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  1. RunningPirate

    First time in a long time

    Right, then... I checked my history and the last time I ran barefoot was in April 2018. Then I managed to snap something in my right calf and never went back to barefoot S2G. Having a look at my shoes, I can see they need replacing, so I thought for shih tzu giggles, I'd give it a try. Got...
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    "Snap" in right calf

    Hi Folks - OK, on tonights run, there was some tightness in the right calf...nothign bad enough to make me stop; I figured I'd just stretch it when I got home. About three garages from home, there was a "snap" in the right calf and some soreness (or low level pain - 4 max on a scale of 1 to...
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    So, I might have gotten a bit too enthusiastic...

    Right, then... So, the last time I ran skin to ground (S2G) was in 2013, or so. That was about when I shifted from independent consulting to a full time job. Not only did working full time cut into running time, it also landed me across the bay in Emeryville. E’ville is a funky little artsy...
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    [Pops head in]

    Does my emoticon still work? :matey::matey::matey::matey: Why, yes. Yes it does!
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    Confession Time

    Dear Penthouse, I never thought it would happen to me, but... OK, maybe not that kind of confession. But here's the score: After returning to running (OK, it's been a week, work with me on this) after having laid off of it for a couple of months, I find running S2G...well...tedious...
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    Philosophical Question

    Right, then... Something I put on my FB wall and I thought I'd poll you weirdos, too: We'd never consider buying a used mattress, yet we sleep relatively soundly on hotel mattresses which see a much larger variety of people and disgusting activities. Why do we eschew one but accept the other...
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    For some reason I thought of Jen when I saw this

    It also makes me think of TJ a little bit, but I don't know why...
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    Processed Foods

    Right, then... I'm trying [operative word, there] to get away from processed foods and go towards fresh fruits and veg and some meat...but the cookies keep calling me* I understand that after a period of time, after eating whole foods (not the store) one loses ones taste for processed food...
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    Do Merrill Trail Gloves Stretch? Should they?

    Right, then... As my old Asics trail runners are a) 4 years old and b) sporting virtually no trail-gripping tread, I have replaced them with a pair of Merrill Trail Gloves (for trail use; I still go S2G (or is it STG, I can't rightly remember) on pavement). I notice that they fit snugly...
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    So is it appropriate for me to wish TJ a "Happy Mother's Day"?

    ...I mean, she is sort of like our den mother...and lord knows she puts up with our crap (OK, my crap) like the overactive children we are (I am)...
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    More randomness....

    Right, then. I'm sure a lot of you are wondering what goes on in RunningPirate's head. OK, I'm sure that's not true; in fact, I'm sure many if not most of you are quite fearful of what goes on up there. Well, too bad, because here's a few samples: Szechuan chicken and Saskatchewan chicken...
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    Explosions at Boston Marathon...

    Are any of our folks there? So far just heard reports of two explosions and injuries, but no specifics. FFS.
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    Taxes done? Or are some folks waiting to the absolute last minute?

    Right, then... I'm currently on hold w/TD Ameritrade as I write this. I've decided to do my taxes early in that I've started them the day before they're actually due. OK, strike that: I started last week by going through the basket of receipts and collating them and such - now I'm just...
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    Mileage Reporting 13th Week of 2013

    Waitaminute...I'm the guy starting the week 13 thread? The guy who's been on the injured/malasiness list? Well, hell....the irony is that I haven't been running - IT Band issues (which sounds like I'm having a problem with my computer, but that's another thing altogether). I did, however...
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    State Rules

    OK, I thought of this after seeing Chasers post about Texas. As much as I wish I could take credit for this list (because I like the screwball humor), this was written by someone named Colin Perkins. Don't mess with Texas. Don't flirt with Rhode Island. Don't presume to tell Colorado about...
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    So, what are you giving up for Lent?

    I'm giving up restraint... :eek: Bwah ha ha haaaa! :confused:
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    My 1000th Post

    Right, then - So, I see that this is my 1000th post. I never knew there would be this much to write about in regards to BFR. Then again, I reckon if I were to review my 999 postings to date, I'd realize that they'd be little more than random goofy bullsh!t, which pleases me. Some folks are...
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    RunningPirate's Hoo Rag Review

    [AUTHOR'S NOTE: OK - I'm not sure what's up with the pics. I resized them before I published and now it looks like they're life-sized. Sorry for the disturbing effect - RP] Right, then… So, I was going to do a video review of the Hoo Rag, but the video function on my camera…well…it sucks...