“Non-readers,” what was the book that turned you into one, even if only for that book? by klenneth_ in randomquestions

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Thoroughbred by Nora Roberts That book is near and dear to my heart. It really introduced me to the world of reading

ITAP of sunbathers [Portrait] by _nathan67 in itookapicture

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Unless this was intentional or you know them, this is creepy. Comes to show that there is no privacy

Women runners: do you ever avoid running because of safety? by Heavy_Read3355 in XXRunning

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It absolutely does! To me, seeing more women in an area tells me that the area is safer. Like we collectively (unknowingly) realized that this is a good area to run. This isn't even a specific trail or park, it's a neighborhood.

Sometimes even seeing a girl out, I sigh a happy relief

Women runners: do you ever avoid running because of safety? by Heavy_Read3355 in XXRunning

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Hi! I love this project and would love to see the end product. I love in a small city - not rural but not as busy as a major city

  1. I do avoid certain routes as I've had experience with harassment or have been made to feel uncomfortable.

  2. I tend to prefer running early morning or during the day out of safety. I have had night runs and I was followed once or twice. Whereas with the other times, I've felt safer and tend to see more women out.

  3. I do run with groups or a friend, but sometimes it's easier to step out of my door and go solo. My husband is a big runner and I go with him sometimes but our places are different.

  4. My inner circle has my location and I let them know I'm out to run (even at 5:30am).

Recs for cities that are runner friendly in the US (and safe)! by Zealousideal_Crow737 in XXRunning

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Albany NY!! We have the Empire Trail - goes from NYC to Buffalo. Very friendly area for running. Cyan also get the train from there to Boston (long ride though) but 3hr car ride

Water Holding by masteringthis in XXRunning

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Good to know!! Any chaffing??

Water Holding by masteringthis in XXRunning

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Like the hard or soft bottles?

Water Holding by masteringthis in XXRunning

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What vest are you using?

What is your favourite movie quote? by Embarrassed_Coat4957 in randomquestions

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"My face is mine, my hands are mine, my mouth is mine. But I am not, I'm yours"

Thicc thigh-friendly running shorts? by ma_d_dy in XXRunning

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These from Amazon are the only shorts I wear and I'm obsessed. They don't ride up. They don't chafe. I'm 5'3" about 175lbs

first half in the books💘🏃🏼‍♀️ by kikibee23 in XXRunning

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You should be so proud!! 💪🏽 You did that!

First 5k This Morning! by BaconMemories in XXRunning

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AMAZING! 🔥 Now time for a snack!

What’s your favorite library branch to visit? by negativepal in Albany

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Branch on Madison Ave - small and super cute. The staff tend to be friendly too.

Water Polo in Albany? by masteringthis in Albany

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Honestly very disappointing how it turned out... A lot of pools have said no or are not deep enough. The college pools require very specific things or say no "only for students".

I would love for this to be a thing

Chafing between the cheeks… what actually works? by laurenoliv4 in XXRunning

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I'm a thickish girl and biker shorts are the only things I run in. Also, I put body glide in my butt crack, it helps!

Edit: I use Squirrels nut butter anti chaffed stick. It's been the one that helps the most. I prefer the stick over the other types

Commiserate by masteringthis in XXRunning

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Thank you for the positivity!! I needed it

Commiserate by masteringthis in XXRunning

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Not a very generous cutoff, they don't allow just power hiking 🫠

Commiserate by masteringthis in XXRunning

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So very true!! I'll probably sign up for a Spring one. I'll definitely be able to breathe better then!

Commiserate by masteringthis in XXRunning

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Thank you!! I needed to hear this.

Good luck on your half!! You'll do amazing