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Which C25K App do you use?

guest — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:03:27 GMT

I'm curious which app you prefer to use as you go through the C25K program...I've heard about quite a few, and am interested to learn the pros and cons of the more popular ones. Fill me in on which ones I should check out - thanks!

New Year, New You contest

guest — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:32:23 GMT

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Hope you have a great year!

C25K Fan Page!

guest — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:23:50 GMT

Hey guys,

If you have a facebook profile, please take a look at the fan page for the Couch-to-5k fan page that I recently created. I'm trying to grow it into the largest running fan page on facebook with occasional links to the best c25k content I come across. Come check it out:

Couch-to-5k plan facebook fan page ...and please click "become a fan" if you are interested. Hope to see you there, and if not, see you on the boards! Thank you!

Amateur Sports + Commericial Revenue

guest — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:07:06 GMT

Just read this on YahooSports blog:

"On "FedEx Appreciation Night," the Memphis Tigers were granted NCAA permission to wear FedEx's colors (but not their logo) against SMU. Upon further review, though, and among a few complaints, Memphis decided to stick with the traditional blue and white.

The plan was scrapped because of both Memphis and FedEx, according to Gary Parrish at CBS Sports, "fearing a backlash both locally and nationally about an NCAA team blurring the lines between amateur sports and commercial revenue."

It seems that the line between amateur sports and commerical revenue is already blurred as it is. What do you make of this--smart move or unecessary?

Best Woman Athlete by Birth State

guest — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:36:40 GMT

In recognition of National Girls and Women in Sports Day (Feb. 4), SI.com presents the best woman athlete by birth state, beginning with Mia Hamm, who became the youngest national team player in history when she was named to the U.S. women's soccer team at 15. She would go on to help the team win two World Cup titles and two Olympic gold medals during her 17-year national-team career. She retired in 2004 as the all-time leading scorer in international play, male or female, with 158 goals.

Check out the rest, some really cool photos: Best Woman Athlete by Birth State

Re: 17 point play to win the Game!

guest — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:33:04 GMT

I wonder if there's ever been a play in which more points were scored...

Video: Can this buzzer beater be topped?

guest — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:00:10 GMT

In the corner, off balance, slinging up a side-armed prayer.

I'm such a sucker for buzzer beaters...and it's not even March yet.

20 Worst Supermarket items

guest — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:10:42 GMT

I just saw this interesting list on a LifeHacker post and wanted to pass it along:

The roundup features 20 of the worst supermarket foods you can find organized by category...

Worst Crunchy Snack: Gardetto's Special Request Roasted Garlic Rye Chips

Worst Cookie: Pillsbury Big Deluxe Classics White Chunk Macadamia Nut

Worst Yogurt: Stonyfield Farm Whole Milk Chocolate Underground

Worst Candy: Twix

Worst Condiment: Eggo Original Syrup

Worst Ice Cream: Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Peanut Butter

Worst Drink: AriZona Kiwi Strawberry

Worst "Healthy" Pantry Item: Pop-Tarts Whole Grain Brown Sugar Cinnamon

Worst Frozen "Healthy" Entree: Healthy Choice Complete Selections Sweet & Sour Chicken

Worst Cereal: Quaker 100% Natural Granola, Oats, Honey & Raisins

Worst Packaged Pasta: Pasta Roni Fettuccine Alfredo

Worst Baked Good: Otis Spunkmeyer Banana Nut Muffins

Wort Frozen Treat: Toll House Ice Cream Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich

Worst Individual Snack: Hostess Chocolate Pudding Pie

Worst Packaged Lunch: Oscar Mayer Maxed Out Turkey & Cheddar Cracker Combo Lunchables

Worst Stir-Fry: Bertolli Grilled Chicken Alfredo & Fettuccine Complete Skillet Meal for Two

Worst Frozen Breakfast: Jimmy Dean Pancake and Sausage Links Breakfast Bowls

Worst Frozen Pizza: DiGiorno for One Garlic Bread Crust Supreme Pizza

Worst Frozen Entree: Hungry-Man Classic Fried Chicken

Worst Packaged Food in America: Marie Callender's Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pot Pie

Re: post op recovery- menisectomy

guest — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:21:17 GMT

Hey Jim! I had a menisectomy performed on my left knee the day you posted this message. I'm getting to the point where I can walk (slowly) without crutches. So you are two weeks into recovery now... how are you feeling these days?

I'm not sure about returning to long distance running--but my physical therapy protocal says at 3 weeks I should have a full return to sports. For me these days, that means soccer and cycling. But if "full return to sports" for you means distance running, I think you'll be able to do that. As long as you stick to your rehab. Did the doc tell you how much of the meniscus he removed; partial or completely?

Stephon Curry: 80+ foot buzzer beater

guest — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:26:47 GMT

Nothin' but net. This kid is good.