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Runner's Advice- Ilio-Tibial Band Syndrome
Was just at Dr's and they have diagnosed me with ITB (Ilio-Tibial Band Syndrome), which is a superficial thickening of tissue on the outside of the thigh, The band is crucial to stabilizing the knee during running, moving from behind the femur to the front while walking. The continual rubbing of the band over the lateral…
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Marathon Runners
Just finished week 1 of Hal Higdon's Marathon Novice 1 Training Program. Has anyone used this program before? Like to get your thoughts. Did you follow it exactly, or change things around a little? Running first marathon in October (Marine Corp Marathon in Washington DC). Let me know your experiences. Thanks.
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Marathon Training Program
Just finished week 1 of Hal Higdon's Marathon Novice 1 Training Program. Has anyone used this program before? Like to get your thoughts. Did you follow it exactly, or change things around a little? Running first marathon in October (Marine Corp Marathon in Washington DC). Let me know your experiences. Thanks.
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GU or Cliff Gels?
Just curious as to which gel you prefer and why? Beginning training for the Marine Corp Marathon. Thanks in advance!!!!
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All my goals reached!!!! Now comes the hard part......
Thank you to everyone on MFP for your stories and inspiration. Could not have done this without you or this great site. I started in May 2011. Weight: 250 down to 168 BMI: 36.9 (Obese) down to 24.8 (Healthy) Waist (jeans): 44in to 32in Neck: 18in to 15 1/2in Suit: 50 Regular to 40 Regular Cholestrol: 245 to 175 Running:…
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Festivus NSV
Happy Festivus everyone!!! Did some last minute shopping today and for the heck of it, tried on 32 waist jeans and THEY FIT!!! So I got myself a nice xmas gift. Big thanks to everyone on MFP for the inspiration.
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Running NSV
On June 1st, I couldn't run past 10 houses. Today I did 10 miles. I think i'm ready for the Disney Half Marathon in January. Thank you everyone at MFP!!!
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Just hit the BIG 7-0
Just got on the scale and it read 179.6!!!! Exactly 70.4 pounds lost. Cannot remember when I was in the 170's. Good day :)
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My NSV for today
Just got results from my bloodwook. My cholesterol was 220 last October. Today it is 174. Best part is that I did it with no medication!! Thanks everyone for the inspiration :)
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NSV for October 15th
Mine was a personal best 5k in 25:48.24
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My NSV for today
In May, was wearing size 44 waist jeans. Today I bought a new pair of Levi's, size 33. They are TIGHT, but they fit :smile:
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NSV- 3 Month Runner
Today is my 3-month Anniversary of becoming a "runner". On 6/24, I jogged to the end of my street and had to stop. This morning I jogged 6.5 miles in 1:10. Thanks to everyone on MFP for the encouragement and inspiration!! :smile:
