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I'd like you to meet Chris
http://triunepress.com/im-too-old-for-crossfit/ this is Chris, my very dear friend. She is a complete badass. If anyone ever tells you, "I'm too old", "I'm not an athlete", "I couldn't possibly..." Just send them this link. I wish they had posted a before pic of her. It's truly astonishing.
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weightlifting accessories, use them don't abuse them.
Interesting article, thought it had some good info especially for the beginner. http://triunepress.com/weightlifting-accessories-dont-abuse-them/
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Men's or women's barbell?
I'm looking to purchase a barbell that my husband and I can both use at home. Is it better to buy a women's bar to fit my grip or a men's bar to fit his? I have used a men's bar and don't really feel like it's a huge deal, but I do have small hands, (I'm 5ft tall) and wonder over time if it's better to have a smaller one…
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Lovesong
For me this song is about running. What is it about for you? Lovesong Whenever I'm alone with you, You make me feel like I am home again. Whenever I'm alone with you, You make me feel like I am whole again. Whenever I'm alone with you, You make me feel like I am young again. Whenever I'm alone with you, You make me feel…
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attendance down or up?
So I just got back from my 6:15 am class. I would say about half of the people showed up. I was pretty shocked. I thought everyone would be there. There did seem to be an extra class, but in our class and the other class that is scheduled, not everyone was there. Just wondering, was everyone's like this today? Was it…
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Mayor_McPanda's Half Ironman!
Today is the day! Mayor_McPanda is swimming, biking & running his way to his first Half Ironman finish today in Palm Springs! He a beast! Many of you have known him throughout his amazing transformation. He is truly an MFP Superhero! Here's a link to follow his progress!…
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First time at Crossfit
So, I went for my first cross fit session yesterday! It was really fun! The one thing that really struck me was how NICE everyone was. Not at all like any "gym" atmosphere I have been in, which is why I swore of traditional gyms years ago. I am sore today, (yay!) and I cannot wait for tomorrow!
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GF Texas Pecan Tarts
Hey guys! This recipe just popped up on my FB wall and it looks delicious to me. I am a huge fan of pecans and pies, so I thought I'd share. http://blackbird-bakery.com/baking/individual-texas-pecan-pies/ She has some great recipes and a beautiful GF cookbook.
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basic granola bar formula
I found this blog last night www.browneyedbaker.com while looking for granola bar recipes. She has a basic formula so YOU can decide what to put in. So many possibilities! Plus, if you have allergies or don't like this or that it makes it so easy to sub stuff in or out. It also makes it so easy to figure out calorie counts…
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Primal Almond Cinnamon crackers
Adapted from the Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson. His recipe called for walnuts, I used almonds instead. His recipe also calls for only 1 Tablespoon of water, but mine was really dry so I ended up adding about 3-4 Tablespoons so I could spread the batter. Otherwise it was dry and crumbly. Preheat oven to 375 2 cups raw…
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Smear honey on something!
September is National Honey Month! It's true! So, support the bees! Go buy some local honey, smear it on something and then LICK it off! It's for a good cause, the bees NEED YOU!
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7 Mistakes to Avoid on Long Runs
I get articles from active.com and thought this was really interesting. I know many of you are bumping up mileage getting ready for your fall races. http://www.active.com/running/Articles/7-Mistakes-to-Avoid-on-Your-Long-Runs.htm?cmp=291&memberid=115457507&lyrisid=22960567
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Hey Runners....
