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Why I Love To Run
I am relatively new to running, having started about three and a half years ago. I had several reasons for starting, but most of them had nothing to do with losing weight or getting in shape...those things just happened. It was one of the best decisions I have made. I love the clean simplicity of putting one foot in front…
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In Defense of "Bro Science"
I have been somewhat amused with the abundance of those on MFP who revel in spoofing other posters about so called "bro science" to put down any theory that allegedly has been debunked by modern science. Most of the commentators ridiculing "bro science" insinuate (and sometimes outright proclaim) that they have attained…
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Road Camber
My preference is to run trails, but during the week I have to be out running so early in the morning, I have to put in a good chunk of road miles. After logging a couple hundred miles on the roads, however, the road camber seems to start taking a toll on my right hip (and knee sometimes too) because I am always running…
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Love My Running Shoes
I really do. I love them. Some days the main reason I get my butt out to run is because I have new shoes. When I first started running just under four years ago, I knew nothing about running shoes and bought crappy ones. Then I learned that I belonged in minimalist shoes with zero-drop, and my love affair started. My…
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Running in Time and Space
I was up at 4:30 this morning. It was 27 degrees, with a “real feel” of 18 degrees according to WeatherBug. It had lightly misted all night and the outside world was coated with a tricky glaze of ice. I stepped tentatively outside and shuffled/slid down the driveway and debated about just going back inside to get a little…
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The Liberation of Running in Circles
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LoneWolfRunner/view/the-liberation-of-running-in-circles-713622
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Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker...
Junior Johnson's Midnight Moon 100 Proof Blackberry Moonshine. Damn. Just earned a spot on my liquor shelf along with my Irish whiskies, my Kentucky bourbons and my Kraken. Now I have something else to be thankful for tomorrow. If I remember.
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Creatine and Running
I am somewhat familiar with benefits of creatine and weight training and have started taking it again since I am back to hitting weights in an effort to rebuild my strength after just exclusively running for the past 8-10 months. (Big mistake, I think. I'm going to keep the weight training in my routine from here on.) My…
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So I discovered my favorite whiskey has alcohol...
So I'm kicking back last night savoring a long, lingering finish of my Jameson 18 Year Old Limited Reserve, feeling warm and happy and I casually rotate the bottle to look at the back label..... and it says it contains alcohol!!! I was devastated by the trickery... I mean the lovely front label (all shiny green and gold…
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Why I struggle with the treadmill...(short video)
I know there are lots of opinions about treadmills vs. running outside and everyone has their reasons for preferring one over the other. But for me, once I started running outside, especially on trails, it made very difficult for me to go inside and use a tread mill. Here is a little video on my last two trail races and…
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My Attempt at 50 Miles
On Sunday, I was in Wisconsin attempting my first 50 mile ultra-marathon. I was hoping to be on here today talking about my awesome finish... but the Ice Age Trail had other plans for me. When I hit the 38 mile aid station, I missed the cut-off time and had to drop from the race. It was my first DNF and it hurt like hell.…
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Thug Kitchen Cookbook...
I can't wait to get my copy of this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar7g_26QWu0
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Edema
Since I started running about three and half years ago, I have been battling edema in my ankles and feet, but almost exclusively in right ankle and foot. Shortly after it began flaring up, I went to the doctor about it and he did the whole protocol of tests....blood work, ultrasound, dye test, checking for bad circulation,…
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How Much Does Running Rule Your Life?
I checked off 34 of these.... http://www.buzzfeed.com/erinchack/how-much-does-running-rule-your-life?utm_term=pjcya7#31akil0
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Re-Thinking Protein
Some food for thought... http://www.forksoverknives.com/slaying-protein-myth/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter082114
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Glacial Trail 50M 50K -- Greenbush, WI
I don't know how many ultrarunners are on here, but I recently signed up for this race to attempt my first 50 mile distance. Since I'm from the Pittsburgh area, I don't know anything about this course, but Ultrarunning magazine rates it a 4,3 so I know it's not an easy one. Anyone ever run those trails or have any advice…
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Trail Running
When I first started running three years ago, I didn't know there was such a thing. Now I am totally addicted...and much to my delight, I discovered I was only 5 minutes away from some awesome trails... Here is where I get to run at least two or three times a week..…
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Is it just me...
...or are the calorie limits on MFP a wee bit on the low side? I know I'm not big guy (5'7", 155 lbs), but telling me 1350 calories a day if I'm not working out seems rather Spartan... if I knock a ten mile run, they give me an extra 1,000.... but still...
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Thug Kitchen
If you have never seen this web site, you have to check it out. Eating healthy has never been so delicious, easy and entertaining... thugkitchen.com
