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Re: Running in the dark-Reflective Gear???

guest — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:15:00 GMT

Try www.night-gear.com[/URL" target="_blank"> It has all kinds of stuff.

I am continually amazed by runners that not only wear no reflective gear in the dark, they dress head to toe in dark clothing. I must've passed 10 other runners this morning (I run between 4:45-6am) and maybe 2 of them had something reflective on. It's difficult for ME to see them in the road and I'm not even driving!

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Re: Things your parents did...

guest — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:33:00 GMT

One of our favorite games was Jarts (lawn darts)
Red kool-aid, lifesavers, etc. (the cancerous red)
Chocolate or bubble gum cigaretttes

Re: Major weight loss for movie roles: why the secrecy?

guest — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:06:00 GMT

I think I recall Matt Damon saying that he still experiences physical issues after losing a bunch of weight for Courage Under Fire. And Robert Deniro often talks about problems he had after gaining all that weight from Raging Bull.

Nick Cage, on the other hand, wore fat padding for a role in which he was supposed to gain weight (I can't remember which movie) I remember seeing him interviewed and he said he wasn't interested in putting his health at risk by gaining and losing rapid amounts of weight for roles.

Re: Applefest Half Marathon RR

guest — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:07:00 GMT

Nice race report! I agree with the others that the weather was most likely the culprit for you (and me!).

I ran the relay this year but ran the full half the previous 2 years. The heat and definitely the humidity was a huge factor for me. Within the first two miles, I felt overheated and had to ease up on my pace and readjust my goals. I was extremely thankful that I had decided to do the relay this year, and also that I decided to do the first leg of the relay!!

I was able to see almost all the runners finish, and I can tell you that the runners finishing before the 2 hour mark were few and far between, compared to the steady stream of runners after 2 hours. I also saw more than one person receiving medical aid at the finish.

This is an extremely well organized half, probably the best one I've ever encountered. I'll be back next year.

Re: Lake Winnepesaukee Relay Recap

guest — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 02:33:00 GMT

So that was YOU - the crazy 2 person team this year!

I ran the relay (leg 2) as part of an 8 person team. We were amongst the 70 or so teams that you beat

We definitely heard about the 2 person team making its way around the Lake this year. What an incredible accomplishment; glad to hear you enjoyed it. This was my 5th year at Lake Winnie (my running club had 8 teams entered this year - the Shamrocks) and it's one of my favorite events of the year.

Well done!

Re: Morton's Neuroma ARGH!

guest — Thu, 03 May 2007 19:08:00 GMT

I had alcohol injections for a neuroma 2 years ago. The pain subsided almost completely after 2 injections, and after 4 injections I was literally pain free. This was after having foot pain for several months, 2 cortisone shots, PT, orthotics, and taking lots of time off running. I wish I had done the injections earlier.

I've been pain free ever since.

Re: Marathon Forum

guest — Fri, 15 Aug 2003 17:05:00 GMT