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Looking for MapMyRun Friends
Anyone other regular, consistent users of MapMyRun app? I am looking for more friends on there (I have 1 now). I have found that having friends on there, even if it's only 1 at this point, really gives me motivation and proof that others are out pounding the pavement or treadmill. If you are also a user and are looking for…
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Nearly 800 Miles on my Treadmill Running Shoes
I know that after a certain amount of miles (300? 400?) ran on a pair of shoes you should replace them. But I have shoes that I use just for runs on the treadmill and they are nearly 800 miles. Does the same advise pertain to shoes that are primarily used on a treadmill versus outdoors? Am I doing terrible damage using…
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Anyone Start a Running Streak For the New Year?
I am a pretty regular but average to below average runner. In my good days, I'll average between 20-30 miles a week but then I'd miss ONE workout/run and I'd stop for weeks if not longer. With the new year here and resolutions to be made I thought the best way to avoid the trap of missing a running day or a rest day…
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Need Help w/ Running Question: Same Weekly Mileage, Different Number of Days
This is for all the regular runners out there. For the past couple of years I've always wondered if you consistently run the same approximate number of miles each week, is it better, worse or no difference the number of days it takes you to run them in? For instance, lets say you run 20 miles a week. What is the…
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Weekly Milage
My life has become busier and more hectic lately and the number of days I can run has been reduced. But I am still hitting the same milage amounts as before ( just barely). But it got me thinking, in terms of weight loss and running improvement, does it matter how many days you run if you are running the same amount of…
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Flack/weighted jacket
Does anyone use or ever have used a flack/weighted jacket/vest when they run? I've read a couple of articles about it and wondering if this is someone other long distance runners here used and if they found it to help their races and/or to aid in their increased fitness or weight loss. Considering getting one but dont want…
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To Break or Not to Break? That is the question (I can't ans
Good morning everyone. Since I value all of your opinions I wanted to solicit some desperately needed advice. I am seriously considering taking a break from running, I think I need one badly. Right now I have tired legs, sore knees (particularly my right knee) and I think I am suffering from general runners fatigue. I've…
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Advice for a 5K Race
This Sunday I'll be running in a competitive 5K trail run race. Relative to my training runs this is a shorter run and most races I do are longer as well so I don't have a lot of experience in running 5Ks and I don't know the proper strategy in terms of fueling, warm up, in-race strategy, etc... I mean is it as simple as…
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My Random Question of the Day: Stretching for Runners
Good morning everyone. Been thinking about this a lot. Ever since I was in elementary school to high school to college to after college, etc... it was beaten into me that stretching before running was a necessity. Now recently I've been reading a lot of articles about how it is really not a smart idea to stretch before you…
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Who Out on MFP is Doing the NYC Marathon on Sunday?
If you are, congratulations. It's a wonderful, amazing, unforgettable experience. And you're suposed to have great weather! I'll be out in Williamsburg, Brooklyn cheer you on!
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Random Question of the Day: Running Accessories
So after a failed attempt yesterday, today I am going to the NYC Marathon running expo and I am very excited to be around so many people and vendors who love to run. There will be hundreds of retailers and vendors there with everything under the sun in terms of running. My question is for long distance running, what do you…
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My Random Question of the Day
I’ve been reading a lot lately how many of our closely held beliefs regarding the benefits of taking vitamins and supplements may not be as valid as they once were. I hope this isn’t true because I’ve used them for a while. Currently I take fish oil and a men’s multi-vitamin in the mornings. I used to take B-12 as well but…
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Looking for friends to motive and be motivated by
Hello all. Just looking for more friends on this site to assit on this journey of becoming more healthy. I am an avid runner and I love to discuss all things running but as long as you're on a path to a healthy lifestyle or are already there I'd love to be friends.
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Best Podcasts
During my runs I love to listen to Podcasts on my Blackberry, even more than music. I especially enjoy fitness podcasts and some of my favorites are Jillian Michaels, Marathon Traning Academy and the Get Fit Guy's Quick and Dirty Tips. Does anyone else have some favorite that they find both informative and entertaining?…
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Walking too Much?
My primarily exercise is running which I've recently been re-introduced to and have been loving running. I run about 5-6 times a week anywhere between 5-7 miles at a time. Recently I began a new job in New York City and it entails me taking the train into the city each day. Our train station is a mile away from my…
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Hit a Peak, Need Advice, Becoming Demoralized
Hello everyone, I've come across a problem that I can't see to resolved so I thought I'd come to you good people for advice. Since this past January, when I topped the scales at 296 I began to run again and eat better in order to become healthier. When I started to run again, I could only run maybe for five minutes before…
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BMI v. Weight Loss
Since January I've gone from 296 pounds to 250 which has been great and my goal is around 210 to 200 which I fully intend to hit by the end of the year. I have a scale at home that calculates both weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) and I've been keeping track of both those amounts in a spreadsheet almost daily as I've been…
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Core Exercises to do Outside or In Apartment
Greeting everyone, I have been getting back into running for the past few months after a long hiatus and I feel great, getting up early in the mornings before the oppressive heat to run anywhere between 4-6 miles. I've dropped about 40 pounds so far and hope to drop at least another 40 more. As I knew would happen, my…
