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Im also basically trying to recomp and train for sport. Add me!

I love plain low or non fat yogurt mixed with protein powder. Sounds a bit weird, but packed with protein and you can top it with a bit of granola and fruit and it tastes like dessert

I have a coworker who uses an under desk stair stepper and he really likes that.

As a new climber, the best way to get better at climbing is to just climb more. Improving your technique and body positioning will help you to climb harder much faster than just trying to improve strength. Focus on your footwork and keeping your arms straight to take weight off of your upper body muscles. Keeping your hips…

I'm not necessarily looking to lose weight but I am looking to get stronger to improve at my sport. I'm a climber and any fat is just extra weight you have to haul up the wall with you :) Would love to join you ladies!

I used to get this from certain kinds of sugar substitutes. If you are eating a lot of things with Xylitol or stevia it might be from that.

The more overhanging the route, the more you will use your arms, but you should still keep your entire body tense in order to use your larger muscles to stay on the wall. One of the things you can do to use your legs more, is when you step on each hold, think about really grinding your feet onto the hold and pulling…

I climb several times per week and lift weights as well. Depending on what types of routes you are climbing (slab, overhanging, etc) it will effect what part of the body you are working the most. My experience is that most people when they start out will use a LOT of upper body strength and don't end up using their legs…

Superfeet and trail runners! I have superfeet insoles in my mountaineering boots and those definitely help. You can get them in various arch heights at REI so you can get a pretty custom fit. I also prefer hiking in trail runners as they are lighter and can offer more cushioning than boots. However, I would also suggest…

Me too! Me too!

Heather Maple Pass? Also my favorite hike!

One of my favorite things at the moment is to make my own plantain chips. I use a mandolin and slice greenish plantains thinly. Spread them out on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper and spray with coconut oil spray. You can then add cinnamon or i like garlic salt. Stick them in 350 degree oven for 10-15 mins until…

I second the compression shorts! I get really bad chafing on my thighs if I wear any type of loose or short running short, so I'm always in spandex shorts or compression shorts in the summer. Then a tank top or sports bra on top depending on the weather.

Usually 6 days a week. Generally I do 3-4 short runs before work and a long run on the weekends. I also get in 1-2 days of rock climbing in every week, although i tend to double up days so that I have at least one day of rest.

I have a Garmin 110 and I love it. Ive had it for a while and did have some issues with the unit malfunctioning, but I sent it to Garmin and they sent me a new one. I was looking to get a more advanced unit that I can preprogram workouts into, but I havent done much research yet into that.

I always just take my house key/car key off of the key chain and it either fits in my armband, pocket of my running shorts on gets tied on my shoes. As far as armbands, you can definitely fit some cash as well as your phone in there. I sometimes take my credit card and ID with me on longer runs, just in case. I also have a…

I am about 6 weeks out from my first marathon. I havent really lost weight, maybe 2 lbs? But i can definitely see a change in my body shape! Thats even after I've scaled back my strength training I do through rock climbing. I definitely have to watch what I eat and make sure that I'm still eating healthy though!

I'm running the RNR in Seattle on June 21st. Just into my last few long runs and things are getting pretty brutal! Anyone have tips on how to break through a mental block?

I have been doing a lot of long runs outside lately for training and I've really gotten into listening to audiobooks. It helps if they are running/motivational/sports etc. The only problem is that you have to pay attention or you miss something! Sometimes I'm more in the mood to let my mind wander so I'll go without.

I'm training for a marathon at the end of June. Got a 19 miler on my schedule tomorrow, I've never gone that far before. Assuming that the race goes well, and I dont die....I will be doing another marathon in November. Probably some half marathons and several shorter races in there somewhere. Also doing the Hood to Coast…