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Cross bike recommendations?
Hello cyclists, I'm primarily a runner, but I really enjoy biking to work and around town. I'd also like to begin doing some longer rides on weekends as cross-training. Currently, my bike is a real beast....in the weight category. Basically, I got a free old Trek MTB frame at a garage sale, and then the hubby fixed it up…
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Which items are/aren't worth making at home?
I like to cook. I've noticed a few things that are notably cheaper and healthier to make at home. For example: bread and pasta products, all kinds of sauces, pickles, pesto, hummus, roasting a huge hunk of meat and slicing instead of buying deli meats, etc... However, I've also found a few things that taste the same as…
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Whole wheat zucchini bread
Hi all! If you're like me, you're eating zucchini for breakfast, lunch and dinner this time of year. Have you seen this recipe from King Arthur flour? It's super tasty, but the main reason I'm sharing is that it's absolutely the first thing I've ever baked with entirely whole wheat flour that still tastes awesome! I'm not…
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What are competitive running times in your area?
I live in a pretty fit town, so I think my perception of fast running times is a bit skewed. For women, 5k winning times are often sub 00:19, half marathon around 1:20, and marathons around 3:00. These times are for road races, as trail races have so much variability. Elevation is about 5,000 feet. I don't pay too much…
