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Newbie distance runner - Which pacer group to choose?
Hello all, I will be running my 1st half marathon next month. My long run training has been around 11:10 consistently. The race I am participating in offers pacers. One pacing group is for a 11:27 pace and another is at 10:18. I am trying to decide which group would be the best to run with. I have been reading that your…
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I can run 1 hour, Can I now work on speed?
Hello runners I am a fairly new runner. I initially started walking for 90 minutes 3 x week in May and completed a walk to 5k program in September with a time of 38:13. I am currently running 5 miles twice a week. I completed the breast cancer 5k this past weekend with a time of 34:14. I plan this week to add a 1 mile…
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Modify goals after 10 lbs?
I have lost 10lbs and MFP is suggesting I change my goals. However, I am still comfortable with staying with my target weight goal of 150 (I am 5'8). Also, I am exercising a little more but am still sedentary most of the day and have that type of job.Why should I change my goals if my life is still basically the same?