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Bad to Go from 5K to Half Marathon in 4 months?
Need advice from fellow runners. I completed my first 5K over the weekend and did better than expected. I had hoped to finish in 30 minutes, and I was able to turn in a 26:06 somehow. There is a half-marathon near my home Jan. 28, which means 127 days from now. Would it be bad to train for that race starting now, while…
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Need RunKeeper Friends
I've been using RunKeeper (and iMapMyRun) app for my runs. A few MFP friends are on it with me but I would like more because I get inspired seeing how far people run and seeing the routes they choose. Here is my profile on RunKeeper so you can add me! http://runkeeper.com/user/Lumberjacks94/profile Happy running!
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WORST Musical Acts of All-Time
We've seen people's Best Lists....now, who are the WORST? I'll start.... 1. Eminem. Most overrated artist of all-time and it's not even close. 2. Avril Lavigne. Can't stand HER personally. Can't even tell you if the music is good, she's that annoying. 3. Rascal Flatts. Can't name one song but it's annoying how many people…
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Men Are Husbands, Not "Hubbys"
When I was in a college fraternity, the old joke was it was a "fraternity" not a "frat" because you would never shorten the word "country." (Maybe I have the joke wrong...that's what college partying will do!) Anyway, as a man, I do not like it when women refer to their spouse as their "hubby." I'm sure in most cases it's…
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Bands Everybody Loves, Only You Love, And Only You Hate
1) Band Everybody Loves 2) Band You Love But Nobody Else Does 3) Band Everybody Loves But You Don't ************************* 1) Beatles 2) Paul Weller (in US anyway) 3) The Ramones
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Five Unique Things About Me
1. I have traveled to visit many historic death sites: Ford's Theater, Dealy Plaza, OJ murders, Michael Jackson house, more. 2. I am a love child. Dad was a roadie for Fleetwood Mac in the '70s, met my mom in a bar, they married 3 days later and I was born 9 months later. 3. I do not have any tattoos. (remember when it…
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Skipped Thanksgiving By Choice
Not that I'm looking for support here, just curious. Did anybody else basically skip Thanksgiving by choice for whatever reason? I work overnights so sleep during the day. It didn't really fit into my schedule, plus other things. More upset I missed football than turkey! I did have crab legs after work in the morning and a…
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Shaw Butte Mountain Hike - Thursday morning Nov. 10...7 a.m.
Just throwing this out there...Coworker and I will be hiking Shaw Butte Mountain in north Phoenix (next to North Mountain) at 7 a.m. Thursday morning. Anybody who wants to come, join us! We'd love to share the experience with you..... If you're able to make it, text me at 602-402-0368 so we don't leave without you! Should…
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I Need Pay-As-You-Go Cell Phone Help!
Anybody know of a pay-as-you-go cell phone with texting and email capabilities that is good for temporary use? I need one for work desperately tonight. Mine died. Let me know what kind to get! Thanks in advance!
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Beach Running Advice
Training for my first 5K for next week and I will be in San Diego for a concert this weekend, so figured why not do some beach running while I'm there! But I need advice: Should I run with or without shoes or is that just my preference? Any specific things I should know to keep myself from injury (outside of don't run on…
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Core Workouts: What Should I Do?
There are so many core/ab exercise possibilities at the gym, I usually don't know where to begin. Does somebody have a good core training program you can post that would take about 15-20 minutes, 3-4 times a week? I'm still doing light strength training while running in preparation for my first 5K but feel I'm slacking in…
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If You've Hit the 3-Mile Run Mark!
I am training for my first 5K and can consistently run the three miles without stopping no problem. Today I finished this feat for maybe the sixth time, but for the first time felt like the time went by fast and it was almost easy! I just can't believe how much progress I've made in one month of street running. So, I would…
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Question About Nipples - For MALES (Believe it or Not)
Yeah, kind of embarrassing, but during my last three runs I have had slight bleeding from my nipples from the friction of them rubbing against my drenched shirt. I tried using bandaids this last time but the sweat quickly made them fall off even though I thought they were on pretty good beforehand. Can anybody recommend a…
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The Naked Truth: Life Coaching Style
I can honestly say I never dreamed I would end up one day at a life coaching class with NO CLOTHES on. That's what happened last night when I found this group through meetup.com. For $25 i sat naked for two hours with five other men who received advice from a nude woman with piercings. Has anybody else experienced this…
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Runner's High: See Ya, Treadmill!
I am training for my first 5K and learned this week what a runner's high is. That amazing feeling after an exhilarating run! Has anybody had this experience where once you start road running you don't want to get back on a treadmill? I don't see how I could do that now that I have nature in front of me and such a bigger…
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Total Eclipse of Saturn -- Very Serene
Do yourself a favor, go to this link and look at it big. A total eclipse of Saturn from the Cassini probe. To the left of the rings a white speck is Earth. This photo gave me peace all day yesterday. Want to share. http://tomsastroblog.com/images/2011/04/Saturn_eclipse.jpg
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Minute Maid Light Lemonade: Is It OK?
I tried Minute Maid Light Lemondade tonight for the first time and loved it. Zero sugar. Would this be the equivalent of drinking a diet soda? I'm guessing it's OK as part of a balanced diet. Any comments???
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Stomach Pains From Diet
I'm eating balanced meals consistently for the first time in my life and I've also just about cut out soda from my regular diet. However, periodically last week I had a light pain in my upper stomach below my ribs that was slow to go away. I have never had indigestion problems, but I am thinking that is what it is. Could…
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Low Fat vs. High Sodium
I am noticing that many comparible foods that are lower in fat have more sodium. Is that the general rule or something I'm just now noticing since I've checked the things I eat. If that is the case is it safe to assume low fat is more important than high sodium or is it a pick-your-poison situation? Any help would be…
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Goals While Melting In AZ
Hi, I'm looking to feel better during the day, have more energy, lose some weight and most importantly eat better. I don't even know where to start to eat better. So far this site is helping me during the day, plus the exercise makes me want to stay on course. Looking for support here to make sure I don't quit and keep…
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Eating At Overnight Job
I work overnights, which creates special challenges for eating right. I would like to hear from somebody who works overnights to see how they manage this. I have been bringing healthier things to snack on but it's still hard to do. I exercise first thing in the morning after I get off work, then make a small breakfast…
