May 2012
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More on calf injury rehab and recovery →
http://www.livestrong.com/article/523682-recovery-tips-for-calf-pain-from-running/
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Calf Recovery Procedure →
http://www.livestrong.com/article/211299-treatments-for-a-sore-calf-muscle-from-running/
I’m looking up ways that we can beat this injury. Hope you guys are getting something from this too.
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Some research on my injury →
I injured my calf training for a marathon, and I’m looking for answers as to what the problem could be. I have a weird strain on the upper, posterior portion of my calf behind my knee that I have endured now for 9 weeks.
http://running.competitor.com/2010/07/injuries/ask-the-experts-i-have-pain-in-my-calf-what-should-i-do_11501
Are any other runner buddies of mine out there...
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Eating healthy and cheap →
This is an interesting article that I just found on one writer’s take on eating cheap and healthy. Some of my favorite suggestions include
Buy whey protein in bulk (suggested use as a meal supplement)
Buy Frozen veggies
Buy fatty meats (not sure if I agree as much with this one, be wary)
EAT CANNED TUNA! (I love this one)
Eat eggs (I really love this one too considering I eat between...
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Here's a fun workout...
This is what I threw together for Saturday afternoon. Just shows you don’t need a ton of equipment to sweat it out and be begging for mercy before the last circuit
4 times through this circuit with 45-90 seconds between circuits
Wide grip pull-ups to failure
Resistance band deadlift x 40 reps
Resistance band front raises x 12 (make sure your feeling it for the last two reps)
Resistance...
Just wanted to thank iHop for the fantastic, savory, whole grain pancake breakfast this morning. And all at a reasonable price
April 2012
19 posts
Realizing how sugar sensitive my body has become. It only took being at a taste testing portion of a cookie conference for 3 minutes for it to hit me in the face.
WatchMusic City Marathon Madness!!!
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Details from the 4 hour people →
If you haven’t picked this up from my previous posts, the slow carb diet is my favorite LIFESTYLE diet that I’ve ever put to the test. You don’t have to count calories, and you can eat however much you want of a few given categories. It really eliminates decision in your diet, which I think the number one reason people fall off from diets is because they are given too many...
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This one's for you Emily →
http://www.barnonedrinks.com/tips/reference/calorie_counter.html
Hey emilyeatsright! You mentioned that you would like me to make a post at around how many calories were in certain types of alcoholic beverages. I hope this link helps! It is a general ball park of calories per ounce of some popular beverages. From the prior research that I have done on calories per drink, this is a pretty...
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UCLA Standard Drink Comparison →
For all those out there who are curious about standard drink size for wine, beer, and liquor and how they size up against each other, this is for you.
http://map.ais.ucla.edu/go/1003908
Would you guys like me to make a post about the average amount of calories in certain kinds of liquor too?
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Usain Bolt: Foundations of sprint training →
In case you didn’t see him blow the competition out of the water in the 2008 Olympics, Usain Bolt is currently the world’s fastest man and all around freak of nature when it comes to sprinting. If you’ve ever watched him run, you know what I’m talking about. He maintains a 9.69 100m dash time and a 19.30 200m dash time which equates to a 3.54 40 yard dash...
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Doritos Locos Tacos →
Want to know how they decided on this absurd co-branding campaign and? Dare to ask how they worked out the formula for that Dorito shell?
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-taco-bell-created-doritos-tacos-locos-2012-4
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the world's greatest training mystery →
Frank Martrisciano may be one of the most intense trainers I’ve ever read about. Training college players and NBA phenoms, from the USF men’s basketball team to Blake Griffin and his brother Taylor Griffin, he creates the most difficult, twisted workout programs you could possibly imagine. He takes athletes with great talent and potential, and makes them unstoppable, and untiring...
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Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe →
Had a great homemade dressing the other night which inspired me to go look for some recipes. Check this one out for a honey balsamic vin. Do you make your own dressings? What are your favorites?
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/honey-balsamic-vinaigrette-2/detail.aspx
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So my friends started a brewing company →
So I may be al little bias because I know one of the founding brewmasters, but honestly, I tried one of their beers when this venture was in its infancy and I have to say that Off the Wall Brewing’s product is nothing short of superb. The sample beer which I was graciously gifted is called The Nanerpus. Fittingly, it is actually brewed with whole bananas, and the flavor is unusually out of...
