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    STS 2.0 3 month rotation for climbing

    Hello, beautiful Cathe. I have used STS 1.0 to get into uber shape for every fall European climbing trip since you introduced it. I'm starting 2.0 on Monday and using the 12 weeks to get into climbing shape. We climb trad/alpine and also do via ferrata plus some peak scrambling. Usually, we are...
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    Tell us about your STS results!

    Reaching new heights My husband and I just returned from a 3 week climbing trip in the Dolomites of Northern Italy. As my husband's only climbing partner for this vacation, I knew I had to be strong, fit, focused and up for the challenge. After doing 2 rotations of the 3 1/2 month STS program...
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    Let's Chat here at 10:30am Eastern

    I just wanted to tell you that your workouts have empowered me. My husband and I just returned from a 3 week climbing trip in Switzerland and the Italian Dolomites. As his only climbing partner this time, he really pushed me to do some climbs that were a little out of my league. But, I felt...
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    Ciao Federica

    Love this thread We just spent 3 weeks in the Dolomites climbing. We climbed the Croda da Lago, the Cima Piccola and a few other challenging spires! We love the people, the culture, the food, the mountains and the wonderful experiences we have while there. After using our limited Italian for 3...
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    Calling all Bookies...........BOOK thread!

    Sometimes I can't remember the author's names but: Cutting for Stone by Verghese (?) Last Night in Twisted River by John Irving The Help The Historian Olive Kitteredge The Lottery I will think of more!
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    Any odd (but awesome) benefits from strength workouts?

    Jane! I know what you mean. Ragtime makes my forearms burn, burn, burn. Not so much with Cathe!
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    Tell us about your STS results!

    50 days I started a 50 day challenge that went from Thanksgiving Day until Jan. 14th. In those 50 days, I did STS workouts and cardio. Stats: 5 ft 4 inches Before: Weight: 133.5 Waist: 31 inches BF: 22.3 LBM: 103.1 After: Weight: 127.5 Waist: 28 inches BF: 20.8 LBM: 101 I...
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    My climbing trip

    Cathe, I'm sure you don't remember, but I wanted to thank you anyway for the rotation you devised for me to get me ready for my climbing trip to the Tetons last summer. I am happy to report that my husband had me climbing, biking and hiking for 10 days straight and I was energetic and...
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    Personal Debt of Gratitude to Cathe 12/31/09

    Annette, My prayers are with you and yours. Losing someone you love is the hardest trial to endure. Amy
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    Meso 3 for Mounaineering/climbing

    Oh boy. I hate alpine starts. 3 a.m. comes early when you are camping. Thanks, Clare! Amy
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    Meso 3 for Mounaineering/climbing

    Clare, Thanks for your thoughts. We have been climbing together (my husband and myself) for almost 20 years. The best thing for climbing is climbing...but living on the East coast with 4 hrs to Seneca and 6 to the Gunks...it's hard. We have had many discussions at the dinner table about how...
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    Meso 3 for Mounaineering/climbing

    Thanks so much! Cathe!!! You rock! Thank you sooooooooooo much! Amy
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    Meso 3 for Mounaineering/climbing

    Dear Cathe, I did STS and loved it. I became much stronger and fitter. It will remain in rotation for years to come...a lifetime! Now, I am trying to decide what I should do for the 5 weeks before my vacation in the mountains. We try to do traditional alpine style climbing which includes...
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    Moisturizer & sunscreen

    Anything by Korres (it's a natural product) is great. It smells fabulous and they have 20 and 30 blocks for faces and others for body. They are very moisturizing. I just ordered the 30 block stick. I will let you know how it works...it's supposed to be sweatproof and waterproof. I order from...
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    SNM--Password needed to order?

    Hi, How long does it take to actually get my password? I am trying to pre-order the Tower and some other items. When it says that there is already a password associated with my email address, I go to the "forget your password?" link and submit my request. I did this 3 times yesterday and still...
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