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Aging athlete - law of aggregated miles?
http://zelle.runnersworld.com/chatter/the-aging-athlete-the-law-of-aggregate-miles?adbid=10152743183651987&adbpl=fb&adbpr=9815486986&cid=social44600896&short_code=2vfe1 The above article suggests that after years of running, running related health issues increase. What is your experience with it? Appears like extensive…
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Rest days from running
I slowly upped my mileage to around 45 miles per week and I love running. I also cycle and do the elliptical fairly regularly and try to do some body weight training. On top I have to walk my dogs daily for about 4-6 miles. Looking at training plans, most incorporate at least one day per week of not running. I have two…
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Same style of shoes?
Apologies for bombarding you with a second question today, but this has been bugging me and the info on the web is not clear. I have my running shoes Asics Gel Nimbus 16 which were suggested by the running room after assessing my gait/feet. I love them and I do all my longer runs in them. I have more than one pair and I do…
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From 10K to HM?
Hi everybody, I am 49, female and I have just successfully completed to 10K races. I finished the C25K and then the C210K program and am now contemplating training for a half marathon. My understanding that Hal Higdon's novice 2 half marathon plan may be a good way to start? The question I have: at which week would I start…
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10 K to Half Marathon?
Apologies for double posting, as I posted the same question into the Long Distance Runners Group: Hi everybody, I am 49, female and I have just successfully completed to 10K races. I finished the C25K and then the C210K program and am now contemplating training for a half marathon. My understanding that Hal Higdon's novice…
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Bandlastics vs dumbbells?
I have both and on some websites it says that training with elastic bands is more useful as a) you have permanent tension b) it is less dangerous and c) you can train muscles in all directions not only vertically up and down. My bands go up to 210lbs. My dumbbells go up to 52.5lbs. (Bowflex) What is your take on training…
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Knees
Just wondering whether I made a mistake ordering the insanity videos. I had a knee injury two years ago, meniscus, but no surgery. Are those videos high impact on my knees or is there a way to do the exercises without the danger of hurting my knee again? Stef.
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Insanity and knees
I had a knee injury two years ago from skiing. No surgery but MRI shows damaged meniscus. I am thinking doing insanity and now I have read that it is quite knee intense. Is there a way to do the exercises without putting too much pressure on my knees? Thanks for your help! Stef.
