dmariedamon

Try using mixed baby greens and spinach instead of lettuce. Way more nutritional value. Also try a quarter of avocado with some balsamic vinegar so yummy! I also us a little crumpled goat cheese mozzarella or feta! Also chopped nuts & seeds

Coolrunning is a great race website!

As far as nutrition I have a Nutra Bullet and make a shake of yogurt almond milk oatmeal berries banana greens nuts and flaxseeds sometimes nut butter and an expresso shot. Ice and a little water to thin it out and I am good for 5 or 6 miles. It takes me about an hour to drink it all as it is a big shake. I also use fuel gels every 3 or so miles threw my runs or when I feel zapped or hungry. I wear a fuel belt so I can carry my fuel & water, even on short runs. These are things u can work threw as you train. Go for it! Make sure you go to a running store and get fitted for proper shoes.

I am a little over 2 years post op, yesterday I ran my first half marathon in 2:37. I have run many 5ks some 10ks and 5milers. My suggestion to you is stop thinking its a bad idea. You want to do it, therefor you will! Sign up, research, and train! Use hills and read books. And don't give up! I couldn't even walk up a flight of stairs or from one telephone pole to the next without pain, breathing issues and exhaustion. -100lbs later and @ 205lbs I am a runner. It's hard work but I think yesterday was one of my proudest moments. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything. Run girl! RUN!