5k training

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Are you trying to lose weight? Calculate your base metabolic rate, then use something like My Fitness Pal. Enter food and workouts, and keep it at a 500 calorie deficit. Fat will shred off. Of course, keeping it at -500 calories is much easier said than done, as we all know. For me, I had to use My Fitness Pal for several months before I was really comfortable knowing how much to eat to lose or gain weight (in my case I want more muscle).


lost18, that's a great idea! I'd recommend 2-3 shorter races in the meantime, though. Nothing motivates like an impending race! And then running with hundreds or thousands of people is a boost in it's own right.


Tarheel, have fun in the color run! Be sure to wear a bandana or something across your face or have it available. One of my friends had some issues in a color run with too much of the powder getting into his nose, etc. He is particularly sensitive, though. Just something to keep in mind. I'm sure you'll have a blast, though!