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Energy gel?
Hi everyone! I am in the process of training for a half marathon. I am always researching, googling, posting for advice and tips on this. One thing I keep seeing is energy gel. What exactly is it, and should I have it for a half marathon?
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7 mile race results! And question for runners.
Hi everyone. Well, I ran my farthest distance ever yesterday. This is just my 3rd road race ever. I've done a 9K, 10K, and yesterday I did a 7 mile. I was very nervous because it was a very hilly course. My goal was an hour and 15 minutes and even that seemed unrealistic. Well, I did it in 60:53! Of course all I can think…
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Advice from runners please!
Good morning! Ok, so I am fairly new to running. A couple months ago I signed up for a 9K. At the time, I have no idea why I did it. Honestly, until race day I hated running with a passion. I've always been an athlete but hated running. So I did the 9K and I absolutely loved it, and got a pretty decent time. Over the…
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Runners....know of any good training programs?
I'm looking for an easy to follow program for a half marathon. Most seem to be 12 weeks which is totally fine. I'm fairly new to running, so the programs I'm finding I have NO Idea what most of it even means! Does anyone know of a nice simple one? Thank you!
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Has anyone ever pulled an ab or oblique?
Hi everyone! Ok so yesterday I did my Insanity workout, all was well. This was before work early, like 530am. I was fine all day. Then after work I went for a run...literally like one minute into it I got THE WORST cramp in my lower left side and I still have it. Hurts to move certain ways, cough, etc. About 4 years ago I…
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Custom running shoes?
Hi everyone. When I was posting a couple weeks ago about running, I got a few recommendations to go to a shoe store that specializes in running and get some custom sneakers? Any suggestions on how to find a place? Like, do standard shoe stores like Foot Locker or anything do that? Sorry, I'm new to running and I loove it…
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Results from my 9K!
I am soooo happy to say that I was able to run the entire thing!! Not only that, but I was barely tired or out of breath. Played 2 softball games right after! I never imagined this possible, you guys were right, actual races are a whole different beast than running outside or on a track! I finished it in 53 minutes! I am…
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Running my first race this weekend! Tips from runners please
Ok so I am running my very first race this weekend, its a 9K. I didn't have much time to train so I know that I won't be able to run the entire thing. With that being said, I'm looking for advice on how to plan it..or not plan it? As of now I'm at about 2.5 miles of solid non stop running without really being too winded.…
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Ran 2 miles!
Ok I know its not that much, but I ran 2 straight miles yesterday! Did not stop once! I have never in my life done that! And did it in 17 minutes! I am so excited and proud of myself!! Just wanted to share!
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Insanity, 2nd fit test results!
Switch Kicks day 1 128 (64) day 15 212 (106) Power Jacks day 1 58 day 15 63 Power Knees day 1 106 day 15 115 Power Jumps day 1 40 day 15 47 Globe Jumps day 1 11 day 15 13 Suicide Jumps day 1 22 day 15 23 Pushup Jack day 1 35 day 15 45 Low Plank day 1 72 day 15 91
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Question for "Insanity" crowd
Ok so I am in week 2 now, and tomorrow it says pure cardio and cardio abs. Well there's one DVD that is Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs...but then there's another DVD that's just cardio abs. I'm assuming I'm supposed to do the one that is both? And the 2nd one is for month 2?
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Pedometer incorrect..pretty excited!
Ok so I posted this week about being a new-ish runner and entering a 9K and blah blah. Well last week I started running and ran supposedly 1.15 miles and was rather discouraged by this, especially that it took 19 minutes. Yeah well, my pedometer is either defective or I am and don't know how to work it. I decided to run…
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Pedometer incorrect..pretty excited!
Ok so I posted this week about being a new-ish runner and entering a 9K and blah blah. Well last week I started running and ran supposedly 1.15 miles and was rather discouraged by this, especially that it took 19 minutes. Yeah well, my pedometer is either defective or I am and don't know how to work it. I decided to run…
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Advice from runners please!
Ok...so recently in the new found "me" I've tackled lots of things I never thought I would. Mainly being able to stick to working out pretty much every day, also doing Insanity which is as a lot of you know..well, Insane! With that, and being able to get thru all that ridiculous cardio, I decided to start running again and…
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Calories burned running vs. walking
Hello! Ok so I recently signed up for a 9K roadrace. I've never been much of a runner, mainly because cardio has never been my strong suit. I'm in week 2 of Insanity and I just ran almost a mile and a half without stopping. Probably a personal best for me! I know its not much but I'm super excited. Did I mention its 30…
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Very first day of Insanity! I think I rocked it! Opinions pl
Switch kicks 128 (or 64 if 2 really counts as 1, but didn't seem that way on the video) Power jacks 58 Power Knees 106 Power Jumps 40 Globe Jumps 11 Suicide Jumps 22 Pushup Jacks 35 Low Plank 72
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Ice cream sandwiches!
Sorry if this has already been posted, I'm sorta new here! These are sooo good. Just take any brand of chocolate graham crackers, put some fat free coolwhip on them and another on top, then freeze. They really do taste EXACTLY like an ice cream sandwich but extremely low in cals and fat.
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Just ordered Insanity! One question....
Hi everyone! After 1000 questions I just ordered Insanity! I am so excited! One question though for those of you who have it or have done it. I want to start as soon as I get it, but I am going on vacation from May 7-10. Are you allowed to just take a break like that? Or should I start when I get back?
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Questions and opinions about Shaun T "insanity"
Hi everyone. I was just looking for some opinions on the Insanity workouts. Is it more about weightloss or toning or what? I am not an overweight person, but I am in shape. 5'5 118 lbs. My main goal was more or less to get in better shape and tone up. But now it seems all of my workouts are getting much too easy for me so…
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How to log Taebo?
I think I've asked this before but how should I enter Taebo in the log? Got a new one the other day, ultimate taebo...90 minutes! Wow! Calisthenics? Kickboxing? Aerobics?
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HRM question
How do you tell carlories burned just from a HRM? I have a pedometer with HRM built into it, but how do I calculate calories burned with it?
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From yesterday, Jillian's Banish Fat/Boost Metabolism
Hey everyone! Yesterday I posted about looking for another Jillian Michaels workout that may be a little bit more of a challenge. Someone (sorry I forget who) recommended the banish fat, boost metabolism. WOW is all I have to say. What a great cardio workout! Literally NON STOP 50 minutes. Some posted about not being able…
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Insanity, please explain!
I know this is a pain, but can someone please explain to me how this Insanity works? Do you get complete instructions, what dvd to do and when? Do you decide this on your own? Also, it says weights aren't required..is this true? Thanks!
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Workout video recommendations needed!
Hi everyone. I've been doing the Jillian Michaels no more trouble zones which I ABSOLUTELY love. Sometimes when I don't have time I do the 30 day shred. Does anyone know of any other good circuit training videos that don't include an obnoxious bouncy hoppity instructor? That's why I love Jillian so much. But you can only…
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Workouts not found in database
Hi everyone, I was just wondering do any of you ever do Billy Blanks workouts? Cardio kickboxing, ab tapes, etc? How do you track them? There's nothing in the database for it. Should I just do it as aerobics or something? Thanks!
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How many extra calories burned?
Hi everyone! How many more calories do you think are burned when you take your usual walks with hand weights? I walk about a mile on my lunch breaks for 100 calories...I just started using 2 lb hand weights. How many more do you think that would be?
