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I got the recipe from The Vegan Table. It's re-printed here:
http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/recipes/vegan-red-velvet-cake-with-buttercream-frosting
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I think the main reasons are:
1. I really thought about the appearance/layout before I started blogging. I wanted a visually appealing site with big, clear pics and few typos!
2. I let my personality come through. If you're a sarcastic/blunt/corny/happy person, then it should come through in your writing.
3. (I hate this one, but...) I commented on a lot of other sites. But I made it a point to only comment on sites that I liked (or was already reading) and to leave thoughtful comments instead of something like, "Yum!" <-- that's annoying ;-) -
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The day OF the marathon, I was stiff and tired.
But the days following the marathon were better than I expected! Imagine going to the gym and having a nice leg-strengthening session. The next day I was sore...but it wasn't like I couldn't walk or was in serious pain. I took 4 days off from running and by that time, my body felt good enough to start running again. I eased back into it though. -
Question: Is "everyone" you're referring to people who don't run/aren't athletic? Because that's a *very* common reaction. You'd be surprised at how [relatively] quickly your body can adapt to running. At the begining of training, 9 miles feels tough...but by the end, it's a breeze. Running is only hard on the body if you don't take care of it. That means stretching/minor strength training, fueling right, and sticking to your training plan. (It seems like a lot, but it doesn't take much time & it's SO worth it!)
Here are some good plans that ease you into it:
http://www.halhigdon.com/marathon/Mar00index.htm
And most people who discourage you from reaching an incredible goal are jealous :) -
I have a Garmin Forerunner 305 and I highly recommend it. It does heart rate, distance, time, pace, and has a bunch of other features. Of course, it's not necessary...but if you're running a lot/racing then I'd say it's a good investment!
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I'm not sure yet! I definitely want to sign up for more races, I'm just not sure when/where.
...ultramarathon?? :) -
I actually don't take a rest day after a long run! I had to experiment with how my body reacts to running and I found that I bounce back the quickest if I do:
rest day --> long run --> short run (or recovery run)
It's called "active recovery" and it completely works for me. If you google it, you can find more info! -
Nope, I just stick to the mileage!
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That's really up to you. I've read from different sources that on longer runs, accomplishing the distance is the most important thing (regardless of how much you walk or how fast you are). Personally, I walk whenever I feel tired :)
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Oh wow, that doesn't sound pleasant :-/
I'm not a doctor or anything, but are you eating something as *soon* as you get home? I used to get post-run nausea when I waited any longer than 20 minutes to eat something (the longer I waited, the worse). Even if I already felt nauseas or wasn't hungry...I had to force it. Also, I switched my post-run meal from real foods --> smoothies because it was easier on my stomach. I also remember getting the shivers a few times, but that was because I waited too long to change out of my clothes & shower (god only knows what was so important that I regularly didn't do these things...)
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I'm lucky in that I've never had any serious running injuries
*knocks on wood*
But I think part of the reason is because I make sure to always stretch & strength train. Here's a good site that should help!
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The day before the marathon, I ate mostly carbs from the Whole Foods bar (wheatberry salad, potatoes, squash, pita bread with hummus, etc.) Oh, and vegan cookies, chocolate, and cake. <-- not smart :-/
During the marathon, all I needed was my coconut water (1 container) and then I took 2 (maybe 3?) cups of a sports drink. They were handing out goo packets but the thought of that is just nauseating to me.
After the marathon is seriously a blur...but if I remember correctly, I had a VEGA recovery shake with soymilk, a Larabar, and another indulgent trip to the Whole Foods Hot Bar (that place is addictive).
While training, I took 1 rest day & 1 cross training day/ week. Although, 90% of my cross-training days were actually rest days.
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If there's one thing I learned last weekend, it's that runners come in all shapes and sizes. There were people that finished at the same time as me that were overweight, slender, muscular, etc. So no, I don't think being 20 lbs overweight makes someone too heavy to train!
Will it help you lose body fat? I have no idea...that depends on how much you're fueling yourself. Running long distances *will* give you a voracious appetite and it's certainly possible to go overboard! But I think it's better to over-fuel than under-fuel (personally).
Will it help you gain muscle/water? In most cases, yes. I certainly did -
I did all my runs in the morning so I ate a light breakfast of mostly carbs (cereal/granola bar with banana) because I feel slower (and sick) if I have too much food in my stomach before a run. But everyone's different- you'll really have to experiment to find out what works for you!
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I think the next time I train for something, I'm going to avoid protein rather than "getting carbs in." I notice that when I consume more fat, my running improves in a sense that I'm not as sore and I have less joint pain.
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The long runs were once a week. It started at 8 miles and got progressively longer (9, then 10, 11...) all the way up to 20, which was my last long run. I didn't really keep track of my pace but I know the longer I ran for, the slower I was!
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