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Race Photos!
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First run coming off a 1/2 and an injury
Damn! I did a 1/2 marathon four weeks ago. I had some bad knee pain after the race, so I took some time off running for bit. The only running I've done in the interim was a 5k trail run (very slow, with my 7 year old), and a 15k obstacle race (again slow, because of obstacles). Did a lot of CrossFit. But no road running.…
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Chasing Michael Mills
It started with an email. A friend sent me a recent Travlete article featuring a man, and accomplished athlete named Michael Mills. He was looking for training tips for the upcoming Georgia Spartan Race being held near his current home, Covington, GA. It’s not uncommon for first time Spartans to seek out tips to tackle our…
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Beliefs don't align with spouse or significant other
Anyone else live with someone who is on the opposite end of the political spectrum? While we don't discuss politics, per se, the belief system behind the point of view is very much a part of who we are. There isn't a way around it.
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Reschedule the NYC Marathon?
New York City Marathon Will Go On, Despite Hurricane Sandy And Outraged New Yorkers New Yorkers expressed outrage this week over Mayor Michael Bloomberg's announcement that the ING New York City Marathon will go ahead as scheduled Sunday, even as much of the city remains without power and the death toll continues to rise…
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Obstacle race in the dark
So my next race is the Rebel Race 15k. It's going to be COLD. It's mid-November in Massachusetts. They had a 5k version, but what the hell, I figured it would be good Tough Mudder training. The weird thing is that the 15k wave is only at 2:30pm. Sunset is 4:30. All the other obstacle races I've done have taken me slightly…
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THE TOP 5 OBSTACLE RACING ESSENTIALS
Races like the Tough Mudder and Warrior Dash are exploding in popularity. We asked two of the sport's top athletes about the gear that helps them get onto the podium. By: GEARJUNKIE.COM Hobie Call negotiates barbed wire in the Spartan Race Photographer: Nuvision Action Image Barbed wire. Mud pits. Jacked "gladiators" armed…
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Foot pain from road running
Training for a half, and did a long run yesterday. Longest ever, actually, 13.5. But I live in a fairly rural area, where there are no sidewalks, so running is on the side of the road. My left foot is killing me today, I think because running on the left side of the road (facing traffic) it ends up tipping to the left.…
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51% off Rebel Race in MA
http://schwaggle.active.com/deal/16044/51-percent-off-rebel-race-boston/boston?cmp=24-4-72129-7
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Renegade Playground Challenge
Just finished writing this letter to the organizers. I'm really disappointed with the race this year. Just an FYI for anyone thinking about running it another time. I wanted to let you all know that I felt very disappointed by the level of professionalism displayed at today's race. My first ever obstacle race ever was the…
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Shoes
For my first race, I wore a pair of older Asics that I donated to the muddy heap at the end of the race. Ditto the second race. (I had several pairs of older sneaks just laying around). Since those earlier races, I'd moved towards minimalist shoes. I ran my last two in Newton Running shoes, which I really do love for the…
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Warrior Pig
Just 'cause she's adorable, my pet mini pig wearing my Warrior horns :)
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Getting worried about Warrior Dash
I'm almost positive I have Lyme. All the symptoms, and bullseye rash. My training is kicking my *kitten*, hard. I can barely get through a formerly easy workout. A 4.5 mile run this morning took 55 minutes. That is simply unacceptable. I can't imagine running UP a mountain in just a few more days. I can't wait to start…
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When escaping from a Zombie horde, what to wear?
I'm doing the Run For Your Life race on Saturday. Has anyone done one of these? What do people typically wear? I'm assuming some sort of costume? I've done a few other adventure races, but there wasn't a theme, so no costumes.
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$40 (instead of $85) for Warrior Dash at Gunstock!
Two days left to buy. This is an awesome deal, I paid full price. http://www.groupon.com/deals/warrior-dash-boston
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Wimps backing out!!!
Ugh, my team for Sunday's Spartan is dwindling. Out of the 12 of us, 5 have quit. They paid $100 each for this!
