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  1. spyrosmom

    Snow again??

    I'm about an hour south of Chicago, and they're saying 3-6 for us tonight. Going to work tomorrow will probably suck, because no one has still figured it out and must panic and brake stomp every time a flake falls. :mad: But I love the snow!! I'll come help you shovel :p:D I have a long run...
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    Turbo Tower and Barbell

    I have an AFNA barbell that I got a MC Sports. Fits just fine, in fact, I probably have 2 inches or so on each side after the barbell rests and before the plate stops. I think I bought my barbell pad at Dick's. Maybe just measure and take a measuring tape with you when you go to buy a new one...
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    Memorable lines said by an instructor

    In STS TB, she says something to Nancy in the back during the one arm rows. Something like "doesn't that feel great?" And it seems like she's talking to me, and I always say "nope!" Nan
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    imax3 or low max?

    I think I'm the lone voice for IMAX 3, it's fun, the choreography is doable. Yes, it's tough cardio wise, but if you hang in there, you'll get it. Although interval 5 will never get easy! LowMax took me forever to get the hang of the choreo. It also breaks each combo down before doing it...
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    Who celebrates Valentines Day?

    We don't really celebrate Valentine's day, but we do a little bit. This year, I have to work til 9pm on Valentine's, so then it's home and to bed for me! We normally exchange a card a maybe a small gift, but nothing crazy expensive. We also normally get our son a card a little bit of candy...
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    What podcasts do you listen to?

    I recently found the wonders of the podcast, too. Which is weird, because I don't like talk radio. The BDB pohdcast - about the Black Dagger Brotherhood books, not been a recent one, though. New book in March, so maybe soon. You - The Owner's Manual/Dr. Oz. - seems it started out as You...
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    Newsletter

    Ok, Thanks!! Let me find out!
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    Newsletter

    Not sure where else to ask. This week and last week, I didn't get a news letter. Checked my junk and spam, as well, but it's not there. I thought maybe I unsubscribed by accident, but went to subscribe again, and it says I already am. How do I get my stuff back? Help! Nan
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    Crushed it!

    Muscle Endurance for me! I had almost forgotten about this one, til someone on FB mentioned it a week or two ago. I was originally scheduled for Muscle Maxe (my very first weight workout - still love it) but decided to do ME instead. Those dang biceps get me every time!!! And I happen to...
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    Core Max or STS Ab Circuits?

    I'd go for STS. I like them both, but CM is more traditional and STS has more variety. I'm not a fan of ab work anyway, but I really like the STS abs. I think they're both roughly the same price, with STS you get 6, with CM you get 3. I'd say STS now, CM later. Nan
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    What are YOUR planned workouts today/this week?

    I'm wrapping up the 1st month of marathon training as well as the LIS series rotation, so it looks like this Mon - Athletic Training, 100 KB swings Tues - 3 mile run, Yoga Max, 100 KB swings Weds - 4 mile run, Trisets Lower Body, 100 KB swings Thurs - 3 mile run, Slide and Glide cardio, Low...
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    Need suggestions for healthy refreshments

    Ooooh, I was just thinking about cinnamon rolls. Thanks! Nan
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    Ryka

    Got my Synergys yesterday. The pink/black ones. They are snazzy!!! I want another pair just to tootle around town in!!! My workout shoes stay in the basement. Wore them today for Slide and Glide, they are pretty comfy. A little stiff, but I think they just need to be broken in. Also did...
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    Slide and Glide - hard on knees

    I polished, now I'm sliding!!! Lost the discs during a set of burpees. They went flying out behind me! :p:p;):p:):eek::eek: Whoops!!!! No hurts this time around, and I found the fun everyone was talking about. It's off the yick list. Yay! Nan
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    CHICAGO ROAD TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT

    Buggers!!!! I've already spent big cash for a marathon on 05/05 and am going out of town for that. It'd take a lot schmoozing to get more time off work and convince the hubby as well. Have you looked south of Chicago? Perhaps Joliet - the casino's have decent sized hotels. Aurora...
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    75 ways to love your oatmeal

    I'm not a huge oatmeal fan, it has to be just right. But, I do eat it and DH and DS like it. I'm not sure I'd personally buy a whole book about oatmeal, but I'm going to see if the library has it. I think it'd be good to take a peak at. Thanks! Nan
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    Bosch Mixer for bread making

    Um, you don't need a mixer for making bread. Your 2 hands will do the trick, and they're free! On occasion (once a year or so) I use my KitchenAid to make bread, but by the time I drag it out, and then wash it and put it back, it's just easier to do it by hand, and takes the same amount of...
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    Ryka

    I normally wear the Assist XT, since they discontinued the Intensity :(. The Ryka people said the Assist replaced it and is better, but I've had them for 3 pairs now, and while I like them, they're not as good. I got the email from the 2 weeks ago that the Synergy was on sale for $70 and...
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    Who's working out this weekend?

    Yesterday was the long CycleMax premix. Today is a snowy 7 mile run, followed by Lower Body Trisets. Sunday is YogaRelax. Probably some dog walkies in the there, too. Getting ready to go run soon. We just finally :) got our first real snow Thurs/Fri, so I get to test out my Yak Trax I got...
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    Slide and Glide - hard on knees

    Thanks for the reply, Cathe! It was the second time I did it, the 1st time I had the same thing, and figured "one more try." I am on carpet, so I may try the furniture polish trick and see what happens. If that doesn't work, I'll just change it back to a "regular" workout. I don't have an...
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