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Southeastern CT walk

feeds@yuku.com (bridget) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:35:01 GMT

It doesn't seem to be common knowledge on this site that there is a walk in Connecticut on October 4.

http://www.terribrodeurbreastcancerfoundation.org/

It is a full marathon, walking along some of the most beautiful coastline in New England. It can be done as a full, but if you are not quite ready for that, it can be broken up in to teams of 2 or 5.

There is a fund raising minimum, $500 per marathoner, $250 each for a pair, or $200 per person in a 5 person...

Checking in after a long time away

feeds@yuku.com (dcounselor) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:01:07 GMT

Hi PC and all those new to me. Haven't posted at a walking board in a very long time but I'm still walking after all these years. I do have a 4 footed companion again - he's the retired guide dog that belonged to my oldest son's best friend who was blind and got the dog to help with navigation at college and law school. We are the dog's retirement plan. So my pace isn't always what it used to be especially in the heat and humidity that are notorious in Virginia...

Sunday - July 20

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EL SCORCHO DOS JULY 20, 2008 12:00 AM MIDNIGHT

feeds@yuku.com (slucas60) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:42:25 GMT

I'm excited about this race because it's in the middle of the night and I don't get out with my friends much. And friends, how about 10 to 12 from our Dallas group? Awesome! And it's not like you'll be alone for a while because you'll have the same 390 people running past you on the 3.1 mile loop. Are any others from this site going to do this one. I know it's not going to be one of my faster races, I won't want it to end. This is my party night!...

Elevation change?

feeds@yuku.com (Zannie) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:31:50 GMT

I have webs between my toes. I live in Seattle and can walk saltwater beaches/parks from my house.

I'm leaving Saturday AM for vacation in Montana. We rented a fabulous vacation home with our friends who love to fish in this area. The road where our Shangri-La is located is fairly flat and parallels a gorgeous river. We're located at mile-marker 7.

Hmmmm.....I was thinking I'd LOVE to get up early in the AM, tie some bells on my shoelaces (I'm bear...

Another newbie

feeds@yuku.com (AZ Walker) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:08:12 GMT

Hi All! I've been reading your site for a few weeks. I'm 44 years old and live in Arizona. I really enjoy walking and have completed 5 half marathons and this past spring did the 21 Mile Power Walk in Big Sur. Here's the problem - I'm incredibly inconsistent. I will train for an event, lose some weight, turn in a decent time... then hop back on the couch for a few months. So, my health and weight yo-yo back and forth. I can't afford to mess around with this any...

My Intro, finally

feeds@yuku.com (slucas60) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:58:49 GMT

In 1981, a year after we were married, my wife had brain surgery, stopped breathing and fell into a coma for 4 days. At 20 years old, I wasn't ready to grow up that fast, but I had to. After 7 days she was able to breath on her own again. A tumor in the cerebellum, radiation therapy in 1972 several brain surgeries dating back to 1963 and...

1st Marthon Set--Now what do I eat?

feeds@yuku.com (Alshim) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:17:52 GMT

Hello - I am new here and really excited that yesterday I officially signed up for the Portland marathon on October 5th. I have done a bit of reading a researching but would love to hear feed back of what has worked for others as far eating during the marathon.
Kristine

Weight Loss wk of July 16 - July 22

feeds@yuku.com (maryram) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:54:29 GMT

The beginning is the half of every action.
- Greek Proverb

Have a good week, everyone!
Maryann

Oops, I don't know what happened there...

If I could buy just one book.................

feeds@yuku.com (kimvs) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:03:48 GMT

If I could buy just one book on marathon walking, what would you suggest. I've looked at several choice on amazon but I'd like your advice. I don't want something that assumes I can't walk around the block, but I also don't want something that is so technical I can't follow it.

Thursday - July 17

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Newbie question about feet/shoes/socks

feeds@yuku.com (Zannie) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:12:23 GMT

I'm new to this walking thing. When I started I knew I needed new shoes so I bought a pair of New Balance 491. They felt great in the store and and still do.

But Sunday after doing five miles I discovered that I had a blister on the back of one heel and also a raw spot on the top of my foot where my 3rd and 4th toes join. I also have a bit of a spot on the ball of the same foot where the skin is cracking and a small patch of eczema (which I get on my hands sometimes but have...

i'm a newbie.

feeds@yuku.com (jonesy1892) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:34:24 GMT

i woke up on sunday with a screaming hangover and decided things had to change i put my trainers on and started walking i got carried away .when i got home i checked how far i had walked,it was 11miles . i am subsequently a bit stiff but nothing to bad.i am 28 years old ,maybe a stone or two over the weight i'd like to be but apart from that i'm generally okay.do you think if i continued with these sort of length walks oncea week it would be okay.anyones advice would be most welcome

Tuesday - July 15

feeds@yuku.com (thewalkingsite) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:29:47 GMT

Tuesday - July 15

Racewalk Clinic

feeds@yuku.com (RainWalker) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:41:05 GMT

Dave McGovern was in Salt Lake City this past Thursday - Saturday for one of his fabulous clinics. Tammy Stephenson has some 16+ minutes of video on the clinic as well as some clinic photos linked:
http://racewalkertammy.blogspot.com/

She said there were a number of beginners at this clinic, and I think you'll be able to see some noticeable progress from them. This just gives you some idea of what might be...

You Know You're a Runner If...

feeds@yuku.com (2bzebarb) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:03:19 GMT

This seems to be true for Walkers also!

You Know You're a Runner If…..

· You know splits are something that not only cheerleaders care about
· Your friends know they can call you at 5am
· Your friends know never to call you after 9pm
· You get up earlier to run on the weekends than you do for your work week
· You think of 10 miles as a "short" run
· You have more T-shirts than a souvenir...