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First marathon do’s and don’ts checklist

The day of my first marathon, it was 40 degrees and pouring rain. I injured my iliotibial band (connective tissue that runs from the hip to the lower leg), forcing me to walk the last two miles under excruciating pain that rivaled childbirth. But I wouldn’t trade that day in for the world, because when I hobbled across the finish line, although I added at least an extra 30 minutes to my time, I had achieved the goal I had worked toward for four months–to finish, under 5 hours.  And that was an awesome feeling. Although I love racing, I will not be running another 26.2 miles again, ever.  Partly because …

Tip #22: Is the best cardio workout fast and short, or slow and long?

When you’re on the treadmill, do you go fast and short, or slow and long?  Which type of cardio workout burns more fat? On just about every piece of cardio equipment, you’ll find that notorious “fat burning” program.  This program keeps your heart rate pretty low and your exercise intensity moderate.  It follows the premise that when you exercise at a lower percentage of your maximum heart rate, ie, the “fat-burning zone,” you burn a higher percentage of fat. But does it really burn the most fat?  The answer is no. The problem is, because you’re working at a lower intensity level, you’re …