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Stretch marks from weight loss?
Is it possible to get stretch marks from losing weight? I know it is for gaining, but I have started getting stretch marks the last few months when I have been losing weight, not gaining. There are two stretch marks, about two inches from each side of my belly button and half an inch lower, and they are kind of pink in…
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Free webinar about developing speed
I just wanted to let everyone know about a webinar that's happening next week. It's about developing speed in distance runners, so if you participate in marathons or half-marathons, check it out. https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/749876985
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Webinar for women runners
Jason Karp, author of Running for Women will present the free hour-long webinar "Running for Women" on Wednesday, February 20 at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. The menstrual cycle is the defining physiological characteristic of females. Coupled with the many anatomical, physiological, hormonal, and metabolic differences…
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Free webinar with elite runner Pete Pfitzinger
I just wanted to let everyone know if a FREE webinar taking place this afternoon with elite runner Pete Pfitzginer. In Marathon Training: How to optimize your training program to reach your potential, Pete, two-time Olympic marathoner, exercise physiologist, coach and co-author of Advanced Marathoning, will provide…
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Fun & Unique 5Ks
Does anyone know of some fun, unique, and interesting 5ks? I'm just getting in to running, and anything that is off-the-wall will help motivate me to participate! I already know about the Warrior Dash (http://warriordash.com/) and the Color Run (http://thecolorrun.com/), but does anyone know of any others? Feel free to…
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Women's Weight Lifting
For those of are interested, author Irene Lewis-McCormick of A Woman's Guide to Muscle and Strength is going to be hosting a live Facebook chat at 9:00am Central to discuss any women's fitness questions you may have. Here's the link for those who are interested: http://www.facebook.com/HumanKinetics I hope this isn't…
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For all the *actual* CAT lovers out there...
There is a thread started for dog lovers, but what about us cat lovers! Post pictures of your fluffy friends, please! This is my Minion. He is a 7 year old maine coon that we adopted just a little over 6 months ago. I love him so much! Here he is being grumpy because I kept taking photos of him:
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Five common fitness myths women should ignore
I came across this excerpt from a book earlier today and thought it was very appropriate, so I decided to post it :) . Hopefully it helps some people out with their weight training goals! Women often subscribe to fitness fads, hearsay, and offbeat diets to get fit. According to top trainer Irene Lewis-McCormick, women must…
