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This will sound nutty, I know. But I'm going to say it anyway. If you're happy running 11 minute miles, then for pete's sake, keep running 11 minute miles. If other people make you feel bad about being happy running 11 minute miles, then for pete's sake, tell them to **** off. Then go run more 11 minute miles. If you're…

This is basically what I had planned to write, word for word. For the record, Vpinklotus is busting at the seems with good advice, ideas, and ways of seeing the world. If she says "This is how it is", that's how it is. Advice well worth following.

There are 2 things I really truly love about your story: 1) You lost enough weight and worked out enough to go to the store and buy new gear. In my mind, this is huge. It shows serious commitment on your part. Not just more of the usual, "*sigh* I wish I were thinner, but what's a person do to..." The fact that you…

There are people on MFP, and I won't call them out, who've done Savageman and gotten their bricks. (I am NOT one of them.) The best sign is the one at the lifeguard's station that has the IM M-dot logo crossed out and says, "Forget Ironman. This is SAVAGEMAN". It sounds a little cornball, but once you DO Savageman, you'll…

If you ask me, a sprint tri is a great stress releaser for your marathon. I've done that very same thing. And just like you're saying, I used the cross training to get tri-ready. Race day is a really nice change from the endless Saturday long runs. As long as you can swim, you can swim a triathlon swim leg. Enjoy!!!

A few years ago, my daughters and I were volunteering at a local Valentine's Day 5K. We were in charge of the post race food tables. The girls (9, 6, 6 at the time) enjoy doing that kind of stuff. With kids that young, we really can't stay the duration. So, once most people had finished and gotten themselves some goodies,…

I never wear ear inserts. Our treadmill sits next to the computer, so I just turn iTunes, if I'm on the treadmill. When outside, I never ever wear anything in my ears. I want to make sure I'm as aware of my environment as I possibly can be. Plus, I get more out of the sounds of The Great Outdoors than I would with earplugs…

This, and "Bacon log cabin" are the two most beautiful things I've read this month. For the record? It turned out to NOT be a log cabin made of bacon, but instead a log cabin made by Mr. Bacon. I wanted to cry. So disappointing. Whenever I get tired of "eggs" I give them up and instead make "eggs with..." As in, "eggs with…

It's morning, here. How can you NOT already have your answer? A big bowl, a box of cheerios, and a few of those beers. Breakfast of champions. Enjoy.

These are tremendously hilly and difficult courses. Each race is it's own little bundle of misery and suffering. But the fact that you have to do them all, well that just makes TTT a bastion for the hardcore and/or seriously masochistic. "Bucket List" definitely fits most people's views of TTT. Either that, or "Oh HELL…

Going from pools to OWS's can be a little nutty. I live in the St Louis area, and there are very few places to OWS around here. So people in these parts tend to get freaky when they do all their swimming in a pool then switch to a lake on race day. Or worse, the ocean *big dread*. I grew up near a lake, on the other hand,…

I've got 3 girls - 11, 8, 8. We have an eating motto: You don't have to like it, you just have to try it. Every week, each kid is expected to come up with 1 supper idea. She doesn't have to cook it (although she's always encouraged to help), she just has to come up with it. We have a shelf full of cook books with pics.…

My "weight loss goals" are less about pure weight loss and more about being healthy and living a healthy lifestyle. So, with that said, after I finished my first ironman triathlon, I got a tattoo on my right shoulder that says, "DEATH Before DNF". DNF means Did Not Finish. It's what you get when you quit or are somehow…

The falling in love part, I'd say no not really. But the long term relationship part can burn tons of calories, if you play it right. Think of it like this: "I rode my bike to avoid stress. Then she followed me in the car."

I live in a very hilly neighborhood. So going for a run always involves hills. One in particular I use when I'm actually doing specific "hill work", or "hill repeats". It's perfect for repeats. All my races this year are flat. So, in an effort to train as I race and race as I train, I have to drive to a local park that's…

Well this is one big steaming load of whoopdeewhoo. Last week I rode my bike 80 miles, 17+MPH, and rarely hit 150BPM. I suppose that's a few thousand calories I shouldn't count? NOT!!! About 8 years ago I walked. And walked, and walked, then walked some more. It was my first form of structured exercise. I started losing…

Ha ha! YES!!! Oh my have we had those "discussions". Even my kids complain sometimes that I'm gone too long. And they're the ones always telling me how proud they are of me. Well jeez, make up your mind! Also: You know you're into fitness when... You plan your training and race schedule around the family vacation schedule.

We don't make either of these, but we do make kombucha. If you ever get the hankering to try your hand at that, I'll be glad to pass on what few pointers I have!

If you have the time, patience, and persistence, you can find great deals on used rental wetsuits. (You also have to have a limited sense of "ew...", I think, knowing you're buying something else lots of other people wore. But then again if you're renting wetsuits to begin with, that shouldn't be too big of a factor.)…

When does it occur? One of our daughters had acid reflux issues, but only at night (around bed time). Nothing we gave her helped reduce the symptoms. Turns out it wasn't acid reflux at all but was issues dealing from food sensitivities.

Chocolate, I just don't consider "evil". I really don't like milk chocolate, and I enjoy the heck out of small doses of dark chocolate. Like, REALLY dark chocolate. Beer, I love. But not during training and racing season. So I'll be alcohol free for the next 6 months. Once off season comes again? You'll be lucky to pull me…

Wait, what? Ground peanuts without all the chemicals, pointless sugars, health destroying hydrogenated oils and other detrimental food-type additives is sick? *scratches head at the absurdity of this comment* Wow. Are you trolling?

Triathlete magazine, issue June 2010. The back cover is a picture of Chrissie Wellington crossing the line, winning her 4th Ironman championship. The caption says: "Some of the most beautiful women in the world have numbers pinned to their bellies." Yeah. I think that describes you quite nicely.

WOW!, you're so far out of my league. However, I sure do enjoy watching you kick those hills' butts. I wish you well with your diabolical double. I know few riders who I believe could pull it off, and you're one of them.

This is one of the greatest stories I've ever read. You're truly amazing. Thank you. TriJoe.

You may want to keep in mind that tri shoes and road cycling shoes fit a little differently. Road shoes fit tighter and when you're strapped in, you're really strapped in. They're not meant have your foot come out while cycling. Tri shoes are not as snug a fit, since most triathletes try to get in/out of htheir shoes while…

You're remarkable! So very happy and proud for you!

One of my faves is swiss chard. I julienne it, saute briefly with a little olive oil, then put it on pizza. Heaven. Any veggie I can throw on the grill is a friend of mine. Grilled asparagus and leeks - Oh yeah!!! I like kale, braised in veggie stock with a tough cut of beef. Lots of sriracha to finish. Spinach spinach and…

I have a pair and I LOVE LOVE LOVE them! I don't run in them. I do, though, wear my Vibrams every where else. In the warmer months. They get rather cold in winter. And I don't give a flying flip who cares one way or another what I look like in them. They're super comfortable. And they're better than regular old shoes. I've…

I like this answer. Very inciteful. I'd bet you a dollar to a donut that you already know you did nothing wrong by being honest with your friend. And my guess is you're also well aware that "luck" and "hard work" are NOT interchangeable concepts when it comes to weight loss. Unfortunately this world is filled with people…