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  1. Weight lifting...?

    I can relate to this subject. I can relate to this subject. Brief history, got fat by 35-235 pounds. Got thin at 35-36 down to 158-63. Ran first ultra, loved it. Did this all on plant based diet. Lost most of any muscle along with the fat. Got hurt, bum hip. Started lifting last January, could...

  2. Signed up to a very special event

    TJ, that was me who did a TJ, that was me who did a race in a mine, aka "race of doom". Hopefully this one will be paved, or a bf compatable surface. When the shod people complaid about the surface, you know it's bad. But it was neat being undeground with the moles diggin holes.

  3. 100-Up? How about 100 squats?

    The squat is the most The squat is the most beneficial exercise one can do to increase overall body strength. I just started a new program about a month ago where you use 40-50% of your max squat weight, and do 5 sets of ten reps 3 times weekly for 4 weeks. The next 4 weeks do sets of twelve...

  4. What is one of your best tunes for barefoot running?

    Hardly run with my mp3, but Hardly run with my mp3, but if and when I do..........CLUTCH!!!!! all the way.

  5. running surface question

    Zap, Two blood blisters on Zap, Two blood blisters on the left heel the size of a pencil eraser, don't remember any accidental heel strikes. I did take two ten second walks to kind of "reset" myself, thinking I may have done it then. Also looks like a good little bruise in each arch. But for...

  6. Carbohydrates?

    I've been plant based diet I've been plant based diet for nine months, tried paleo for a couple, now I just mixed'em up. Basic rules for me are these. I try to eat everything I can in it's wholest form. For example: Big giant bowl of steel cut or groats in the am. Snack all day often on hard...

  7. running surface question

    Holy Crap! Well I must say Holy Crap! Well I must say that was the toughest three miles I have ever ran. Turns out the start was about a quarter mile into the mine, the surface was not as clean as the entrance. In fact it was like rubber soaked damp cement. Must be from traffic in and out. Here...

  8. running surface question

    Stomper, not sure what was Stomper, not sure what was mined there, but it is now used as underground storage. There are actual businesses there!? The name of the place is Gateway Commerce in Wampum PA, if interested in checking it out. I have heard rumors of weird things there. A guy at work...

  9. running surface question

    Thanks, guys. Right now I Thanks, guys. Right now I made up my mind, I'm all in. The distance is no biggie, was up to seven bare in the summer. What I was was concerned about was that I haven't been outdoors bare but a few times this winter. Just the fact my feet are "softer" now had me...

  10. running surface question

    Alright, this maybe a silly question, but has anyone ran bf on painted concrete? There is a 5k next weekend I want to run bf. It is in a mine that is used for underground storage. From the photos I have found it appears that the surface is painted cement. Feet are okay right now, but not what...

  11. Lost toenail 10/9 - still nothing growing, lost forever?

    Thanks Jschwab, now that's Thanks Jschwab, now that's funny! Iread somewhere about some ultrarunner having his completely removed!? That would be cool, I would consider that. A bunch of smoooooooth little piggies.

  12. Lost toenail 10/9 - still nothing growing, lost forever?

    Thanks TJ, your little smiley Thanks TJ, your little smiley says it all! It's like a nervous habit, just weirder. Guess we all have a little "freak" in us, thanks again for the welcome!

  13. Lost toenail 10/9 - still nothing growing, lost forever?

    Just came across this post, Just came across this post, and I just had to read. Time for everyone to know too much info! I used to have a bad habit, kind of weird but when I would get stressed or real worried, I would pick at my toenails, yeah I am NOT joking. Did it when I was younger, as a...

  14. PA Runners: Run For Diamonds anyone?

    Berwick is exit 242 on I-80, Berwick is exit 242 on I-80, take rt 11 north of 80 about 5- 10 miles. Near Catawissa, Mifflinville, Bloomsburg, etc. Hope this gives a roundabout general location for you. Guess it's a little Northwest of Hazelton. It is all on roads, if you look it up on the web...

  15. PA Runners: Run For Diamonds anyone?

    I ran this race last year shod, before I saw the light. It is a great race,really great if you love hills. Anyway I was thinking of trying to run it barefoot this year. No land speed records, just having fun representing what we love to do. My goal is to just start and finish and have fun...
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