sbarnes1963

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  • Arms tired...try to relax them while you run - may just be tensing up. Nose sores...haven't had that but vaseline sounds like good advice. Carry water...I do a lot of loops around my house so I put water or Gatorade in the garage & grab a drink when I go by. If I'm on a long run going 1/2 the distance away & then coming…
    in A few questions about running Comment by sbarnes1963 May 2014
  • I always try to have a small snack midmorning & midafternoon. I eat 1/2 a string cheese with 1/2 an apple or a few baby carrots or a few almonds. It helps you not get so hungry before your next meal which helps you be more in control. I've read you should have some protein when your snack which should keep your blood sugar…
    in cut out all bad things at once struggling!! Comment by sbarnes1963 April 2014
  • Running outside with music is my preference. This winter was brutal & I did more runs than ever on my treadmill. I download books on my Kindle, enlarge the print, and set it on my treadmill & read a book while I run. This has kept me on the treadmill for many more miles than I would have made it just listening to music!…
    in Calling all Runners! Comment by sbarnes1963 April 2014
  • The good thing is you have a lot of time to train :) Start slow. Don't try to go too far too fast or you will probably end up injured. Once you get into it you just want to do more but hold yourself to your scedule. There are lots of free training schedules out there. Since you have extra time to train, I would highly…
    in First Half Marathon..Help!!! Comment by sbarnes1963 May 2012
  • Awesome!
    in NSV - My first half marathon! Comment by sbarnes1963 May 2012
  • Cooriander - Disney (January 2013) is only 56% full so you can jump in :)
    in Diva Half Marathon- Myrtle Beach, SC Comment by sbarnes1963 May 2012
  • Have you decided where you are staying in Disney for the Mickey full marathon? We have made no plans yet. I'm considering Carribean Beach or Port Orleans. I did one full marathon in 2010 & I'm doing one in Indy this October so the Disney will make 3 for me.
    in Diva Half Marathon- Myrtle Beach, SC Comment by sbarnes1963 April 2012
  • #1 - Honeycrisp #2 - Gala (when I can't get Honeycrisp or the price is too high)
    in What is the best tasting apple? Comment by sbarnes1963 April 2012
  • Great job!
    in My belly transformation! (pictures) Comment by sbarnes1963 April 2012
  • I'm not doing the Diva but doing Geist 1/2 5-19. I'm also signed up for the Disney Goofy Challenge in January 2013 so is the full you are ding the Mickey that weekend?
    in Diva Half Marathon- Myrtle Beach, SC Comment by sbarnes1963 April 2012
  • 1. Don't go out too fast...huffing & puffing at the start is too fast! 2. Stay toward the back if you are a slower runner. That lets the fast runners go & not struggle trying to get around you & you will be with runners more in your pace. Starting a little slower will leave you with some kick for the end :) Many races have…
    in Running my first 5k...looking for suggestions Comment by sbarnes1963 April 2012
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