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Howdy everyone 
- I've never posted here (I don't think) and I see there are a lot of runners over here. I just started running this spring and will be doing a half marathon in 2 weeks and again in Nov.
Just a little about me - I had RNY about 5 years ago - started at 386 and today am 214, although my lowest stable weight was 185. This increase has been in the last year and really picked up once I started weight training and running.
I've done a couple of 10K races and 5K - I have a 10mile that I will be running tomorrow morning. So far, so good! I'm not fast - but I finish and I finish without needing medical intervention lol. I found BSN's Volumaize earlier this week and did two test runs drinking it before hand and noticed it helped - I usually drink Powerade Zero and water during my races/runs - I haven't had any shin problems, toenail issues (saw that in a post and now I'm scared!).
So far, here are my times:
9/11 10K; 1:16
9/25 10K; 1:24
10/2 5K; 39:52
I do treadmill runs during the week, 3 to 4 times. I did 4 miles in 50min on Thurs with no problems and no fast walk breaks, so I'm hoping I have a pretty good shot at making it through the 10miles tomorrow with no big issues.
Anyway - any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!!
- I've never posted here (I don't think) and I see there are a lot of runners over here. I just started running this spring and will be doing a half marathon in 2 weeks and again in Nov. Just a little about me - I had RNY about 5 years ago - started at 386 and today am 214, although my lowest stable weight was 185. This increase has been in the last year and really picked up once I started weight training and running.
I've done a couple of 10K races and 5K - I have a 10mile that I will be running tomorrow morning. So far, so good! I'm not fast - but I finish and I finish without needing medical intervention lol. I found BSN's Volumaize earlier this week and did two test runs drinking it before hand and noticed it helped - I usually drink Powerade Zero and water during my races/runs - I haven't had any shin problems, toenail issues (saw that in a post and now I'm scared!).
So far, here are my times:
9/11 10K; 1:16
9/25 10K; 1:24
10/2 5K; 39:52
I do treadmill runs during the week, 3 to 4 times. I did 4 miles in 50min on Thurs with no problems and no fast walk breaks, so I'm hoping I have a pretty good shot at making it through the 10miles tomorrow with no big issues.
Anyway - any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!!
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Welcome!
You will find this board is full of a variety of different levels and types of fitness regimes. Some of these "athletes" will truly amaze you. There is a lot of experience and stories to be told. Feel free to comment and pass on any words of wisdom. Everyone here seems to be available and knowledgeable and more than willing to help.
Have a great day...Debbie
You will find this board is full of a variety of different levels and types of fitness regimes. Some of these "athletes" will truly amaze you. There is a lot of experience and stories to be told. Feel free to comment and pass on any words of wisdom. Everyone here seems to be available and knowledgeable and more than willing to help.
Have a great day...Debbie
Welcome to the forum! I'm not a runner & so I don't have any advice, other than keep doin' what you're doin'! Good luck in your upcoming half marathon, and be sure and let us know how you did.
Jenny
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