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Recipes within recipes?
Is there any way to use one recipe you've created as an ingredient within another recipe? I make a lot of my fundamental ingredients from scratch, so that would be super helpful...
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advice on how to mix goals
So in the past few weeks I've been working most actively on getting faster. It's happening, although perhaps not as easily/quickly as I'd like. That said, because I've had speed on my mind, my ability to run distance has really suffered. Today I was intending to run 10K at or near my usual pace of around 11: min/mile. But…
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My Garmin lied to me!
I did a triathlon training brick this morning: 10 miles on the bike followed by a 5K, for time. It's windy here this morning so my bike time was not as good as I'd have liked (plus I've not been spending enough time on the bike) but I felt strong going into the run. According to my Garmin I was running an 8:30 minute mile…
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op/ed on antibiotics and the "obesity epidemic"
In 2002 Americans were about an inch taller and 24 pounds heavier than they were in the 1960s, and more than a third are now classified as obese. Of course, diet and lifestyle are prime culprits. But some scientists wonder whether there could be other reasons for this staggering transformation of the American body.…
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survived my first race
Yesterday I ran the Gasparilla 15K here in Tampa. I won't lie: it was challenging. Even though I've been running practically that whole distance (on the same route even) in my training runs, the humidity yesterday was very high and I just wasn't prepared for it. Despite not making my pace goal, I completed, and that what…
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resources for learning how to train properly
I've been a not-very-serious runner for a few years now, but in the past year, I've gotten more interested and committed to running. Now I'm training for a 15K race happening next month. I found one of Hal Higdon's 15K training schedules on line, and have been following it as best I can. I've managed to increase my…
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NSV: First triathlon training brick accomplished!
Today I did my first "brick" for the tri sprint I'm training for. I did 12 miles on the bike and then transitioned to a run. My ride started off really strong. For my first split I was pacing around 18.5 mph. But on the way back my speed really dropped off because I was riding into the wind. My pace dropped below 17 mph. I…
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beginner triathlon gear/equipment
I've decided I'm gonna give it a go and train for a triathlon (sprint). I can already do each of the individual elements (750m swim, 10 mile bike, 5K run) so I just have to get myself into shape to do them all at once. But I'd appreciate recommendations for good, reasonably priced, entry-level gear. What are the essential…
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Curious: TDEE and extra exercise in a given week?
OK, here's the scenario: I eat TDEE -20%, and those numbers are premised on the fact that I exercise 5 times per week, 1 hour per session, for a total of 5 hours/300 minutes. This week I exercised more than that, and racked up an extra 100 minutes of exercise time. This is an atypical week, so I don't want to redo my whole…
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NSV: Size 8!
Yesterday I grabbed a pair of shorts from my closet that I haven't been able to fit into basically since the moment I bought them! All day I was pleased at how nicely the fit, and even noticed that the waist was a little bit loose. I had figured that they were a size 10, because that was my "skinny" size from before. But…
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how many calories would you guess are in this pizza?
I'm going to dinner tonight and am trying to plan my pizza eating! Here is the one I've got my eye on: Bella’s genuine oak-burning stone oven—crafted in Milan, Italy—cooks at temperatures between 600 and 800 degrees. It adds a subtle but distinct flavor to our roasted dishes and is without question the ideal oven for…
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had an awesome ride/run/swim/walk/workout today?
I just wanted to declare that today's bike ride ruled. I managed to sustain a 21 mph pace for 5 miles. That was way too fast for me (normally I average 17-18 mph), so I wound up doing the rest of the ride slower than usual (my total distance was 21 miles). But even so, I felt good and strong, and really pleased that I was…
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how to split macros
I've noticed that most of the online nutrition calculators (like the one here on MFP and also at the Scooby Workshop) default to a split that favors carbs, even when eating a relatively high protein diet. But I'm wondering: is there anything "wrong" or detrimental with eating a 35/35/30 carb/protein/fat split? I found that…
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August Cycling Challenge: 150 miles, 1 month
This is month #2 of the Cycling Challenge. Many of us set our own goals for the month, but 150 is a good place to start for someone who's getting started and wants encouragement. Feel free to set your own goal in terms of mileage, but make sure to check in regularly so we can congratulate each other on achieving those…
