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Mudderella?
has anyone done this mud/obstacle race before? it looks interesting but not sure about it. it's untimed :( and no medal :( however it does look a bit challenging. i'm used to doing rugged maniac (april will be my 4th) so i'm sorta comparing it to that.
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half marathon this saturday; training has been in the toilet
long story short (hopefully). i'm running my second half marathon this saturday (second time i've done this particular race so i know the course). thanks to a series of foot injuries/issues my training has been in the toilet this year. my pace is off and my distance is off. after trying a ridiculous number of ideas to…
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MELT Method
has anyone heard of this and tried it? what do you think? i'm looking for additional ways to relieve my plantar faciitus from running (don't say stop running that's not gonna happen) and my yoga instructor suggested i look into this.
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bell peppers!
had 1/4 cup of bell peppers in my salad today (red and yellow) entered it into my food diary and nearly fell off my desk chair. never realized how much sodium they had until today! i watch my sodium because i retain water like crazy and too much makes my feet swell like balloons. is it true or did i perhaps select a bogus…
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Ab Exercise Name
can anyone tell me what the name of this exercise is. it's an exercise i tried doing today with a partner but couldn't do. lay on back, knees bent, partner's arms wrapped around your legs. focusing solely on your core the objective is for you to stand up.
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constant butterfly feeling in stomach
so i'm not sure what to make of this however for the past week or so my stomach constantly feels like i have butterflies in it (you know that rumbling feeling you get when you're nervous). could it just be nerves (husband and i have had some unexpected financial struggles recently) or could it be something more? it's not…
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Dirt Bike Riding/Motorcross
thinking about getting hubby a pair of video goggles for dirt bike riding/motrocross for Christmas. can anyone recommend a decent pair that's under $250?
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Brooks Glycerin 10 or 11?
Since hubby just landed himself a job (after being unemployed for 10 months) i plan on treating myself to a new pair of running shoes. i currently wear brooks glycerin 9s which I LOVE. question should i buy the 10s or just jump to the 11s? I don't plan on switching to a different brand one because I LOVE MY BROOKS, two i…
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Why skipping breakfast is a bad idea - ARTICLE
since i never posted links to articles hopefully i'm not breaking any rules. interesting article in forbes magazine: http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2013/07/23/why-is-skipping-breakfast-so-bad-for-our-heart-health/ Also including the link to the original study:…
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Shedding
Yesterday I noticed lose fur on both dogs. OH NO IT HAS BEGUN! oh how i dread the shedding. finally getting rid of all the carpeting in my house. i was hoping the hardwood floors would be installed BEFORE shedding season but it beat me.
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1st Half Marathon is Saturday
Saturday is my first half marathon. I'm getting excited and nervous. Any tips? what to eat the next few days? over the next few days should i do any stretch exercises? i went out yesterday and ran 10 miles and i'm not planning on going out again, should i? i already know what i'm wearing (same clothes i wore for my 10k…
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gatorade (or similar drink) before/after running?
the temp is starting to go up (it's 80 right now - 1:30pm EST) so like a fool i go for a run. i'm exhausted not from the run but from the heat. i went running tuesday night (when it was still 85 out) and had to keep stopping (only ran 4 miles too and i'm training for a half June 1). i KNOW i can do more because i have so…
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Parker is loosing his hearing - CROCK OF BULL!
hubby thinks parker (my mal mix) is loosing his hearing. he startles very easily yes when i whisper who wants a cookie you better believe he's the first one at the cookie jar. lol
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gaining while sick - SERIOUSLY!?!?!
is it possible to GAIN weight while sick? i've been sick since sunday (chest cold/bad cough/sinus issues). i haven't been able to exercise since monday - barely have enough energy to get dressed in the morning let alone exercise. food choices haven't been perfect but i haven't gone over my calorie intake. i'm drinking LOTS…
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hollowing out a bagel
does anyone know how many calories you save hollowing out a bagel? specifically an einstein bros wheat bagel?
