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| Fitness | Half Ironman Triathlons really are for everybody | Sep 24 2008 16:35 (UTC) |
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| Skinny kitty, congratulations on your 70.3! That is no small feat by any means. I bet there's an Ironman in your future, you go girl!!! | |||
| Fitness | what is a good average for running | Sep 19 2008 15:40 (UTC) |
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| Myrtle Beach Marathon would be a fun race. Here's a sampling of the age group results for women from 2008. It looks like a lot of people qualify for Boston at this one. FEMALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29 1 Katie Leger - 3:16:20 2 Danielle Hochschild - 3:16:37 3 Allison Mumbleau - 3:17:03 FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34 1 Heather Hennessy - 3:26:46 2 stephanie kitchens - 3:27:26 3 Heather Welch - 3:28:28 FEMALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39 1 Ashley Naelon - 3:13:49 2 Janet Waren - 3:14:01 3 Heather Smith - 3:16:24 |
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| Fitness | what is a good average for running | Sep 18 2008 21:22 (UTC) |
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| elaine911, what race are you training for? | |||
| Fitness | what is a good average for running | Sep 18 2008 20:12 (UTC) |
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| Pace is a relative term. Do some research on race results and you'll get an idea what kind of a range of pace there is. At a 5K on any given day, there will be the elite runners at 4-5 minute mile all the way down to the walkers at 15-17 mm. | |||
| Fitness | Major Triathlon Time Improvement!!! | Sep 15 2008 13:28 (UTC) |
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| Congratulations, that's great! Tri season is over here in the Midwest. Where did you see the most improvement? | |||
| Fitness | 1/2 marathon--what to eat DURING | Sep 13 2008 22:44 (UTC) |
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| The banana is a great idea, sometimes they pass them out at races. I usually carry clif shot blocks, which are sort of like gummies only with electrolytes. Breakfast is usually a piece of wheat toast with a TBS of peanut butter and a cup of coffee, about an hour and half before the race. I don't eat anything until about mile 6, but everyone is different. Fig newtons are great too and don't make my stomach revolt. | |||
| Fitness | Hip pain... can't figure it out! | Sep 12 2008 16:46 (UTC) |
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| It sounds like an IT band issue. I get that when I ramp up mileage too quickly or do a lot of hillwork. I have it now, in fact! And it's because I've been slacking off in other areas.
You can run through it, just let pain be your guide. I used to go to PT for it, but really it's just a matter of strenghtening the hip flexor muscles. Lots of squats, regular and one-legged, and balance work. Practice standing on one leg for a couple of minutes, keeping knee slightly bent. Switch back and forth, working both legs. You should see improvement in a couple of weeks. |
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| Fitness | 2 months with no workout. can you help me with a new plan? | Sep 06 2008 03:00 (UTC) |
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| It sounds like you're getting bored with your workouts, which is pretty common. And once you get bored, it's easy to rationalize not going to the gym, getting out on the bike, going for a run, etc. Working out, even at a crowded gym, can be a very isolating experience for many people. Instead of changing up your workout routine, how about trying to find a workout buddy with similar goals? You can encourage and push each other. If you can't find someone to workout with, a personal trainer might be a good bet. |
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| Fitness | So you need to be 18 to do the marathon????? Grrrrrrr..............I am so annoyed. | Aug 29 2008 17:22 (UTC) |
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| It depends on the race as to whether or not they ask for your ID. Why not just pick another race that will accept minors? | |||
| Fitness | Road biking | Aug 22 2008 22:30 (UTC) |
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| Jamminator has given some good advice. Check out the local riding scene at your local bike shop. You need to go there anyway to get a bike. They can set you up with a group ride that will match your experience level. |
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| Fitness | Join in the fun; The Calorie-Count Cycling Club... | Jul 10 2008 18:46 (UTC) |
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| Is anyone doing one of the Tour de Donut rides coming up? I'm in for the Illinois ride this weekend. I figure I'm good for 8 to 10 donuts. | |||
| Fitness | Having a tooth pulled | Jun 05 2008 14:37 (UTC) |
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| Missing a few days' worth of exercise isn't going to set you back. Let your body heal and hit it again when you're recovered. | |||
| Fitness | heart rate monitors...worth the money? | May 23 2008 20:43 (UTC) |
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| If you are a gadget person, you will love HR training. | |||
| Fitness | Mission: Run Around the World--MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!! | May 10 2008 23:58 (UTC) |
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| My apologies for not posting lately.
May 5 - 26.2 miles (yeah!) Today - 3.1 miles (Fat Ass 5K in my hometown) |
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| Fitness | Marathon | May 09 2008 16:13 (UTC) |
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| I've been running for six years, started with 5ks, then 10ks, then half marathons and sprint distance triathlons. I ran my first full marathon recently, after training for over a year. I used a couple of half marathons as training runs, then had long runs of 20, 21 and 22 miles before a three week taper.
