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sarahtbland

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  • As a dailymiler myself (holla!), I am a camelbak fan. I don't really carry anything for short runs (3-4 miles) but past that I don't mind using the camelbak. I carry phone and keys in mine. Some runners have fuel belts that they prefer. I find stuff around my waist annoying. Some people have handhelds (what I use for short…
    in What do you run with? Comment by sarahtbland May 2012
  • This. Circuit machines can get you started towards gaining muscle/burning fat, but that's where it ends. Sort of the same thing with curves. I watched my mom use curves for a while and she hit a point where the machines just didn't do any more for her. She was working the same muscles over and over with nothing new. Go to…
    in Curves workout...toning??? Comment by sarahtbland May 2012
  • I love peanut butter. I get natural (check the label, all "natural" labels aren't really natural) and use it for a recovery snack after a really hard run. I think because it's high in calories, you just have to eat in moderation, like a lot of things. Also, almond butter is pretty dang similar to peanut butter and a little…
    in Peanut butter: Good for you or "junk food"....? Comment by sarahtbland May 2012
  • It depends on where your pain is located and what kind of pain it is. Most likely, it's a PF issue. http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/plantar-fasciitis-topic-overview If you're new to running, make sure you're getting properly fitted for running shoes. Head over to a local running store for assistance. Running in shoes…
    in I think I'm falling apart! Comment by sarahtbland May 2012
  • Just moved to Atlanta from Savannah. I live along 85 just east of Brookhaven in North Atlanta. Let me know if anyone nearby wants to run sometime!
    in Atlanta?? Comment by sarahtbland May 2012
  • Inov-8 f-lite 230 And the Vibram Five FIngers Bikalas Love using both! I've also seen that New Balance has some great trail shoes out.
    in Trail shoes, socks, & gaiters Comment by sarahtbland May 2012
  • If you exercise and burn calories you can add more calories into your daily amount.
    in I can't live on only 1200 calories Comment by sarahtbland May 2012
  • It really always depends on the runner. If you were a serious heel striker when you started running and were running in some heavy-heeled shoes, it might take longer. As a VFF runner, I've been told over and over that it takes at least a year to acclimate into minimalist running. For barefoot running, I would assume it's…
    in Experts can you advise?? Comment by sarahtbland May 2012
  • From what you're describing, it's still shin splints. To be more specific, it's posteromedial shin splints. What minimalist shoes have you been running in? I have two possible theories. First, it could be a "too much, too soon" situation where you got into minimalist shoes and ran in them too much before getting used to…
    in Leg pain... shin splints??? Comment by sarahtbland May 2012
  • I agree with the other posters. I trained hard last year and ran several races within a few weeks of each other. After, I had little in the tank even though I took a day or two off after each race. I decided to take the next couple of months very easy with more cross training and less running. Once I upped my running after…
    in Does my Body Need a Break From Running Comment by sarahtbland May 2012
  • I like to be at a race about 30-45 minutes early just so I have time to mentally/physically prepare... walk around some to stretch and get the blood flowing, have time to go to the bathroom. It also gives you time to scope out the start/finish area and where you might want to go to start. Good luck! A 5k is a ton of fun…
    in quick race day question Comment by sarahtbland April 2012
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