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Running with varicose veins
I have been running for 8 years now. I average 20 miles per week most weeks and do triathlon in the summer so their is biking too. I have had varicose veins for longer than that starting when I was a teenager working at the Waffle House (I am not 38). I had always read/heard that if they are not painful, then no big deal.…
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Beginning Menopause and weight loss
I am 37 years old and I think I might be starting menopause. Trying to decide if its that or if need to go to the Dr. I have struggled with my weight for a long time but last September got all the way down to 176 (I am 5' 10") to run the Branson 70,3. I have since gained back 20 lbs. (I'll admit I ate too much and worked…
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10 weeks until mud run?
I just found out there is a Gladiator Mud run local in ten weeks. I REALLY want to do it but am not sure I have time to train for it. The upper body stuff is what gives me pause. I run daily 3-5 miles with one long run each week.Been doing Jillian Shred a couple days a week for the last month but other than that not much…
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I hate strength training!
So boring! I am a triathlete for 5 years now. Just completed my first half Ironman distance this fall (70.3 total miles) but I am SO SLOW! I know that strength training is the answer but I cannot afford the fun ones like Crossfit and tho I have a modest weight bench, bands, etc. at home, I have a hard time making myself…
