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  • @kimber0607 . . . you went to some good concerts! INXS was a great concert. Now I need to find my old INXS tape . . . oh wait, how would I listen to it? LOL I'm 50 (feel like 35) age is just a number
    in Where are the older people? Comment by rodmelching July 2019
  • Love it . . but I broke my ankle on a tree root last November . . . so I have been officially banned from trail running ever since. LOL
    in Aaaaany trail runners in here? Or beginner triathletes? Comment by rodmelching July 2019
  • 7/1 -- 4 mile run, 40mins 7/3 -- 4 mile run, 40mins 7/4 -- 2x800, 2.35 mile walk, 53mins 7/5 -- 2.35 mile walk, 37mins 7/8 -- 4 mile run, 40mins 7/9 -- 2.25 mile run, 1.35 mile walk, 46mins 7/12 -- 3.1 mile race (obstacle course) 57mins 7/13 -- 1.65 mile walk, 30 mins 7/14 -- 3 mile run (benchmark run) 33 mins 7/17 --…
    in 24 Hours of Exercise per Month Challenge - JULY 2019 Comment by rodmelching July 2019
  • 7/1 -- 4 mile run, 40mins 7/3 -- 4 mile run, 40mins 7/4 -- 2x800, 2.35 mile walk, 53mins 7/5 -- 2.35 mile walk, 37mins 7/8 -- 4 mile run, 40mins 7/9 -- 2.25 mile run, 1.35 mile walk, 46mins 7/12 -- 3.1 mile race (obstacle course) 57mins 7/13 -- 1.65 mile walk, 30 mins 7/14 -- 3 mile run (benchmark run) 33 mins 7/17 --…
    in 24 Hours of Exercise per Month Challenge - JULY 2019 Comment by rodmelching July 2019
  • 7/1 -- 4 mile run, 40mins 7/3 -- 4 mile run, 40mins 7/4 -- 2x800, 2.35 mile walk, 53mins 7/5 -- 2.35 mile walk, 37mins 7/8 -- 4 mile run, 40mins 7/9 -- 2.25 mile run, 1.35 mile walk, 46mins 7/12 -- 3.1 mile race (obstacle course) 57mins 7/13 -- 1.65 mile walk, 30 mins 7/14 -- 3 mile run (benchmark run) 33 mins 1,064 to go!
    in 24 Hours of Exercise per Month Challenge - JULY 2019 Comment by rodmelching July 2019
  • Can I play? Appreciate the challenge . . put me down for 24 hours 7/1 -- 4 mile run, 40mins 7/3 -- 4 mile run, 40mins 7/4 -- 2x800, 2.35 mile walk, 53mins 7/5 -- 2.35 mile walk, 37mins 7/8 -- 4 mile run, 40mins 7/9 -- 2.25 mile run, 1.35 mile walk, 46mins Total -- 256mins .. long way to go
    in 24 Hours of Exercise per Month Challenge - JULY 2019 Comment by rodmelching July 2019
  • @kittynat . . . congrats on the c25k! Slowly add miles and you'll get faster. Intervals are very important, start out with 2x200 (200 meter sprint) once a week. You'll be surprised how quickly your mile time will drop.
    in 5k running - how to get faster Comment by rodmelching July 2019
  • in 5k running - how to get faster Comment by rodmelching July 2019
  • Overall it's good and I enjoy using it. (Series 4, LTE) Assuming you have an IPhone otherwise your wasting your money. The activity rings is a nice feature, especially once you start competing with some friends, extra motivation! I use the strava app (on the watch) which is really nice but you can also use the workout app…
    in Do you love your Apple Watch? Comment by rodmelching June 2019
  • @yirara … thanks for the post. Congrats on your progress. I’ve been running for a while, did a few HM’s last year. However I broke my fibula on a trail run in November. Dang tree root … lol. Anyway been lazy in recovery ever since. Needed a kick in the pants to get going again. Just started a 10k plan. Thanks for the…
    in Starting runners:lets motivate each others Comment by rodmelching June 2019
  • @sammidelvecchio . . thanks for the replay. Sorry you were made to feel extremely uncomfortable. Appreciate the suggestion.
    in Workout/Gym/Diet Rant thread Comment by rodmelching June 2019
  • @RelCanonical . . . Good question. To be honest, if another guy was using the room, I'd say "hey do you mind if I jump on the spin bike?" so I guess I should do the same.
