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How to increase my speed...
So a few weeks ago I completed the C25K program. I'm currently doing the walking portion at a 3.5 and the running (which is really more of a power walk/jog for me) at a 4.2. I'd really like to work on increasing my speed but I'm unsure of how to do it. Should I restart the program and just alter my speeds to where I'd like…
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HRM and potential outrageous calorie counts?
So for those of you that have a HRM, do you feel like your calories burned is an outrageous number? Ever since I've started tracking my food and exercise I've been using my iPod nano to track my calories burned and the numbers have been relatively close to what MFP says I burned. But then I used my new HRM (it's a Timex…
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Question for outdoor runners
What do you use to keep yourself hydrated when running outside? Do you carry a water bottle, use a belt to hold a water bottle, use a Camelback hydration pack or something else? My friend and I have been considering running outside once it warms up a little more but I've been concerned about what to use for my water since…
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HRM - Which do you use and why do you like that specific mod
So I'm sure something along these lines has been posted before but I just don't have the time right now to dig for it. I've been considering getting an HRM for a little bit now since I know the exercise calories on MFP are off. I was wondering which brand and model people prefer. I've heard lots of people mention Polar but…
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My muscles and the gym
So as I sit here and type this, it's 1:22 am and I can't sleep because my shins feel like their crawling with unused energy because I didn't go to the gym today (I had a very rare opportunity to volunteer in my daughter's classroom today because my husband was home to watch the baby, so I took it). I've been to the gym for…
