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Thanks for this! "51. Preventing running injuries is easier than curing them" Def need to follow this one. I did a half marathon last year with no real prep and I felt like death! This year, a marathon is on the table. Implementing lots of stretching, supplements, icing, and a slow-but-steady distance progression.

You are wonderful, and I wish you the best of luck! The disease hasn't touched my family or friends yet (knock on wood) but I work in a cancer hospital and run every race to support the research/treatment conducted here.

A shot or on ice? I was thinking some Prosecco with St. Germain, cause I'm a classy broad.

OMG salt n peppa's "push it" came on just as I saw this gif. Perfect...

Not yet! Working until 1130pm then straight to the bar. Any suggestiong on what should I indulge in today?

My ticker for 2 years was a veiw of beautiful Aruba from my hotel window. Recently, I changed my ticker since I was a monster when I gave up chocolate for Lent. I just love it too much to get rid of it...

Unflattering? Maybe, but damn comfortable. These need to come back!

I'm squatting 165 now, but I do them in a circuit. I do like 10 and alternate with other exercises. No idea what my max would be. I love it, more women def need to try out lifting. For the back pain, the gym may have foam tubes that you can place on the bar to help. If they don't, I sometime just wrap a towel around it. As…

I used to hate my thunder thighs. I love my backside now. Just a little running + lifting heavy :)

Is cute an option?! Love your eyes

I do positive self affirmation in the mirror when I'm preparing for work. I try to keep calm with music and to not develop the New Yorker short fuse. However, when I was growing up playing sports, I always responded best to the coaches who were kind of angry and in your face. So when I'm at the gym or on the court I cuss…

If you're trying to stay close to mimumum calorie intake, eat back your exercise calories. I honestly don't know what your goal should be, but google BMR calculator and try not to go below that number. As far as workouts, increasing running distance won't help you burn fat. The best way to burn fat is high intensity…

Obviously the league needs to institute face shields if one wants to play the field

I know same here. I've been doing weights and feeling super strong recently, but when I jump onto that bar I just dangle there. So disheartening...

Muscles tend to swell when they are stressed through weight lifting. Don't worry about how you look this soon, or if the weight on the scale goes up (it probably will at some point). All that you can do is stay the course, eat more protein/fats over carbs/sugar, and drink tons of water. You are probably going to have to…

In the weight room, I'm trying to do my first pull ups ever! (just mastered push ups about 2 months ago hooray!) Fitness wise, I just signed up for my first marathon in october. Who knows how I'm going to get my mileage that high, but I'm gonna try!!!

Going slow, but still moving!

Hell, I can get you a toe by 3 o'clock, with nail polish.

I want to go to there.

bump!

There is so much good wine out there, I try not to drink the same one too often. If you're starting out, Chateau St. Michelle offers well priced and delicious whites and reds. My personal favorite varieties for red are the spicy cabernets or malbec from south america or spanish riojas. New favorite whites are New Zealand…

I want to add to the geography point here too. I was born and raised in Buffalo, New York (near Niagara Falls/Canadian Border) and now live in New York City...about an 8 hour drive. Every single time I went on vacation as a kid, no one seemed to remember that New York state, not just the city. Even living here, I need to…

Anyone watch Archer on FX?? Countless Rush references..my fav tho: Pam: What's so important? You finally nailed YYZ? Kreiger: It's YY-Zed! And no, Neil Peart stands alone.

I got lasik, best decision ever! Contacts were so annoying. As for majoy cosmetic surgery, I wouldn't mind excess skin removal if it's needed, and possibly a boob job. Mine are severely deflated from my weight loss. Pretty much the only thing on my body that I don't like, and I know that I can't change

Running does that to me. I just started training for a race last week and I'm craving food every minute of the day! Just trying to stay the course, keep my intake the same, and hope the running will eventually tip the scale back to the negative,,,

I'm 186 and 5'7" currently. I wear size 10 pants and size 8/10 dresses. Thank goodness for lifting heavy!

Humans have been omnivores for thousands of years. The increase incidence of atherosclerosis is not caused by the consumption of red meat, it's caused by overconsumption of many food items, along with increasingly sendentary lifestyles.

Take them back. Most places like that have a return/exchange policy as long as they are not too worn. My running place allows you a full refund within a 2 week period, as long as they aren't too damaged.

And I honestly don't see the point of being so PC in this world. You end up offending SOMEBODY somewhere with whatever you say. People aren't made of glass, if you don't like what someone is saying, don't listen to them. I for one have heard (and made my own) jokes on being very white, red headed, Polish, and catholic.…