I also have a really tight Berber carpet and three dogs. It has been over a year and no problems. I've only vacuumed it a couple of times and could have gone without. It is used at least 3 or 4 times a week for over a year.

It's -30 up north here WITHOUT windchill. The dogs are refusing to go outside. I don't blame them. The dogs and I (all 5 dogs since my parents have 2) went snowshoeing yesterday but didn't last long because their poor paws started freezing up. It's supposed to warm up in a couple of days so snowshoe...

Everyone has a high CK at one time or another unless you live in a bubble in space with no chance of muscle breakdown or build up. I actually DO know what a CK level is, being a medical professional myself. We take that test all the time but never by itself.. Having not read the original post, I don...

Nathan HPL #020 Another vote for the Nathan HPL 020. I love mine and I've used it in most of my long ultras. Very comfy, no bouncing and can fit lots of stuff in the pockets and hang things from the straps. I have the same pack as UQ and Strider and I agree whole heartedly. No chafing, no bouncing ...

Nathan HPL #020 Another vote for the Nathan HPL 020. I love mine and I've used it in most of my long ultras. Very comfy, no bouncing and can fit lots of stuff in the pockets and hang things from the straps. I have the same pack as UQ and Strider and I agree whole heartedly. No chafing, no bouncing ...

Jogger Barbie wrote:Quick question for Ottawa people: is there snow on the ground up there or has it melted away?

Melting away or a dusting downtown. I'm not sure about the suburbs ...

I was hoping this weekend

S, I won't be able to come tomorrow since I'm working nights right now

I'm totally interested (running or snowshoeing) but am losing track of what is being decided in the way of date ...

7k run this afternoon & now bored out of my tree watching doctors dance like drunken fools at our Xmas party. Send help.

In beautiful cozumel! Swam with Dave yesterday morning from the beach in front of our condo. Then supported him on his hour ride, and followed that with a very hot 5k run. I'm was kind of wishing I was racing when we got here and there were all these people with bikes and supporting him on the ride...

Yay! Congratulations! I saw the pics on FB, WTG!

The biggest problem with the VFF in the winter is the grip. I tried it a few times in '09 when I first got mine (KSO) but they really really really suck on ice/slush. Other posters are right in that your feet warm up quick, but slipping around is another story. Totally agree and want to add snow-pa...

Nutella + spoon ....

Maybe a slice of ww oatmeal bread to make it 'look' healthy ...

A few proactive doctors and dentists try to prevent something like this (and related illnesses) by prescribing antibiotics ahead of time to dental procedures with patients that might be more susceptible to infections. My mother, father and I all have to take antibiotics prior to any dental procedur...

http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t338/peanutandlatte/n703280594_5120535_8000.jpg Running at -30 in Ottawa ... my skin was covered in ice, not frost because I was dressed too hot. http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t338/peanutandlatte/168671_10150409901295595_703280594_17233099_7740069_n.jpg Trail...

A few proactive doctors and dentists try to prevent something like this (and related illnesses) by prescribing antibiotics ahead of time to dental procedures with patients that might be more susceptible to infections. My mother, father and I all have to take antibiotics prior to any dental procedure...

Mount Pleasant Graveyard. Seriously. It's a beautiful, historical place to run. Just check the hours the gate opens and closes.

scrumhalfgirl wrote:A bit late to this thread, but just wanted to say a huge thank you to all three of you for sharing your wisdom!!!! Will be back fir more questions and discussion.

I agree wholeheartedly. This is a great, informative thread!

Loved following the tracking and experiencing the NYC marathon with everyone. Can't wait to see the pictures!

I go through juicer phases, about once or twice a year, usually in spring & summer. A lot of fruits I like the taste of but hate the texture get juiced (mangos being a great example). I usually only juice fruits because I love most vegetables whole.

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I live on Alta Vista but I live on the section that will be closed so it might not be the ideal alternate parking spot, but if need be, PM me and I can send people my address for two to three cars. The big flashy sign I saw this morning says Alta Vista is closed from 9-10 only....so I'm hoping to b...

Just be forewarned that some of the schools in the immediate vicinity to the hospital have been having cars ticketed due to the large amount of visitors & staff using their parking lots instead of hospital parking in the past month. The staff here have been "warned" for a couple weeks ...

I believe Anners has. If she doesn't see this, you might want to search for her race report or PM her.

I went to a RMT for (please correct my term if it is wrong) myofascial release therapy when I had an acute hip flexor injury last summer. It was really, really effective. I also go to my RMT to get it also once every two weeks for a chronic shoulder injury which really keeps it active and functional.