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Anyone on her practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Need some MFP friends to support my efforts to meet my fitness and training goals. Hit me up if interested. Having a common interest helps I'm betting. Thanks.
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Attention Brent Blanchard
Brent, I saw your request to join our Strava group. I made the mistake of trying to approve the request on my mobile device and accidentally denied the request. Sorry! The Strava app wouldn't let me add you as a friend so that I could add you manually. So please request to join again and I will be more careful! Sorry. :(
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Fat adapted running...
I think that I've started to finally become fat adapted in my running. I started the LCHF lifestyle just under a month ago on April 19th. It was right after my last 50M effort. Did some recovery as I changed up my diet and then last Saturday I figured I would run 16 miles. I stopped at 12. My legs felt very tired and I was…
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Blew it tonight, but OK
Today is my 24th wedding anniversary. I had a $100 gift card to this steakhouse, so that's where we went to eat. This place is very pricey so we both got the cheapest steaks on the menu ($32 for a 10oz sirloin - cheaper than the filet - $82!). Sides and salad are extra so we said no to that. Just meat and we drank water.…
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Chipotle Guacamole
They just posted their recipe. Looks good! :)
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4 years of hard work and I'm...slower
Just for kicks I did a MAF test for the first time in 4 years. I haven't been doing the heart rate training Maffetone recommends in years. I've been doing intervals, hills, tempo runs, etc. I believe I'm stronger and my joints thank me. However, I'm sad to report than I'm a full 2 min/mile slower than I was since my last…
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Too much protein!
I'm on day 5 and things are going pretty well. I've been pretty careful. However, I've busted my protein goal about everyday. I know the solution is to eat more fat and less protein. But in practical terms I'm trying to figure out what to eat. I eat meat, cheese, eggs, avocado, etc. I was close to target last night, but I…
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I begin tomorrow. Eeek!
I've been studying, reading and lurking for some time now. I'm between big races. I drank a lot of beer, ate a lot of chocolate ice cream and other carb rich goodies today. But is finally time. I've learned so much from you all and I'm now ready to take the plunge. Tomorrow will be my first day! All positive thoughts and…
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YouTube recommended videos?
I've watched the Fat Head documentary, Peter Attia's TED Talk ("What if we're wrong about diabetes?") as well as Gary Taubes "Why We Get Fat: The Diet/Weight Relationship, an Alternate Hypothesis". Are there any good YouTube videos that you folks would recommend on the subject of LCHF, the problem with the lipid…
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Quick and dumb question about sodium
I'm planning on starting this very soon and have read repeatedly about taking more sodium. Does this mean just using more salt on your food? Will that do it? Or is there more to it than that?
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Question about nuts
I will be starting this program before too long, but I have a question now regarding nuts. If I've met goal of where I need to be in terms of protein and carbs, I understand that it's OK to eat fat to satiety. Almonds for example have been suggested. But when I look on the nutrition label for raw almonds, 23 almonds gives…
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Introduction: Greetings to you all! How do you do it?
I've been contemplating making a change to a HFCL keto diet to lose weight and keep it off, improve overall health and to improve athletic performance by making my body prefer fat as preferred fuel source. I've proven that you can be 50 and almost 200lbs and run ultramarathons, but I know it would be sooo much better at…
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Strange drop distance...
I hope that this won't even be an issue, but I did check the website for final cut off information on the 50M race I'm running on Saturday the 22nd. I was originally told (on their FB page) that it would be 14 hours. But it's not. It's really weird. If I'm reading this correctly, they have a station at mile 48.1 of the 50M…
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Trail shoe recommendation?
I'm looking for a neutral trail shoe with as much cushioning as possible that are NOT Hoka's. I won't bore you with my Hoka story. For the road I'm running in the Brooks Glycerin 12's and they are the best road shoe that I've ever owned. They aren't so great on the trail. Not for why you might think. Most of the trails I…
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Garmin 910xt troubles...
