Travelling to Miami this summer, what to do there?

Overthepondthissumme · 2012-05-26T05:21:31.785256+00:00

Go to Miami beach and little Havana. If you have a car and time drive to the keys.

thejuliemeister · 1 day

running in the cold/snow/wet/damp conditions that can begin as early as October and go into April are just something we all have to re-acclimate to each season. But, once you do it once, you'll know exactly what to expect the next year. Just keep in mind, layers are key, non-cotton and wicking helps keep you dry, and you will always warm up while running, so don't fear being cold! I used to run just to get my body temp up! Some people put duck tape over their shoes if they plan to run in slush/wet conditions, but if you have access to plowed roads you should be fine. Just watch out for ice, which is exceptionally tricky if you're not watching your footing. Just ease into it. Rather than expect your first snowy run to be at your normal pace/distance, just take it easy and learn the conditions. Winter running is actually one of my favorite times of year.

Gin_Intoxic · 9 days

3/4 cup in 1 gallon of milk (heated to 120 degrees) to make home made cottage cheese!

gothewholehog · 9 days

Yours and salamander's are great suggestions and will likely be the route I take when planning this. I'm going to dehydrate as much as possible and also plan to store raw vegetables in mesh bags and hope they keep! Canned fish, such as salmon, is also going to be a main staple to supplement protein. I think this might actually work out ;)

wolfbaden6 · 9 days

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I have that and it works really well. Doesn't get hot in the warmer temps.

akirishnd · 9 days

nice! enjoy!!

gothewholehog · 10 days

I told my rheumatologist those exact same things at my last visit since changing my food intake. It is like I'm a different person, or, the best version of my self. Thanks again!

gothewholehog · 10 days

Thanks :) This is all fairly new to me, as I've only discovered the cause of my symptoms 2 months ago. If you have any insight into what it is like for people to find out they have these conditions and what the process is like to identify the specific causes, I'm all ears!

gothewholehog · 10 days

I will edit by noting, since there seems to be some confusion, that I do not follow a paleo diet. However, the restrictions I have are similar to many of those within the paleo diet, and your information on these aspects is greatly appreciated. Thanks

gothewholehog · 10 days

again, i am not following a paleo diet. i posted here to seek advice from individuals who are familiar with a diet with many restrictions similar to my own.

gothewholehog · 10 days

Because in some ways the food restrictions are quite similar, and individuals who follow a paleo diet are familiar with how to get around many of the barriers to not eating packaged foods, grains, and foods high in refined sugars. This isn't necessarily as familiar to individuals following a vegetarian or vegan diet.

gothewholehog · 10 days

Thanks! Makes perfect sense.

gothewholehog · 10 days

i'm not on a paleo diet, so i'm not sure why beans and dairy would NOT be okay, for someone who can hardly eat anything else. beans provide a good source of protein, as does dairy. neither with any negative affects on my health. the other aspect to this is all about moderation. i'm not saying that a tiny amount of something is deadly, but these are, unfortunately, the restrictions i currently have based on what has been making me sick. I will also add that my current stage of food restrictions is at its greatest. I only discovered this 2 months ago. Over time, I will be adding new foods in slowly to see how my body responds to them. Unfortunately, my trip will be sooner than I can add in enough foods.

gothewholehog · 10 days

Thanks, I do understand how sugars work in fruits and drying them. It is the concentration of sugars all at once that make me sick. I can have a max of 3 whole fruit servings a day before I start to get symptoms. That would be the equivalent of a very small portion of dried fruit.

gothewholehog · 10 days

In people with certain autoimmune diseases, saturated fats are linked to increased inflammation. However, fishes high in omega 3 fats react differently. I also do not eat most meat products, but I do eat lean chicken from a local farm. I included it in case it made a huge difference in someone's recommendation. Meats are often treated with nitrates and other preservatives.

gothewholehog · 10 days

Because nuts are the most common "backpacking" type food, but the reason why I cannot eat them is due to their saturated fat content, not because they are a nut. It was to identify that it is not for the same reason as a peanut or similar nut allergy.

gothewholehog · 10 days

Can you describe how you store each of those things (i.e. vegetables, fruits, eggs, etc.) I imagine they need different storage containers. Is air getting to them (a mesh bag) better or worse than tightly packaged? Also, are you referring to raw vegetables or cooked?

gothewholehog · 10 days

This may have just saved our trip. THANK YOU!

gothewholehog · 10 days

I have an autoimmune disease that causes my body to react to these foods as though they are toxic - with fevers, night sweats, and severe inflammation. Therefore, while I will not die if I eat them, I become very sick and it takes a long time for these symptoms to subside.

gothewholehog · 10 days

These are fantastic ideas. I had not thought of dehydrating vegetables, which would allow them to last longer (hopefully). And dehydrating sweet potatoes will be perfect! Thanks so much!! Canning is a good idea too, but I wonder if I'll be able to carry it with me due to extra weight. But, not a bad idea to have waiting for me upon return!

LexMasterFlex15 · 10 days

sounds just perfect. hopefully something like this is in my future. thanks :)

LexMasterFlex15 · 10 days

I am curious about the average pace of the average ultramarathoner. Or perhaps the pace of someone who's doing it for the first time. Ball park estimates?

gothewholehog · 10 days

I did see this link and it is an awesome website. Thanks so much for posting it. It is helpful to all runners, not just those training for ultras.

gothewholehog

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