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Running App for Pacing--Recommendations?
I have been running for a little over a year now. I started with C25K and eventually worked my way up to running 5 miles, then a 10K. Last year I entered my first half marathon, admittedly without enough training, or the right training, and ended up walking most of the race. I realized that one of my problems is my pacing.…
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Blog post: Another New Beginning
Some thoughts on my maintenance journey...:happy: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/slowturtle1/view/another-new-beginning-557314
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Gluten Free Lawton, OK ??? Planning a trip
It's no secret that it can sometimes take some effort to find restaurants that offer GF menus, so I've started a month in advance. My husband is GF and we are planning a trip to Wichita Mountains State Park in Oklahoma next month. I've looked for GF restaurants in Lawton (closest 'big' city) on Yelp, Urban Spoon, Find Me…
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Cranberry Quinoa Chicken *NOT a simple recipe, but YUMMY
For those looking for something fancy for a holiday gathering, or something different to do with quinoa, this is a nice dish. ***I modified this recipe A LOT because I didn't have some of theses ingredients and I didn't feel like stuffing the breasts. I've included my substitutions or alterations in parentheses. It is…
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Raising egg laying hens
First, let me say I'm not a farm girl. I live smack in the middle of a big city, but I know there are people in my part of town who have chickens in their back yards. We've been talking about getting just 2 egg laying hens, but we have really no idea what's involved in caring for chickens. We're envisioning something like…
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Suggestions for Resistance Bands??
I'm turning to the community for suggestions because I've seen some great advice about home workouts. A while ago I started carrying two 5 lb weights with me on my outdoor walks so I could get in a little arm work with my cardio (an attempt to multi-task my workout, and to keep from getting bored on the days I don't really…
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DALLAS AREA GIRLS--Run Like a Mother 5K, May 13
Okay Dallas, TX area girls, who wants to Run Like a Mother on Mother's Day? Proceeds benefit Dwell with Dignity, a group dedicated to helping the homeless. Register today and let's meet at the starting line! http://www.runlikeamotherrace.com/city/dallas-tx/ I'm not really a runner, but I'm working up to finishing in 45…
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Newbie--1 week in and I love it already!
Hello everyone! I gave in and decided to start counting calories again to keep my weight loss going. I joined a week ago and I'm down 3 pounds, so it's working! Love this site! Love that it's free! Do wish so many things were not listed only in grams, but I'm adjusting. Keeping my math brain working. Can I count the mental…
