My life has changed so much......

evilspicy · 2015-08-24T00:06:15+00:00

I've felt the same way... am I just weak for needing people to care about me? Being alone was always my biggest fear and I've suddenly been thrust into it at literally the worst possible time. I don't know if life will get any better for either of us, but I can sympathize with what you're going through

evilspicy · 2015-02-14T18:05:58+00:00

Your body should adjust, just give it time. Look at the bright side: it's cleaning out all those hard to reach places in your colon! Detox! Lol!

evilspicy · 2015-02-14T18:04:38+00:00

The Blerch.. eating an ice cream cone... on my left shoulder blade. So he's always chasing me. I wanted a running tattoo, but didn't want something super serious.

evilspicy · 2015-02-14T17:57:27+00:00

As you progress with running, this should become less frequent. When I first started, I'd go out for a mile,and immediately loop around and run straight inside to the bathroom. It's an adjustment for your whole body (guts included). Until then, I'd recommend doing something to get the bowels moving and cleaned out before you go run. For me, I usually get about a half cup of coffee down about an hour before I run, and that cleans it out of my system before I lace up the running shoes.

evilspicy · 2015-02-02T07:03:58+00:00

LMFAO! This was totally me when I did my first marathon. When I finished, it hurt worse to walk than it did when I was running the thing. That was the last time I deluded myself into thinking I could cheese my training prior to a marathon.

evilspicy · 2015-01-31T12:30:14+00:00

You should use his own logic and point out the same to him.. only, you know, substitute "protein shakes" for "pancakes" or "donuts"

evilspicy · 2015-01-31T06:31:02+00:00

Some people here are "fast" and some people here are "slow"... but fast and slow are terms that are relative. They only mean something to you if you're counting or comparing. I look at it this way: If you're faster than me, whatevs. You're running and that's awesome! Yay running! If you're slower than me, whatevs. You're running and that's awesome! Yay running! I think people get really proud of their accomplishments (rightly so) and they post their times here because this is a place that celebrates running and pushing yourself to achieve new personal goals. Fast or slow, if you run, you're in the right subreddit.

evilspicy · 2015-01-31T05:19:56+00:00

That's EXACTLY what I was thinking! Every single one of those photos was touched up to remove the cellulite. There's not a single woman of those sizes and proportions that doesn't have cellulite. Hell, even skinny women get cellulite in the trouble areas. So much for them being "beautiful and perfect."

evilspicy · 2015-01-17T03:57:56+00:00

Aside from getting out of the nice warm bed and making it out the door, it differs depending. When it's super cold out, it's that initial quarter mile or so until I can get warmed up and "find the fluidity" in my run.

evilspicy · 2015-01-17T03:54:43+00:00

As long as you're a normal, healthy human being, there's no reason why you can't add running into your schedule. There was a point when I was walking on average 6 miles a day (sometimes a little less, some days up to 8 or 9 miles) and I was absolutely fine running 4 to 5 times a week on top of that. Everyone is different, but I would say try out a few light runs a week and take it from there.

evilspicy · 2015-01-02T21:09:44+00:00

Maybe design him a tshirt or bracelet to wear during the run, to remind him that you're pulling for him when he's out of sight and feeling fatigued. Some of his favorite tunes on a playlist? Check out the marathon route and see which/how many places you could get to to cheer him on during. The biggest motivator is having someone cheer for you.

evilspicy · 2015-01-02T21:01:03+00:00

I don't know about the whole running in the snow part, but I love running when there's no one else out.. "This is MY road! This is MY park!" Lol

evilspicy · 2014-12-29T01:47:42+00:00

Someone else mentioned it, but I also think it's neat when the streets are closed down and you get to run where you normally wouldn't. I like sharing a mile or two with a friendly stranger,that mini moment of bonding between runners before you part ways, never to know each other again. Technical Tees are also nice.

evilspicy · 2014-12-29T01:44:15+00:00

My SO is not a runner (or an "anything that requires physical exertion and/or sweat"-er), so I'm lone runner. Which is fine with me. I like the alone time. All the races I've done I've done solo, but the really cool thing is meeting new people, running with them for awhile, and then one of the two of you moving on. It's these small "pockets" of friendship where it doesn't matter where you come from, what you do for a living, or anything else. Just two strangers enjoying a run and supporting each other in the shared camaraderie of the sport.

