http://sweat365.com/forum/ Forums Tag: running en Thu, 23 May 2013 19:27:30 +0000 http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/583#post-3156 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:40:30 +0000 youbetterrun 3156@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>During the month of November, I plan on running at least 100 miles. My plan is to run 5 mile a day, 5 days a week. For me this will be a bit of a challenge, considering I have been running 3 miles a day. I welcome the challenge, and look forward to the sense of accomplishment I will feel from from achieving this goal. Has anyone heard of <a href="http://www.ultraankle.com">Ultra Ankle</a>? I hear they make ankle braces. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/692#post-3100 Tue, 04 May 2010 18:25:32 +0000 vega 3100@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I'm confused. Did the acupuncturist tell you that you had issues with your spleen and kidneys or did your doctor tell you from reading your blood work or doing tests? The reason I ask is while I think acupuncture and other non-traditional treatments do have some positive results, I would still be skeptical without further following up with my doctor. As far as acupuncture for weight loss, I haven't heard of it before. I've heard of acupuncture for people trying to quit smoking though. </p> <p>Vega Sinclair,<a href="http://www.goldenrule.com/health/health-savings.shtml">HSA</a> Advisor </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/744#post-3085 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:10:24 +0000 Brad Hefta-Gaub 3085@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>How did your Dr. Appointment go? Did you have it yet?</p> <p>It's quite possible that you may have ramped up the mileage too quickly and suffered an injury... possibly a stress fracture or something else.</p> <p>Usually the treatment is simple -- rest... and then return to activity slowly.</p> <p>Hope everything worked out ok. Good luck! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/744#post-3075 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:04:22 +0000 matthewmartz 3075@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I've been running for awhile now and as i've moved up in fitness and gotten more endurance i've started to run for longer periods of time. I've come to the point where i can run for 2hrs straight. After a week of this though, the knuckle of both my big toe's is in great pain every time i try and run and now even when i walk. ive given up on running for the past week hoping it would heal itself but so far no luck. i'm going to one of those foot docters soon booked an appointment but i was wondering if anyone had any advice there willing to give. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/706#post-2992 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:42:02 +0000 trichick 2992@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>It really depends on what you are aiming to do. Do you want to race, do you want to run for fun, do you want to run a 5k, do you want to run a marathon? Your running goals will determine what you will do to get better. However, either way you will need to increase both distance and speed. This should be done gradually, though, so that you do not injure yourself. My advice, check out some online training plans. There are quite a few free, decent plans available online that can be tailored to your needs. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/706#post-2991 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:28:30 +0000 sierra 2991@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I'm just getting in to running.....I'm naturally in pretty good shape but I don't really know what to do now. To get better do you stay at the same speed but increase distance or increase speed and stay at the same distance???? </p> <p>Thanks in advance for any insight!!! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/583#post-2960 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:09:49 +0000 tommyspenny 2960@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>just coming back from an acl injury im slowly gettin back into running and loving every min. i'm currently covering about 20-25 miles a week so in November in goin to try and up this to 25-30 each week. all this whilst playing football (soccer)and keeping up my weight training. How do i ever find the time to work?? </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/583#post-2959 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:31:46 +0000 dhelmstadter 2959@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <br /> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/561#post-2945 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:03:53 +0000 msteechur 2945@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>The cortisol thing is true, but not accurate. The cortisol that is released during exercise doesn't cause weight gain...it's stress hormones that can cause easier weight gain. Since exercise alleviates stress, the net effect is positive.</p> <p>Weight gain is most likely due to a few factors:</p> <p>1. Inflammation<br /> 2. Muscle mass (although it takes a long time to build a pound of muscle)<br /> 3. Overeating to compensate for increased hunger due to exercise. You're journaling your exercise, are you journaling your food too? </p> <p>Rebel is right (although I personally take offense to the term "Skinny Minnie" I don't think anyone who is overweight would like slurs thrown at them...I am a "Skinny Minnie" but was once over 100 lbs heavier and love that the same people who don't want to be discriminated against due to their weight, will discriminate against me due to mine and I worked HARD to lose it and work HARD to maintain it.)