I'm getting frustrated with my Garmin Forerunner 910xt. I only hassle with the lap feature on track day. I had to do 4x600's and I had spent a good amount of time in my mind planning out exactly how to do this with the 200 recoveries. I ran to the track, got to the magic spot and hit my lap button and I was off! I only…
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OT: Trouble importing data from my Garmin 910xt
I started the day with my Garmin 910XT cleaned of all activities. I ran 12 miles this morning and saved the activity. I can review in devices history. However, I cannot import the data into anything. The Garmin Ant agent connection status just says "waiting for new data". Other things I use (Sporttracks, Runkeeper, Strava,…
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New toy...
OK, I had to post this to somewhere where people would understand. I just ordered the Garmin Forerunner 910XT! I just sold the old 305, which was great for 50K's but not for 50M events because it would die at 8 hours. Anyway, super excited. They have a great sale on them right now. $337 for the model with the HRM with free…
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Compression knee sleeves
The other thread on compression socks and calve sleeves got me to thinking about compression knee sleeves. Is there a benefit in wearing a compression knee sleeve to help with pain and swelling during long runs? If so, any particular brand/model? Tips?
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Question about supporting your local running store
TL&DR: why do running stores in regard to shoe returns still have such an old school return policy? I believe in supporting my local running store. Sometimes I can't because the product I specifically want isn't carried by them. But if they do carry it, I try to buy from them even if it may cost a bit more. But when…
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New kicks - Hoka Mafate 3
My new shoes came in the mail! Regardless of your choice of footwear, I know that you call can appreciate that feeling. Anyway, no review as I've even worn them yet. I will be hitting the trails in the morning for a 9 mile run to check them out! I also bought some CEP compression calf sleeves and I look forward to checking…
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It's Friday, so why not some humor?
Signs that you might be an Ultrarunner... :laugh: • You wonder why they don't make all running socks a dusty brown color. • You have more dirt on your shoes than in your garden. • You think that Ibuprofen belongs on the breakfast table. • You don't recognize your friends with their clothes on. • You have more buckles than…
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How to be an ultrarunner...
I just had to share. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VytCTHrnShc&feature=youtu.be
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Runner gets lost for two days on Western States trail
Runner who got lost in mountains for two days after he ran ahead of group is found ALIVE after sleeping in bushes to keep warm. Be careful out there folks! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2594838/Runner-got-lost-mountains-two-days-ran-ahead-group-ALIVE-sleeping-bushes-warm.html
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Dead legs?
I don't know that there is any cure for this so it may just me whining. But there are many days when I get out the door early to run (e.g. this morning at 5am) I just can't run at a good pace. I use my Garmin with my heart rate monitor. When I feel good I push the pace a bit and my heart rate averages about 150 (I'm 49…
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Running schedule app?
I'm a bit of a data nerd, so I like to have my runs scheduled out in advance in Excel. My log is also in Excel. I also upload from my Garmin to RunKeeper. Lastly, I use SportTracks. Anyway, it just seems odd that I cannot seem to find an Android app where you can enter your own custom training plans. There are a ton of…
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How many calories should I eat?
I'm male, 6' and 214lbs and 49 years old. I would like to get to 180 and I have lost about 7lbs so far. I'm trying to eat 1,620 per day and not eat back calories burned during exercise. I've calculated my basal metabolic rate to be 1,987, so I'm at a 367 calorie deficit if I stick to the daily plan. I just started running…
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Confessions of a slacker...
I feel the need just to confess to a group my sins regarding my lack of running and motivation in hopes or rekindling my lost love. I'm 49 years old. I loved running trails and distance. After a 50K trail race in April of 2012 I injured my knees and it's not been the same since. After some fits and starts and various…
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Exercise Motivation
Need some motivation today? Watch this. It should do the trick. You're welcome. :drinker: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v81osfu1K0o
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Wasting time at the gym...
This guy make some really great points about why some people don't make the progress they would like at the gym. Warning, language and strong opinions ahead! Enjoy.:drinker: http://tinyurl.com/44zophb
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My 50K trail race report
It's done and my legs are sore. ;) http://oktrailrunner.com/2012/04/08/lake-mcmurtry-50k-trail-race-report/
