Recent content by jenks

nycdiesel - may be you are working out too intensely? I know when I take a boxing class, my heart rate can peak at 190 or when I am running hills in a race, I have actually hit 202. I don't stay there, but have gotten that high. I am a 32 yo female in above average athletic condition. Are...

Hi, I posted this on another discussion forum, but also wanted to see what the ladies here think: I have been slowly but surely educating myself and cleaning up my diet over the past two years. With the help of a nutritionist, I competed in my 1st figure comp about 1 year ago. She taught me the...

good luck! any plans for a tri?

What is your macro nutrient intake? 30% protein, 40% protein? I have read somewhere that runners should aim for a 30/50/20 but I do not think I actually need all those carbs. I do not carb load either before racing preferring to take something every 2-3 miles on race day ( a sports bean, etc)...

Hi. I am a 32 year old female looking for tips to maintain muscle, perhaps even build if possible, and also pursue distance running. I weigh 125 lbs and I am not sure of bf, but would estimate 18%. I am training for a 10 mile and 1/2 marathon and run three days a week ( 2 are training sessions...

gotcha! something I will try in my 'off' season from running...

Hi everyone. I have been reading awhile, but a new poster. I am 5'3, 120 lbs, 17 % BF. I have incorporated the 40/30/30 plan into my diet as I do not think I was getting enough fat before (I am a fat phobe). The above is mostly comprised of lean proteins, veggies, oatmeal, brown rice...