Run for your life! Group

by rjcauley16 on Feb 12, 2012 at 3:38 pm

I also used this sight to drop a ton of weight and running was my sole means of exercise.  Upon completing my first marathon I got a stress fracture in my foot.  Sidelined me for a while.  I joined a local gym and got on an elliptical.  This may provide you with a means to exercise without the impact that running inflicts on the knees.  I did this for about 2 months, with constant ice after exercise.  After 2 months I was back to running and have been injury free for about a year.  I still go to the gym and I think the change in exercise helps me stay injury free.  Anyway, just my two cents.
Rick

by new_runner on Feb 12, 2012 at 4:56 pm

 How often do you run? Maybe replace one running day with a cross training day to keep from stressing your knees. I only run twice a week to keep my knees from getting injured.

by AngelMeag on Feb 13, 2012 at 7:09 am

I'd start with the Couch-to-5K program to build up your endurance for distance and time again. This program goes off the idea that people can run a 5K in 30 minutes, but for me it always takes 40, even when I run the whole thing.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
For arch pain, make sure you're wearing the right type of shoes for your feet. Go to a running store and have them talk to you/look at the way you walk and run to determine the best type of shoes for your feet. The right shoes make all the difference!

by jaybird0772 on Feb 13, 2012 at 7:33 am

 Thanks for the tip. I had alot of trouble before with the arch pain but tried out a more stable new balance 720 series but now im having issues again, im thinking it might be time for a new pair possibly? does anyone have any news on how the new reebok realflexs are for low arches? 

by snrinderle on Feb 11, 2012 at 10:58 pm

Holy crap!  I am slow!  I ran 12.5 today in 2 hr 24 min and I was stoked.  Good job!  Hope you reach that time you hope for!

by rjcauley16 on Feb 12, 2012 at 5:40 am

My goal is to just finish and not make a total fool of myself.  I actually just want to have fun.  My only goal.

by rjcauley16 on Feb 13, 2012 at 6:42 am

Congrats! Stay at it.  Running is a very personal thing.  I can reassure you though that there is no way you will come in last.  Have fun, that is what it is all about.
Rick

by ommartin on Feb 8, 2012 at 11:52 am

It sounds like a hormone problem but maybe you've had that checked? Either way, what has worked for me is to change up the macro's on my plate.  Try eating 33%protein, 33% fat and 34% carbs but don't increase overall calories. and I’ll bet you see a big difference by the end of a week. One more word to advice, save some of your carbs for the meal right before your run or you may feel sluggish.

by new_runner on Feb 9, 2012 at 5:51 am

 You aren't eating enough. NETTING less than 1,200 calories will cause your body to go into starvation mode and so it's holding on to everything it can. I would suggest slowly working your way back up to a proper calorie level. You may have some initial gains, but that 's just because it will take some time for your body to realize it's not being starved anymore. You'd be surprised at how many calories you can consume and still maintain/lose weight.

by Erisesque on Feb 10, 2012 at 5:46 pm

 I have to agree with new_runner.  You're definitely not eating enough calories.  Once you begin running, your body really does become like a wood burning furnace, a well-oiled machine, but to keep your metabolism running high, you've got to eat enough calories.  I've been running for about 25 years, an avid marathoner.  I'm 40 years old, eat between 1800 and 2000 calories a day as a runner, and have maintained my weight give or take 5 pounds or so for over 15 years.  I don't gain.  I know it's scary, but I would recommend getting it up to1600/day if you can, if you're trying to lose, and be sure to add weight training into your workout schedule.  I use weights 3 times a week.  muscle mass also speeds up your metabolism, even when you're not working out.  Good luck!

by snrinderle on Feb 11, 2012 at 11:00 pm

Of course I would push for clean food but what kind of food do I push for?  carbs/protien/ice cream?  I'm really thinking I might start logging food on here just to keep tabs on calories not just points..
 

by AmyeM on Feb 12, 2012 at 1:45 pm

I agree with new_runner and Erisesque, you are not eating enough.  I have been on a weight loss journey for nearly a year and I have lost about 50 pounds.  For a while, I was not losing anything and I was working out/running more.  When I spoke to my doctor about  it, the suggestion was to eat more.  I went from 1500 to 1800 calories a day and lost 5 to 7 pounds in the next three weeks.  Why don't you try to add 200 calories a day for a month, see what happens.  I believe you will be happy with the results.
Another thing that really helped me was to stop the points and just count calories.  For me (and most people) I need to burn 3500 more calories than I eat to lose one pound a week.  This is what I track and I make sure I get the exercise in. If I over eat, I have to spend more time on the treadmill or on the trail.  Then everything is about a choice and I am not deprived of anyting.  BALANCE, BALANCE, BALANCE.

by snrinderle on Feb 13, 2012 at 3:01 pm

This concept is super hard for me.  I have kinda implemented this this whole last week but kinda negativily.  I've eaten more, but it's been more crap.  Big bday on Sunday gave extra excuse for cookies and cake.  Need to search for that balance.  Thinking about have my metabolism checked to find that RMR.  Maybe I'm running high or rediculiously low and don't have anything to go off of. 

by snrinderle on Feb 8, 2012 at 10:31 am

Here's how to start:  START!  Don't talk about it just do it.  You can do this.  I'm sure you've heard of the C25K.  Look one up load it on your i-pod and start.  When you are about 1/2 done.  register for a 5k.  No excuses.  Just start.  Even If you have to walk the whole way of the 5k you will have completed it and you can set a goal the next time to beat your time.  You will surprise yourself.

by Former Member on Feb 6, 2012 at 7:53 pm

 I understand the motivation thing I have none at all I went from running 20  to 35 miles a week to nothing for the past 7 weeks I think I have ran 12 miles lol I just cant get back into it at all for what ever reason. My diet also sucks pretty bad too. So good luck. I work straight night shift now that may have a lot to do with my problem feel like crap all the time!!!!!

by snrinderle on Feb 6, 2012 at 10:03 am

wow...you inspire me.  I ran my 1st marathon last year and am training to run the same one this year hoping for better results.  Last year after my 1st I ran a 10k just 3 weeks after the marathon and I couldn't run the whole way.  I was so ticked.  I hurt so badly, and I was crying during the stupid run cuz I had just completed a full and I could run 6 flippin miles?  I can kinda understand how you may feel...knowing that you can skip a week of runs and honestly get back on the road and hit a 10 + miler with really no problems, it's frustrating to feel so wiped when you have accomplished so much!  You will make Boston....only if you want to.  You get on the plan, you train, and you push through those 1st 4 miles and you do it, and then you wonder why you ever signed up for it, then you finish and you get amnesia of how bad it sucked in the middle and you sign up for another one....(That how it works for me anyway)  Happy Running, hang in there...you'll get there!