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So close...
So my wife almost slipped the other day. I have been riding my single speed MTB a lot lately to prep for up coming races and it seems like I am always changing the gearing. I was heading out to the garage to work on it again my wife says jokingly "You should just get another single speed so you don't have to change the…
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Top 10 Things Not To Eat While Cycling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fvy43QrIW5I The baguette is pretty funny!
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SS MTB Frames, anyone?
So I have a 2008 Raleigh XIXX 29er, which has been a fantastic bike for the price and was only used for casual but hard MTB riding until this year. This year I have raced 4 races on it so far and the EBB is starting to creak and it won't stay put. It's frustrating, I really shouldn't have to worry about losing my chain on…
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Getting Sick while running
So if I throw up while running do I get to deduct those calories from my dairy. What percentage of calories do you deduct? How do you calculate absorption rates and what percentage is water? This post is sponsored by Chinese Buffet.
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Road Rider v Mountain Biker, the Rap Battle
Road Rider v Mountain Biker, the Rap Battle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx2e9jSSK6E
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Yoga or Core Video
Can anyone recommend a good Yoga or Core video? Hoping for something around 40-60 minutes.
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Runner Says 4 Others Bandited With Her Number at Boston
Wow, that would suck. http://www.runnersworld.com/boston-marathon/runner-says-4-others-bandited-with-her-number-at-boston
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Nipples
So I had never had a problem with bleeding or rubbing until I ran a very hot and humid half marathon last fall. I was that guy that ended up with streaks of blood running down his shirt. Ever since that half marathon, if I run for more than 40 minutes, I get irritated. Anything over 60-70 minutes and I get blood. The only…
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GPS Location trackers (bread crumbs)
Does anyone know of any android apps that will track your location and send regular messages (text or email) to another phone/email? I periodically run really early or really late and my wife worries, especially on my long runs. It would also be nice if she could locate me quickly in case I needed assistance. RoadID has a…
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Change striking?
I have a nagging left knee issue that comes and goes. I have seen an ortho and he describes it as the early stages of arthritis (fun). So the way I run doesn't help, I am a heal striker with a long stride. Over the last 6-12 months I have shortened my stride and tried to increase my cadence. That has helped a little. Last…
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Sub 2 Hour marathon?
Will we see this anytime soon? I saw that another world record (unofficial at this point) was set in Chicago. New world record @ Chicago Marathon. Dennis Kimetto of Kenya won the male division with an unofficial time of 2:03:45, breaking the previous record set last year of 2:04:38. So close!
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New York City and Marine Corps Marathons Ban Hydration Packs
So they ban packs but not bottles? I hope this isn't a trend. http://texasrunningpost.com/news/new-york-city-and-marine-corps-marathons-ban-hydration-packs/
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Shoes?
I am trying to get into trail running and I have done a few runs and love it. However, I am finding my Brooks Ghosts are NOT suited for trail running. The soles are not stiff enough and running over rocks is not comfortable on my feet. So what are y'all running in?
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Long Run % of Weekly total
I have heard several people mention that the long run should be around 1/3 of my total weekly mileage. Simple enough. My goal is to get my long run up to 15 miles a week to see if my knees will hold up to the extra miles and to ultimately see if training for a full marathon is going to be doable (without destroying my…
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Altitude
So in about a month I am going to be just south of Flagstaff, AZ for a week. I plan on trying to get several runs in during that week (one being a 10+ miler). I live at 700ft and the cabin I am staying at is at 7000ft. How much are my runs going to suck? BTW: I am very excited about being able to run along pine trees and…
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Insoles slipping
So I have had this issue happen with 2 different shoes now (Saucony Triumph 10 and Brooks Glycerin 11). It generally starts on my long run (10+ miles) when my feet get sweaty and the insoles start to move a little. Then it gets progressively worse with each run. It's almost like my sweat has removed what ever is on the…
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Going crazy?
So how do you keep yourself from going crazy when you can't run due to injury? My poor left knee has finally decided to give out and I will be seeing an orthopedic guy this afternoon. I anticipate I am going to be told to stop running for some period of time. I feel like a junkie about to be told he is going to rehab.…
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Hydration pack?
I wear a light Nathan Minimist hydration pack when I run. I sweat a lot and it gets really hot here in Texas during the summer. I tried the belts and they drove me batty and just can't stand them. I got used to the packs while mountain biking so they are pretty comfortable. It holds my GUs and phone which is an extra…
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New Half PR
Finished in 2:13:45. I knocked 18 minutes off my Half PR from December. I am slowly working down to my goal of a sub 2 hour half.
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Cadence
So how many of you actually run with a cadence around 180-190 spm? I have read about and understand the benefits of running with a higher cadence. So I have been working on getting my cadence up. However, I am 6'2" with long legs and it feels like I am tiny baby steps when I am running right at 180 spm. Does it become more…
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51 down, 17 to go!
51 pounds down, 17 to go. The weight isn't coming off as fast as it did at the start but it's still coming off.