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Penn State Punishment
In the wake of the scandal, Penn State has been hit with a $60 million fine paid over five years to fund programs that serve victims of child abuse. They also have had their 14 seasons of victories wiped, as well as having been banned from the post-season for four years. In addition, they will lose 20 football scholarships…
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The Color Run
Not an obstacle race (though I paid about the same). Did it this weekend, and was disappointed at the lack of organization. I wouldn't spend money on it again. • No wave times, 8000+ people all at once. Nuts. • Parking 10 miles away from the start, very slow shuttle service, and not enough of it • No bag check, despite…
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Budget Office: Obama's Health Law Reduces Deficit
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's health care overhaul will shrink rather than increase the nation's huge federal deficits over the next decade, Congress' nonpartisan budget scorekeepers said Tuesday, supporting Obama's contention in a major election-year dispute with Republicans. About 3…
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One language in the US
Saw this on a friend's Facebook status today. Now never mind the whole "under God" issue, since of course that was added well after the original Pledge was written to perpetuate the Red Scare. Or that the Pledge did not come about when this nation was founded. (And I'm sure it would irk her even more that it was written by…
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What are your other sports?
Besides running, (and I guess Crossfit is now considered a sport, though I consider it exercise!) I ride horses. I know, I know, if you haven't ridden before, it doesn't seem like much of a sport for the rider, but rather for the horse. But it's tough! And a fantastic workout. It's also my zen. I love to chill out in the…
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Who is the smallest government spender since Eisenhower?
Would You Believe It's Barack Obama? From Forbes and Marketwatch: It’s enough to make even the most ardent Obama cynic scratch his head in confusion. Amidst all the cries of Barack Obama being the most prolific big government spender the nation has ever suffered, Marketwatch is reporting that our president has actually…
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If you do any obstacle/mud races, join this group!
If you love running through mud, crawling through obstacles, or hauling yourself over impossibly high walls, join this group! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/6486-spartans-mudders-warriors-oh-my
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What To Wear for Your Mud Run
By Jaylin Allen • Photo By Warrior Dash So you're ready to tackle a mud run. You've got your training plan under control, but now it's time to decide what you should wear for your race. Choosing what to wear is more important that just picking a team color. You're going to get wet and muddy. What you wear will have a major…
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Palestinian village faces demolition by Israel
SUSIYA, West Bank—Palestinians in this hamlet have clung to their arid acres for decades, living without proper electricity or water while Israel provides both to Jewish settlers on nearby hills. But the end now seems near for Susiya: Demolition orders distributed last week by the Israelis aim to destroy virtually the…
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Races around the country
Saw this on another board: RACES June 2012: World Famous Mud Run June 2, 2012 Camp Pendleton CA 10k www.camppendletonraces.com Leah Elmquist, Team Purdy Dirty Gurlz Warrior Dash June 2nd, 2012 Tulsa, OK 5k obstacle race Tonya Stogsdill Rainier to Ruston Relay 50k Solo June 2, 2012 Mt. Rainier to Orting, WA…
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If you love obstacle/mud races, join this group!
I started a group for anyone who loves obstacle racing, please join if you have interest: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/6432-spartans-mudders-warriors-oh-my-
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Heart Rate
I never gave it too much thought when I'm running, but I bought a HRM recently to make sure I was working in the zone, which is supposed to be roughly 70-80% of max for endurance work. Since I wasn't out of breath, and I didn't feel like I was struggling most of the time, I was thinking I wasn't getting my heart rate high…
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World's Oldest Female Bodybuilder & Yogi Set Records
Need to drum up a little motivation to go to the gym today? Look no further than these two ladies. Edith Wilma Connor is a 77-year-old bodybuilder – and a record-holding one at that. The Denver resident has earned the title of Oldest Living Female Bodybuilder from Guinness World Records. Connor, who calls bodybuilding her…
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Convince me to run my race today....
Ugh. I'm signed up for it, I've paid for it, I'm certainly capable of running it, and finishing it in a respectable time. Last night we had theatre tickets, went out for dinner, (where I had a few drinks), then the theatre, (where I had another few), then for dessert (where I had another). Walked between those places,…
