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"If you have the fire, run..." -John Climacus
Half Fanatic #846
I sweat more than (perhaps literally) the average bear and think I need to move "up" to sweat-wicking clothing. Any recommendations for a beginner?
"I don't always roll a joint, but when I do, it's usually my ankle" - unk. "Frankly autocorrect, I'm getting a bit tired of your shirt". I ran half my last race on my left foot!
Hoping to Run Again :-(
#2867
Run to Win25 Marathons, 17 Ultras, 16 States (Full List)
How To Run a Marathon: Step 1 - start running. There is no Step 2.
Misinformation Officer
Maniac
Do not use fabric softener (liquid or dryer sheets) on technical fabrics; the chemicals in fabric softeners interfere with the wicking properties of the fabric.
Marathon Maniac #6740
Goals for 2015:
Run 3 marathons (modified: Run 2 marathons--Lost Dutchman 02/2015 and Whiskey Row 05/2015)
Run a 50-miler (Ran a 53.8 mile race 11/14/2015)
Run 1,500 miles (uhhh...how about 1,400?)
Stay healthy
I did not know this...
More expensive doesn't necessarily mean better; some of my best running gear has been the least costly.
Michelle
The young Mama Bear!
My favorite running shorts are a pair of yoga shorts that I bought at the thrift shop for a little over $2.
Giant Flaming Dork
http://xkcd.com/621/
Marshall's, Target, TJ Maxx, and Ross in the US have excellent wicking sports clothes.
Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. (Heb. 12:1b) Mile by Mile
Prince of Fatness
Not at it at all.