Take care of yourself

Re: Take care of yourself (LiveSTRONG)

i'm big into staying in shape, but my boy who's doing this with me is a fitness freak

he said he would get in me good enough shape to stay in front of the drunks and stoners

 

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Saw this in a recent newsletter from Johns Hopkins, thought it might be of interest:

Do not use plastic containers or plastic wrap in the microwave, especially when heating fatty or greasy foods...the high heat combined with the fat releases dioxins in the plastic, which are highly toxic and carcinogenic. (Remember when McDonalds used to use foam containers, and switched to paper? This is one of the reasons).

The same is true for the foam containers of noodles, soups, etc.

Instead, use glass containers, and paper towels instead of plastic wrap.

Anyway, just something to think about.

 

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You mean NO MORE TUPPERWARE IN THE MICROWAVE??? This is going to take a little time to get used to. I hope it doesn't create too much of a disincentive to eat the leftovers. Maybe it's just time to throw out the tupperware?

 

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I picked up this little recipe for Turkey Mush -- it's easy to make, and has a lot of what we need each day, nutrition-wise. You can brown bag the leftovers to heat up for work the next day.

Combine 1 pound ground turkey, 1 jar natural salsa, basmati rice and broccoli in a fry pan. Cover and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally until done.

You'll get lean protein from the turkey, flavor and nutrients from the salsa, slow-burning carbs from the rice, and a bunch of good stuff from the broccoli.

 

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If you're in the Boston area, try this place. The food is good for you and it's pretty good food, too.

http://www.knowfat.com/

 

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Big Sur (near Monterey, Calif.) is a great one. It's run on Highway 1 along the ocean. I've heard it's quite difficult, though, because of the elements and some killer hills, so it might now be right unless you have been training for some time. http://www.bsim.org

 

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Thanks for the recipe goalmouth. Going to try it this week. Enjoy buying ground turkey. Just needed some good recipes. Thanks.

 

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More of a workout inquiry than a health one but...

Have any of you runners ever joined a running group or club? The reason I ask is I have a buddy who I train with. We push each other pretty well. However, he travels a lot on the weekends or, due to other obligations with work or family, isn't around much. I, on the other hand, do as close to nothing on the weekend as possible.

So my workouts are longer Saturday and Sunday but I think they could be more intense. There are a few running groups/clubs in the area that boast 20+ people for a workout. My original thought was it'd be great because with that many people I'd be pushed to the limit. Then I thought, maybe it'll be like HS cross-country workouts, where the really fast ones go really fast, the really slow ones are at the back and the people in the middle (me) just kinda keep in between.

So have any of you done any of these clubs or groups? Were they beneficial at all? I suppose going a couple times to check it out wouldn't harm anything, I just wanted to see if anyone else had any input.

 

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I've belonged to a running club for too many years to remember and count the members as some of my closest friends. It's amazing what world problems you can solve when you run together for hours on end.

If the running club is active, you can expect organized runs many days of the week, each with it's own identity...long and slow, speed workouts, track workouts, beer stops. Most though focus on a longer weekend run that is social as well as athletic. You might find 10-50 people show up and the run will likely be a loop where you can turn back for shorter distances. The faster runners often loop back and give encourangement to the middle of the pack crew.

Running with others is motivational, especially if marginal weather or personal karma may keep you snuggled in bed.

There is nothing really lost by dropping in for a run. Most clubs would love to impress a new potential member. If you decide to join, most have yearly dues in the $20-30 range and that gets you a spiffy singlet or shorts, discounts on race entry fees, a newsletter or two and a couple of picnics a year.

 

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You had me at "beer stops." The couple picnics a year sealed the deal...I'm sold. Gonna find the group here in town and give 'em a call. Thanks!

 

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OK, maybe it's just me, but the idea of a running group isn't all that appealing...when I'm running, the last thing I want to do is TALK. I've got enough problems maintaining my focus and trying to conserve my energy. Talking as I run doesn't help in either regard.

When I run (not nearly as often as I should), I like to be alone and have a headset on to tune out the outside worl. (I usually run at an indoor track, so I don't have to worry about not hearing cars, escaped rabid dogs, etc).

Am I alone in this?

 

Re: Take care of yourself (LiveSTRONG)

Do you even read your own posts?