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@katharmonic You had an incredible month. Congratulations! Enjoy your well-deserved R&R.

Popping in to say I'm doing fine. Thanks again for all the well wishes. The wide excision went smoothly, and I was only in pain for about 30 hours after. I woke up feeling simply sore. My surgeon said I could run again as soon as the tight, vice-like feeling had passed and there was no fresh bleeding. I may not be off as…

@amymoreorless I have a ton of allergies, adhesives included due to rosin/colophony and latex allergies.

Wow! Thanks for all the love, everyone. I'm feeling anxious today, and I had a hard time doing my run. So, I stuck to the schedule and did Week 6 Day 2. I have now officially been told no running for two weeks, and no working for at least a few days, so I will not meet my monthly goal. That is nothing new. Sigh. I should…

@sarahthes That's cool they made a purple tape for you :) I've never tried it. I wonder how it works for plantar fasciitis. How long does your pt expect you'll be off for? Hugs. Sorry about your pain. Yay, you registered for BMO Vancouver! We'll have to figure out how to coordinate our training a little as we get closer so…

Happy runniversary @kgirlhart ! That is an amazing loss and very impressive that you kept it off and then some.

Thanks so much for that. I had read something similar online. And I watched the YouTube video of the procedure, and it was a lot more cutting than I had first thought. I have very little info going in as I won’t meet the surgeon until right before. That would be really nice if I don’t lose much fitness either. Hope your…

I bought the Anker SoundBuds Slim Wireless in May, and they have held up in the rain so far. I paid $30 Cdn. I mostly listen to audiobooks. I have small ears, and they came with different sized tips and the smallest are very comfortable for me. A little wire connects them and has a clip. My husband has the Plantronics…

Yep, I tried to sign my husband up, and it was a free trial now. I cancelled the gold trial right away, but it removed all future workouts hey had scheduled. So, it didn’t work, even though they still listed a free plan as I was cancelling. We’ll see if mine continues to work. Disappointing :( ETA: The free plan was there…

That is so funny. They must have had such a large response after the email that they changed it. When I signed up on Friday, I didn’t have a trial or anything. Didn’t have to enter any credit card info. Nothing. No mention of it. They had a chart with the differences between the free plan and the gold plans. Well, sorry…

Congratulations @MobyCarp !

Oh weird. I got a free plan linked to my Garmin info and didn’t have to pay anything. It told me the 129 was for gold, if I wanted to communicate privately with a coach. Maybe they changed it after I visited.

@Elise4270 I checked out RunCoach that was linked through a Strava email. It is free and looks as good as the plan my husband paid money for monthly for with Runner’s Connect. Maybe your husband would benefit. It is supposed to read your Garmin or Strava data and adjust the plan based on algorithms. Seems worth a try! You…

@katharmonic OMG you just ran 20 miles. How awesome! Enjoy your burger and beer and hope you get a nap. @MobyCarp Hope the ankle is healing. @workaholic_nurse 6 participants? Wow, that must be a little strange. Congrats on your 2nd place finish! @juliet3455 What a wonderful adventure course. Love all the photos. Well done!…

@Orphia Happy runniversary! You are so inspiring! Enjoy your taper. @shanaber Thanks for sharing the shirt. I am going to MEC today (Canada’s version of REI) to try on a couple myself. @ContraryMaryMary Happy anniversary! @MegaMooseEsq Optometrists also check for things like glaucoma and macular degeneration, which can…

A few years ago, I carried “bear spray” on my waist and attempted to use it during a dog attack. I ended up spraying myself (thigh), so I gave up on it. I didn’t know you couldn’t carry it in the open. Thanks for that info. The same company @kgirlinhart linked to also sold a small alarm, which may be the best solution.…

Thanks for the advice, ladies. I am so glad we don't have the gun issue here in Canada. I can't imagine running with one or having to worry about one being used on me. I had to look up what ccp and ccw meant. I believe you can only get a gun license here for hunting rifles and shotguns. Do you just hook the pepper spray on…

Wow @rheddmobile those are challenging issues. It is good that you drive elsewhere. And that you go with your husband. I am in the suburbs, but Greater Vancouver has one of the mildest climates in Canada. The homeless population increases every year, and most areas have at least one “tent city.” Most are addicts (alcohol…

Welcome back @rusgolden! Those are amazing @PastorVincent, but they look a little heavy. I'd need something more like a parasail tied to an elite to do the trick for me! Wow @garygse you got me with the ticket lol Wouldn't that have been a kick in the teeth? 3:45 a.m. is dedication. I am sometimes awake at that hour, but I…

@hesn92 Congrats on week 5 day 3! Sorry about the pup incident. @sarahthes I am in Maple Ridge. It will be about a 40-minute drive for us in the morning. We have stayed downtown on occasion the night before, but the night after is usually more fun, when we can indulge and celebrate. Keep me posted. We have an uncomfortable…

@eleanorhawkins What a pretty sunrise. Congratulations on your fastest mile!

Ooh, lucky you. That sounds heavenly. My grandma would make a lot at once and then freeze it. It was just as good after she reheated it. I ate it every time I visited her growing up, and for a few years, she lived a block away, which means I ate it a lot! I’ve never tried it with cheese, but I bet that was delicious. We…

Ha, is it? I have never seen or tried this. My cousin put ketchup on his eggs, and I thought he was strange. That is nice that it is easy for you to come for the BMO in May. I didn’t know (or forgot) your parents were here. That’s great!

Ooh, I love lefse. My Danish grandmother would make it all the time, but we would eat it with bacon and butter. Yummm. I wish I knew how to make it. It is tricky. I am firmly in the ketchup camp. I also like relish, sauerkraut, and a little cheese if possible. I dislike mustard, but I am no hater. Y’all can use as much of…

Ah, thanks for clarifying. I've never done any that are poorly marked, though I do often rely on volunteers to direct me as RunsonEspresso mentioned - I never even considered they may get mixed up and send me the wrong way! That's funny about your watch being short when everyone else's was longer. And good of you to keep…

@juliet3455 I wonder why she missed the corner; can you do that by accident pretty easily on a trail race? Or was it just that she regretted it once she realized she was taking a prize?

Thanks @garygse! @PastorVincent That’s an awesome problem to have! I want one of those. I just have mine tangled in a box :) @rheddmobile How frustrating! I hope you hear something from the race people. We have a huge 10k race here in Vancouver every April, and a year or two ago, a lot of cheating came to light. Who knows…

@travelling_lots Thanks! You had so much useful information for me. I am sorry you have gone through it. I am happy to hear you have been clear for so long!

@shanaber OMG your pup is a beauty. Thanks! Yes, I ordered two shirts yesterday (one for swimming and one for running - and you're right, the reviewers complained it wasn't great for breathability) and I will pick up some swim leggings once I can find a good deal here in Canada. I see a few Hawaiian companies make some of…

@quilteryoyo I did not buy the flight cancellation insurance. But I can get a partial credit voucher good for a year and is transferable, so I could potentially sell it. I can get a full refund on the accommodation until the first week of October, which is why I was feeling uncertain. If I wait too long to cancel, we will…