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YakTrax for running?
Hello! I was just reading about YakTrax and thought they'd be a good idea for me to get for running this winter. The problem I have is that website says they're good to use for temps down to 41F. I'm in North Eastern Wisconsin...I'm already running in cooler temps than that, much less when we get snow. Can they be used in…
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Running....TRULY an addiction!
Or is it more the races that are addicting? I started the c25K program on May 29th of this year. To date, I've run 2 5K races and have now signed up for 2 more...within 7 days of each other! What has happened to me? I've NEVER been a runner in my LIFE and now I can't go more than 2 days without getting the itch! Don't get…
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Favorite Mel Brooks Movie Line
Everyone loves Mel Brooks! What's your favorite line?? Blazing Saddles...."Oh Boys! Look what I found! Hey...where are all the white women at?"
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Body Art...
So I'm a fan of body art.....even though I don't have any myself. But check this out! It's fan-freakin'-tastic! http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/unplugged/ultra-realistic-tattoos-blur-art-life-025709233.html
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Decided I like cool weather running!
Was 38 degrees for my run this morning and it felt great! Not sure how it'll be once it gets colder, but I'm anxious to find out! :)
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A MUST Read for new runners!
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-520--14545-F,00.html
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Fantasy Football - Adding/dropping Players?
Can anyone tell me how to add/drop a player from my team? I would like to pick up a player and drop one that is not on a team this year. I did the add/drop process, but neither one has moved onto or from my team! Any suggestions??
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Dressing for cool weather runs?
Just wondering how everyone dresses for cooler weather when they run? It's supposed to dip into the mid-30's this week around here, so was wondering how I should prepare? Last week I ran when it was 43 degrees and had a long sleeve T and some capri leggings. Is this sufficient? I haven't invested in running tights yet…
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NSV: My 3 Year Old Daughter....
I've gotten some compliments from some neighbors and family about how I'm looking good and they can tell I've been working out, etc. But nothing beats my 3 year old daughter. I was getting her clothes together this morning in her room when she looked at me and said "You're getting smaller!". That's it. No flowerly…
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Songs you sing...
....while drunk? What are some songs you'll only sing while drunk...either Karyoke or alone? My hubby and I like to do a duet...Paradise by the Dashboard Lights - Meatloaf
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2nd 5K Race - SUCCESS!
I ran my second 5K race on Saturday with 2 goals in mind....RUN the whole thing and beat my time from my 1st 5K race. Well I was able to accomplish the second goal but not the first. My first 5K race time was 36:48...this one was 33:35!! I'm so excited that I took a full minute/mile off of my time, that the 2 minutes I…
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Yoga DVD Recommendations?
Hello all! I just read an article about the benefits of Yoga for runners. I've done yoga in the past and am interested in picking it back up. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good Yoga DVD?
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Name that Tune!
Another music game here....list one of your favorite lyrics from a song and the other people have to guess which song it's from! I'll start off: "Hike up your skirt a little more...show your world to me!"
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Question...Running Safety?
Hello all. I need some opinions on my running route. I run at 5 AM, so it's still dark when I go out now. I'm not a fan of this, but I don't have any other time to go. So, is it safer for me to run along a busier road, but have to run by an open field at one point in the route, or is it safer to keep to the neighborhoods…
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What's your #1 Favorite Running Song....
Mine: Scream by Ozzy....
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Any Sailing/America's Cup Fans out there?
I just noticed the America's Cup is starting in San Francisco Bay...but I didn't realize they were racing cats! Admittedly I haven't kept up with the AC news, but when did they switch to 45' cats? I'm a fan of Monihaul racing as I grew up racing a 34' Irwin. But...anyone else out there with any AC news??
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What's your SO good at...that maybe is TOO good?
What's something that your SO is really good at...that maybe is TOO good? For instance, my husband is a charmer. He knows JUST what to say to charm the pants off of me (literally) or anyone else! The other day I told him that unfortunately, with losing weight I went from a C cup bra to a B cup (which I hadn't been in about…
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Runners....Mixing it up Question!
It seems my body is getting used to my 3x per week 3 mile run and I seem to be backpeddling. After talking to a runner here at work, he suggested I start mixing it up a bit by adding fartleks or running a fast 1.5 mile instead of a slower 3 miles. By doing this, according to him, my "normal" runs will get easier and my…
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New Nike Ad featuring 12 year old...opinions?
I was just reading an article on CNN about the new Nike Ad featuring a 12 year old overweight boy running in...of course...Nike shoes. The question was, are they exploiting him or is it inspiring? So I thought I'd get the opinions here. What do you think? If you haven't seen it...here's a link (I think!):…
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Anyone with a 6 year old willing to share experiences?
I have some questions about how my 6 year old son is acting lately and I wanted to run it by someone else to see if they're seeing anything similar....
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*In Progress* Success from Running *Pics*
Hello All! I wanted to share what I consider to be an in-progress success story. I've fought my weight my entire life. When I got married almost 10 years ago I was at my lightest (Note I didn't say skinniest)....of 159 lbs. The moment I decided to lose weight was when I saw this picture of myself at my daughter's 2nd…
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IT Band Stretches?
Does anyone have a suggestion for a good way to stretch my IT band? My right hip really hurts after running and pretty much the whole next day afterwards. Are there some good stretches for me to do before and/or after to help alleviate this?
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My First 5K is done!
Well it's done. Ran my very first 5K last evening. I didn't do as well as I had hoped, but I finished, so that's the important part, right? Official time: 36:43 for a pace of 11:49/mile. I ended up walking for about 6 minutes total. I have theories of why, but it doesn't matter. Anyway...now I have a time to beat for next…
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For those with small children
I know this is completely off topic, but I just wanted to share.. If you come to a point where you're looking for a back yard climber for your kids, I just have to give my testimony for Little Tykes. On Friday we had a large tree fall in our yard while we were at work. It crushed my kids' climber (which we've had for about…
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1st 5K this weekend....
and I just want to say that even though I didn't follow the program by the letter, I really appreciate all of the support and encouragement I have gotten on here. Without it and all the tips/advice you all have given me, there's no way I'd be ready to run this race on Saturday. Now I feel like I can go out there and kill…
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Eating before first 5K race?
I'm running my first ever 5K race tonight (at 6:30 pm) and I'm not sure how to handle eating. I usually run first thing in the mornings with only a couple of sips of water. We want to have a snack or something before we go and then we'll get something after the race. Any suggestions on what to eat so that I'm not bogged…
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Happy Thursday....
For whichever floats your boat...
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Unconsciously going faster while running....
I started running about 2 months ago and I've been able to get myself to a steady 10 minute mile and can typically run for 30 minutes straight. The past 2 runs however, I've suddenly had to stop about 15 or so minutes into my run. I can't get my stride down (to the music I have), etc. Today I realized why....I'm…
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SO sick of reading/hearing/LIVING Favre!!
Grrr...who CARES if he's going to be the offensive coordinator for his local HS team?? Seriously....SO FREAKIN' SICK of hearing about him. :mad: Maybe it's because I live in GB, WI.
