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Low Grade Fever and Looming Half!!
So, I work around primary aged kids. We have had a few out the last few days (not for vomiting for fevers) and one was sent home today. We all know how little children like to share germs. Anyways, I have a 5K on Saturday and my very first half on Sunday. Tonight, I don't feel bad, I just felt warm, so, I took my temp and…
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1st Half Training Question
So, I am doing my first half on Oct 5th and have a question. I will also be doing a 5k the day before as it's a special challenge they have and I paid into. I'm excited. Training has gone really well, aside from being a tad sore, I'm great, just extra hungry and extra tired. I've done the Hal Hidgon intermediate half plan.…
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Ulcerative Colitis and Running
I thought I'd start here and see if anyone has an advice for someone running with U.C. My husband was diagnosed with this about 5 months ago. He loves to go out and run with me even though due to his work schedule he can only go about 3 times per week. In the past and still now, he has to take many potty breaks. I mean,…
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A Pain in my Butt!!! GGRRRRR
So, I tried some new stretches and now my butt hurts when I run. The day after, I could not take a step running without hobbling! It's that tiny muscle right under your butt. I took it easy last week and went out for an easy run this morning for about 20 mins or so. I can run, the muscle is a little sore. Should I lay off…
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Come On, You Know This Made You Giggle!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nwi7n_6wd7U&feature=kp
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Is It Acceptable?
To run in just a sports bra and running skirts or running shorts? I am not tiny by any stretch of the means, I am much smaller than I used to be. I am hovering around 140, close to breaking below. But dang it, it's getting super hot and the hottest months are yet to come. I went for a run last night and since it was dark,…
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Quack Quack, Dr. Oz is being called out......
http://www.kansascity.com/news/nation-world/national/article569708/Claire-McCaskill-scolds-Dr.-Oz-at-hearing-on-weight-loss-scams.html
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Breathing
I know there is more to this than what I am currently doing while running. I am a total mouth breather and I'm sure that is wrong. What's a runner to do, what is best? Is this just a "What works for you keep doing" or should I focus on this more? Thanks!
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Running Times After Time Off
I had to take off about 2.5-3 weeks from running. At the time I had worked hard to get to a 9:30 min mile. I ran for the first time 2 days ago and goodness am I soo much slower. I was around a 11:30 mins mile (sometimes closer to 12.) How long does it take to work your way back? Currently, I am only running every other day…
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Running in the Rain
Do you love it or do you hate it? I own it like a boss but that's just me. I ran in 40 degree (and dropping) rain today and was grinning like a fool. It's ok to hate on me, I don't mind. It's also ok to think I'm nuts, that's great too. I just enjoy the rain.
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What to do Now?
I just finished an intermediate 10K training schedule and am doing my first half the first weekend of October. What should I be doing in the mean time before I start full tilt for my half training? I have no problem running 5 to 6 days per week as that is pretty much what I'm doing now. The last two months I've done just…
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I Thwarted A Dog Attacking me This Morning!!
On my morning run this morning run, I was attacked by a large dog. Thank heavens I was always taught what to do when a dog is charging at you and going to attack, which this dog most certainly was going to do. I crouched down in a fighting stance with my legs apart and planted, my arms up balled up into fist, and was…
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Head Winds
Does anything make running into a head wind any better. It feels like I have a parachute on some days! Should I approach it like I would a hill and shorten my stride, lower my arms, and make my foot turnover quicker? I know in the end, it's good for me, but goodness, it has been soo windy lately! Thanks!!
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Ankle Hurts When Flexing and Pointing
It's not a great pain and the lady at the running store, and I"m inclined to think the same" we think it's from me getting fitted and moving to a stability shoe (with an insert) to keep me from pronating in my right foot. Anyways, she told me to try the shoe out and come back and move to a different one if that one didn't…
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Scale Up, Scale Down
Soo frustrating when the scale goes up, then goes down, then goes up, then goes down. :grumble: And yes, I'm just complaining.
