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[IamTrike]

You wouldn't like it. There are vegetables involved.

Wait..who doesn't like Pizza?

 

[theduck619]

That would be a tough choice. Marathon or DDC. If I have to pick between the two I'll probably pick the marathon. (If it goes really bad this year I'll want to redeem myself and if I do well, then I'll want a repeat experience.)
I think the big thing to prevent injury is to pace yourself training. I know in the past I am most prone to injury when I am trying to run too fast.

Training went well. I stepped off a curb during a marathon (mile 16) and tore a hip flexor (the one in the back by your bum). The rehab was long because it is just a pain.

I can't run too far on actual roads yet, but my mileage on the treadmill is up with no pain. I think if I keep my impact down during training I should be able to withstand the race impact.

I do run/walk training like you mentioned before and it does keep the pain and soreness way down.

 

[lnevo]

I've been thinking about starting a couch 2 5k program this year. I have about 40-50 pounds I should lose overall though. I am *tentatively* signed up for a Spartan 5k race this June. I'm not expecting to performance as much as I plan on having fun doing it.

I have lots of knee/back/neck problems which is my main cause for procrastination. Figured talking about it would help in the motivational aspects.

Otherwise it's pretty cold outside...so contemplating waiting till spring

On a serious note. I've been reading the WISH board a little. DW and I are huge Biggest Loser fans, and this season's theme is "No Excuses" which is a shame because I have so many. But the important thing is that the knee, neck, back are all impacted by the excess weight so really, I should get started.

 

[SAHDad]

But isn't there a flaw in the BMI index where it doesn't take into account muscle weight vs. fat weight? I know that's the case with WiiFit...

Yes, BMI can be really, really off, and is generally so in athletes. Per BMI, I am within 4 or 5 pounds of being "overweight" - at 5' 10" (and a bit, but not enough to round up to 5'11"), and 168 or so. I'm still skinny enough that you can see my ribs pretty easily - but I run, every day, and have a resting heart rate that is dropping down toward the 40s again.

OP - good luck with your program! I recommend the Couch to 5k/10k programs - they are designed so that you do not do too much, too fast and get hurt. If you need to repeat a week, that's fine too.

Maybe we should have a WISH-style thread here.

 

[katoot]

Morning, everyone. Feeling a little sore today in the legs, but overall, not too bad.

Question. Would it be better to work out in the morning, before work, or in the evening? I was originally planning on waking up an hour early and work out then. However, so far that plan hasn't been working out...

 

[IamTrike]

Morning, everyone. Feeling a little sore today in the legs, but overall, not too bad.

Question. Would it be better to work out in the morning, before work, or in the evening? I was originally planning on waking up an hour early and work out then. However, so far that plan hasn't been working out...

I know a lot of trainers recommend working out in the morning. I am not sure if there are specific metabolic advantages to that. Working out can suppress the appetite, but I've found that suppression doesn't last too long. Many people fall into a trap of eating more because they are working out. People tend to over-estimate the calories they are burning and underestimate the calories they are eating.

Getting back to your question, the best time to work out, is when you will actually do it. If you aren't a morning person go after work or at lunch if you can.

 

[katoot]

I know a lot of trainers recommend working out in the morning. I am not sure if there are specific metabolic advantages to that. Working out can suppress the appetite, but I've found that suppression doesn't last too long. Many people fall into a trap of eating more because they are working out. People tend to over-estimate the calories they are burning and underestimate the calories they are eating.

Getting back to your question, the best time to work out, is when you will actually do it. If you aren't a morning person go after work or at lunch if you can.

I am generally a night owl. However, I figured if I do my exercising in the morning, that could help me wake up and what not. Right now, it's just a matter of waking up in time. I didn't the past to days due to not being able to sleep on Monday night, and having to call loan offices in America last night (15-hour time differences can be quite inconvenient to a sleep schedule).

 

[katoot]

Since I overslept this morning (alarm set for 7, got up at 7:15, but wanted to get up at 7 to workout), I did 30 minutes tonight after work using WiiFit Plus. Started and finished it with a short run (my arms got more of a workout on that, but that's alright...my thighs are still quite sore from yesterday's "run"). Did a few balance, aerobic, and strength challenges between runs.

Going to try to wake up at 6 tomorrow. If it's not too cold, I'll try for Day 1 of Couch to 5k outside. If it's too cold, I'll probably do EA Sports Active on the Wii.

On the smoking front, it's currently 9:22pm and I've only had 8 cigarettes today...pretty damn good considering I'm usually close to finishing of a full pack most days at this time. The longest time between cigarettes was 6 1/2 hours (10-4:30). I'm thinking about not bringing any smokes to work with me tomorrow. We'll see if I remember to do so.

Another incentive to quit smoking: Had lunch with the big boss and about 15 other employees (who are all smokers). He told his higher ups that our office is now 100% non-smoking. We're supposed to take urine tests in about two weeks. He told us to not make him a liar. (I'm even more worried considering I read online that it can take anywhere from three days to multiple weeks for nicotine to completely get out of the system).

