runners - Shin ache - any ideas??
Hi just wondered if any ideas on my shin ache? I say ache as it's not really painful just niggling & feels tender when I press on it - like a bruise. I have been exercising regularly for about 18 months with a cross of cycling, spinning, gym & running so it's not because I am doing too much too soon. I do also give myself…
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Runners - post run muscle recovery - any suggestions??
Hi just wondered if any runners on here could recommend anything I could eat or drink post runs that would aid muscle recovery? I am training for my second half marathon at the end Nov & for a couple of three days after my long run my thighs are quite achy & stiff. I do stretch properly & hydrate & have started to take…
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Abdominal Injury - advise please!!!
Hi I ran a 5k race yesterday which was all ok in general. I have run a few before & longer & train to that distance on a regular basis so being fit enough or lack of training isn't the issue. My problem was I got what I thought at the time was a stitch in the first 10 yards which did wear off after a couple of minutes. It…
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Wholefood / non processed food advice required please!!!!
Hi just after some tips or suggestions for eating proper food as opposed to processed stuff or an websites that other people have found useful. Briefly I have been on a plateau since the end of May & been unable to shift my last 8lb - I dud change things around fir two months & upped my cals but still no shifting!! However…
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Oily fish - good or bad for weightloss??
I am semi-vegetarian (I eat fish) & eat a variety a few times a week ie salmon, cod, prawns (all plain). I have always understood that oily fish is really good for you in lots of ways & most articles I have read encourage you to eat mackerel, sardines etc. I don't particularly eat a load of this kind of fish but do…
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Advice needed on exercises to target legs & bum!!!!
Before I ask my question, I would like to say that I know you cant specifically lose weight from targeted areas of your body nor can you change your basic body shape. I am pear-shaped & actually dont mind having curves BUT I would like to tone them up more & shift a couple of inches off my hips & thighs!! I have a good…
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Pre-workout energy snack
I have been buying various energy bars over the last year or two (my favourites being Food Doctor "& Go" bars or pack tunch apple & cinnamon). I have to avoid ones with caffiene in as they make me feel tired & shaky. Some bars i find quite expensive & containing various preservatives. So i have made these today following a…
