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Back... (Again)
Hi all! I have been on and off again on this site. When I use the site I get good results in terms of weight loss. After a 2.5 month lower back injury and the 2 eating holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas), I have a bit of work to do. Wouldn't mind adding a few friends... :)
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calorie burn calculations (Garmin vs Polar)
So I recently purchased the Garmin 910xt. I have been a Polar user forever. One drastic thing I noticed is that the Garmin calorie count for the same exercise is WAY lower than the Polar. It is in the ballpark of 30% lower. To test I wear both my Polar and Garmin at the same time (yeah I know I am anal that way) :)…
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Lactate Testing
I am interested in getting a lactate test so I can establish my training HR zones. I would love any feedback from people who have had the test done. Pros, cons or otherwise. Thanks in advance!!!
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hi, looking for (more) friends
i have been on a weight loss roller coaster the past couple of years. i havent been as much into looking for online friends for motivation but i thought i would give it a shot as my motivation is waning. in turn i will try to help motivate as well. i like to run, bike and swim for my exercise (and unfortunately i also…
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What is your HR when running?
Compared to the few friends I have that own a HRM and run, it seems like my HR is much higher than theirs. I am 45 and the half marathon I ran in Dec, I avg 176 BPM. With a max around 182. I am worried that this is too high to maintain and I should be limiting my HR to a lower level. What are your avg HRs when running (or…
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Guess the age of the person above...
Not sure why, but it seems like everyone on this site looks younger than 40. Go ahead and guess the age of the last person to post. :)
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Looking for a quick answer please (runners)!
Is there a way to keep your feet dry during a marathon if you know it will rain? Looking for any practical solution with common household items. thanks in advance!
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dizziness during dieting
Hoping someone can shed some light on a problem I have been having. Started on this program again 3 weeks ago. Whenever I stand up whether quickly or slowly I get very dizzy for a few seconds. I hang onto something until it passes. No other symptoms than that. Anyone else experiencing this type of issue? Thanks!