When it's hot outside and you're running in your neighborhood, (or any neighborhood, I guess) do you run through other peoples sprinklers? If they are running close to the sidewalk, I totally do it. :tongue:
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One in 5 restaurant calorie listings are off
I just read this, no surprise really... http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/07/19/restaurant.calories.off/
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Vegetarian Chili
Seriously delicious vegetarian chili. I just noticed that the recipe calls for 1/4 cup of oil, LOL, I didn't even notice that. I used maybe a tablespoon. http://herbivoracious.com/2009/04/vegetarian-chili-recipe.html
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Kids Triathlon
My friend just posted on FB that her son, (age 7) wanted to start training for a kids triathlon happening in the middle of August. For his age group (7-8 year olds) it would be 100m swim/5k bike/1k run. Then a few minutes later she posted that she thought that 5k bike is an insane distance for a 7 year old. I don't have a…
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Runners, Walkers, Triathletes, Cyclists
How cool are these??? http://www.etsy.com/listing/54428853/your-race-bib-on-coasters-set-of-4-tile
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A blog on motivation
This is a link written by my friend, neighbor and triathlete Claudia. Please take a moment to read it and remember the women she writes about when you hear that voice in your head that says, "But I don't wanna workout". I believe Myra, (subject of the blog) is truly inspiring in a way that most of us do not come in contact…
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Metabolism testing on a cruise?
So, I'm going a cruise in a couple of weeks and they offer body composition analysis and metabolism testing for $35. This is what the little brochure says, "Find out your body fat percentage, metabolism rate and the best plan for getting your body in shape. Our fitness instructors will offer personalized tips on how to…
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Roasted Beets With Balsamic Glaze
This just popped up on my favorite recipe website Simply Recipes Thought I'd share. I'll be making this tomorrow, I'll let you all know how it goes. Although, I already know it's going to be fabulous.…
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First 10K advice
I'm about to register for my first 10k. On the registration form it asks what my expected finish time is. I don't know what to put. I'm not finished with my training yet, but right now I'm averaging about 9 minutes a mile sometimes more. Should I over-estimate? 60 minutes? Does it matter? There is a, "Don't know" option,…
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Ode To Spinning
This was written by my very good friend and posted to Facebook yesterday. She gave me permission to share it with all of you. "You can ride a bike," said my friend, "its fun, even if you're a klutz." As I sat on the bike in question, I thought my friend was a little nuts. I'd rather be eating brunch, drinking mimosas in a…
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Warrior Dash
I just signed up for the Warrior Dash in November. Is anybody else doing this? http://www.warriordash.com/index.php
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Butternut Squash w/ Walnuts and Vanilla
This popped up on my home page and I thought it sounded delicious! You can, of course, do whatever you want with the butter, (use less or something else) and I'd probably use pecans instead of walnuts.…
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When you see friends under eating...
What should you do when you see MFPeeps under eating, coming in under 1200 by, say, more than 150- 200 calories all the time? By all the time I mean, almost every day. On top of that adding serious calorie burning exercise,(at LEAST 500 cals)? Do we wait until they complain about not losing weight, or bring it up before…
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losing the last 10... or the first, really...
I love this article... Thought everyone could find it beneficial whether you are trying to lose the first or last 10! http://www.active.com/fitness/Articles/10_ways_that_good_habits_can_beat_those_last_few_pounds.htm?cmp=18-1003&utm_source=sendible&utm_medium=feed
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Atlantic Cod w/caramelized onions & peaches
A friend asked for this recipe so I thought I'd post it here. It's very easy. I didn't use a recipe myself, just sort of made it up as I went but there isn't really any added fat so it wasn't to hard to approximate. I made it for 2 people but you could multiply it out easily. 2 pieces Atlantic Cod, (I used Costco frozen…
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Any rowers out there?
My friend is teaching me to row this weekend and I was just wondering if there were any rowers on the site? I am so excited to learn. It's something I've always wanted to do and never thought ever have the chance/be fit enough to do!
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Clean a yoga mat?
Anybody know how I would do this? Bleach maybe? :smile:
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body frame calculator
I've been seeing a lot of topics about ideal weights and frame sizes on the boards the last couple of days. I started to get curious about my frame and thought this info might be helpful to others as well. There are several ways to calculate your body frame size and I guess the most accurate way is to measure the width…
