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Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 27 Dec 10

Specifically... will Continental allow it? I bought this guitar knowing I'd need to take it on a plane, but now I'm freaking out a little that it might be too long for the size requirements. I am positive however that it will...

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Pigglies So I could ship it to a UPS store for pickup? That would be pretty convenient. I've already prepaid for more bags than I'm taking so I'm not worried about that, I just don't want the guitar going in cargo.

28 Dec 10

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 19 Dec 10

A few months ago I tried another mile race, with shoes on. I ran an 8:10. Tried a 2 mile race, ran a 16:20. Then about a month ago, I ran another 2 mile race, and somehow pulled off a 15:40! I couldn't believe it myself. I've only...

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Pigglies Thanks! Yes, I definitely feel healthier than before I was a runner. However, I haven't been running as much lately and I definitely feel the need to run more. I only run about 5 miles a week now. I want to get back to running at least 15 miles a week,...

20 Dec 10

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 19 Dec 10

A few months ago I tried another mile race, with shoes on. I ran an 8:10. Tried a 2 mile race, ran a 16:20. Then about a month ago, I ran another 2 mile race, and somehow pulled off a 15:40! I couldn't believe it myself. I've only...

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Pigglies Oh no! No more marathons, lol. One was enough. Although, I did try the Runner's World pace calculator and according to that thing, if I were to fully train for a marathon, a sub 4 hour is possible based on my 2 mile time. If it really were possible in...

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macdingolinger @macdingolinger (10386) • United States 20 Nov 10

I just registered for my first half-marathon. I have plenty of time to train as it's not until May. This is good because the weather should be nicer by then too! lol! I also just won my first first place medal in my age division!...

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Pigglies Marathons are much more fun on a bicycle. ;) I've done one of those before and the scenery was definitely more enjoyable when I wasn't so sore. They're also over much quicker.

19 Dec 10

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 25 Sep 09

Well, I finally saw this movie and I have to say... it was way better than the book! In the book I didn't even realize there was another guy in the picture, that Quilty guy. Very interesting! I thought the movie was very...

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Pigglies I'm almost tempted to re-read the book now. But the disturbing quality of the relationship definitely needs to be there in the movie to keep it accurate. I still haven't seen the new version.

9 Aug 10

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 24 May 10

So I finally found a street mile to race, and when I was about to sign up I noticed I could sign up for the open category or barefoot. Either way I'm sure I have no chance of being in the top 3 (unless only 3 people go barefoot),...

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Pigglies I ended up running the race barefoot. I was slowed down on the track, because it was a cloth track. But the main thing that slowed me down was the gravel just before the track! Still, I ran my best mile. I was the only barefoot entrant though. I think the...

9 Aug 10

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 9 Jun 10

I've always thought I was a much slower runner when barefoot, but tonight I realized that is all in my head. I am definitely more careful because of the obvious factor of not wanting to step on something that will hurt me. But I...

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Pigglies I know the tops of my feet will burn too after awhile, but I'm thinking I could put sunscreen on my sweaty self or something. Several family members have had skin cancer, and I don't want that. But I know I do need some sun for vitamin D, and I figure that 7...

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Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 9 Jun 10

I've always thought I was a much slower runner when barefoot, but tonight I realized that is all in my head. I am definitely more careful because of the obvious factor of not wanting to step on something that will hurt me. But I...

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Pigglies Once I'm done running I plan to throw on a light and loose long sleeve shirt to prevent burning. The run starts at 6pm, so I can take the long sleeve shirt off too after the darkness has set (fireworks follow the post race activities). I'm impressed that...

14 Jun 10

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 9 Jun 10

I've always thought I was a much slower runner when barefoot, but tonight I realized that is all in my head. I am definitely more careful because of the obvious factor of not wanting to step on something that will hurt me. But I...

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Pigglies LOL, I'd definitely be wearing a sports bra either way. I just meant that if my abs are actually showing a bit I might go for wearing only a sports bra since it will be hot out. But if I still have this flabby belly I will withstand the heat even if it is 100...

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Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 9 Jun 10

I've always thought I was a much slower runner when barefoot, but tonight I realized that is all in my head. I am definitely more careful because of the obvious factor of not wanting to step on something that will hurt me. But I...

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Pigglies I'm planning on just wearing a t-shirt until the last minute, hopefully the mile will take me less than 8 minutes to run so I shouldn't get a sunburn. I can't decide if I'll wear my usual racing tank top or if I'll just wear a sports bra. It depends if I can...