    in Workout/Gym/Diet Rant thread Comment by rodmelching June 2019
  • Love this thread . . can I please add a rant or two? (1) texting or surfing your social media feed in the squat rack. C'mon man! We have two squat racks in the gym and there always in use. I respect / admire that your putting up serious weight and you need to resting between sets. I get that. But how much time, 15 minutes?…
    in Workout/Gym/Diet Rant thread Comment by rodmelching June 2019
  • @blackforesttea . . there is a lot of good choices out there. I didn't like the taste of Vega, too fake sweetener tasting for me but that is a personal preference. I like Orgain Organic Protein from Amazon in vanilla bean flavor. My go to recipe is banana, 2c spinich, 1/2c frozen strawberries, 1/4c frozen rasberries and…
    in Your favourite protein powders? Other proteins? Comment by rodmelching May 2019
  • @7lenny7 . . . talk about some serious weather and snow running. Wow . . and the ice beard is a nice badge of honor. Way to get out there. I love putting the first set of shoe print in the snow on the trail but we don't get that much snow in Indiana. I will definetely check out the screwshoe. Thanks
    in Treadmill Running vs. Actual Running Comment by rodmelching January 2019
  • @Navallez . . . I feel your pain. I'm sure every injury is different. I broke my fibula at the ankle on a trial run at the end of November. I go back for X-rays in two weeks, hopefully the boot comes off!! I've been doing workouts on the elipitcal at the gym with no issues. Best of luck and speedy recovery!
    in Exercising with a broken ankle Comment by rodmelching January 2019
  • @mitch16 @Tacklewasher . . . have you ever tried yaktraks, rubber and metal cleats that slide over your running shoes for snow and ice? Just curious if anyone has used them in the winter months. I bought a pair at Costco a few weeks back but we haven't had any snow to try them out yet. Thanks . . Rod
    in Treadmill Running vs. Actual Running Comment by rodmelching January 2019
  • @4bugsmama . . . sounds like your doing awesome! Running outside is WAY better, even in the elements. Temps in the 40's, watching the sun rise is running nirvana. I will say that a treadmill can be great for speed work and sprint intervals, 200's 400's and 800's . . . just set the pace and go. You'll either run at the pace…
    in Treadmill Running vs. Actual Running Comment by rodmelching January 2019
  • @rainbow198 . . I thought PR was an acronym for personal record . . actually means "pancake record" the post-race breakfast feast. LOL
    in What do you eat the morning before a race? Comment by rodmelching October 2018
  • @sarahtheses . . your doing awesome! Don't worry about the time . . one mile is one mile. LOL
    in How fast are you running? Comment by rodmelching October 2018
  • @LiveInLeggings . . lol . . I thought it was a type of bread made from sweet potatoes. Hey . . new invention maybe, the fade diet of 2019 !!
    in What do you eat the morning before a race? Comment by rodmelching October 2018
  • @LiveInLeggings . . never had sweet potato toast . . that sounds "really" good. I'll have to check that out.
    in What do you eat the morning before a race? Comment by rodmelching October 2018
  • Guess I'm weird . . I always run on an empty stomach. I usually run in the early mornings anyway. I’ve never went over the HM distance . . maybe with longer distances hunger would be an issue. Good luck on your race!
    in What do you eat the morning before a race? Comment by rodmelching October 2018
  • @MeteoraTitanium . . . Strava is a great app. I use the apple watch and strava app and it syncs to MFP. Posting the workout with mile pace and calories burned . . . doubt its very accurate. If I run a 9:59 minute mile pace . . it will post to MFP as 9:00 minute mile. LOL . . makes me look faster anyway.
    in How fast are you running? Comment by rodmelching October 2018
  • Good thread . . I'll jump in 1.What motivates you to run? Been running for about eight years, started with a C25k plan to lose some weight. Running is strangely addictive. I really notice a difference in relieving stress and improving my mood. Love running early mornings before work, seeing the sun rise and just being…
    in Runners Forum Comment by rodmelching October 2018
  • It's "primetime" . . oh wait a minute . . I'm reliving the cowboy glory days again. LOL Great shirt!
    in The unfiltered, unangled, true-to-life selfie that actually looks like you thread Comment by rodmelching September 2018
  • LOL exactly! What is up with that? Guess I'm not alone.
    in What is your pre-race routine? Comment by rodmelching August 2018
  • in Handstand Challenge Comment by rodmelching July 2018
  • I just recently purchased . . Nuzest, Clean Lean Protein (pea protein powder) on Amazon. Made two shakes so far using 1 cup of almond milk and 2-3 cups of water and various frozen fruit. Happy with the flavor, has a slight artificial sweetener taste. Contains thaumatin which is a natural sweetener similar to stevia. Hope…
    in Vegan protein powder Comment by rodmelching July 2018
  • 46 according to apple watch . . probably not the most accurate RHR reading. Been running consistently for a few years now. Recently set off the low heart rate alarm on a ER visit . . which was a cool feeling . . not recommending trips to the ER to check your heart rate. LOL
    in What's your Resting Heart Rate Comment by rodmelching July 2018
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