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I'm just checking in to see how people are doing; it's been nearly 10 days. Some days are better than others these days, but I keep at it. This week has been one of those lazy weeks with life/work. I blame it on all the hot/humid days and storms. Keep at it.

Congratulations; it's definitely exercise. Please post photos when completed; it looks great so far. :-)

It's a fun race, and too be superficial, the race packet is awesome. Before the race, you get your bib and shirt (always very nice). After the race, you get a bag and go down the line, like Halloween. The only thing I still haven't figured out is the chili samples before the race. I have never had any, it just feels like a…

I love running outside in the winter; one of my favorite races is the St. Paul Securian Run the last weekend in January. I didn't make it this year because of Covid, but I'm looking forward to it next year.

I've been in races and am quite used to people commenting/cheering/etc, and understand this, but this was a training run, not a race. I guess I was seeing it as being at the gym; I wouldn't go up to someone during their workout and start commenting to them about their workout. Maybe I need to get a treadmill to have my…

Sorry that this is probably more of a vent, but why do people think it's okay to comment on my run performance (or lack of) when I'm out on the bike/run/recreation trail? I was on my long run today and it already wasn't going well as I was having stomach issues before starting the run, and my shoe was rubbing me the wrong…

Thanks for the tip. On a somewhat unrelated, but related topic. When you go to their website, do you get insecure website and bad certificates messages from your virus protector/browser?

I was going to mention the pool for water jogging, but someone beat me to it. It would give you the motion of running without the impact, and I've found the pool to be very therapeutic

I am still working through my training. This past week is the first one in a really long time where I haven't cried or stressed because of my speed or anything. I am starting to feel and see myself as strong. Of course, nutrition is still a struggle for me. I don't eat super bad, but I still want/need to incorporate more…

BrightEyedAgain, that's awesome on your bike ride and very impressive to accomplish it with hills and in such heat.

No Need for Speed: A beginner's Guide to the joy of running by John "the penguin" Bingham. The book is an easy read and focuses on health (physical and mental/emotional). He also goes over things such as technique, nutrition, some gear, and inspirational. There is also a runner's forum here that has all levels of runners…

No Need for Speed: A beginner's Guide to the joy of running by John "the penguin" Bingham. The book is an easy read and focuses on health (physical and mental/emotional). He also goes over things such as technique, nutrition, some gear, and inspirational. There is also a runner's forum here that has all levels of runners…

Hi Zombella, Welcome to the group; it's a great thread and everyone is very supportive and understanding. Deciding to get back into this is the first step. We try to make sure we have vegetables in/with every meal, and we try to do it as simple as possible. We found whole wheat pasta is one of the easiest things to add a…

Weigh in officially and log it. Use it as motivation and a visual reminder that you don't want to continue down that path. If you wait to log it, it will become too easy to make excuses and continue down the past-you path. I hope everything gets better. :-)

A few years ago, we put most of our DVD into a DVD book and donated the covers to the library, and they were super grateful because the covers are always in need. You can always check your library for things outside books that they can use.

Dukare, I agree.I started adding in intensity to my 2orkouts and realize how long it's been since I've worked out like that. I am so grateful I splurged and got a massage gun, and have the flexibility that comes with working from home. Although, I probably shouldn't be so reliant on so many naps.

Typically, you do it all in the same clothes. The longer distances do have changing tents, or they did. I don't know how many people use them because it uses up more time. I plan on using the same clothes; especially because I'm slow and can use all the time saving that I can. I'm glad to hear of your progress and…

I bought a tri top that seems to work; I tried if on a long ride and on a swim/run race. I ended up just going to the tri store (I 'm glad we have one in town). I took a large in every style and went to the dressing room. I was amazed to find that some wouldn't even make it a fourth of the way over the girls. From the ones…

Hi. I hope everyone is doing well. My training has picked up. but I still feel like I need to up my nutrition. I keep hearing I need to get calories in, but I really want those calories to be healthy/bennificial. I am trying to stay as healthy as possible, and if my body needs to repair itself, wouldn't it be best to give…

At what temperature/humidity/dewpoint do people start taking their runs indoors? I am currently training for Ironman 70.3 WI in September. I'm not sure if running outside is better to train for conditions, or if it's better to run indoors where I cou,could, have a better run. The un wou,would, be temperature 89, Detroit…

SuzanneC119zz: Congratulations. That is so awesome! Celsius or Farenheit? Don't laugh at the question ;-) I'm from MN and anyway is a good day for ice cream, even sub 0. :-)

I'm glad things are going in the right direction and that you're being mindful. The mind is definitely one of the biggest struggles. I 'm sending this video link, or you can search YouTube for 17 hours, ESPN. It's a short documentary on Chris S; the first person with Down Syndrom to complete ghd Ironman. It's very…

Thanks for the info. I plan on training in whatever I'm going to wear and don't intend to use the transition tent (do/would they even have them any more?).

Welcome. There was a sprint I did several years in a row. It's been canceled the last two years (storms and then Covid).

Yesterday, my sister (with her friend)and I met up in LaCrosse for a girl's day. I had decided I was going to have one splurge so I decided that would be ice cream. At lunch, I had water (instead of beer) and a Greeg salad. I was so proud, but the disappointed that there was too much vinnegeratte dressing on it, I…

Hi T-M-H-o-y (autocorrect was getting the name wrong). Welcome to the group/thread. It's definitely the place to be. When I started gaining again, I found that a lot of it was because of mindless eating, along with stress and less activity during the day). I started logging for a week or two, which made me more aware of…

Thanks to Gold6767. The mental game is definitely the hardest part. I am well familiar with self-sabaotage; it's a very real struggle for me. have trouble saying no to the stuff that I shouldn't have much of, and then I also have difficulties with the portions. The training definitely has his mental component. I had a…

Dukare: I'm so glad everything went well. :-) Zumba in person is way way better in person than at home, at least in my opinion.

Congratulations; what a great race and accomplishment. I didn't even know they have such long trail runs. Enjoy your victory.