Sherri

Learn from my mistakes. Trailrunning is my main thing, but now I also roadbike and swim for cardio to balance things out. Used to just run, run, run, with no stretching or anything "soft"(ie -yoga, massage, trigger point therapy, etc) then got some nasty injuries in my back and hamstring. Not fun. Taught me some good lessons, though. Now I'm stronger AND longer(ie-flexibility and relaxed muscles). Sounds like you're getting it figured out, too. We all learn in our own ways, in our own time.

Looks like these guys LOVE to run, too. Too much. I think you're onto something with your research, I_like. Asking some good questions. Too much of any one exercise is likely to be counterproductive eventually. Running is a particularly slippery slope--those endorphins are suweeht-- but even yoga has it's share of overachievers who push too hard and pay the price. If you want to play hard, you've got to rest hard. No matter how much "mass" you acquire, a shortened, fatigued muscle is weak. Long is strong.

Shouldn't that be, "Kill it now, AAAARGH!"

Pffft. I'm worth WAY more than that.

Only if you smoke them.

I bet you smell yummy, too.

You go, baby! Don't be afraid to blow your own horn. As for the sprout subject, I'm a fan of home-grown, too. It's nice to mix your own blend of seeds(alfafa, mung bean, radish, etc) and sprout 'em all together.

Soak the beans overnight in water, but don't cook them in that same water; drain and cook in fresh water. (Here's the scientific version, from KitchenSavvy.com: "If beans give you gas, you can reduce the effect somewhat by discarding the soaking water. Flatulence is caused by large carbohydrate molecules that pass through the stomach and upper intestine undigested. Once they enter the lower intestine, the natural bacteria found there break these long molecules up, creating carbon dioxide and hydrogen gases. Those long molecules are about 1/3 complex sugar molecules called oligosaccharides and 2/3 other carbohydrates that hold the cell walls together. The oligosaccharides are water soluble and most, but not all, of them will be discarded with the soaking water. The others are not water soluble and remain in the beans after soaking. Prolonged cooking, until the beans are completely softened, helps to break down most of the remaining molecules that cause flatulence.") And don't stand upwind of anyone, just in case.

Divorce.

werd on the yoga. I just started this year, but I love it. It can be even harder than other types of workouts, especially when you have to hold a pose for more a bit. Since the poses engage stuff you neglect in everyday life, they really get in there and make you work. The balancing poses are a fun challenge, too. Good for focusing and grounding yourself.

It had to be said--didn't see a category for that.

I'm just in it for the chicks.

Painted toenails, maybe?

I knew that. I was just testing to see if you knew it.

Potenticolori-wha?? Now I know why I avoided chemistry.

So are buildings.

A thought for those who are on the bench with foot injuries(Muffy, Knottygirl?): a hardcore-runner friend of mine who was derailled by injuries this year found that Bikram yoga went a long ways toward filling that void that was created when she lost her running. Seemed like the workout was intense enough to feel satisfying in that way that running makes one feel, as compared to the way biking or swimming feel like obvious "substitutes" (making one miss that running buzz all the more.) Having not tried the Bikram myself, though, I can only relay her experience with it. She said it also really helped with the healing and detoxing, so turned out to be a win-win for her.

'bout the same number as Dru's post count.

Go into the light, Zim Zam!

Hey thanks, JayB. That puts it in perspective, for sure. (Back to watching for the snakes. And taun-tauns.)

I would have just ordered the hamburger.

Hoes are aid.

Thanks, MisterE. Good to know that it's not as prevalent 'round these parts. I'm probably just extra wary of the possibility, seeing how profoundly it change a person's life. Hard to believe that a tiny little bug can do so much damage.

My mom's health has been completely debilitated by Lyme's Disease, from a tick bite about 8 years ago...guess she missed out on the fun part.

Lucky dog! Oh, and you, too, MisterE! Did you see any sssssnakes?