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  • *facepalm*
    in Minor rant Comment by ekball July 2013
  • I get a stitch if I breathe from my chest instead of my belly. Hard to explain, but the next time it happens, try to focus on deep breathing from your belly and see if that works.
    in Running Pains Comment by ekball May 2012
  • I'm just finishing week 9 of P90X - first round. It has been hard, but I am seeing changes so that makes it worth all of the time and effort! I have not been watching my diet closely enough, so that is the focus for this last month. After the 90 days I'll do round 2, with modifications to include more running (three 1/2…
    in P90x! Comment by ekball May 2012
  • My first 1/2 I used Gu and took one around mile 5, and again at mile 10ish. For my second 1/2 I switched things up a bit, started using Gu chomps and took them more frequently than the Gu gels (more frequently, but in smaller amounts). I think I took my first chomp around mile 5, then had one chomp every 2-3 miles after. I…
    in 1st Half Marathon -- how do you keep your energy up? Comment by ekball May 2012
  • Yup, this. I try to at least make it to the Yoga Belly part, and then stop it. It's not my favorite, but I'm definitely noticing a difference in my flexibility after just 4 weeks, and I'm able to do some of the poses/postures (whatever) much better than when I first started. That said, it's definitely NOT my favorite p90X…
    in P90X Yoga Comment by ekball March 2012
  • Yes! The sides of my legs are killing me too - especially when I try to do the side lunges. Everything else is fine, but jus the sides. Do you have that pain as well?
    in 30 day shred starting on Monday 20th Feb...any takers?? Comment by ekball February 2012
  • I run, and I started the 30DS last week, so I guess I'm in! Question for you guys....did anyone have soreness on the outside of their thighs when first starting the Shred? I was OK last week, as far as the soreness was concerned. But then something happened.... Last Saturday I ran 5 miles, then followed it with day 3 of…
    in C25k and 30 Day Shred Comment by ekball February 2012
  • If you are doing a run/walk thing already, try googling "Jeff Galloway". A very gentle way to run a 1/2, and beyond.
    in Runners, I need your advice! Preparing for a half marathon? Comment by ekball October 2011
  • Have to ask.... Are the majority of you doing this daily? In addition to other exercise, or on its own? I run 4 days/week, but have the 30 day Shred DVD and want to start it. I'm just not sure how. Oh, I should have I am also in training for a 1/2 marathon on the 15th, so the running takes precedence right now. What's the…
    in Day 2 of Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred-Sore?? Comment by ekball October 2011
  • I started with the Cto5K plan last year, and then switched over to the Galloway walk/run method. Ran my first 1/2 marathon in August, and my second will be on October 15th. Highly recommend Galloway training! (just google Jeff Galloway)
    in Any New runners out there? Couch to 5k Plan? Comment by ekball October 2011
  • Trader Joe's has a lot of great sauces in their ethnic section. Indian curry simmer sauce, Thai coconut curry sauce, etc. They can be a little calorie dense, so do be careful. Instead of cooking the food (poultry or seafood) in the jar of sauce as it often suggests, I'll cook the meat then add a little portion on top for…
    in your favorite sauces/bases/condiments? Comment by ekball October 2011
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