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Forum: Exercise
09-04-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

Sounds like plantar fasciitis...

Sounds like plantar fasciitis (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0004438/). Is the pain on the bottom of your heel?

Ice, NSAIDs, roll a golf ball(rolling pin, baby food jar) under your...
Forum: Exercise
09-04-2011, 08:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,922
Posted By handcycle2005

Walking won't be so stressful as to be a worry....

Walking won't be so stressful as to be a worry. Do as you feel.

Garmin and Timex both make watch type GPS recievers with a heart rate monitor included.
Somewhat pricey, though.
I use a Garmin...
Forum: Exercise
09-04-2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

Always a good day to meet a goal despite...

Always a good day to meet a goal despite problems. Thumbs up!
Forum: Exercise
09-04-2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

What kind of pedometer do you have? The...

What kind of pedometer do you have? The mechanical types only measure the number of strides and can't adjust for stride length.

Walking outdoors on level ground makes it easier to maintain a...
Forum: Exercise
09-04-2011, 08:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,922
Posted By handcycle2005

Starting off with aerobics every other day is...

Starting off with aerobics every other day is fine, you need time to build your fitness. Start with about 15-20 minutes a day while you find out how much you can handle.

Which pedometer are you...
Forum: Exercise
09-04-2011, 12:18 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

OK, several possibilities. Crown of the...

OK, several possibilities.

Crown of the road.
Check the inside of the shoe for a seam.
Almost everyone's feet are different sizes though not enough to be a problem. You may have enough of a size...
Forum: Exercise
09-03-2011, 02:31 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

Blisters are not normal and whatever is causing...

Blisters are not normal and whatever is causing them needs correcting. Where on your foot are they developing?

Both feet or only one?
Forum: Exercise
09-03-2011, 01:56 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

I hope he gets through it OK, I've seen too many...

I hope he gets through it OK, I've seen too many injuries made much worse by being stubborn at the wrong time.

(I assume he's having trouble with the back injury he mentioned upthread.)

Mike,...
Forum: Exercise
09-03-2011, 06:45 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

sw, compared to your road 5K, that's a very good...

sw, compared to your road 5K, that's a very good time. Cross-country rules!

gt, I hope you're going to skip the half.
Forum: Exercise
09-02-2011, 06:39 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

Just because an injury is no longer hurting...

Just because an injury is no longer hurting doesn't mean it's fully healed. There needs to be some "toughening up" time for the new tissue.
Take it easy on increasing your run time for at least a...
Forum: Exercise
09-01-2011, 02:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,645
Posted By handcycle2005

You're on the right track, be aware of two...

You're on the right track, be aware of two things: part of the fast early improvements are partly gains in efficiency, not fitness. The rate will slow down, it's normal, don't panic and up the effort...
Forum: Exercise
09-01-2011, 02:22 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

Thanks, I enjoy still being able to advise. I...

Thanks, I enjoy still being able to advise. I coach(assistant) track/cross-country at a local high school and have become an unofficial coach on a couple of other message boards.
Forum: Exercise
08-31-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

I was hit while bicycling to work back in...

I was hit while bicycling to work back in mid-2004, hence the screen name.

I can walk short distances with a cane but my running days are over.

Looks like you picked a good 5K. Best of luck.
Forum: Exercise
08-31-2011, 05:11 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

My bag was packed year round, less worry on race...

My bag was packed year round, less worry on race day that something was forgotten.

I would only drink one bottle of water while traveling to the race, no need to wait in line for the Porta-Potti....
Forum: Exercise
08-31-2011, 04:14 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

Since you will have a place to store your stuff...

Since you will have a place to store your stuff and change, here's what I always had packed for race day.

Short sleeve t-shirt(for after the race)
Long sleeve t-shirt (for after the race)
short...
Forum: Food talk
08-31-2011, 03:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 21,232
Posted By handcycle2005

I never did well eating before a morning workout....

I never did well eating before a morning workout.
For a long run, I would carry one bottle of Ultra Fuel(400 calories/16oz), one bottle of water and refill halfway through.
For a bike ride, bagel...
Forum: Exercise
08-31-2011, 01:40 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

I always tried to arrive at least an hour early,...

I always tried to arrive at least an hour early, sometimes more depending on driving distance. It made for less stress over worrying about possible delays.

Gives plenty of time to park, check in...
Forum: Exercise
08-29-2011, 06:46 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

Think of training runs as putting money in the...

Think of training runs as putting money in the bank. As you make deposits ( miles), your account (fitness) grows.
Racing all-out is like making withdrawls. Too many withdrawls and you write a check...
Forum: Exercise
08-29-2011, 05:58 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

sw, a slight correction to the 10K work-do the...

sw, a slight correction to the 10K work-do the 1200s at 10K goal pace, the other repeats the same as stated, increase to 3 of each distance.

Your racing schedule does not look too extreme though...
Forum: Exercise
08-27-2011, 12:39 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

Absolutely. Just work out the approximate time...

Absolutely. Just work out the approximate time and figure half that time for recovery.

Also, Google Earth (http://www.google.com/earth/index.html) has a measuring tool that is very accurate.
...
Forum: Exercise
08-27-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

sw07, those are good 5K times you're running off...

sw07, those are good 5K times you're running off low mileage. 20:00 is quite realistic.

5K
Once a week, do a long run. Pick a one day a week and add 1 mile every 2-3 weeks until you're up to 8-9...
Forum: Exercise
08-27-2011, 09:02 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

sw07, how long have you been running and what is...

sw07, how long have you been running and what is a typical week you're currently doing?

Getting under 20:00 will require a good amount of interval training as the 5K is a very anaerobic event.
...
Forum: Exercise
08-26-2011, 05:01 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

Tempo should not be comfortable, more just over...

Tempo should not be comfortable, more just over the border of comfortable/uncomfortable so you did it right.

You might want to cut the tempo back to 20-25 min. Your planned 10K pace is very close...
Forum: Exercise
08-24-2011, 06:21 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 143,101
Posted By handcycle2005

Virtually every race not only allows walkers and...

Virtually every race not only allows walkers and kids but welcomes them.

The reason that serious runners complain is that people let their children line up at the front.
The faster runners are...
Forum: Nutrition & labeling
08-22-2011, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,950
Posted By handcycle2005

You got it on the nose.

You got it on the nose.
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