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Map My Run vs. Garmin (not gps enabled though)
which is more accurate? the map from mapmyrun or my garmin forerunner 50 with footpod. the watch is not gps enabled. i did calibrate it but i may be off because when i wear the watch on the treadmill when the watch chimes at one mile the treadmill reads .98 just got back from a run and map my run "mapped" the miles at 3.79…
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Timex Ironman 150 lab watch
does anyone use this watch to track your running distance? i'm looking for a very basic/very cheap (hubby's out of work right now) watch that will track my distance and possibly pace for running. i found this watch (timex ironman 150 lab watch) on activegearup.com and since it's only $40 i'm considering buying it. of…
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2010, 2011 and last night
NSV moment! all photos taken around Christmas time.
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Shaved off almost a FULL MINUTE!
On Thanksgiving I competed in a 5k and finished with a chip time of 33:10. This past saturday I competed in a Christmas 5k and finished with a chip time of 32:17. That's almost a FULL MINUTE DIFFERENCE! courses were similar (thanksgiving course had a bigger first hill) too! came in 16th place out of 63 in my age group.
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what to do with gorgonzola?
i am now the proud owner of 4lbs of gorgonzola cheese thanks to my inlaws. this is just one of 3 other cheeses i am now in possession of but the one that has me stumped the most on what to do with it. other than the obvious (make gorzonzola sauce but that's SO FATTENING!) anyone have suggestions/recipes? feel free to share…
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Hurricane Sandy
to everyone who has been/will be affected by Hurricane Sandy be safe. there is no stopping mother nature.
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Pictures!
here are my two - pictures were taken Christmas morning 2012 This is Jazzy This is Parker Latest one of Parker sitting on the outdoor couch
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cauliflower cheese soup
spotted this on panera bread's website (cauliflower cheese soup). how would you cut down the fat? my first thought was reduce the amount of half and half cream in it. INGREDIENTS 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 rib of celery, chopped 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1…
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tightness around kneecap
i noticed that my left knee area (on the outer side of the cap) is very tight. when i'm running it doesn't bother me but afterwards it does. it's not difficult to walk but when i squat down (say to pick something up off the floor) i get this tight feeling as if i never ever stretch. not sure if this something i should see…
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Another NSV
This past saturday i competed in my second 5k mud race. it was my first 5k ZOMBIE MUD RACE!!! ME: 1 Zombies: 0 finished in 1:05. 15 seconds faster than my first 5k mud run. Obstacles were very different (more rope climbing, mud climbing, muddy water to wade through and of course ZOMBIES!) but amazing! would add a pic but…
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how much do you spend on groceries
i'm curious: how much money do you spend in a month on groceries - this is for everything, food, wine, beer, cleaning products, paper products, hygiene, pet supplies (if you have). CC bill came in yesterday and after totaling everything up in one month for me, husband and 2 large breed dogs everything came to $1187. my…
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favorite websites for healthy recipes
what's your favorite site for healthy recipes? i'm in need of a few places to go for healthy meals/appetizers/etc.
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New to the group
hi everyone, i'm holly and i like wine. it started many years ago when i was introduced by my husband to the most glorious elixir called cabernet sauvignon and well i was instantly addicted. 3 years ago i joined a local women only wine club. the club has helped me break out of my i only drink cabs thinking and now i enjoy…
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Color me rad race was today!
i am so proud of myself i competed today and finished with an approximate time between 36:30 and 37. since its a charity race they don't time it but a friend timed herself (she finished in 38) and i finished before her about a minute to 1:30 ahead of her. woo hoo. oh and put of the 5 women i raced with i finished 1st! so…
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heaviest/biggest meal of the day
what meal do you make your heaviest/biggest? normally dinner is my "big" meal of the day. today i decided to have my leftover dinner from last night (a serving of potato and onion pierogis in a homemade marinara sauce w/greens (it probably sounds weird but it was good) and now i'm ready for a nap. on top of that i won't…