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Strength vs. Hypertrophy →
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/hale6.htm
Ever wondered how building muscle mass by hypertrophy training looks against a program that is built for strength by means of power lifting? Check this article out. What kind of program are you guys and girls on right now?
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Post Exhaustion vs. Pre Exhaustion Supersetting
Just another great way to change up your training program if you need some new ideas.
Pre-Exhaustion Supersets. This involves two exercises for the same muscle group. The first exercise is an isolation move, which targets one muscle group, and the second is a compound movement, which targets multiple muscles. Example: Leg extensions, which target the quads, followed by squats. The quads are...
Swolly Armstrong gym rats in Affliction shirts used to make me shake my head, now I just smile and laugh.
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Electrolytes →
Sports drinks put a lot into electrolytes by proposing that they are better than water for hydration during and after vigorous physical activity and sporting events. Electrolytes are important to the human body and here is why
“Chemically, electrolytes are substances that become ions in solution and acquire the capacity to conduct electricity. Electrolytes are present in the human body,...
March 2012
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6 foods that runners should be eating →
Don’t get too carried away with the sweet potato! Just because the article suggests incorporating them into your running diet doesn’t mean you should be ordering sweet potato fries the next time you’re out.
What are your favorites? What foods do you think are great for running that aren’t mentioned?
10 highest and 10 lowest calorie beers →
Looked up this great article out of my own curiousity while browsing the beverage section. Enjoy
http://www.fitsugar.com/Top-10-Highest-Calorie-Beers-10-Lowest-2563059
What’s your favorite of any of them?
Bagels
So if you’re a bagel person: get an everything, plain, or whole wheat if you are going for minimal cals.
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Identifying Correct Run Form and Dysfunctional... →
forever-athlete:
Here is my first summary blog post on one of the workshops I attended at the NC Multisport Expo last Saturday. My first workshop was called “Identifying Correct Run Form and Dysfunctional Movement” with Jackie Miller, a triathlon coach, track and field coach, and FMS specialist. I was only able to stay for the first 30 minutes or so because I really wanted to go to the...
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Some Advice for Marathons. Take it as you will →
http://m.active.com/running/articles/eleven_major_marathon_mistakes.htm?page=2
Just got sent this article from a good friend and long time running buddy of mine. I’m not too sure about the credibility of the article considering that most every marathon training program recommends 2-4 runs during the week with a long run on weekends. There are some other questionable facts on there that...
Cookie Butter?! →
I’m feeling baffled, ashamed, and startled all while chuckling to myself knowing that this product exists. YES, cookie butter!
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Slow Carb Diet: Ways to keep it tasty and... →
Been using the slow carb diet to cut weight for marathon training. Gave it a try out of my own skepticism last year and ended up losing 8 pounds in 2 weeks. Similar results this time. Even not following as strict I’ve managed to steadily lose 8-10 pounds in the last 8 weeks. I love the diet because it is a lifestyle diet adaptation, not just a temporary solution that somebody crammed...
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Good article on circuit training →
Going through physical therapy the last 6 weeks has really benefitted my injury, but have made my workouts much more time inefficient. Now that I am passed the initial therapy phase, I’ve started to use my therapy exercises as a part of my typical resistance training workouts. To make my workouts more time efficient (and leave plenty of time for cardiovascular training) I’ve started...
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Just found out on the today show that in a study, Americans that ate red meat daily decreased their lifespan by 13%. But they recommend eating red meat once per week to see health benefits.
Of all people, how the heck did I just now find out that March is National Nutrition month?!
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Great article on a runner's diet →
Just found this fairly solid article on what a runner’s diet for sustained energy and weight loss (if that is a goal) should look like. Runner’s World in this article gives a recommended breakdown of 50-25-25 (Carbs, Protein, Fats), which is common consumption pattern among runners. Keep in mind that the ideal carbohydrates in this diet come from fruits and low-starch vegetables and...
Just letting you know that when you cheat out on your diet, the pecan pancakes at Cracker Barrel aren’t a bad idea.
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This just in
Just found out from my physical therapist that, and I quote, “The back-squat is becoming extinct in training programs.” Apparently, it has been recently discovered that back-squats are becoming attributed with shoulder and lower back injuries. This is apparent for someone with bad form, but he mentioned that many sports trainers are phasing this lift out due to the problems...
February 2012
19 posts
Who would've thought?
So the top item on that Men’s Health list I posted on earlier was Kashi Go Lean (the original, NOT crunch). Is anyone surprised?