erinmcd wrote:I set my alarm clock for 4:45pm instead of 4:45am, so I missed my run this morning. I'll have to go out tonight......

Time to switch to a 24-hour clock.

trixiee wrote:Nice! I wonder if they have some on-line deals too!?

There's a "clearance" link on their homepage. As of right now, 1000+ items. A small selection box at the top of the page for different sorting options.

Ask at a Running Room or other running-specific store. New Balance used to go through a sequence with each model when they did their yearly "updates"; 760, 761, 762... 769, then drop back to 760 and start over again. However, a couple of years ago they changed model numbers on a lot of the...

Hi Maniacs! Ages since I was on here. Really bad ITB problems progressed from 07 to 08 then early 09 I severely tore my groin in the gym in a way they call a 'career ending injury' in soccer. I tried a few times but always had really bad pain after a couple of weeks, but last year I got up to 8 mil...

Spirit wrote:I know people who sit in meetings and drink Gatorade.

Those must be tough meetings.

That's unfortunate. It sucks that it was equipment failure that stopped you, but you made the right choice. Nice surprise birthday gift for Kim.

dgrant wrote:Love
White Fence
The Dirtbombs - no man alive can listen to this song without wanting to go out and fistfight a goddamn rhinoceros

You been hangin' out with Timothy Leary?

I rarely listen to music outside, even on long runs. I prefer to be aware of the surrounding sounds and lose myself in my thoughts. BUT today I'm going to pass the miles w/ Jim Cuddy and Blue Rodeo because I'm going to see them in concert tonight! Can't wait!!! I've had the biggest crush on Jim sin...

But you know mothers... they think a road race of any distance is a "marathon." ;) :lol: Plus, I don't think my husband (who has been at every single one of my races, either racing or spectating) could tell you how many marathons I've run. Never mind my mother. One thing that makes me thi...

That looks like a 'To Complete' plan because you never actually run half-marathon distance until race day. Why not follow the schedule, but if your long runs are already longer than what is on the schedule, keep them longer throughout. That way you'll have run farther than 21.1K before race day, pos...

I just wear a light shell and change up the layers underneath. +1 Even "light shells" can be tricky. They need to block the wind and yet breathe. So suggestions for brands would be great. North Face? Mine is Adidas. It is not waterproof, just a windshell targeted for running. Waterproof-b...

Avis wrote:In a unisex/mens' top, I can usually wear a small, if it's got plenty of room in the hip area.

This is Andy you're talking about. Big hips aren't the first thing that come to mind.

It's a fun event. Looks like they have raised the cap to 3000 runners this year.

Perth Kilt Run

I don't know if anyone has posted this yet.

May 30 - 31 (That's a Friday & Saturday.)
Cobourg to Niagara Falls.

You can tell it's an American group putting it on as all distances are listed in miles.

Ragnar Relay Ontario

HCcD wrote:

Irongirl wrote:I see some great massage therapists downtown (so, during/before/after work) at Metcalfe Massage therapy.

Ask for Angela and tell her that I sent you ....

Why would they want to pay double?

Miss*Smiles wrote:You should book an appointment with Terri...

Yup. See a therapist or doctor. Don't let it get worse.

Pat Menzies wrote:Apparently counting steps or trying to land on a beat is a good way to get injured. People subconsciously stamp down with the foot they use to keep time.

Are you being facetious? I've never heard/read that.

One caution with this: We all have a tendancy to run downhill with big, long strides, because it feels fast (and fun). +1, first race I ever ran was a 10k that had a steep downhill and I ran it with big floaty strides. Buggered up my knee for months. I'm the opposite. My very short stride was alway...

Unfortunately, the Running Room discontinued a watch they made that had a cadence timer - basically, a built-in metronome - but they mislabeled the function as "Pace". ( I've told them for years that they need an editor who actually knows the English language. ) A small metronome would wor...

jonovision_man wrote:... Cheetahs are especially easy, since they sprint for 20 seconds then spend the rest of the afternoon recovering.

You run down a lot cheetahs in Whitby, do you?

A runner in a clinic I taught years ago turned out to have compartment syndrome and he had no pain. His lower legs would feel numb and you'd hear a slapping sound as his feet hit the ground. He wound up quitting the clinic, which, I think, was training for a 10K. This was in his first year of runnin...

I'm glad to you see that you came through it and are healthy enough to run again. It does serve as a cautionary tale and a good reminder to make sure we get check-ups regularly.

Hi. Welcome to RunningMania. I had a similar problem - on-going back pain - for almost 20 years until a massage therapist diagnosed a problem with my left hip-flexor. Her prescription was different from that you were given and worked like a charm. However, I've never had the super-tight quads feelin...

jonovision_man wrote:What's rational about running when nothing is chasing you?