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My work promotion has been dropping stress on me like crazy. Additionally my wife's epilepsy has become intractable (not pharmaceutically controllable). I am hording money like crazy to afford a week in a Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Monitoring Unit for her, as well as a week in a hotel (not Co-paid for by insurance) for me. Then there's the nerve stimulator implant or the tumor removal surgery I have no idea how we are paying for (with more hotel time for me). Needless to say, I am fighting the same battle you are, alongside you. Now I have not slipped into my pre nerdfitness self yet and I SHALL NOT!! I am however screwing up on my diet all too often and in a constant struggle. Here's something I've learned..... The windshield on your car is a heck of a lot bigger than the rear-view mirror for a reason. You're supposed to spend most of your time looking forward. You can't affect much of what's behind you, but what's ahead of you, is predominately within your control. So, did you screw up yesterday and eat 300 Oreos? Life's a bitch and there's not much you can do about it but you can eat well today. It wont fix yesterday but it will set you up for success tomorrow. I'm going to go ahead, and speak for Steve, Stacie, and the rest of us nerds to let you know, we forgive you. We have unlimited quarters in these game systems. Just hit the start button and play again. Practice makes perfect. You posted so you made the first step!!!

I wrote this about a year and a half ago. I think you might find it of value. Follow what you read and your cadence will come naturally. http://missionstuffs.blogspot.com/2018/01/heel-strike-its-not-just-for-discipline.html

I'm going to echo people who said Dave Ramsey!!! He is an amazing life changing man and there is absolutely no catch. We are 100% debt free. Don't owe a dime to anyone, and we are quite content. Dave does weave a significant amount of religion in there. His hook is God's and Grandmas ways of managing money. I was a bit turned off by it but the fact is every time he quotes the bible or a proverb, the financial message in it makes 100% common sense. I learned to not let those things bother me because the message is absolutely amazing!! "The Total Money Makeover" is the best book I've ever owned. Additionally, while a bit more costly, his Financial Peace University" is well worth it as well. It's a stretched out, in depth 9 week course that covers the stuff within the Total Money Makeover in more detail. BTW If you're a skeptic, check out his show. It's on the radio, satellite, podcasts, you tube, his own app. All free. Listen to a few hours of the show and you'll get the vibe for what's going on. I got sucked in immediately and turned my life around. FINAL NOTE: http://www.everydollar.com is the free budget tool offered by Dave Ramsey. It's the best budgeting software I've ever used. Super easy. I tried the paid version and find I like the free one more. Well worth the download.

Forgive my ignorance but are these special shorts or just like, tight shorts or something? They are tight shorts specifically designed for riding. They have a big pad in the crotch area called a chamois. Makes a pretty significant difference in riding comfort. You can get them pretty cheap too. Here's a link to a cheap pair by a brand I've used in the past. They display them inside out so you can see the pad BTW... https://www.amazon.com/Baleaf-Cycling-Underwear-Breathable-Compression/dp/B07P625F7Z/ref=sr_1_15?crid=3DVSWDG20BAWV&keywords=womens+cycling+shorts&qid=1558434066&s=gateway&sprefix=womens+cycling+%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-15

Cycling shorts will reduce the discomfort, if you aren't already wearing them.

Don't undersell the distance either. 10k is a sweet race length!!!

Tapering is all about race performance. It isn't necessary for those just participating to run. I don't taper myself for anything under 10 miles then it's just a day or two off. I will follow the plans taper for half and full marathons though because my legs are exhausted by the end of training. " For example, if I do some dumbbell exercise, will the energy that my arms use up detract from the process of recovering and storing energy in my leg muscles?" I highly doubt it and as long as you aren't fiercely competing and trying to medal, I wouldn't even consider if this would impact your performance. Looking for that PR or trying to medal, then this guy is for you!! https://strengthrunning.com/2011/08/how-to-taper-for-a-race/

Check out your local Fleet Feet. The one here does a "No Boundaries" training group that trains for a 5K. Lots of fun!!

This sounds amazing. I really think this deserves to be cross posted it in recipes.

