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Upcoming 5Ks
This topic seems to make sense, so I'll go first! My next 5K race is the 25th Annual Lou Cox 5K on 25 May. Things that *might* affect my run are a 1.5mi annual PT test for the Air Force on 16 May (I want to run it in 9:34, 6:22 split(s)) then the Cleveland HM on 18 May. In the interest of the 5K, I'm reserving effort on…
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DQ'd for going too fast
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2014/nov/10/chickamauga-battlefield-marathon-winner-disqualifi/ Tabatha Hamilton was disqualified as the women's winner of the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon held this past Saturday. The 31-year-old Trenton, Ga., resident crossed the final timing mat at 2 hours, 55 minutes, 39 seconds…
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Chipotle
What is your favorite thing about it?
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Abuse Flags
So who here has the most? Just curious.
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Donut cutters!
Seriously, STOP THE MADNESS! We don't know where your fingers have been!
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Competitor Group/RnR Sued for "Exploiting Volunteers"
Interesting read, but I'm failing to see the logic of the plaintiff here... http://fittish.deadspin.com/rock-n-roll-marathon-facing-class-action-suit-for-explo-1646789807 Pasted from the article: Competitor Group, Inc., which owns the nationwide Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half Marathon series, has had a class-action suit…
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So you wanna run a marathon? (Pic heavy)
Step 1: Eat all the pizza Step 2: Run a shakeout the next morning with a fellow MFP'er along with an Olympian Step 3: Wake up early to eat a banana and meet up with more MFP'ers Step 4: Arrive to corral Step 5: When you hear the gun, GO! Step 6: Say "hi" and smile often Step 7: Find your happy pace and enjoy the shade Step…
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What fields do you display on your GPS?
For those with a configurable-field GPS, what do you display? If you don't have that option, what would you want to display? In particular, if you had four fields. Would your racing configuration differ from training?
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Back of the pack problems
I stumbled across this a few days ago: http://www.momsmagicalmiles.com/2014/07/the-back-of-pack-gets-hosed-again.html?m=1 Basically, the post-race spread of bananas, bagels, peaches, etc were ravaged by the faster finishers and families/spectators. I think it's annoying and rude, but bigger races bring bigger crowds, and…
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Tale of two races
This past weekend I impulsively chose to run a 5K on Saturday and a 10K on Sunday. The 5K was put on by my club and I just wanted to pick up my trophy from a previous race and do a trot, and the 10K was put on by Panera Bread, my most favoritest food place ever :) 5K - I did a 4mi warm up run with my running group at 7am,…
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Race Report: Knoxville HM
I signed up for this the Knoxville HM in November, shortly after I found out I was moving to Ohio. It was right before Aidan's spring break started, and a halfway point to visiting my parents in NC. To prep for this, I started Hal Higdon's HM Advanced plan, and stuck with it almost to the letter until a few weeks ago (just…
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Movie Theaters
Just curious to see everyone's habits for going out to the movies. My rules for when I go, which isn't very often: 1) I don't believe in sharing popcorn or any other food 2) I smuggle my own drinks and snacks in (one time I got caught with a 20oz Mello Yello Zero and the usher said they had to take the bottle and I could…
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Woman takes selfies with "hot" male runners
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/woman-takes-selfies-13-hot-guys-marathon-article-1.1726861 Will the objectification of men ever stop? :wink:
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Shoe question
Ok y'all, I've been fitted several times and the verdict is always a stability shoe. I've gone from Asics Kayanos, to Brooks Adrenalines, and I'm currently nearing 300 miles in my Mizuno Wave Inspires. The fitting I got here was the most thorough I've gotten, and the guy mentioned that the whole stability thing didn't…
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Is this a dumb idea?
Ok, I've never, ever, ever had a good experience with post marathon shuttle service, as I'm sure some can relate. For my next HM, I'm going to park at a Wendy's and ride my bike to the start area (close to the finish), chain it, and when it's over (and I'm lucid), hop on it and ride back to my car, grab my post-race burger…
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Jillian Michaels triathlon... lol
Did a forum search and didn't see this anywhere, but apparently Jillian Michaels did a sprint triathlon (Malibu) back in September. And her results? Abysmal considering her fitness gimmick, and overall DFL http://www.nauticamalibutri.com/results.htm (celebrity, classic) 0.5mi swim: 00:20:57 18mi bike: 1:05:55 4mi run:…
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One Run for Boston
Found this yesterday, and there are two 10-12mi legs of it where I'm at, but they are both in between my HMs lol. Check it out! http://www.onerunforboston.org/
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Ok, you're a runner. Get over it.
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304448204579186401818882202?tesla=y And for some LOLs http://www.runnersworld.com/fun/the-wsjs-get-over-it-column-translated?page=single What an asshat.
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Fats vs Carbs
Well-explained article written by the Air Force's father of running. He breaks down the purpose of carbs/fats when running, and also talks about fueling strategy. http://blogs.militarytimes.com/pt365/2013/10/25/ask-the-experts-dr-mark-cucuzzellas-hybrid-strategy-for-running-a-marathon/
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Half Marathon Bet
Just so it is known to everybody (and so she can't back out), KathleenMurry has been foolish enough to make a bet with me about the outcome of the Cleveland HM (May 18th). We are going to keep pace with each other until mile 11, then it is an all-out race to the finish. When I win, she will be paying my way at a nice…
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Using HRM in training/racing
I started using an HRM a couple months ago. I see that it's a useful tool for training and figuring out my "real" effort vs perceived, etc, but I want to make sure I'm using it correctly and when I need to. On my training runs, I maintain a pace from 9:30-10:30, and my HR barely gets above 140, and that's my…
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Recovery Days
How they feel
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4 weeks between FMs - what to do?
Question for the experts: I just completed my first FM yesterday. My next one is in 4 weeks. Should I count my FM as my "long" run and wind down/stay low for the next 3 weekends until the race? The course does have one uphill trudge from mile 10 to 16, and after 17, it's all downhill. And, second, how should I go about…
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Training/Performance Pace
I'm finding my training pace is creeping closer to my performance pace (8min/mi). I deliberately slow down, and it doesn't feel right. I don't wear an HRM either, but I'm not sure that would help. I guess I'm worried about overdoing it for my first full marathon in 6 weeks and hitting the 20 mile wall I keep hearing about.…
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Ladies... really?
A Nob Hill man wants to identify a woman he caught on camera multiple times defecating next to his home while she was on a morning jog. At first the man, who did not want to be identified, thought the person in question may have been homeless, and that it was a one-time occurrence. But he said it's happened at least four…
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Sioux Falls/Crazyhorse marathons
Hey! If anyone is doing the Sioux Falls and/or Crazyhorse marathons this fall, hit me up!
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"New" Original Skittles with... Green Apple?!
So there I am eating a delicious bag of Skittles at my desk, when I get this funny taste in my mouth. Thinking I accidentally bought a bag of tropical Skittles, I verify that I indeed bought original. Then, I see "Now with green apple" on the corner. Green apple? Are you serious? Candy rule #1: don't tinker with…
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GPS Accuracy
So, I just finished a half marathon today. I started the GPS on my phone via Endomondo, and it was a little ways before the actual start line. Anyway, I'm having a first-world problem figuring out if my new PR [chip time] of 1:45 is good, or my GPS time of 1:30, or possibly somewhere in between. I know some courses have…
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McD's CEO eats McD's everyday and loses
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/mcdonalds-ceo-lost-weight-being-160332002.html To each their own, but this is kinda like working a part time job just to fund cigarettes.
