Oh yeah, forgot to post my update... ran 5 miles on Tuesday, did an athletic conditioning class on Wednesday.... came home with a pulled groin. Awesome. I will be out of commission until this heals...

You're exactly right, Loquacious. It's pretty much impossible for women to "bulk up" from weight lifting because we just don't have the hormones (testosterone) to do so - unless of course you're...

Pam ~ I just joined the YMCA - I'm really loving it so far! It has a great indoor track for days like today when I'm too much of a wimp to run outside. :) One of these days I'll utilize the pool when...

MK, sorry to hear about the bad marathon experience. Guess you will be staying away from clif bars for the time being, huh?? ;) In all seriousness I'm glad that you didn't suffer from much other than...

Geranium, wouldn't that be nice? I took a week off around Thanksgiving and spent sooo much more time in the gym, running, really taking care of myself... it was so nice to have that much time to...

Congrats on your second marathon, MK! Sorry to hear about the less than ideal race, but at least you got to run in some nice weather, eh? :)

Couldn't second this anymore if I wanted to! I still consider myself a beginner and it's difficult for me to remember that as I experience these new (longer) distances, it's the mileage that counts,...

Hello everyone! We have had some nice weather (ok, nice for HERE - 55 degrees today) lately so I've been able to get outside for my runs. I officially started half marathon training this week and it...

Hey Eve, from what I remember the cardio interval workout wasn't too high impact so I say go ahead and do it. Definitely do the modified moves if it's going to impact your hip too much. When you do...

Hi Geranium, yes I've used the foam roller on my hammies and calves, especially my hammies when they are tight from lower leg strength training. IMO, the roller is the simplest yet most effective...

Oh, Eve! I'm so sorry to hear about the hip. So frustrating. I know that "fear" that you will never be able to run again... I felt that way when my knee problems took me out for a few weeks earlier...

Just wanted to jump in on the weight training discussion. I 100% recommend it. I am like MK ... running made me lose 65 lbs but I was still really flabby. I felt like for all the weight I lost, my...

momof5k - congrats on your resolution run! Sounds like it was a successful race! Did your Garmin come with the software? I'm a data nerd so it was really fun to upload my workouts, have it create a...

Hello ladies...glad to see so many new faces. Welcome, everyone! Sounds like everyone is off to a good start in 2010.

I had my first run in (gulp) two weeks this morning. Way too chilly and rusty...