I'm a sarcastic joker by nature, so as I read this, my first thought was "his cats smell like garlic once he brought them to work?" <grin>

I say if you do Couch to 5K, use Couch to 5K by Active Networks or Zombies Run. IMO C25K by Zenlabs is crap because of the company. I was banned from their forums for sharing links to runners world to help some runners on the forums with issues. I was told via PM that I am not allowed to post a single non Zenlabs link on their forums regardless of if the link is a not for profit running advice. I said, even for helping other runners learn? I was told YES. And then banned. Their app is free but they want to get you trapped into heir own ecosystem. Pay the 2 bucks to use someone else's app

When I told my therapist that it pisses me off that Karri uses the sofa as a laundry basket. She said, want an easy solution? I said sure. She said, "choose not to be pissed off about it." After about 100 times of conversations, it finally started to set in. Karri isn't tossing her clothing on the sofa to upset me. It's just her way. It's not harming anyone. I'm actively making a choice to be upset about it. I choose not to get upset about it anymore. If they are in my way or a guest is coming over, I toss them on her side of the bed and move on. It's taken me a long time to learn(and I'm not entirely there yet) that other people don't usually have the power to control my emotions(The wife still wields the power to do so HAHA). They are mine. I'll decide if I want to get mad or not. Isn't your decision

Don't forget those car bumpaz!!

I'll jump on and say Dave Ramsey is tha bomb. We followed his teachings and they are spot on. We are debt free, investing, and giving!!

Good deal. Make sure and also do calf stretches and soleus stretches (Look it up) and bridges.

When I was learning push-ups and transitioned to full, I always did negatives after I stalled. Like I did 4 reps and then started at the-top and slowly lowered myself down (as slow as possible) for as many more reps as i could. 3 sets of that(you'll feel the burn). Over time I got more pus-ups and less negatives.

With all due respect, this guy does not know what he's talking about. Rolling the IT band is ridiculous. Saying the IT Band is to tight is moronic. The IT Band is connective tissue. It's got the consistency of a truck tire and is designed to be tight to provide stability during dynamic movement. Foam rolling is for muscles to knead them and help improve the blood flow through them. I'm not going to say his theories are incorrect because runners knee (Patellofemorol Paint Syndrome) has not been entirely defined. The leading theory is it's a misalignment of the knee tracking in the patellar joint. The exercises he provides (save for the IT band crap) are good things to do. Clamshells are awesome for you.. Just don't buy into the IT Band foam rolling crap. it's a painful waste of time.

I'll touch on a couple of things... Yes running surface will affect you but isn't much of a deal at the mileage you're running. Dirt is the softest, followed by gravel, pavement, concrete. If you later find yourself marathoning and laying in 40+ miles a week, running surface will be a factor in your plan. At 15 miles a week, Run where is most convenient. As for running form, I'm always happy to plug the blog I wrote on that very subject http://missionstuffs.blogspot.com/2018/01/heel-strike-its-not-just-for-discipline.html

I've got to agree with this. A general practitioner is great for general medicine but when it comes specifically to problems with the muskuloskeletal system, it's best to work with someone who focuses in that area. Physical Therapist is a great idea. Another great option is an orthopedist.

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Most consistent form of coffee making I've ever had. I'm no good at pouring, don't want to use a scale, and I don't like the french press sludge.I use a coffee maker to make my water so it's always consistent. Electric burr grinder and my beloved aeroproess, Americana style. Mmmmmm If we had the skills, tools, patience, and lack of clumsiness with glass we posses, I'd consider trying ChemEx

Best, easiest way to awesome coffee!! Anyone else addicted?

I'm certainly in no way qualified to make a diagnosis but some of the things your saying sound a lot like some of the effects of mild clinical depression. Have you considered speaking to a therapist? I see a psychologist weekly and she has really helped me find joy in my life again. I've been fighting depression for years and once you can see the light again, lifer is pretty cool!

This is all soooo true. I hate when something dies(Like our fridge a couple months ago) and I actually have money for it. I hate that I have to spend money on it but there's some pride in stuff not being a financial emergency.

I have mine. I swore them off though. Haven't used them in a very long time. I close them one at a time to make the least credit impact