American Parkour

I've been taking 1000 mg pills before I go to bed every night, it seems as if my energy level is going down, and running definitely seems more taxing. My question is when should I be taking it? I looked around online and heard when I wake up, post workout, before I sleep, all the above, and none of the above (saying there is no need for it)

on top of that do you think my energy level could drop from taking it or is it just coincidental?

just thought you guys might like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwZ94xj0O2c&feature=related

for a paper im going on a fake trip to lisses, and have to choose three specific places in the city to go to. obviously, ive chosen Dam Du Lac, but what else is there to do there (with specific names/locations)

i was thinking about passing by DBs childhood house, and that sweet staircase (im sure you guys know what im talking about, the one with all the graffitied walls and whatnot)

ive never been there so its hard for me to give an exact location, especially without a name or anything really popular being the place i want to go 


EDIT: this paper is due tomorrow so any help would be appreciated!! i tried to google it but it wasnt really working, i was hoping someone here would just have the knowledge already and wouldnt even have to search

i just found a site that solves most math problems, gives you random facts, and much more

like if you type in a fraction, it simplifies it, puts in decimal, and gives you the percent
if you want to know how your fathers sisters husbands grandmas cousin is related to you, it will tell you

i think its pretty useful, but would be even better if it gave you instructions on how to do the math problems, so you if you dont know, you can learn


anyways...

heres the link....comments??
http://www.wolframalpha.com/


EDIT:
list of things it does:
math
stats and data analysis
physics
chemistry
materials
engineering
astronomy
earth sciences
life sciences
"technological world"
transportation
computational sciences
web and computer systems
units and measurements
money and finances
dates and times
places and geography
socioeconomic data
weather
healthcare and fitness
food and nutrition
words and linguistics
culture and media
people and history
education
organizations
sports and games
music
colors


this site is so awesome!

im wondering what kind of vibrams i should get

i have 95 dollars but could probably get a bit more for the higher priced ones

im looking at the KSOs and the Classics the most. however, i was thinking about the Sprints but i dont like the colors, and Treks but theyre kinda expensive and they dont really seem to be worth it.

can you guys give me some specific qualities about each (especially if you owned more than one kind)?
which is more useful for parkour?
which seems to work/look better as an every day shoe?
how long do they last? (with grip and until theres holes)

or would you suggest getting different shoes?
(i dislike the rounded bottoms of feiyues otherwise i would just get those)

im thinking of going mostly barefoot once the weather warms up buti dislike stepping in crap and glass so i think the VFF would be pretty good

well, i just bought (saturday night) a camera off of ebay. it comes with a warranty (i will find out how long when i get it, its a direct seller from the company itself so the company warranty is what i get, for $8 i can add a year to it) and its refurbished so i got it a bit cheaper than normal.


for the price of 74.95 i now own this lil guy (or at least will when it comes in the mail, lol)



as you can see it has 8 MPs which i think is fine and dandy, lol

i edit pictures a lot, and ive been in need of a camera for almost a year now (i believe mine broke around feb or may of this year). i decided i would get one and this seems to have some good qualities to it.

anyone ever use one before?


EDIT:
i was reading around online and found out that olympus is known for their macro lens! i HATE it when digital cameras have fail macros! this one can apparently focus on something as close as 5mm away from it

these models are already not being made anymore (got mine the last day they were being made). i dont know how much the 5's will change, but hopefully not much



(the color on the bottom and similar is actually grey, it looks blue in these pics though)
http://running.zappos.com/n/multi_view.cgi?product_id=7489400&color_id=167822&view=multi&ref=multi-pic



FIT:
they fit pretty good. like all shoes give them some time to break in, and theyll feel better. they fit pretty tight, but not to the point where they hurt or anything. i lace mine differently than most and if i remember correctly they werent AS tight before i laced them this way. im not sure what to give them for a rating because there are a LOT of different types of shoes out there...
im going to give them a 4/5 though just because they arent perfect (nothing specifically wrong with them, but i went from feiyues, to these and these are OBVIOUSLY much different)



FLEXIBILITY:
again, they are cross trainers so the flexibility isnt AMAZING but its better than the Nike Darts. if i had a camera i would take pictures.
as far as cross trainers go the rating would be 4.5/5 because they are more flexible than others ive had.




WEIGHT:
theyre pretty light, even when transitioning from feiyues they didnt seem too heavy. it doesnt bother me.
4/5 because they could be lighter



GRIP:
i would have to say im not TOTALLY positive on grip, since ive gotten these shoes ive stayed away from wall-runs and the like because i injured my ankle. however grip while climbing hasnt failed me. these shoes (even to the touch) have better grip than the Nike Darts do. they dont slip as much in the water, and it seems to be deeper cut, and the soles are thicker.

there is better but again for a cross-trainer i give it 4/5



BREATHABILITY:
its fine. they dont stay wet for too long, and they dont bake your feet. 4/5



CUSHIONING:
they have a lot on the heel, but shock absorption seems less than the darts, which i think is good. the added flexibility seems to make landing on your toes and proper running form easier, though because of the raised heel design it still makes you want to slack off...
im leaving this unrated as there is way to many different opinions about cushion for me to give a good rating that suites everyones needs.



