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BodyMedia activity monitor review
After 10 days trialing the Bodymedia Fit, I can now reveal my results. I wore this unit around my left arm for 10 days solid, only removing when showering/bathing or swimming. The 10 days in question were over my Easter holidays - so not exactly typical IE no trips to work, more training time, more absolute relaxing time!…
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Does barefoot running reduce injury?
Is there anyone out there who has suffered recurring injury, and has been tempted to try barefoot running/minimalist shoes and had positive results? I’m a pretty average club runner, running between 20-25 miles per week at about 8 min miles. Over the past year or so I have been experiencing increasing levels of pain in my…
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Track vs road running
Does anyone know if there is a reason for my calves to hurt soo much more after a track training sessions compared to a road sessions? Is this a common phenomenon or is it just me? Thanks
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Help with the last 7 lb Please!
Hi. After nearly 1 year on MFP I have 7lb to go until I reach my "initial" weight target. I could really do with a few more MFP friends to help push/motivate me that extra little bit. I have my first half marathon of the season coming up next weekend - Reading 1st April, and hope to break 1hr 40, followed up by the Sutton…
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Please help me lose the last 7lb!
Hi. I have 7lb to go until I reach my "initial" weight target. I could really do with a few MFP fitness friends to help push/motivate me that extra little bit. I have my first half marathon of the season coming up next weekend - Reading 1st April, and hope to break 1hr 40, followed up by the Sutton 10k on 29th April and…
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diverticular disease and exercise
Afternoon all.. This morning my GP diagnosed me with diverticular disease (similar to IBS). Nothing too nasty, quite common and possibly known to many of you, so you may have some knowledge about my are of questionning. For those of you in the know , at the minute I feel like someone has reached inside me, twisted my…
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Which road bike?
Hi all. I've just bought myself a new Cannondale Synapse Tiagra racing bike. I'm intending to use it to commute to work ( 30 miles round trip) and for tri's next year. I was just interested to know which bikes people ride and what they mostly used them for. Any gear tips, or cycle routes in Surrey England appreciated!…
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recovery programme after half marathon
Hi all, On Sunday I ran my first half marathon in 2hours 8 mins. I am soo stiff and sore now though. Does anyone have any advice regarding getting up and running again? How soon? How far? Should I do other activities first? I am due to run a 5 mile cross country "race" on 8th October. At the moment I'm not sure I am going…
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Not losing weight but kloosing inches
Hi all, I wonder if anyone can help regarding my "dilemma". I have lost 12lb since starting MFP in January. I have cut my calorie intake from over 2500Kcal to approx 1600 per day. I have taken up exercise (couch to 5 k) and walking. On the days I am not C25K i walk on average 6-8 miles (as exercise, not your general…
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In need of a kick start - again!
Hi all. I'm reasonably new to myfitness pal. I started after New Year weighing 15st 2lb. Last week I weighed in at 14st 6lb and was very pleased with myself. However I've had a couple of work doo's this week and have relapsed into the old - "I dont care" mode. I need a kick up the back side to get me motivated again.…