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Running pain
Let me preface this by saying, I really think the problem is I need new shoes. I have a pain running from right at my rear to the back of my knee. I have just started training for my 2nd 10K and want to move into training for my first half (will be on Oct 5th). I am not limping, nothing is swollen, it's more of a sore…
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10K Help
I know a 10K isn't what we would normally call a long run, but I'm pretty sure you all can help me out. So, I did a 10K on Saturday and will run the same course at the end of April for a Wounded Warrior 10K. I would really like me time to be better but want to be realistic about it. this course was hillier than the 99%…
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Running Groups
Can someone direct me towards some really good running groups on here? Looking to improve my 10K time in 2 months and would like some good advice. thanks!
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Running/Mapping a run sites (no iphone apps)
I don't have a smart phone and I'm looking for something I can access from my desktop to figure out how far I am running. I tried Map my Run but it doesn't have the park's loop that I add into my run, so it makes my mileage inaccurate. When I run on the trail, they have a 1.5 mile loop around a man made lake. But when I…
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Weak Fingernails
I have weak fingernails. They can grow but when they do and I start enjoying them they inevitably get to the length when they will split and crack and break. They are super flexible, I can bend them once they are long enough. I read this article today:…
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Embarrassing But Need to Ask
So, I love to run in my running skirts but I have a question, in all seriousness, do you wear underwear under your's. I mean, it has spanky pants under it.....just curious. I am sure this thread will turn interesting.........:flowerforyou:
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IT Band, Stretches, and Getting Back to Running
So, my knee is sore. I think I tried to push it too far too fast. I've looked up some stretches and pre running activities to do prior to running. How long should I lay off before trying to run again? I'm going to do the stretches every day, maybe a couple of times per day. I was just getting into a good running groove and…
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My Knee is Sore!
So, I started extending my run (outside) from 3 miles 3x's a week to 4 miles 4x's a week. Last week I had to do a run on the treadmill then did 4 miles outside with a mile of sprints on the treadmill. I woke the next morning with a limp. No swelling just a sore knee. Bad idea I know. I've gone from no pain while running to…
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Eye Liner
So, I have tried TONS of eye liners. From the cheap stuff to stuff like Sephora's. NOTHING will stay put. Within 4 hours, it's running down my face. I have even tried Estee' Lauder's eye liner. Anyone else with this problem? What did you do? Did you just give up? I'm wondering if it's due to the fact that I'm a really warm…
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Increasing Running Miles
Ok, just wondering how to increase my miles. I can now do 3 miles in just shy of 30 mins without stopping. I run 3 days a week. I understand that once I up my miles, I won't be able to run 3 days per week. My first running goal is to expand to 5 miles. I'm bright enough to know that I can't just jump from 3 mile runs to a…
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Sign on Ground When Running
On my path way run to and from the YMCA there is a stenciled spray painted sign that reads: YOU HATE IT and about 6 feet later is says: BUT YOU LIKE IT :happy: There must be a runner in my area with a sense of human and likes to spray paint the TRUTH on the sidewalk.
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Color Me Rad 5K and Children
I was wondering how smart it is to sign up (my husband and I) for this run and then have our 6 year old son tag along with us. I checked their FAQ and it's allowed. Under 7 can run for free (no t-shirt or sunglasses given to them) and we have to sign a waiver. I think he might enjoy it, he's a skinny guy who has TONS of…
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I Wish I Had a Dollar......
For every time I tell my son to stop picking his nose. Or for every time he farts and proudly announces it and I have to remind him to say Excuse Me. *sigh* The life of a mother of a 6 year old boy. What's your "I Wish I had a Dollar" for moments?
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My Favorite Dress is too Big!!
I have a dress I really like to wear. When I had not lost any weight, I used to wear it only with one of those long-ish thin sweaters. Well, I lost some weight and started wearing it without the sweater, the dress is kind form fitting. Today I put it in, well, it needs a belt!!!!! :bigsmile: It's sheath style fitted dress…
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How Do You Log Cross Fit Stuff?
Title speaks for itself. I did a Tabata class as the YMCA and they keep scheduling them really late in the evening when I want to be home. So, tonight, I thought, well, I can do that without someone telling me what to do. I did a hard 30 mins on the elliptical and then did a LONG workout session of Tabata Cross Fit type…
