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Couch to 7 minute mile
I went from not being able to run 1 mile last October to running a 6:49 mile this morning (at age 50). Okay, so I need some advice. I've just set a new goal to run a 6 minute mile. I've got plenty of motivation; I need advice on how to train smart. (BTW, I'm not really too interested in running long distances such as a…
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Bulk/Cut Cycle With Cardio
I'd like to go through a bulk/cut cycle such that I wind up at a peak around the end of next July. That gives me about 10 months. But here's the problem: in July I need a high level of cardio vascular fitness. I'm talking about 8 hours a day of Thai boxing working out with Secret Service, SEAL teams and pro boxers BTW. I…
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Back to School Night
The attack came swiftly. “Gee, mister, you’re going bald.” I looked down to see a diminutive second grade girl in a flowered dress, hands on hips, assessing me confidently. “I know,” I said, squatting down to look at her on-the-level. I tilted my head forward and rubbed the top so she could get a good look. “It’s that when…
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Health Effects of a Sedentary Work Environment
I'd like to share this article from "The Economist" magazine: http://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21583239-real-science-lies-behind-fad-standing-up-work-standing-orders I'm not an authority on any of the content in this article, but I did find it interesting. It discusses recent findings on the health…
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Some Kind of Skew When Entering Swimming Numbers
I'm doing about 150-230 minutes per day of exercise of various types. For the most part things are fine. However, when I swim I take my BMF Link off of course, so afterwards I enter in the calories. I have been doing that on MFP under the exercise section. However, when I do this something seems to be going wrong because…