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macdingolinger @macdingolinger (10386) • United States 5 Jun 10

I am excited as tonight I will run my first race in the evening. It'll be downtown Okc. I am looking forward to it. All of my other races have been in the morning. I hope to set a new pr as I have been running more at night...

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Pigglies Wow that is crazy! I can't even imagine doing 120 miles per week. I don't even reach that per month anymore. Right now I do about 10 miles a week because I'm mildly injured and want to recover more quickly than I usually do.

9 Jun 10

macdingolinger @macdingolinger (10386) • United States 5 Jun 10

I am excited as tonight I will run my first race in the evening. It'll be downtown Okc. I am looking forward to it. All of my other races have been in the morning. I hope to set a new pr as I have been running more at night...

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Pigglies Midnight would be a good time. The only one I've ever seen was on New Year's Eve though. But at least it would be nice and cool! Even cooler where you're from. ;)

7 Jun 10

George C @geojb90 (470) • Galati, Romania 6 Jun 10

Everyone knows running is very good for your health and that it helps you keep in shape, burn fat and lower your stress level, if you didn't, now you know. I started to run at least one day a week about 2 years ago when I quit...

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Pigglies Thanks for the best response! I've heard men use that excuse too that only people without a brain resort to playing sports and such. But I've noticed a lot of smart people run. Or maybe I'm biased. ;)

7 Jun 10

George C @geojb90 (470) • Galati, Romania 6 Jun 10

Everyone knows running is very good for your health and that it helps you keep in shape, burn fat and lower your stress level, if you didn't, now you know. I started to run at least one day a week about 2 years ago when I quit...

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Pigglies In nice weather I don't usually bring water unless I'm running more than 5 miles. In hot weather though, even for a 2 mile run I'll take water. And if I know there are drinking fountains along the route I won't generally bring my own water since I don't have...

7 Jun 10

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 27 Feb 10

The final long training run has been completed today! And I am beat! It was cloudy for an hour, then raining for quite awhile, and then stopped raining occasionally, and ended not raining. Then I got in my car to leave and it was...

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Pigglies The girl I go running with just ran a marathon in exactly 1 hour less than I did. I guess that's how it would have gone if I didn't have a fever. We're pretty evenly matched on distance runs. She's faster than me on short distances though.

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macdingolinger @macdingolinger (10386) • United States 5 Jun 10

I am excited as tonight I will run my first race in the evening. It'll be downtown Okc. I am looking forward to it. All of my other races have been in the morning. I hope to set a new pr as I have been running more at night...

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Pigglies That is what I am afraid of, the heat! The one I'm planning on doing will be in July and will be at least 90, possibly 100. No amount of heat training will help that! I figure I probably won't run it barefoot since I don't need burning feet too. Sorry it...

6 Jun 10

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 27 Feb 10

The final long training run has been completed today! And I am beat! It was cloudy for an hour, then raining for quite awhile, and then stopped raining occasionally, and ended not raining. Then I got in my car to leave and it was...

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Pigglies You're very welcome! You were the closest, as my time was 5 hours and 51 minutes. If I ever were to run another one, I think I wouldn't do it unless I was pretty sure I could finish in around 4 hours and 30 minutes. After that time was when I really just...

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Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 3 Apr 10

So today I did 2 barefoot miles on another track. I was totally grossed out because there was some dog poop on the track, but I managed to avoid it and my feet are nice and clean and happy. My feet don't get that tingly feeling...

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Pigglies I'm going to start trying that one you mentioned before. So far I've been running evenings and early mornings, so that way I don't have to worry about burning.

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Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 8 May 10

I didn't run a flat 26 minute 5K like I wanted to, but considering the cold, I think coming in a little over 30 seconds over that is pretty good. Especially since that's still a PR by over a minute. Now I'll have to run another...

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Pigglies That is pretty good! My mom does the run/walk thing and her fastest 5K was 56 minutes so far. So far I have still improved on each 5K as well out of the 4 I raced (I did a 5th one for fun too that I wasn't racing, just helping to pace someone). I think it...

5 Jun 10

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 31 May 10

Well, after resting my foot for a few days it wasn't quite back to normal, but with some wrapping I was able to race on it. I started out the race slowly, but after mile 2 I didn't notice the pain of my foot. But I couldn't take...

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Pigglies Thanks!! Yeah, I definitely enjoy good surprises. Today I surprised myself again, I'm still somewhat sore but I had to do a mile run test. Managed to bust out an 8:11 mile. My fastest mile yet. Painful, but I'm hopeful that if I can do that when sore, I can...

5 Jun 10

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