I agree with Primm. I don't eat anything before I run for at least an hour or more. And whatever it was, it eas very light such as a pear or an apple. I too get nauseated.

Hi runners - first time I've posted on here too I think. I have been running since starting with the C25K last November. Did a 10K in May in 61.30 official time - although it was so busy we walked the first few minutes.

I'm booked in for another 10K in August, then I plan to do a 10 miler in October, and a half marathon in February before the BIG one - a marathon in April.

I started my pre-pre-marathon training this week - I'm very excited. I did my first 4 mile run this morning since the 10K. I hurt my foot and couldn't run for a few weeks after the 10K so I've been building back up again carefully. It went well!

I only eat before a morning run if I am doing a long run (12 miles +) or planning hard intervals. Then I always eat something that is some carbs some protein. PB toast with banana is a common breakfast for a long run.

The longer I have been a runner the less sensitive my system has become to what I eat and how long before running I eat. Plus since I spend MOST of my running time at lower intensity its easier to run with food.

Thanks for the all the responses! I'm hoping I can get my butt out of bed tomorrow morning and run outside, so I'll let you know how it goes!

Sooo....I set my alarm for 7am, but for some crazy reason, hopped out of bed at 6:20, wide awake. It was cloudy and cool outside so I went for it and finished my first nonstop 3.2 mi outdoor run!!! It was awesome!

Seriously, it would've taken me months to push myself to just do it and stop thinking "I can't", but thanks to you guys, I now know that I can! You're all so inspirational and gave me the motivation I need, so thank you!!

What a great way to start the day! Happy Thursday everyone!

Well done - glad you enjoyed it. I have only ever run on a treadmill twice - both times in the runup to a race when the weather was absolutely atrocious, but I couldn't afford not to run. I loathed it!! I much prefer to run outside.

takingcharge - way to go!

Taking charge that is AWESOME!

Robsia - Welcome

Well I guess the 11 miles in the last two days wore me out because yesterday I could only squeeze out 3.5 before my body told me to stop. I still have 14.5 for the week and I will have a light for tomorrow or sunday. My ultimate goal of HM is seeming more and mmore tangible. I can do this.

I did three miles this morning but it was too hot to do four : ( Will try again this weekend...

WTG TakingCharge!

Been waaaay to hot and humid to run outside here this week. Hitting the dreaded treadmill, did 5 miles yesterday with a little speed work mixed in. Hope it's decent out by the time I hit my long run this weekend, I can't handle the treadmill for more than maybe 5 or 6 miles at a time max.

I did a really short run after my Spin class today (2miles) it amazing how much I have improved. It hardly felt like I did anything at all. It was a great feeling. i think I am going out for a run in the morning before church. IDK yet but I think I am going to make an effort.

Well, I'm not sure what to do - I did 2 x 4 mile runs on Wed and Fri and made a blister on my big toe on the outside edge. Yesterday I covered it with a plaster and went out and did a 3 miler. When I came back it had turned into a massive blood blister and is sore to the touch, although not when I run funnily enough.

Next week, my schedule is M - 4 miles, W - 4 miles, F - 4 miles, Sa - 3 miles.

I'm not sure whether to stick to the schedule or have Monday off to let the blister start to heal - I'm only in week 2 of my pre-marathon training, I don't really want to disrupt it so soon.

Anyone have any experience with blisters - what do you do with them?

blisters - pop or not pop is a HUGE debate. Seriously you can get pages on a running board. If the blister is affecting your gait you want to pop so you dont cause muscle strain by running with a limp. However then you need to use Neosporin or other antibiotic cream and watch carefully for infection. Sometimes releasing the fluid makes it less painful and since it flattens out it irritates less.

Moleskin is good for covering although you dont want moleskin directly on broken or loose skin as it will NOT come off easily. Secondskin or liquid bandaids can help protect it during runs.

But definitely lube your feet before running. Vaseline, bodyglide, blister shield. If your shoes are large enough (which may be your problem) double socks can sometimes prevent blisters.

I hate blisters!! I'm sorry you have to deal with that. Personally, I'm not the biggest fan of popping them because you risk a nasty infection, but if you take good care of it (wash thoroughly, apply antibiotic cream, clean bandaids, etc) then it should be fine. If you can, get one of those super strong bandaids that ennay mentioned and double sock it, which should cut down on the irritation. Good luck!

hey ladies!

I did 5km yesterday, the longest I've gone in a while.... I have signed up for a 10km charity run Aug 23, in order to keep me on track for my half marathon in October. I'm very excited and have already raised almost $400 for a good cause!

I also reached a new low weight today...156.4lbs...WOOT! I'm so happy that my clean eating and running is showing up on the scale...it keeps me that much more motivated!