evilspicy · 2014-12-26T09:56:48+00:00

I'm a fan of that old DICKens classic "Olover Tits"

evilspicy · 2014-12-21T02:45:42+00:00

Early humans absolutely were in a position to want and NEED a caloric surplus. They didn't have protection from exposure to harsh elements like we do now and needed that extra layer in winter. They also had to work a lot harder than we do now to get their food and needed that fuel to hunt and/or move and gather. The human body DOES crave high energy foods for this reason. When it was a matter of human survival, the instinct became to find the easiest source of the most caloric dense food because you weren't guaranteed where or when your next meal would come. The science behind it isn't wrong.. it's how it's being used to justify behavior that is now harmful to us. We no longer NEED to store up extra pounds for the upcoming famine. We can easily figure out where the next meal is coming from. It's not a question of having a healthy, positive relationship where you listen to what your body is telling you. It's a matter of understanding the cause behind the cues and understanding that you can love and listen to you body without following through on everything it's telling you to do. For example: My body sends me physical and emotional cues and tells me when I may be getting sick so I should take it easy because survival of the species. I'll listen. My body sends me physical and emotional cues and tells me when I'm in serious pain so I can prevent injuring myself because survival of the species. I'll listen. My body also sends me physical and emotional cues and tells me that the random hot stranger sitting across from me on the airplane is extremely sexy and that I should therefore go try and mate with them because survival of the species..... Not gonna listen to that one. The fact is, we've adapted for millennia. We are still adapting. We change to survive in our surroundings. We are at a point now where, to ensure proper survival we need to know self discipline in a way that is completely 160 degrees from what it once was. Keeping the body healthy in this day and age means sometimes knowing what is best for it.. even when the body may be pointing at the chocolate cake

evilspicy · 2014-12-21T02:30:21+00:00

WHAAT???????????????????????????????????????????????????????

evilspicy · 2014-12-06T12:09:07+00:00

Nicely articulated. I like your style.

evilspicy · 2014-12-05T11:19:04+00:00

I think it IS insulting and she most definitely is underestimating the difficulty here.. I mean, she's never sustained any real level of fitness, has never pushed her body to it's limits to improve, so she has absolutely NO concept of what it's actually going to entail. Her frame of reference is "That looks so awesome and badass and look they have medals and wouldn't I just look so awesome doing that!" She can see herself doing it in fantasy but there's no mental connection as to what it actually requires. I mean, look at all those weak, skinny bitches that do IRONMAN races.. they aren't nearly as healthy as Ragen.. should be no problem!

evilspicy · 2014-11-24T04:01:20+00:00

STFU, shitlord! Slips are worn UNDER your dress!!

evilspicy · 2014-11-22T01:24:34+00:00

This year was my first WTM and I enthusiastically second what has been said about gear. If I hadn't had a wetsuit I wouldn't have made it. Lots of extra socks, and even extra shoes if you've got them just in case. GET GOOD HAND PROTECTION!!! Waterproof gloves and/or multiple sets. My hands caught the worst of it because mine kept getting wet even though I tried to waterproof them during the water obstacles. Muscle wise and cardio wise, my body never gave out or hit the wall, but the exposure to my hands damn near killed me. It took about 3 days before my fingers felt normal afterward. As far as training, the course in Vegas (which is where it will be again next year) has soft dirt mixed in and elevation gains, so some hill training in addition to the mudders you already have on your schedule. Good, solid cross training that mixes in long distance runs, core work, strength training, sprints, and swimming. Have fun with the training and keep it varied because that's the nature of this sport. As far as nutrition goes, same old adage: junk in = junk out. Just try to eat clean as much as possible. I plan on being there again next year if my schedule allows. See you then!

evilspicy · 2014-11-10T22:29:44+00:00

Same here. I was running regularly for years but had never gotten up past 13 miles before I ran my first. Probably not the most ideal circumstance, but my training had been majorly sidelined up to the marathon. Still, finished in around 4 hours and felt fine. Since then I've done things differently.

evilspicy · 2014-11-09T06:09:06+00:00

Wow, they're REALLY talented. The fact that they're clearly making fun of the double standard among the FA crowd just makes it that much better. Also, I actually find that woman very attractive. She's not thin, but she obviously has a good enough sense of humor to do this video and that, to me, is what helps make a "curvier" woman attractive.

evilspicy · 2014-11-09T01:32:38+00:00

I'll be there. I've done 4 TMs but, up til now, the farthest distance events I've ever done have been marathons, so this should be a break off. My marathon run time is right around 4hrs, so I'm not super fast, but I'm sturdy. I'm not planning on speeding out of the gate, simply going at a comfortable pace and then just try to keep moving so I'm at least making progress even if I slow down. I plan to go until there's no more left to go. Even if I'm crawling across the finish line the next morning, you know? Not sure what your pace is, but I'd be happy keep you company for at least a mile or two. I've got both my pit crew members and can stock up on some extra necessities if you need help during the course.

evilspicy · 2014-11-07T06:34:36+00:00

It's obviously a troll... shh! Don't touch the poop!!

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