January 2011
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If running is selfish, what about giving a little...
Someone once told me that running was a selfish pursuit, but I don’t believe that there’s anything wrong with a little sweaty “me” time. There’s a lot to be said about moving your booty in whatever way makes you happiest. Kristin Armstrong believes that the courage you acquire from working your edge can help strengthen you emotionally and spiritually so that you can be a stronger...
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“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because...”
– Dalai Lama (via fuckyeahyoga)
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nick cifuentes - the running fool: Pace Talk... →
nickcifuentes:
Came across these cartoons from another runner/blogger, Shelly Van Pelt, and had to laugh aloud due to the total reality behind how some runners think…I admit, I’ve done this.
This person will never admit to running anything but “super slow” or, on a good day, “just okay.” In spite of the fact that they obviously run much faster thanthe person they are talking to or, more...
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Running Etiquette (runaddicts.net) →
idontgetrunnershigh:
fitnfun:
The No-Nos of Running:
Lining up at the front of the race and then running slower than a baby can crawl.
Abruptly stopping during a race. Move to the side first!
Running without recovery days, and then complaining about getting injured.
Not returning greetings or simple nods when passing another runner.
Don’t bring your untrained dog to a race.
“I just...
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see missmjane run: My new life as a swimmer →
seemissmjanerun:
Sensibly deciding on the ‘slow lane’, I joined pregnant women and seniors. 18 laps. On the whole I enjoyed it. If nothing but the opportunity just to be able to push my body (somewhat), move it and feel it working for me; I may have got a bit carried away, as I took great pleasure in being by far the fastest swimmer in the slow lane. No waiting around in the shallows having...
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see missmjane run: My new life as a swimmer →
seemissmjanerun:
Sensibly deciding on the ‘slow lane’, I joined pregnant women and seniors. 18 laps. On the whole I enjoyed it. If nothing but the opportunity just to be able to push my body (somewhat), move it and feel it working for me; I may have got a bit carried away, as I took great pleasure in being by far the fastest swimmer in the slow lane. No waiting around in the shallows having...
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“My favorite two coping mechanisms are: physical exercise (ANY kind) and making...”
– Cassidy Morris, rockstar
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“I’m at an ordinary - or perhaps more like mediocre - level. But that’s not the...”
– Haruki Murakami (via realfoodfuelled)
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Kylie Jane London: In an email from my dear... →
kyliefrost:
Vicky says: “yes a forward, but I couldn’t resist, it’s true!”
“I just finished taking an evening class at Stanford. The last lecture was on the mind-body connection - the relationship between stress and disease. The speaker (head of psychiatry at Stanford) said, among other things, that one of the best things that a man could do for his health is to be married to a woman, whereas...
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“Poetry, music, forests, oceans, solitude - they were what developed enormous...”
– Herb Elliott, Olympic champion and world-record holder in the mile who trained in bare feet, wrote poetry and retired undefeated
Chapter 30 - Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
(via getsweaty)
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How 2 Run Fast: Would You Run a Marathon Indoors? →
idontgetrunnershigh:
how2runfast:
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal describes the growing popularity of marathons run on indoor tracks, requiring 150 laps or more to complete the 26.2 mile race.
My son runs indoor track, so I’ve been to a lot of indoor races recently. I get dizzy just watching them. I can’t…
I really considered doing the Instep Indoor Marathon in Milwaukee a few...
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15 habits of happy women →
Photo via mentalhealthnews.org.
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Can sleep speed healing? →
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: On donating race medals. When I was this high,... →
justthatgirlpam:
On donating race medals.
When I was this high, (points way down), I received my first trophy at the Donna McCormick School of Dance.
It was for perfect attendance.
Over my childhood, I received several other sad, pitiful accolades in jazz, tap, and gymnastics.
Luckily, a friend pointed me to a third option in Medals4Mettle, an organization that redistributes donated race...
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In running, health, and life (academic,...
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Eating greens 'best way to look good', research... →
sweatcetera:
Another reason to eat your veggies, folks.
Students at the University’s Malaysian campus, where Dr Stephen is based, ate five extra portions of fruit and vegetables a day for two months.
Afterwards students examined a variety of pictures where their skin had different pigmentations and deemed themselves more attractive when they had increased their vegetable intake.
Dr...
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“The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our...”
– Eric Hoffer (via sweatcetera)
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Was cold* tonight in Central Park
And I wasn’t really in the mood, but damn did I have one hell of a fantastic tempo run, if I say so myself.
*Cold enough that my sweat froze at the back of my neck.
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“Spend five minutes at the beginning of each day remembering we all want the same...”
– Dalai Lama (via oceanofmind)
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“The Six W’s: Work will win when wishing won’t.”
– Todd Blackledge (via newyearnewme2011)
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This is the backside of a woman who
A) participated in Sunday’s no-pants day and was immortalized by The Gothamist.
B) set a personal record with a broken toe at the Philadelphia Marathon in November.
C) is not afraid of the elements.
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How To Get Rid Of Double Chin – 3 Double Chin... →
sweatcetera:
Interesting.
This exercise can be done on a seated or standing position. Pull your spine straight up and leading with the chin, gently rotate your head from one shoulder to another.
Do not hurry while performing this exercise, and make only slight, precise movements. Work your way to doing full head rolls. Stick to semi circular motions if full circular rotations bother your...
