tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post2505565426608769067..comments2024-03-28T14:42:42.958-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Homemade Foam Roller (for only $5!)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-84131280159831497472012-06-12T22:19:33.659-04:002012-06-12T22:19:33.659-04:00I have a couple kettle bell DVDs I enjoy. They ki...I have a couple kettle bell DVDs I enjoy. They kick my tush! Looking forward to hearing how you feel about it after doing it twice/ week for awhile. :)the terrian familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07214079790823836909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-49716750140966802782012-06-07T15:06:04.581-04:002012-06-07T15:06:04.581-04:00Homemade foam roller? I'm going to have to boo...Homemade foam roller? I'm going to have to bookmark this page once I start running more than 5ks~!Carrie @ Season It Already!http://www.seasonitalready.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-79519754680659166722012-06-06T21:18:14.312-04:002012-06-06T21:18:14.312-04:00Katie- I am considering buying "the swing&quo...Katie- I am considering buying "the swing" book for my I-phone, I just read the sample portion, and was intrigued. I look forward to future reports from you...what weight kb do you have? I have a 12 pounder, but I am thinking that might be too small?!?!?<br />~LauraLauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-5075756848127294402012-06-06T16:23:15.306-04:002012-06-06T16:23:15.306-04:00My IT band is trying to win, but I am fighting the...My IT band is trying to win, but I am fighting the pain as hard as I can. It really does a number on the knee. Sooooooo discouraging. 4 weeks of PT has really helped, but I am starting to think it will be a lifelong thing that will wax and wane. The roller helps--also, working hard to strengthen the quads and hamstrings has been critical in the recovery process. Hang in there!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-25811451304000018582012-06-06T12:18:51.650-04:002012-06-06T12:18:51.650-04:00Foam rolling is the devil. I was complaining to my...Foam rolling is the devil. I was complaining to my boyfriend that the outside of my knee hurt, so he started to massage it. When he went up a little higher into my thigh (IT band), and I yelped, he was all "yep, time to foam roll."<br /><br />Because he hates me.<br /><br />But my leg is feeling much better.<br /><br />Awesome DIY foam roller/torture device!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12188924602846915946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-16675250871772696992012-06-06T11:50:41.405-04:002012-06-06T11:50:41.405-04:00I got one of the big cardboard rolls (that the big...I got one of the big cardboard rolls (that the big rolls of paper are on-usually teachers/crafty people have connections here) and cut it in half. It isn't as soft as a foam one, but it definitely does the trick and it was free! :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14653683113329566396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-77541237667384352712012-06-06T10:42:20.331-04:002012-06-06T10:42:20.331-04:00I've been coveting a foam roller too, they fee...I've been coveting a foam roller too, they feel sooo good, but they ARE expensive. I might just give that a try!Beckyhttp://www.munchingonveggies.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-29867827798427809362012-06-06T10:11:12.248-04:002012-06-06T10:11:12.248-04:00I'm just curious? What is a foam roller used f...I'm just curious? What is a foam roller used for? Sorry for being so dumb. LOL!katstamps65https://www.blogger.com/profile/07824564541389877729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-38874046671836208492012-06-06T09:22:53.462-04:002012-06-06T09:22:53.462-04:00I can't decide if I want Greg to start running...I can't decide if I want Greg to start running with me or not. Every time we strength train together we end up arguing lol. <br /><br />Awesome foam roller! I work at a gym so I always have access to one, but I would like to have one at home. I'm sure Greg would probably like one, too.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832579443729094625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-68149103228228978482012-06-06T09:00:38.505-04:002012-06-06T09:00:38.505-04:00Perfect timing with this post! I was at Target th...Perfect timing with this post! I was at Target this weekend pricing the foam rollers and they were $25-35. I could not believe it. I am going to make my own this weekend.Connie Fnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-64831058719546220302012-06-06T08:50:25.205-04:002012-06-06T08:50:25.205-04:00Glad Jerry is getting back into the game, my DH ca...Glad Jerry is getting back into the game, my DH called this morning to say he MAY go running. He hasn't stepped foot on the road since his marathon 7 weeks ago, so it is a big step!