I'd like to make my first message here a thank you to Ben and all the fine volunteers who help make last Sunday's Vets run such an outstanding event. As a...
I've seen Lisa at http://www.yourwellnessconnection.com/ She was great, and her husband is an endurance athlete (ironmans) so she gets it. i'd def spring...
I'm probably not the best running partner â€" I don't always have very predictable hours due to my work. I usually have been running at night but I'd been...
Brad, It was all the rage as an ultrafuel about 10 - 15 years ago. It's hard to carry with you, and you have to spend time to dig it out of your drop bag. ...
Now you're talking gourmet. Pureed steak, mashed potatoes, and pear risotto! Wash that down with some Fiji bottled water from your local tap, and you're good...
It would get real annoying with all those jars rattling around in the pack for all those miles... Plus some might break, and if it's a hot race that could...
Not that I'm trying to hit the auto-limit function for posts w/in 24 hours, but... One of my housemates is pregnant, and I've been wondering about the...
Howdy All, If anyone would find this useful, I've uploaded the annotated listing of gear I had packed in each of my drop bags / in my crew box. I felt...
Tonight--The AMC theater in Olathe is playing the movie Race Across The Sky at 7pm. This the movie that was filmed of the 100 mile Leadville Mountain Bike Race...
This is an area that I've thought about alot - safety as a woman, running alone. It's basically the only reason I have seeked out a running group - especially...
http://triplebradbb.blogspot.com/2009/11/ot100.html Be warned: what it lacks in brevity it more than makes up for in verboseness. :-P Cheers & God Bless, Brad...
Teaching a dog to heel is a key and on the left like Scott said. Your vet is another good source of information for training a dog to run with you. Depending...
Hello! I don’t know you, but I work with the Courts as a probation officer and I have had a little bit of training in this area, so I just have to add the...
Thompson, Colinda
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Nov 12, 2009 2:26 pm
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Sheeley, Train your dog to walk on your left. It will be a natural for them. Keep the leash semi loose and if he doesn't stay at your pace and right beside you...
Thank you so much, everyone. This has been a shocking, scary experience, and I hope no one else ever goes through it. I am really surprised that I feel so...
Of course my chuaeagle Puccini is available to join. Suuuuuch protection! Sophia Wharton Mizuno USA ... From: "Shelley Flones" [shellflones@...] Sent:...
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Nov 11, 2009 2:49 pm
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Wow! I'm with Brad on this one...I even hate carrying a water bottle, let alone a doberman ;) I hate to be master of the obvious here, but you now have access...
You must have a strong back in addition to strong legs! I don't know if I could carry a poodle (or Chiweagle) while running, let along a doberman. ;-D Cheers...
I run with my dog. No problems, seems I don't get approached or followed even on late night runs. Laura Brady... ... From: Ben Holmes To:...
Laura Brady
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Nov 11, 2009 2:23 pm
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Yeah, dogs are better. I carry a doberman. ... From: Emily Horn <n2thinair09@...> Subject: Re: [kctrailrunning] Stalked while running To:...
Dawn Mills
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Nov 11, 2009 2:20 pm
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Capsaicin spray, AKA pepper spray, is a very effective non-lethal deterrent. You can find the "real stuff" that is Police Grade at local gun shops. I would...
They make pepper spray for runners that comes in a holder that slips over your hand. I have a friend who is a Ninja (yeah seriously) and says that pepper spray...
Stephanie, Learn some self-defense techniques. Once learned, you'll respond w/o thinking about it. Where do you run and when? I need to start at sm park and...
Does anyone have any extra safety suggestions to help me feel secure as I run?   I just had to get a stalking order against someone I know, who stalked me...
Brad - Congratulations!!! ...doesn't even sum up what it took to overcome, not only a difficult trail, but pushing yourself through the injury - WOW! Great...