Quite exhausted now, going to try to get to bed a little early tonight.

 

[lnevo]

It so hard to realize how addictive Nicotene is until you try and quit. I did the patch about 7 years ago. I was amazed even after a few weeks with no problem after I forgot the patch a few times how strong the addiction is...

On a motivational front, I've always had a very hard time waking up early, right now I wake up at 7 and catch a 7:50 train to work. I get to bed around 11 and almost get 8 hours of sleep right now.

My question for those who are good at getting up early to workout is how you manage that? I've always been a night owl, but at night, I'm way too tired to do anything, especially head out to the gym.

I do wake up occasionally at 5 or so for an early shift at work and am thinking to just make this a regular wake up time, but that just seems to ridiculous to the other part of my brain that wants to sleep.

Any tips or suggestions that have gone through making early wakeups and workouts a priority?

 

[theduck619]

It so hard to realize how addictive Nicotene is until you try and quit. I did the patch about 7 years ago. I was amazed even after a few weeks with no problem after I forgot the patch a few times how strong the addiction is...

On a motivational front, I've always had a very hard time waking up early, right now I wake up at 7 and catch a 7:50 train to work. I get to bed around 11 and almost get 8 hours of sleep right now.

My question for those who are good at getting up early to workout is how you manage that? I've always been a night owl, but at night, I'm way too tired to do anything, especially head out to the gym.

I do wake up occasionally at 5 or so for an early shift at work and am thinking to just make this a regular wake up time, but that just seems to ridiculous to the other part of my brain that wants to sleep.

Any tips or suggestions that have gone through making early wakeups and workouts a priority?

If I do not work out early then I would have to do it during "family" time. I am an early riser but it is hard for to get motivated to wrok out that early. I set everything out the night before and when I get up, I get dressed and have a cup of coffee. This at least wakes me up enough so I can get to the gym.

When I am finished I feel good knowing that I don't have to think about working out for the rest of the day.

 

[Goofy + 3]

When I am finished I feel good knowing that I don't have to think about working out for the rest of the day.

Totally agree with this. Then, once I've gotten on a roll for a few days in a row, skipping a day feels like throwing out all the work I had already done. That's a big motivator for me.

 

[theduck619]

Totally agree with this. Then, once I've gotten on a roll for a few days in a row, skipping a day feels like throwing out all the work I had already done. That's a big motivator for me.

When you are on a roll, it stinks missing a day or two. I almost get depressed, thinking that I am losing those gains.

 

[10dedfish]

I work out in the evening, as I am usually at my desk at work by 6 AM. Generally, I leave the house at 5AM, get there at 6, and am leaving at 2:30-3ish timeframe to beat traffic.

The wife and I are actively trying to go to the Y and work out to lose weight, so to do it as a family, I wait until the evening. Week 2 Day 2 is tonight, so wish me luck. Im still a little sore from Monday.

Matt

 

[mattsdragon]

Cold turkey, that's the way to do it.

I had my last cigerette on July 23, 2010, and I'm running the Donald Half-Marathon this weekend.

You can do it too.

Good luck.

 

[theduck619]

I work out in the evening, as I am usually at my desk at work by 6 AM. Generally, I leave the house at 5AM, get there at 6, and am leaving at 2:30-3ish timeframe to beat traffic.

The wife and I are actively trying to go to the Y and work out to lose weight, so to do it as a family, I wait until the evening. Week 2 Day 2 is tonight, so wish me luck. Im still a little sore from Monday.

Matt

Good luck

Cold turkey, that's the way to do it.

I had my last cigerette on July 23, 2010, and I'm running the Donald Half-Marathon this weekend.

You can do it too.

Good luck.

Congrats and good luck

 

[10dedfish]

Woohoo week 2 day 2 is done! I did notice my heart rate has dropped pretty significantly between week 1 and 2. Last week my HR was about 160-170 during the jogging. This week, its about 130.

Matt

 

[katoot]

Well then. Apparently, this week, I'm not even close to being a morning person. I did manage to wake up at 5:30, thinking,"oh, good, I'll have no problem waking up with my alarm in a half hour." next thing I know, my wife is telling me to wake up because it's 7:30! I do not remember my alarm going off...

Oh well. I guess it's an after work workout day again...

 

[katoot]

Another question. Do you usually run indoors or outdoors in the winter?

 

[10dedfish]

I run indoors, I hate breathing really cold air when exercising. Makes me cough and wheeze all day. Katoot, working out in the evenings may just be your thing, roll with that!

Matt

 

[FreezinRafiki]

I've found that when I exercise in the evening, it completely gets rid of that need for an evening snack. So that's killing two birds with one stone.

I've also heard that exercising in the evening speeds up your metabolism, so you actually burn more fat while you sleep. I have no idea if that is an old wive's tale or if there is actual science behind that, but it sounds good if it's true.

Of course, you don't want to exercise too close to bed time, as you'll get yourself all wound up and won't be able to sleep, and that is just counter productive.

What are the temps like in Korea this time of year?