Durability
ive had these shoes for almost two months now. the obvious wear is as listed:
the heel is made of carbon rubber, as stated by the stamp on it (located outside of back of heel) and that has worn away to a 0, n, and r now.
the original little "traction dot" things have worn off in all places that hit the ground the most.
some of the stitching in the front is coming out a bit but nothing bad (i think its there for looks rather than actual having a use)
as far as the rest of the upper side of the shoe goes, its very easy to clean and hasnt gotten damaged at all.

like most nikes ive had, the rubber on hte bottom, once worn down, has random little white specs in it like they maybe use recycled rubber, this is now visible in parts on the heel

4/5



Price
i paid $60 and i feel they are more worth it than the darts are which seem to be a common shoe by nike.
(i believe they may have been going cheaper at the time because they were about to get the shipment of torch 5's in)



GENERAL COMMENTS:
the look better than the darts, more "fashionable" if you will, and more pleasing to the eye.they have reflective strips on the front of the shoe, and three reflective dots on the back. they DO get irritating in dark places every once in awhile because you may happen to catch a glimpse of it and you lose focus of what you were doing a bit. you can probably take a sharpie to them but i dont feel it necessary. theyre a safety measure so i put up with them, lol.
theyre a mesh material, but as long as water doesnt get passed the first inch or so in the front or like four inches in the back theyre pretty water proof (theres a lot of plastic/rubber crap on the back which helps keep water out)



The Bottom Line:
if you want cross trainers i would suggest these shoes. theyre good for running and walking (minus the fact they almost force bad running habits, but this is like most other mainstream shoes). there are probably better shoes out there for parkour but if your price range lands in the 60's then these would be a good choice. im pretty happy with them overall.


(these are compared only to other cross trainers, not any specific PK shoes or VFF's and the like)
Pros:
durable so far
grip is best of any nike ive owned
comfortable for an all day type of shoe
look good

Cons:
no finger loop thingy on the back to help pull them on, it would be nice if it existed...
other than this i havent really had any issues with them other than the previously expressed one, with the heel being raised... but again, this is compared to only cross trainers, so i cant really use it.




---i just looked it up and it looks as if they just changed the look a bit for the fives, i kinda like em---
link to view of 5's
http://www.zappos.com/multiview/7541512/138948


EDIT: fixing typos... i made a lot, and im too tired to fix the rest right now, sorry guys, i dont think theyre too bad though, just misuse of some words

what is this!?!



i have NEVER seen taht before, what is your peoples problems!

GET ON HERE


[EDIT by Andy: Title change.]

heres my issue here (and yes i looked and saw the old thread, its a year ago though, so things are different now)

i kind of want the iPod classic 80+ because of the space, i could fit all my music and then a LOT more, so thatd be cool, plus i could throw a few seasons worth of tv shows in too....

but heres where my problem is... i dont have a cell phone, so the itouch is VERY appealing to me. through the awesomeness of the internet, ive found apps on google for free texting and phone calls (via voIP). so if i get a touch, and i utilize the wireless throughout my house and around different places in town, i could pretty much have a cell, without the monthly bill. the itouch (as far as im aware) is 2g capable, and i have a 1g wireless network at my house, so i need not worry. the games arent too appealing to me but the internet capabilities DEFINITELY are.

but this is where im stuck, i could get a 120 or 160 classic for roughly $260 whereas i can only get a 32 gb touch for $300.

i am REALLY leaning towards the touch because it could benefit me in many more ways than the classic, but my problem is i dont know enough people that have them, and those that i do know, dont really use them for anything other than music and games. the price range may or may not make these options though, i havent talked to my dad yet. im thinking the only way i would definitely get the touch is if my dad says i have 200 dollars, then i would settle for the 8 gb touch. otherwise, i have the problem of space vs. functionality when it comes to pricing.

i HATED running out of space on my nano (i had an eight gig, it got stolen though...im not really too sure if my dad knows this or not, though, he will soon :/) so i dont really want another 8gb unless the price cap is 200.

...

has anyone messed with the texting apps and voIP apps for the touch? how well do they work? any problems with the touch overall?

i found this link looking up some hamstring exercises (trying to find good isolations other than leg curls because i dont have anywhere to do em)

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/exercises/equip/bodyweight.html

goes over most of the main muscles (though missing a few like forearms, shoulders, and traps)


EDIT:

i figured it put their full list of exercise videos on here too (good for learning form if youre alone)
http://www.muscleandstrength.com/exercises/main.html