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New guy coming in
So looks like no one has posted here in about 2 months. Seems like a shame since I just got on to the mfp and forums for just some fun during the day. Anyone still around?
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5k speed training
Wondering if anyone had any real world success with specific 5k speed programs before I just go out and pick one. Preferably one that doesn't put too much emphasis on building up base mileage as I already have that. Please no C25K kinda stuff as its just not applicable in my case. Hopefully some more experienced runners…
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Running shorts for men that won't get me arrested
Looking for recommendations for running shorts for guys. I really enjoy the lightweight wicking shorts I paid a pretty penny for from under armor. Problem is, even with compression gear underneath them (which is uncomfortable bc of the built in mess) the second I start to sweat and it does it's wicking thing..there is…
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My life just unraveled at mile 16
Pre-apology as this is a bit long. I am training alone and don't have any friends that run to really vent/discuss what went wrong here. This will be (hopefully) my first marathon. I've read countless times about how so many people hit the wall around mile 20 so I am not sure if this is what happened. My training run for a…
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Training - running constant rolling hills - good or bad
***Pre-apology if this info is out there already but just couldn't find it because the overwhelming posts regarding specific hill training interval type runs*** So I've registered and have been training for my first full marathon and everyone I have talked to about this specific course absolutely gives a canned response…
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Sons of Anarchy..for parents
So I've seen people post about this show before and it is one of the few things I watch on TV thus the post. BUT I DVR sesame street to watch with my son sometimes and was laughing my *kitten* off when I saw this on here. Luckily I was able to find it on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmICU1gMAAw Is this what…
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Hey swimmers!
I would like to start swimming as well. The only issue is about the only swimming I've ever done is the kind where you don't drown. I've been looking up some starter programs but with everything else I do know in the gym and running is that there is probably more bad training programs out there than good and I really have…
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When is it socially acceptable for shirtless running?
I was going to ask this in the fitness message board but I thought I would get some more honest (and entertaining) answers from the regulars on here. So when is it acceptable for a guy to run shirtless? I know you should be able to whenever bc screw everyone else but honestly I do care what people think and would rather…
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Not success yet but progress.. a bit pic heavy
So I'm not going to claim this as a success yet but more as a work in progress as my goal is to go down 10 more pounds then start a bulk to put on some muscle. So holding breath and posting pics. Hope I don't blind anyone. First the before: Don't know why I let myself get like this and kinda embarrassed to show but here we…
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My introduction to the MFP community
So I joined MFP late in the game but I've heard of it from so many other forums I read. I guess I kinda jumped in without ever introducing myself so I'm backing up and going to do that now. I'm not to sure what to expect from the forums, maybe some entertainment to distract me from work when I need it, maybe to say…
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Need some feedback from runners on a lower back issue
So I've never been a runner but lately have been adding some distance in there. Around mile 7-8 my lower back starts cramping like crazy. It's not the full length, more like the sides going inward. It's driving me insane as everything else is good to keep going except my back. I can stretch it a but to make the pain to…
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Cheat day: My personal record.
Don't get me wrong, I am not starting a thread to complain. I am starting one because I am simply amazed. I give myself one or two cheat days a month. Yesterday was the first one for this month and I stepped on the scale this morning and was simply amazed. Saturday morning: 176.4 Monday morning: 186.8 This has to be some…
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So mfp peeps, how was your Friday?
Great Friday of post leg day doms over here. It's wonderful to watch the reaction of my co-workers as I walk around like I just got shanked in the spine.
