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My coach (not a BB "coach," but a real, degreed, professional endurance coach). :) But, I'm focused on longer distance tri-training, events that are anywhere from 2.5 - 5.5 hours long, and this is what we typically do for the bike leg. Running only events are quite possibly a bit less than that...

You should start drinking WELL before an hour! You likely heard something along the lines of "you need to take in fluids/calories if you are going to be running for longer than an hour" or some such - but that doesn't mean you should wait an hour to start. If I'm going for a run that will...

I opened it because I've truly been wondering who on EARTH in the US could possible give a rip about this. It actually *is* difficult to escape it. I can't watch the morning news at all this week. I get about 4 minutes of actual news, followed by 20 minutes of wedding related dribble. If I...

I can't directly answer your question about Asylum (just got it and haven't gone through the DVD's yet), but you may be interested in this product: http://www.amazon.com/Power-Systems-34902-Airope-Pro/dp/B002B3JJC4 Someone over at VF recommended this and it looks perfect for those who can't...

Our problem is that the vast majority of people eat 2000 calories for LUNCH! If folks actually achieved 2000kcal/day, we'd be much better off than we are today, sedentary or not. :) As with anything of this nature, it was likely a convenient average to use as a starting point for people to...

You truly don't have to worry at all. Depending on how large your particular WD is, you will spend a good deal of time standing in line waiting to start each obstacle - so you aren't even really running a full 5k straight, at 5k effort. Not by a long shot! The obstacles are fun, and totally...

Wow - this sounds FABULOUS!!!!!! Definitely going to try this for the next "taco night" at home!

I have a road bike that I use on a trainer in the winter months. I'm always looking for more workouts on the bike!

Totally agree with ALL of this. I didn't sign my rights away as an individual when I got married 19 years ago. I'm still my own person and expect privacy - and I respect my husband's expectation of privacy as well. Now, if I thought he were cheating, I'd be ALL OVER trying to find out if...

I'm a huge Aquaphor fan.

I've only done the compound only premix, but I LOVED it. Great, great total body workout that hits everything very effectively. You could really heavy up with this and slow the reps down to half time to do 8/6 rather than the designed 16/12 as a different way to mix this one up. It'll be a...

I bought the BowFlex SelectTechs (the ones that go up to 50#) when I was doing CLX, and I really like them. My highest dumbbell set is 25#, and I have a single 30#, but needed heavier for CLX. While I like the compactness of normal dumbbells and use the ones I have when I can, the SelectTechs...

While I generally eat very "clean" and never ate too much in the way of meat, as of Labor Day I went full blown vegan and am IN LOVE. It was a fairly easy switch for me - the hardest part is eating out - and since then I have lost 7 lbs that I wasn't trying or even needed to lose. I am super...

Kel, I recently got the Tower and I LOVE it. It's truly an amazing piece of equipment and I'm SO glad that I purchased it!!!! Just a little push in case you needed (or wanted!) one!

Today is the start of easing back into my usual training schedule, after a scheduled 3 week break where I did a LOT of yoga (which was fabulous!). This morning was an hour on the bike trainer, and after work will be a short run. Tomorrow I continue my 1RM testing for STS. I did a bunch of...

Oh, I didn't think you were harsh at all! I was just describing what I thought about the different types of coaches out there. How is your upline? Are they helpful? Are there other coaches in the area that you could meet and brainstorm with? Any Fit Clubs in the area you can join? Are you...

Re: the fitness of some of the BB coaches, even very successful ones. First off, I'm a coach, and I think it's a great opportunity. I've been doing this VERY part-time for 2 years now, and I easily pay for our meager coach fee and then some (by quite a bit - I likely pay for my monthly...

I just sent out a ton of requests! If I missed someone, here's my page link: http://www.facebook.com/michelle.s.spina

I have transitioned to running long distances (up to 15 miles) in essentially slippers (racing flats with ZERO support and the absolute minimum of sole thickness). I started with Nike Frees and have slowly gotten more and more minimalistic over the last few years (my old Frees seem like bricks...

Ooooh - this is a great idea!!!!! I like having a set schedule - this could really help you with your motivation and "finding time." You'll have a schedule to reach your 5mile goal - treat it like an appointment with yourself and simply MAKE the time, no excuses!!!! Especially on those running...