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  1. karenvictoria

    Fundraising idea for a nonprofit

    I volunteer at a nonprofit feline shelter and everytime we have a monthly meeting they always ask for anyone who would like to step up into a fund raising position. I honestly would like to help out but, #1. I don't think I'm at all qualified #2 I have no clue on where to begin or what to do. I...
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    Exploratory Surgery for my cat

    I"m at a crossroads and I'm so upset I just need others advice. I have three cats all sister who I adopted from a resuce. My baby girl Peony who is not even two had chronic diareah for the age of 4 months to 7 months. She was the runt of the litter and has always been smaller than her sisters...
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    Cathe workouts for crosstraining to use while training for races

    I am trying to find the best workouts Cathe or otherwise to use while training for running races. Usually I will do endurace workouts but nothing I think is specific to improving my overall running. Mostly it has been fill in weight workout of whatever floats my boat that day.I was wondering...
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    Puritans Pride Vitamins

    Does anyone use these and if so what kind of quality do you think they are. I have done a google search and they seem to be very repetable as far as value and quality. Right now I use Andrew Lessman off of HSN but it is starting to get a little pricy even though the vitamins are great. Just...
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    Need some good friendly help

    To my wonderful friends here at Cathe, I need some help. Last year my mom passed away from cancer so when the STS was coming out I really didn't follow it very much. I was intrested but never could get enough time to really check it out. So after she passed I decided to run a marathon in her...
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    Urgent Cat question. Please Help

    Please any info would be so helpful to me and my family right now. About two months ago we found a cat who had three kittens. We have faithfully put out water and food for all of them for the past two months. We have semi gained their trust enough so that they watch us at close distance and come...
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    Cheetaville Racing for the Half Sat

    Hi girls. Up early and am off to the races. Wish me luck. Didn't get to much sleep. Tummy excitement and 6yo in my bed. UGH!!! Sun sould be coming up soon. Go girls.
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    Confused about check in's

    Ok, How do you get invited into a check in. I use to check in with the cheetahs but can't as often but still read what the girls are doing to keep me motivated. However when I try to post to them or try to read who did what in a race (ect.) it says I have to be invited into the group. Most of...
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    I found a pair of awesome running shoes!!!!!!

    Finally, after many miles on many shoes I think I have found a keeper. Here are my issues. I overpronate, have heel spurs, and planter fascia in left foot. I have also had IT band issues in the past. So the thing is to get shoes that help in all those areas and the shoes are: BROOKS ADRENALINE...
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    Running Bra revisited

    So, I asked for suggestions in another tread about running bras and got some great replys. Anywho today when I was at Walmart they have Danskin Now fitness bras for $10.88. They are made for low/ med/and high impact. They have the cutest racer back with hook and eye closures and foam cups with...
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    Running then getting headaches

    I have been running for a few years and every time I get ready to train for anything I seem to get a headaches 4 or so hours after my run. I have done a handful of 5k's and a 10 miler in the past. If I run 2-4 miles I never get a headache but speed intervals or long runs I get headaches. I know...
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    Bras for Running

    I can't seem to find a good running bra. Does anyone have a favorite they can suggest that is not so overpriced? I really want one with good support however I'm not that big (34B) but still want little as possible bounce. I don't really like a big wide band at the bottom either. Do they make a...
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    Sugar vs. Splenda

    Can someone tell me which would be the better choice? I try and try to drink my herbal teas with honey and lemon but I can't seem to get the sweet factor I'm looking for. I have heard the stories on Splenda but I was wondering if Raw Organic Sugar would be the better choice over Splenda. If you...
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    Willing to share marathon rotations

    I am getting ready to gear up for the Ocean Drive marathon in March. I'm giving myself a good 20 weeks (the first 4 being a warm up) to the big rotation of 16 weeks. Is anyone willing to share their rotations with this first timer. I've done tons of 5k's and one 10 miler. My best 5k time was...
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    Has anyone done the Baltimore Half Marathon

    I am debating on wheather or not to do the Balto. half Oct 13th. I have heard some horror stories aobut the hills of this paticular half. My goal is to do a full marathon in March and I would hate for those hills to mess my knees up. Has anyone ever ran this particular race and if so can you...
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    tattoo ???

    I'm going to get a tattoo next weekend but still can't seem to put into a tatoo what I want to express. What I'm hoping for is an idea or a concept or some type of symbolism to go with how I feel. One thing that I do know that I will be getting in this tattoo is the japanese symbols for Trust...
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    Help childrens book club

    Ladies I need your help. I'm starting a book club for my oldest daugher who is 10. The age ranges in my group are 9-11yo. I need help deciding on what books your children have read and which ones they liked the most. Here is my rough list. Please let me know any suggestions or any that I should...
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    Advice on Running Nutritional needs

    I figured that I would ask over here instead of the checkin. My question is that I would like some advice on a sample running menu. With running 17 miles per week I didn't need to change things up. Now with doing a long run on Sundays I'm thinking I need to get to the experts. As my cheetahs...
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    Cheetah Races 2007

    KAREN'S RACES for 20007 Jan 21- Road to the Superbowl 5k ( Getting Close) April 29- Ladies of the Bay 5k May 6- Ripken Stadium Run ( I haven't decided if I'm going to do the 5k or 10k) I'm thining of the 10K May 19 - Havre de Grace Music Boosters Club 5k June 3- Bel Air Town Run...
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    Acidophollus

    Can anyone share how much is a healty amount of Acidophollus for children and adults? Also can it be taken by infants and how much? Also ( many questions) how long can you take this and should you be taking it daily? Thanks so much. karen www.picturetrail.com/karenvictoria
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