<br /><br />Can't wait to hear what you think about the Mizunos! My friends either love em or hate em.Christie @ Pathtothehalfhttp://www.pathtothehalf.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-13755104914655996502012-06-06T08:43:16.121-04:002012-06-06T08:43:16.121-04:00Katie, that foam roller is AWESOME!! You should co...Katie, that foam roller is AWESOME!! You should consider starting to make some of those and sell them to runners at much cheaper than they could buy at the sports stores - a total win/win! I start my Hal Higdon marathon training schedule today so this is perfect timing!!<br /><br />What is The Swing about? I will have to go find that post.<br /><br />Good for Jerry! You can tell him one of your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-27973111078933400162012-06-06T08:28:29.194-04:002012-06-06T08:28:29.194-04:00What exactly do you have to do to roll out your IT...What exactly do you have to do to roll out your IT band?Frickin' Fabulous at 40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14853674225662132643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-35843331357749337392012-06-06T08:15:00.502-04:002012-06-06T08:15:00.502-04:00Glad to hear Jerry wants to run too. Now if you ca...Glad to hear Jerry wants to run too. Now if you can just keep him out of those races you want to run (I assume his Co. will only pay one entry fee?)<br /><br />LOVED the pictures of Noah & Eli. I know JUST when you mean about how rare it is for little boys to catch those fly balls. We had one little boy on my middle son's team (which my husband coached from K-8 grades) who could catch thedupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-15116337109288860042012-06-06T07:56:54.655-04:002012-06-06T07:56:54.655-04:00That's such a fun contest ides on the Facebook...That's such a fun contest ides on the Facebook page. I'll have to check it out!Bailey @ Onederland or Bust!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16837787759951587229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-40934745521723899882012-06-06T07:53:45.934-04:002012-06-06T07:53:45.934-04:00Great job on the foam roller. Mine was $36 (and a...Great job on the foam roller. Mine was $36 (and a God send) but I sure as heck didn't pay for it. That's what Amazon wish lists are for! :)Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-43307673823177433362012-06-06T02:36:27.458-04:002012-06-06T02:36:27.458-04:00Man, some of the simplest things in life are SO ex...Man, some of the simplest things in life are SO expensive. Like when I bought The Stick to roll out my leg muscles after runs. I paid $35 for a piece of plastic!! haha. Your foam roller rocks. I love watching my nieces play sports, so fun and relaxing and sometimes funny! And the boys looks darling in their uniforms! I often joke that if I had children I'd send them to a private schoolLaurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462666903719026552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-41810857331629708692012-06-05T22:21:53.681-04:002012-06-05T22:21:53.681-04:00I love your foam roller! I really need to make on...I love your foam roller! I really need to make one since i have been wanting to buy one! Think maybe i should make my own instead of buying one. thanks for the great idea!<br />I went on to the fb site and submitted one of my photos from a mud race...was lots of fun wearing a tutu! LOL! <br />Good for jerry getting in to running!Catnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-44757373229209229142012-06-05T21:52:08.831-04:002012-06-05T21:52:08.831-04:00What size kettlebell does the book recommend start...What size kettlebell does the book recommend starting with? I ordered it, but want to be ready to go when it arrives. :) Love, love, love your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-42790698704707145072012-06-05T21:24:00.485-04:002012-06-05T21:24:00.485-04:00I love kettlebells, but hate the swing. LOL. It is...I love kettlebells, but hate the swing. LOL. It is highly effective and great to help with running time. I am actually in the middle of a challenge to do 10,000 30# kettlebell swings in the month of June. My heart gets pumping and I sweat something fierce. It took me a long time to get the proper form and once I did....WOO. For our fit test we had to do as many as we could in 5 min. I did 132 andRenovation of Jewelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16363347335024343419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-81754942444558544952012-06-05T21:19:25.023-04:002012-06-05T21:19:25.023-04:00Awesome for Jerry!
I love your diy foam roller ...Awesome for Jerry! <br /><br />I love your diy foam roller - very clever!! I've been too cheap to buy one and never considered making one… hmmm…<br /><br />I love reading about Noah, Eli and your parents even more now that I know them - awww. I could picture the games. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682010895114305173noreply@blogger.com