All I can say is that the pain in those last few miles was otherworldly. |
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| Fitness | Any triathletes with advice/encouragement? | May 01 2008 16:12 (UTC) |
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| A bucket...flip it over and sit on it if you are changing shoes for run/bike, or just to keep your stuff in.
Put your helmet on your bike seat so that you don't forget to put it on (this is surprisingly easy to do!). Since the swim is last, you won't have to worry about drying your feet off, which is nice. Just have fun with it! Good luck! Anne |
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| Fitness | Join in the fun; The Calorie-Count Cycling Club... | Apr 23 2008 19:59 (UTC) |
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| tr, hope you're ok. It's so scary when you're cruising along and a big dog comes barreling out of nowhere.
The weather is beautiful today. It would be a great day to take off and go for a ride. Let's all hope for sunshine and warm temps. I rode in the rain for the first time this weekend, it was my first attempt at a triathlon. It I chose the mini (not quite up to snuff on swimming sprint distance, but maybe this summer). It was kind of scary. Someone crashed pretty badly on a corner, although he did get up and complete the course. I have a newfound respect for you hardcore riders. |
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| Fitness | black toenail from running...ewww! | Apr 16 2008 20:38 (UTC) |
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| It's very common in distance runners, nothing to be concerned about. | |||
| Fitness | Join in the fun; The Calorie-Count Cycling Club... | Apr 11 2008 16:53 (UTC) |
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| This thread is pure gold...
hkd, how is the commuting going? With the price of gas, I'm contemplating giving it a try when the weather levels out. |
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| Fitness | Bike 29 Miles | Apr 11 2008 15:54 (UTC) |
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| Nice ride! | |||
| Fitness | Join in the fun; The Calorie-Count Cycling Club... | Apr 11 2008 15:49 (UTC) |
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| LOL, I don't even want to think that all of this silly marathon and triathlon training is doing to me, it's a miracle I have the strength to type this message. | |||
| Fitness | Join in the fun; The Calorie-Count Cycling Club... | Apr 11 2008 15:24 (UTC) |
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| Weather permitting, I've got my first group ride of the season planned for Sunday morning. And if the trails would ever dry up, it will be a treat to get the mtb out again. TRHawley, you may be right about people being scared off. I think we're safe in here, unless someone from the other camp wants to come in and start badmouthing cycling because it's too much cardio. | |||
| Fitness | Join in the fun; The Calorie-Count Cycling Club... | Apr 04 2008 15:11 (UTC) |
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| I'm dying to get out and ride. We've had either rain, ice, sleet, snow, high winds or some combination every weekend this year. Saturday is finally supposed to be sunny and warm. | |||
| Fitness | My First 5K | Apr 03 2008 16:28 (UTC) |
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| Race bib goes on the front of your shirt. Have fun, good luck! | |||
| Fitness | AM runners, do you eat first? | Apr 02 2008 17:49 (UTC) |
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| Anything under 10 miles, nothing. Over 10, a piece of toast with peanut butter an hour before the run. | |||
| Fitness | Tempted to do what I'm sure is a gym pet peeve | Apr 02 2008 16:30 (UTC) |
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| He's probably an injury-prone runner trying to maintain his cardio base and reduce the impact on his legs. People train for entire marathons on the elliptical. | |||
| Fitness | Mission: Run Around the World--MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!! | Mar 31 2008 14:42 (UTC) |
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| 34 for me for last week. Thanks!
Anne |
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| Fitness | Mission: Run Around the World--MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!! | Mar 27 2008 16:24 (UTC) |
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| Wow, great job on the miles this week! | |||
| Fitness | Mission: Run Around the World--MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!! | Mar 24 2008 14:40 (UTC) |
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| Hi runners!
Last week was a cutback week, only 19 miles for me. Anne |
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| Fitness | Triathlon Training and HIIT (Tabata Intervals) | Mar 19 2008 23:27 (UTC) |
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| Safina, I don't worry too much about my diet. I eat between 1700 to 2500 calories per day, depending on activity level for that day. I'm 5'9" and my weight fluctuates between 153 and 158. That may sound heavy to some people, but my clothes are a size 8 and I'm happy with that.
Mostly I just try to eat healthy foods. I could probably stand to lose about 5 pounds, but I know that it will come off eventually. I don't weigh myself very often, just go by how my clothes fit. If things are getting snug, I just cut back a little and watch portion sizes more closely. If I know I've got a long run coming up, I might eat a bit more pasta the night before. If you are hungry, give yourself permission to eat. It sounds like you are doing a great job! |
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