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Although I lived in Michigan for a year as a teen and went to a bunch of Griffins' games (they were the Sens' farm team back then) with hardcore Wings fans I've never really cared for them much. The only NHL game I went to see live back then was Stars vs. Hawks in Chicago. Since then I've traveled to Prague in 2010 to see…

Bruins fan here with a soft spot for #Lumbus. I also follow the Pens (just like I used to follow the Habs (I know right...)) because #3 (and #11 for the Habs). Gotta root for my countrymen and 19 year old Olympians 20 years apart seems like a good segue from one to another (not to mention the other stuff they have in…

I had the flu at the beginning of November, so I missed eight days. I did walk some those days, but I don't track my short walks. I walk 6.2 miles every week going and coming from work and at least that much taking the dogs out in the morning and afternoon/night. So these are the dog walks in November I've actually…

Now I've helped myself since March, which has been a pain, but the reward has been being heel pain free for maybe a month now. I finally dared another longer walk yesterday. Didn't feel a thing then and don't feel a thing now. I'll still be careful, but yippee! I'm sure losing 28lbs has helped the process even though I've…

I'm hoping my financial situation allows me to pick up my long dormant hobby of riding horses about 25 pounds from now. Otherwise clothes and nights out (mind you, I don't drink).

I'm too lazy to check, but I'm guessing this article is based on a review article published in Lancet. A review article isn't necessarily meant to discuss reasons behind certain results, they just summarize what other scientists have found in their studies. A review article is based on trial results published, most likely,…

Thanks for your kind words and tips regarding the plantar fasciitis. I'm happy to report that I've had a pain free morning for the first time in two weeks. (Will not go back to the shoes that caused the heel to regress back then...) Therefore I'm willing to give it a week or so before looking into more expensive options…

Hi everyone! I'm new, but hopefully permanent here. Since it's Sunday this fits.... I could lose 100 lbs, but my current aim is to get my BMI to under 25, which would mean losing 85 lbs. I can't quite recall when was the last time I was that low, but I've been fairly close to that in 2002 after I lost about 20 lbs during a…

Here are some examples: http://www.snowpawstore.com/canicross/canicross-belt.html Some of my friends at least are happy with that ManMat belt.

Another sufferer. Went for a six mile walk yesterday. It was not good, but I can't quite help myself plus dogs need the exercise as well. I found this blog post to be very helpful http://fitfunmom.com/2012/12/03/how-to-recover-from-plantar-fasciitis-heel-and-arch-pain/

I prefer letting a harnessed dog pull me on a belt while running. Now if you elect to get a belt for running, do get one with leg straps. It'll keep the belt in correct location, which in turns stops you from getting a sore back even if the dog lunges after something or pulls a lot. My BC won't bite, but she'd rather run…

I have three. They are from left to right in this pic: https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1622136_3992758473100_2137054069_n.jpg Finnish Lapphund Naru 10 yrs Border Collie Tyty 3 yrs & Lapponian Herder Healy 7,5 yrs the fourth dog is my friend's BC. We do some obedience, agility and search and…

I rode many bikes and got a pretty clear idea about the frame size. Went to try a couple more, was put on a 29er and fell in love. I've settled on a Radon ZR Race 29er 5.0, but might have to hold the thought for a while as there will be some unrelated and unforeseen expenses in the near future.

Congrats!!! If you can, check your BP at home before this appointment. It's possible to have so called white coat hypertension, which will result in whacky numbers at the doctors even though your pressure is ok, when you're all chill at home.

jagi410: Thanks for the advice. I'll probably like anything thrown at me at a bike shop. At least that was the case today :P If I could afford a 650b, I'd probably go for one. Unfortunately I'm on a budget. I tried a couple of 26ers today at a local bike shop. Trek 4300 Disc and Trek Skye SL Disc to be more specific. That…

"Knowing is not enough: we must apply. Willing is not enough: we must do." -Goethe “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit.” -Aristotle

Thanks for the suggestion! I've actually looked into cyclocrosses and if I don't resurrect the road bike frame I already have I may well end up with one, if I get really enamored w/ biking alone on pavement again. I also think a cyclocross won't fit my trekking dreams: http://youtu.be/rZiFWcHEIrw The general consensus also…

I was pretty much set on getting a 29er, but then started considering the size. I'm the same height (inseam 30") as you and I think 650b would probably be a better fit for me. I've had a road bike some 15yrs ago and might actually resurrect the frame further down the road. But have since been using a crappy city bike,…