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Ladies who lift/cross train: results timeframe?
For those that primarily lift weights and/or use a cross training program, how long did it take for you to start noticing results? For others to notice? How long til you met your goal?
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Help with IIFYM, please!
I've read so many enthusiastic posts about IIFYM, but I seem to have a mental block when it comes to figuring out a plan for myself. So I am hoping one of you awesome MFP members can help a girl out! I'm 5'8, approx. 165lbs and hoping to lose about 20-25lbs. I have mild PCOS, so one thing I know is that I need to keep a…
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Socks??
So after getting 4 blisters on my toes after an 8 mile training run in the rain, I am thinking it might be time to invest in some new socks. I wasn't wearing cotton, but they were thicker Adias/Nike/Reebok no-shows. I've heard good things about merino wool. Is there a particular brand that folks swear by? I'd love to have…
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Graduating on Sunday with an icy-cold 5K
I'm super excited and nervous to be completing the C25K program on Sunday with my first 5k. I never really thought that running on pavement would be possible because my back would hurt so badly every time I tried in the past. But a bad headspace after a break-up and excess weight challenged me to find something positive to…
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Cold Weather Running Tips?
I am on week 2 of the C25K and the weather just started getting pretty cool here in the mid-Atlantic. I've never enjoyed cardio outside during the colder months because the air temp always made my nose/throat/chest hurt. However I have decided to conquer my distain and have registered for my first 5K on Dec. 8th and want…
