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Old Tue Apr 14, 2009, 08:41pm
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I'd rather not get too personal, but let's just say over 35, slightly above average ht., and I wear XXL shirts -- somewhat of a muscular build, but not exactly 8% bodyfat. For guys that are 150 pounds or less, you might not need as much leg prep work, but I can't caution you enough that starting out too fast CAN lead to many problems: overuse injuries, overuse pain (temporary and minor, but will kill a workout), shin splints, blisters, not to mention mental factors like discouragement.

Oh, and I left out a very important thing: go get fitted for correct shoes at a RUNNING store, not Sports Authority. Become familiar with your pronation and gait factor.
As a marathon runner, that could not be overstated anymore. Go to a specialty running store and get a pair of shoes. They will get you a great pair of shoes that fit your feet and body. Then when you go shoe shopping, you know how a proper shoe feels. Everyone's foot is different so shoes that work with some may not work with others. Additionally, if a shoe doesn't fit exactly right, see if you can get an insole/insert (again go to the running store)

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Old Tue Apr 14, 2009, 11:55pm
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Yep, I also encourage you to use this off-season to prepare for your best season ever.

I have always reffed at about 202 pounds (I'm 5'11). I have lifted weights and done cardio 5 days a week since I was in my teens so I have a muscular build. For the last 5 years, I have ended the season with a very sore achilles. Last summer, I agreed to let my wife (who is a personal trainer and nutritionist) write an eating plan for me.

In about 2 months, I dropped my weight from 202 to 188. My bodyfat percentage went from 19% to 13%.

No injuries and absolutely no pain this last season. I'm staying at 188 year-round now. Just do it.
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Might I Recommend Taking up Jump Rope?
Kings Firecrackers on blip.tv

You could get in great shape too!
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Old Wed Apr 15, 2009, 04:01pm
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Kings Firecrackers on blip.tv

You could get in great shape too!
Phenomenal!

Skip-rope dancing in tune and to the beat to Footloose! Sign these girls to a contract! I have never seen anything like that in my life!
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Old Wed Apr 15, 2009, 04:17pm
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Phenomenal!

Skip-rope dancing in tune and to the beat to Footloose! Sign these girls to a contract! I have never seen anything like that in my life!
Now THEY could get away with justified taunting!
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Old Wed Apr 15, 2009, 04:32pm
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My conditioning is the same off season as during the season. I break it down into physical and mental conditioning. For physical conditioning, I walk my dog two times a day for about a total of three miles. For mental conditioning, I do the Daily Jumble in the newspaper and watch as much Monty Python as possible. Those guys put me in the exact proper mood to relate to coaches.
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Old Wed Apr 15, 2009, 04:53pm
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Kings Firecrackers on blip.tv

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Isn't that Juulie in the back row?
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Old Wed Apr 15, 2009, 07:01pm
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Isn't that Juulie in the back row?
No. Here's Juulie skipping rope.

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Old Wed Apr 15, 2009, 07:45pm
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No. Here's Juulie skipping rope.
No, padgett, I've got grayer hair than that. And more wrinkles.
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Old Wed Apr 15, 2009, 07:50pm
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No, Padgett, I've got grayer hair than that. And more wrinkles.
But you haven't said anything about not owning an outfit like the one shown?
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