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Hills......
Now that I've been running pretty consistently for almost 5 years it's time for me to incorporate hills into my workouts. Something I've known for a while but I've found the prospect, to put it mildly, daunting. (There's a hill at Mooney's Bay in Ottawa that I've had my eye on for a while but even the kids from the track…
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Why the 21st century is making you miserable......
A bit long but a good read. http://www.cracked.com/article_15231_7-reasons-21st-century-making-you-miserable.html
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Bloody nipples.....(it's a guy thing)
For some people black toenails are the sign that they've finally hit the big leagues in terms of mileage, for a lot of guy it's bloody nipples. (sorry - there's no nice way to put it) I think I've tried just about every cure out there, vaseline just made a mess of my shirt, bodyglide just got sweated away, band aids & nip…
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Post your picture from High School
We had all of our hair and teeth, no wrinkles and didn't need reading glasses. The world was our oyster........ circa 1972 while attending Kent School, Hostert Germany and another from around '74 (don't have that bass anymore)
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The truth about sports drinks
It's no secret that much of the so-called hydration research is funded by companies that manufacture and promote the consumption of sports drinks. This is a bit long but a very interesting read for anyone participating in endurance sports. http://www.bmj.com/content/345/bmj.e4737
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Sunscreen
Is there a sunscreen that is really "sweat proof" ? I burn like crazy (every summer I do an excellent imitation of a freshly boiled Maine lobster) and every sunscreen I've tried ends up practically blinding me when I start sweating. Is this a hopeless quest?
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Blueberries.......
Here's an interesting little item from Runners World..... BLUEBERRIES PROTECT YOU ON LONG RUNS Physiologists from Appalachian State University gave runners a cup of blueberries daily for six weeks; a second group had no blueberries. Participants then ran for two-and-a-half hours. The results (published in May) show the…
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Ottawa Race Weeken Half-Marathon
Ran my third half marathon this morning, despite some calf cramping I managed to complete it in 2:14:47 (was heading for a 2:05 at the split.....) Here's a map of the route, fairly flat and fast. Now to register for next year! :wink:
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Article on Running Injuries
Judging by the number and frequency of posts regarding running injuries (especially plantar fasciitis & shin splints) this article is a recommended read for any runners (newer runners in particular) http://running.competitor.com/2012/05/injuries/the-top-5-most-troublesome-running-injuries_11316 and in the spirit of injury…
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Home made "gu"
I recently decided to stop using the prepackaged gels for my longer runs,my new fuel belt included a gel flask and was given the following recipe: "Take one of those gel bottles. fill it to the #3 line with honey, corn syrup, maple syrup, or any combination of a natural energizer of your choosing. put in a small squeeze of…
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Paralyzed woman finishes London marathon in 16 days
I know a lot of us sit around feeling sorry for ourselves but if this story doesn't rekindle your belief in the strength of the human spirit.... "For five years, Claire Lomas hasn't been able to walk, hasn't been able to feel her legs. But that hasn't stopped her. She was once a professional horse rider, her blond hair…
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Overtraining......
With race season just around the corner for many of us I thought that this article on actve.com about overtraining was timely....... http://www.active.com/running/Articles/What-Is-Overtraining.htm?cmp=17-1-2519
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Energy Gels (bulk packaging?)
In an effort to be kinder to Mother Nature I picked up a gel flask for my longer runs - figured it's a good way to eliminate all those individual gel pack wrappers. So far the only gel I've been able to find in bulk packaging is carb-boom. Does anyone know of any other that are available? (I've been quite happy with…
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Runners....shorten your stride?
Interesting article in Runners World supporting shortening your stride. http://news.runnersworld.com/2012/04/14/more-evidence-favoring-shorter-stride/?cm_mmc=NL-TrainingExtra-_-887032-_-04242012-_-A-Shorter-Stride?
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Don't be "that guy"...
http://youtu.be/_-91_iXATY8 funny video!
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A different kind of challenge...
I'm old enough to remember the anti-littering ads on TV that showed a native American shedding a tear while surveying the litter along the side of the road. It seems we're overdue for that ad campaign again, but I digress. It distresses me to see garbage and litter strewn along our sidewalks and recreational paths and I…
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Just a thought......
"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." George Bernard Shaw
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PT Certification
No, I'm not thinking of changing careers to become a personal trainer but I would like to learn more about the physiology of exercise etc but there seems to be a dizzying array of certification bodies out there. This may be a bit of a weird question but are there really significant differences in the content of the courses…
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A lesson for the guys.......
Q. When your wife tells you to order whatever kind of pizza and wings you'd like for dinner is it: 1) an invitation to order those 5 alarm wings you love -or- 2) a guessing game whereby you are supposed to guess what she fancies that day A. None of the above, no matter which you pick you're wrong! :laugh: :laugh:
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Quote of the day.......
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." Eleanor Roosevelt
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Where did you run today?
Had a really nice 8km run along the Rideau Canal today...... (Mooney's Bay to just past Dow's Lake) and you?
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Her heart is in the right place.......
It's tax season, which means late nights at the office and my wife stocked up the fridge with some Lean Cuisine entrees. Low cal - check, low fat - check , sodium 550mg :explode: :explode: Glad I went for my run this morning!
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NSV - finally, a six pack.....
What? You were expecting abs? Happy April Fool's Day!
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My NSV
I stole (I mean liberated) a pair of my son's size M (medium rather than massive) track pants and they fit!
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Psuedoscience
Poking around quackwatch.com I found this article, it's interesting inasmuch as there is so many questionable products, supplements and regimens related to weight management. It's a bit long but read it and turn on your inner skeptic when reading about the latest miraculous product etc. "Distinguishing Science and…
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Sad, sad headline.......
In today's Ottawa Citizen........ "Overweight Canadians rarely told lose weight by doctors, study finds" http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Overweight+Canadians+rarely+told+lose+weight+doctors+study+finds/6261826/story.html You would think that your doctor has a moral and ethical responsibility to let you know you're…
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A Little NSV yesterday
Before doing my rowing yesterday I sat quietly for a couple of minutes with my HRM on - my resting heart rate was 52 bpm.
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G'day from the Ottawa Valley
That's right, we not only say eh! here but we say g'day too! I'm new to MFP - I've battled with weight my entire adult life and managed to lose about 35 lbs in the past couple of years by cutting back on snacks and exercising more but that last 25 lbs just didn't want to leave so after a friend showed me MFP on his iPhone…
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Interesting Article in Runners World (Running on Empty)
You don't need to be a runner to find this interesting: http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-241-285--14203-1-1X2-3,00.html
