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<p>I don’t get sedation or anesthesia for dental procedures.</p>
<p>I changed that position on my first root canal. I have a high tolerance to pain but not that high. Well, I suppose I could get used to it but I think that I’d rather not.</p>
<p>I’m kind of amazed that you’re so casual about your RC. Those are big life events for me.</p>
<p>Saba–Thanks. Well, there’s that toe stand :eek: but I think I could handle the “dead body pose” 
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<p>The reviews on the studio near me are mostly positive, but it’s hard to imagine going to a 104 degree workout room when avoiding overheating is exactly why I, and most other Floridians I know, seek the AC for most of the year. I’ve also been advised to make sure I can stomach the carpet smell. Hmmm.</p>
<p>Oh BCE, you know my world, I think. TMI to follow for people blessed with normal teeth–so quit reading now. No, if you could see my reactions IRL, you would know I am not casual about the RC at all. Unfortunately for me, this is a front tooth that was injured when I was a child. I have had too many RC’s and two apicos (ever had one?) on this poor tooth. There are other complications with the tooth, so my current endo is trying to treat the root area (through a crown) with an antibiotic that will encourage bone growth and maybe save the tooth; hence the monthly visits for root canals. It seems to be working–crossing fingers and toes and arms and legs. Hey, the dental yoga pose? I don’t think there are any nerves left to bother so anesthesia isn’t necessary, but still–having nothing, was interesting, and a first for me.</p>
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<p>The lateral raises, as long as I stick to 5# dbs or below, not too bad. </p>
<p>I’m at about my limit with the 7.5# db for bicep curls. I do 3x6 for each arm. At home we have a pair of 8# weights, and I can tell the difference. My form isn’t as good by the end of the sets, and I don’t do 6 on the third set.</p>
<p>Gym Time</p>
<p>5 minute row intervals
front squats
cleans
jerks
snatches
BB Romanian deadlifts
push ups
bunch of kb swings</p>
<p>off for almost a week due to traveling. Will be walking a lot but not likely doing much else.</p>
<p>CJane, have a good trip.</p>
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<p>A couple of library visits recently. Floating around the house right now are two Jeff Volek books, one Luise Light, and a Lou Schuler. Some novels, too.</p>
<p>PlantMom- I’m a big believer in Bikram, and I’ve visited studios in several cities. I have to say that the Ft. Myers, Fl studio smelled the worst of any I’ve been to and felt the hottest. It wasn’t the fault of the studio- it was very lovely. It is just the humidity down there! I still enjoyed the class. Our studio here doesn’t have much of a smell. I think it would be worth a try- but do at least 3 classes before you make a decision. You will be pretty sure you are dying during the first class and in the 2nd one you will feel 200% better!</p>
<p>I went to Walmart after work (my entire shopping experience was colored by the CC thread on Walmart) and got the 15 pound kettle bell. It’s blue. I try not to buy things in that color blue because it is the color of the enemy basketball team! Anyway, my car thought it was a person in the seat and the seatbelt alarm wouldn’t stop so I had to put it on the floor.</p>
<p>Ran 22 minutes trying to keep hr between 169 - 176. It took a while to get my heart rate to 169, but I guess that’s why you’re supposed to do a mile or so warm up run :). I’m not sure I have a good number for my max hr, so maybe these target numbers are not right anyway. Someday I’ll try to figure it out, but I just haven’t felt like pushing myself that hard, so I’m estimating based off my last year hr numbers.</p>
<p>I did finally take the time to figure out my resting hr, and it is 49. I think that’s not bad for an old chick like me.</p>
<p>Blankmind I’m thinking if you pushed the last 2 minutes at 100% effort your max might be 185-190. </p>
<p>Core/stretch/strength routine hour before run and 1/2 hour after. 5 miles on treadmill. 1@8:30, 2@7:30, 1@6:30, 1@8:30.</p>
<p>My daughter is mad at me because I won’t buy her one of those running skirts. I’m too old school.</p>
<p>Do you have any recommendations for a good supportive and attractive running bra?</p>
<p>Hey. I did yoga today:</p>
<p>[Balancing</a> Stick, Tuladandasana](<a href=“http://www.bikramyoga.com/BikramYoga/TwentySixPosturesDetails.php?pos=7]Balancing”>http://www.bikramyoga.com/BikramYoga/TwentySixPosturesDetails.php?pos=7)</p>
<p>Just a couple of little tiny differences:</p>
<p>1) I wasn’t in my underwear.</p>
<p>2) It wasn’t 104 degrees in my basement</p>
<p>3) I did this pose with a 44 pound dumbbell in one hand.</p>
<p>I don’t know if the blood flooded into the neglected regions of my heart and brain and clearing out my arteries, but my glutes were on fire. The 44 pound DB felt a lot lighter today after doing farmers walks yesterday with a 65 pounder.</p>
<p>Chin ups were fantastic today. Two sets of 8 in groups of 5 & 3.</p>
<p>ohiopublic, I think 190 - 192 is a good guess. I can’t say for sure, since I’ve never really pushed myself to 100% effort. </p>
<p>Oh, and buy her the skirt! They’re cute, and it will make her run faster, right MOWC & Bunsen?</p>
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<p>It’s amazing to me how people turn shopping at some discount store into a some grand moral issue. Sheesh. I just go to shop for stuff I need, like a $4 prescription, a bottle of Pantene shampoo, or pair of dumbbells. I guess the closest thing to a “good” mom & pop store that sells any of that stuff would be a grocery story chain or Walgreens Pharmacy or a national sporting goods chain like Dicks. I struggle to see the distinction.</p>
<p>That’s funny that your car wouldn’t let your kettlebell ride shotgun.</p>
<p>Maybe if you had put the kettlebell in the back seat and turned it around so it was rear-facing, MOWC.</p>
<p>Definitely get the running skirt. They are comfortable and cute! </p>
<p>IDad- I did some kettle ball stuff in my pjs so you might as well do your yoga/dumbbell in your underwear!</p>
<p>Deborah- LOL. I could have bought a carseat for it!</p>
<p>@ chinablue
I’ve tried them all, and this works by far the best for me:</p>
<p>[Panache</a> Underwire Sports Bra | Nordstrom](<a href=“http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/panache-underwire-sports-bra/3235820]Panache”>http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/panache-underwire-sports-bra/3235820)</p>
<p>comes in all different colors. Sizing is a little different than usual, so read the Nordie’s advice on sizing.</p>
<p>Ohio, going to join the chorus on this, buy her the skirt.</p>
<p>Chinablue- it really depends on your size/support needs. This is discussed all the time on my running forums. A good but expensive store like LuluLemon has a variety for all sizes, sports etc. I like LuLu bras and skirtsports.com just introduced a new line that is different depending on your size. Also, check out Athleta and Title Nine websites. They have good guidance.</p>
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<p>No way. My basement was 53 degrees when I went down there today. My winter workout attire consists of Brooks running pants, a long sleeve tech t, and a 1/4 zip pullover (that comes off after the warm up and core exercises).</p>
<p>6 miles today and no real time for anything else.</p>
<p>1,220 calories
49 g fat, 78 g carbs, 111 g protein (26% carbs)
18 g fiber, 11 g sugars</p>
<p>I didn’t realize that I had so much protein. I guess I should have done some strength-training today. Got to get to bed early tonight - I might be able to get some weights done if I wake up early enough.</p>