@Kasey Brown

I like your posts. Debunks a lot of myths, and your level of research lends much credence to your statements. Though it *is*, a bit of a pain to read since it's so long but I suppose it can't be helped.

I'd prefer it if your blog allows anonymous posting tho

Hey maybe you can help me with something. I notice you post on The Weight Loss Thread V2 too, I've been having problems with my jogging, think you could have a look? Major thanks!

Yeah that's why I said I suppose it can't be helped since all relevant info needs to be passed on and the only available medium is words I'm a writer myself so I understand some things just can't be watered down. Will post comments later in support.

Thanks for the offer to check out my running but I don't wanna leech off your time since I'll prolly never pay for training sessions Just don't have the cash for that... So I'll feel bad to use your time knowing full well I'll give you nothing in return lol. Your articles and time here are value enough for me.

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Added on January 1, 2011, 11:26 amNot sure if you read my post on the other thread but for easier readability allow me to repost it here:

i live next to a park so i suppose i can try jogging maybe once a week. but my major problem with jogging is that, after 10 mins or so my skin gets REALLY itchy, and if I push it and keep jogging, it gets so itchy to the point of pain. yes, pain. it usually happens at my thighs where my shorts flap against my skin when i run/jog. this is frustrating cos i'm not really that tired yet but i can't go on cos of my damn itch/pain all over. if i scratch, it gets worse; i have to wait like 10-15 mins for it to subside before starting again.

is this normal for first-time joggers? anyone experience this before?

by the way i just forgot about swimming. read in http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=23711521 that swimming burns 450-700 calories an hour. is this true and any recommendations? i got swimming pool at my condo but never use

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Added on January 1, 2011, 11:27 amby the way, HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011 TO EVERYONE!



This post has been edited by tajukagebunshin: Jan 1 2011, 11:27 AM

Thanks for the reply. Nope, it's not shin pain, it's itchiness slightly below the SKIN, where the clothes constantly flap against the skin during movements. Occurs first at the thighs, then the waist and shoulders, relative to clothes movement rate. My running form is secondary right now I guess; I don't really notice how I run but I don't seem to be in any form of pain, just itchiness. I don't think it's from any insect bite cos I don't remember seeing any bite marks - but I can't quite say for sure cos the last time I tried jogging was....... ... ... ... ....... ...3 years ago, I think.

For swimming, hah here's another problem. I'm an okay swimmer just that I have to rest every few laps (due to low stamina, naturally). Problem is, my calf cramps up really easily. I suppose that's a small problem, all I need to do is warm up before swimming and get some 100plus ready, since I read that cramps occur mainly due to lack of sodium - right?

By the way, regarding your blog. I think it's got awesome, solid content - but very hard to access, for some reason. Unless it's intentional, I think you're under-utilising your blog potential, and definitely missing out on monetising it. For one, I can't search the blog to find articles on topics I want to read about. E.g. your cancer post which I was lazy to find the link again here. It's lacking a search function. Also, why not have a real website instead of a free blog? It would certainly help appearances, and when you add on email subscriptions plus a Facebook/Twitter presence, you have a really powerful tool which you can use to bring in more clients in your real-life gym thingy. You're missing out, bro!

I guess it's time to just suck it up and live with it. I'll try jogging again when I make the time, if it hurts too bad I'll just switch to swimming then. I suspect the cramping's simply cos of the lack of swimming, but well no point thinking so much, like Nike says - Just Do It.

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