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maybe give up long distance running?
I have been running since Feb of last year. Since then, I have run several 5ks, 10ks, one 15k and one half marathon. I am very proud of it, however, I always have some sort of injury. I love the ability to run the distances I have, sometimes going as far as 8mi on my long runs. But my body isn't changing, and I have large…
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How much do you eat on the days of your long runs?
My calorie intake is usually 1400-1600 cals. But on weekends, I am up to one 9mi day, burning over 1000 cal. I don't take that into consideration for pigging out that day, and try not to the day before but do eat an extra serving of pasta or carbs to help get me through. I will be doing this one long run once a week…
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How many calories do you eat as a runner?
My calories fluctuate every day....3 mos into this and my exercise never fails, but my eating habits do. I need to find a happy medium of calories because I don't think as a runner I am eating enough when my minimum is 1272. I know when i was doing regular workouts at home, that was ok because you weren't constantly moving…
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looking for friends...runners
i've been on MFP for a few months now, but I am hoping to get more motivated by adding those that enjoy the things I do. I am 5'3" 145-150 lbs looking to get to 125-129. I run races all year round, but my eating habits are keeping me from my goals...looking for more support...