</p> <p>But I digress...I'm not suggesting you throw away the scale, but I know that since I've upped my training and have added marathons to my mix, I have gained nearly 10 pounds but not "grown" any. I'm still a size 2-4. The scale was frustrating me, but when I try on last season's clothing and realize that they are the same clothes I was wearing three years ago at my lowest weight, I relax. </p> <p>If you want to know for sure you're balancing your calories, journal food and exercises and maintain a 500 calorie deficit with a goal of losing about 2 pounds a week. As a weight loss advisor/coach, I will be honest and tell you that it does take more time for active people to lose weight, often. But it's way LESS time for active people to see benefits from healthy living! I also find that people who are physically active stick with it longer because health is their overall motivation, not being a "Skinny Minnie." </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/692#post-2936 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:06:42 +0000 rebalasvegas 2936@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I started getting acupuncture recently and have been told that I have “issues” with my spleen &#38; kidneys...both effect metabolism. </p> <p>I went from a couch potato to weight training 3x a week and running about 12-16 miles per week. No fast food or soda, limited sweets yaddy-yadda. Bloodwork shows I am in perfect health now. I have been consistant for 2 years thus far. I am 5'3, 180! I have been that weight since before I started. Sure I have toned up and slimmed down physically but the scale weight won't budge. Seriously frustrating. </p> <p>Anyone have success with acupuncture for weight loss??? </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/561#post-2935 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:59:31 +0000 rebalasvegas 2935@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I went from a couch potato to weight training 3x a week and running about 12 miles per week. No fast food or soda, limited sweets yaddy-yadda. Bloodwork shows I am in perfect health. I have been consistant for 2 years now. I am 5'3, 180! I have been that weight since before I started. Sure I have toned up and slimmed down physically but the scale weight won't budge. Seriously frustrating. Now, I blow past that skinny minnie during a race and it feels great. I have to take what I can get!</p> <p>Also, I started getting acupuncture and found that I have “issues” with my spleen &#38; kidneys...both effect metabolism. Interesting!</p> <p>Don't waste your time on a scale. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/561#post-2527 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:02:55 +0000 luluorange 2527@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I have run close to 1000 miles this year, aveaging 25-30 miles per week. In addition, I take spinning class at the gym, walk with friends after work. I have lost about 4 lbs this year, too immaterial to mention. However, I have lost 2 dress sizes and gain a lof of muscle tones. I stop weighing myself because the number on the scales are irrelavant. Keeping up with the workout, continue to gain cardio strength and lose size is more important. :) </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/583#post-2492 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:47:24 +0000 Lisa Sabin 2492@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>It's time to get moving...time to get off the treadmill and get outside. I have about 760 running miles logged this year. I would like to have 800 by the end of November. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/561#post-2482 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:07:17 +0000 shebaduhkitty 2482@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Also, for women especially, take meaurements... although my weight is not going down as fast as I wish it would... my measurements have made some awesome improvements. As well as my endurance and other fitness factors (Like how much I can lift in certain strength training exercises) </p> <p>But 2 weeks is not really enough to track the long term benefits you are getting from your training. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/522#post-2479 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:47:25 +0000 shebaduhkitty 2479@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>This great running group has learned so much in just 2 weeks. Over 13 people are meeting for this training and it has been great to start to get to know some new and experienced runners. I can't wait for this week... except for the almost certain rain...</p> <p>thanks Tory~! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/561#post-2467 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:41:25 +0000 Brad Hefta-Gaub 2467@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Agreed... it's easy to overeat when you're working out.</p> <p>You gotta watch the calories in too. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/561#post-2466 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:58:45 +0000 efranlje 2466@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Keep in mind too that many things can impact weight loss (or the lack thereof). Javelina93 brings up a great point - if you're drinking more sports drinks or are using gel packs during your runs, those add calories. I use G2 because it has significantly less calories than a normal "aide" drink. I also drink it sparingly - only after a hard workout (tempo/interval/hill/long runs) and just drink water after my easy runs.</p> <p>If you're a woman, you're weight will fluctuate more throughout the month than a man (I watch my wife struggle with this), so you'll need more than a week of "data" to determine how your weight is truly being impacted.</p> <p>Typically when training for a race, especially the longer distances, you don't lose a lot of weight. As you increase mileage you will need to eat more to recover properly. When training for a race you train for peak performance rather than weight loss. If you want to use running to lose weight, keep your runs easy and don't worry about your times - keep your heart rate low to burn the maximum amount of fat.</p> <p>Finally, keep with it. I'm a veteran of weight loss (having lost 60 lbs about 3 years ago). Don't expect magical gains (or losses) from day to day or even week to week. Be consistent in your exercise and be diligent about what you eat and it will come. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/583#post-2463 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:16:59 +0000 Brad Hefta-Gaub 2463@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>How many miles will you run in the month of November? Brooks is giving away prizes for the leaders in this challenge group. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/561#post-2423 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:58:46 +0000 reverey 2423@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>muscle weighs more than fat! So consider it a good thing...you are gaining muscle while losing the jiggly stuff, so while your number may stay the same, i'm sure you look slimmer! :) Keep it up...it'll shift after awhile. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/520#post-2378 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:16:43 +0000 chapman5410 2378@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>This is kinda off the topic. I have read in a few mags that if you do down hill sprints, not a steep grade but slight down hill grade, it can improve speed more efficiently because it trains your muscles to move at a faster pace. I really dont know if it is true but it kinda makes sense. </p>