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Counting steps while running??!!??
Am I the only one who does this?? I count my steps from 1 to 8 over and over again when I run. I can't seem to stop doing it. It gets quiet if I concetrate on my form but it's still there in my head. Am I nuts??
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Best Run Tracking Websites for Garmin Forerunner users
Hi Runners, I just got a new Garmin Forerunner 610 last week. I really like the GPS watch but I’m pretty disappointed with Garmin Connect. It's okay, but it's clunky, hard to use and the social media feeds are a joke. I've seen a few comments on MFP about other sites and software but I've not been able to find them by…
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Running's a Drug
Hey People, I've been running consistently again for the past three weeks after recovering from a bum ankle and I've noticed a remarkable uplift in my mood. My wife and I both think is a lasting runners high from the endorphins. Has anyone else experienced this? Whatever it is, I like it and I want more! Where's the…
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My first Barefoot Run!
Hey Everyone, I met with Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton the author of Barefoot Running Step by Step today and I had some one-on-one instruction in barefoot running. We then went on a three mile run to see if I could survive the 5k race I'm running next Saturday. Guess what? I was fine. My feet feel a little tender but I think…
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Next running goal?? Medal in a 5k or move up to 10k
Hey Runners, Looking for some opinions here. I've been running for about 10 months and I still consider myself a novice. I've now run three 5ks and with a little more speed training I could probably medal in some of the smaller races in my 40 to 44 age group. That would be pretty cool right?? I'd like to run a sub 20…
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First Barefoot 5k Saturday - Any tips??
Hi Guys, I've been doing barefoot and minimalist shoe running for about a month now. I'm doing an easy 5k on satruday (flat, smooth pavement and cement) and I'm going to go barefoot. I did three miles barefoot last week so I'm okay at that distance. What can I expect from other runners?? Starring, pointing laughing and…
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Going to the Barefoot Mountain Top to see the Guru!
Hey Barefoot Runners, I'm going to a Barefoot Ken Bob Barefoot Running workshop on Saturday. I'm really excited to meet him since I just finished his book (Barefoot Running Step-by-Step) and I'm working on improving my technique. I'll post a reply to this thread with all my new wisdom! Has anyone ever been to one of his…
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Wahoo's 5k Race May 6 in Orange County
Hi, Is anyone from MFP running in this race? I just signed up. I'll be running solo since my running buddy is going to walk the OC 1/2 Marathon.
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Beach Pics
Hi Everyone, Here are a couple of quick pics. I lost about eight pounds since I started MFP. July in Cancun at about 163 Last week in Waikiki at about 155 Thanks MFP and thanks to my wife for getting me started on it! DG
