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Scaring other runners
So, I've been wondering this for awhile. When I'm out on the road or in a neighborhood jogging along, and I am going to pass another runner, it never fails that as I come up next to them, I startle them. I know the feeling, cause I've done it too when other runners have passed me. It must be something about being in…
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Safety and Early Morning Runs
So, I've been trying to squeeze in runs when I can, which is usually early in the morning (5:30 AM) or at night (8:00 PM). These don't really seem like unreasonable times to be running, and I do see others out. The days are getting shorter, so either of those times, it's definitely dark outside. What has caused me concern,…
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I love eggplant!
But what do I do with eggplant other than eggplant parm? Anyone have any good recipes?
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Running with a pulled ab muscle
So. I pulled an abdominal muscle sometime Wednesday--I ran that morning, but didn't feel anything "pulled" until last night when I was trying to pick up my 11 month old, and one spot on my abs felt like it was tearing and weak. Now, I can't even really lift the baby without wrenching it again, so I know that I am not going…
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Running songs
It's that time again--every couple of months, I get mind-numbingly bored with my running mix, and I need to find new songs. Anyone willing to share their playlists? As you can see below, I'll listen to anything as long as it is fun and has a good beat/pace. FYI, my current list is: Dog Days are Over (florence and the…
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What to do after a "bad" day?
What do you do the day after a "bad" day, when you have eaten too many calories--whether you missed a work out, went to a party, had a second helping of dinner, or just plain old binged? Do you compensate the next day (or two or three), or do you just go back to your regular eating/excercise plan? I guess one day of…
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Mid-morning hunger
Anyone else deal with mid-morning hunger? I feel like I could eat a whole meal at 10 AM. Basically, I'd like some people's meals that they really feel like get them all the way to lunch.
