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Forum: Exercise
05-24-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

Yes. Up your carb intake. When you deplete your...

Yes. Up your carb intake. When you deplete your glycogen stores, up to 15 % of calories come from breaking down muscle in order to use the protein for energy.

You can only improve your fat burning...
Forum: Exercise
05-06-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

Very good run. Most likely you were slightly...

Very good run. Most likely you were slightly overtrained and the missed workouts allowed you to recover rather than lessening your fitness.

Abebe Bikila (winner of the 1960 Olympic Marathon)...
Forum: Exercise
04-29-2012, 03:41 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

Check your shoes. Are they last year's model? The...

Check your shoes. Are they last year's model? The cushioning materials age-harden even without use.
Did you get fitted at a running store or are these from a big box retailer? The vast majority of...
Forum: Exercise
04-13-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

abby, don't worry. Unless the club's focus is on...

abby, don't worry. Unless the club's focus is on high performance, there will be a wide range of abilities. You might even get yourself a training partner.
Forum: Exercise
04-02-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

Local thrift shop/Goodwill/Salvation Army stores....

Local thrift shop/Goodwill/Salvation Army stores. Sweat pants and sweat shirt.

Some races have so much clothing discarded in this manner, they collect them and donate right back to local stores or...
Forum: Exercise
04-02-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

Good job, sw. Rule of thumb: If you feel...

Good job, sw.

Rule of thumb: If you feel cold at the start line, you're not overdressed. If you'll be standing at the start for more than 10-15 minutes, wear something warm and disposable( take...
Forum: Exercise
03-29-2012, 06:10 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

You'll be fine. Most marathoners will do their...

You'll be fine. Most marathoners will do their last long run 3-4 weeks out when tapering.
As far as the iPod, that's why I don't let the kids I coach wear their music when doing a hard workout. I...
Forum: Exercise
03-28-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

When was your last long run and how far? I knew...

When was your last long run and how far?
I knew a woman who injured her knee six weeks before CIM, only had one 20 miler done. Still qualified for Boston.
Forum: Exercise
03-03-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

CIM is on Dec 2nd this year. It gets rained on...

CIM is on Dec 2nd this year. It gets rained on every few years.

sw07, very doable if you have a good half.

Training for a half establishes a good base for the jump to marathon mileage.
Forum: Exercise
02-24-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

Mike, I'll answer this as if you asked" How can I...

Mike, I'll answer this as if you asked" How can I properly taper for a long-distance race?" rather than "How can I further destroy myself?" :D

The fact is, at this point, there is nothing you can...
Forum: Exercise
02-02-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

Just finished answering it.

Just finished answering it.
Forum: Exercise
02-02-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

Looks good to me. And you still have time to...

Looks good to me. And you still have time to notch a couple of 13+ mile runs.

You've got them space far enough apart to gauge progress and running a 10 miler (or 15K) that far out will give you a...
Forum: Exercise
01-27-2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

This has me concerned. Best thing to do is put...

This has me concerned. Best thing to do is put the marathon into the future and focus on reaching the intermediate steps -5K, 10K, 15K, 20K/half marathon.
By then, you should know if your spine and...
Forum: Exercise
01-27-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

What's your current training and have you set up...

What's your current training and have you set up a schedule to build to the marathon?
Forum: Exercise
01-24-2012, 02:38 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

Is your cardio all running or a mix? Have you...

Is your cardio all running or a mix? Have you built up to the time you plan or are you starting from scratch?

The fact you did a 5K on no training says a lot about your potential but you still...
Forum: Exercise
01-23-2012, 02:32 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

What's your current fitness routine? I'm a...

What's your current fitness routine?
I'm a former runner so I've had some experience with such matters.
Forum: Exercise
01-11-2012, 05:30 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

I've had that happen many times. No idea why,...

I've had that happen many times. No idea why, just seems to be one of those things.

And it's not just age, I remember a few runs in college that went that way.
Forum: Exercise
01-02-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

Psychic prediction: I see you making it. :D ...

Psychic prediction: I see you making it. :D

Good job.
Forum: Exercise
12-19-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

If your pace feels good, stick with it. Run...

If your pace feels good, stick with it.

Run a 10K late Feb/early March-you'll get a better idea of your fitness and can get a good estimate of your half mara. time.
Forum: Exercise
12-19-2011, 01:54 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

How long ago was the 5k? As you're still new to...

How long ago was the 5k? As you're still new to running, you will see a great deal of improvement in a short time. (Won't last forever)
This is one of the reasons I like training by heart rate-you...
Forum: Exercise
12-19-2011, 06:22 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

Urban, You need to run a hard race. Somewhere in...

Urban, You need to run a hard race. Somewhere in the 5-10K range to get an accurate prediction of your training paces and possible half marathon time.

This calculator...
Forum: Exercise
12-18-2011, 03:23 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

If you're comfortable, it's an appropriate pace. ...

If you're comfortable, it's an appropriate pace.

How is your schedule determining training pace?
Forum: Exercise
12-16-2011, 01:20 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

Vito, there are Gore-Tex socks....

Vito, there are Gore-Tex socks. (http://www.campmor.com/rocky-gore-tex-socks-1.shtml?source=CI&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=19988BLK12M) Never used them so I have no idea how well they hold up or how well...
Forum: Exercise
12-16-2011, 07:35 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

I use the Garmin 305...

I use the Garmin 305 (http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Forerunner-Waterproof-Running-English/dp/B000E3XPYQ) which has a heart rate monitor built in and can be used as a cycling computer. The 405 ...
Forum: Exercise
12-16-2011, 06:16 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 96,179
Posted By handcycle2005

Vito, you're a good candidate for a heart rate...

Vito, you're a good candidate for a heart rate monitor. If you train by heart rate, your time will improve at the same rate as your fitness without forcing it/being tempted to "race" your workouts.
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