Running and flying insects

I have to admit, although I think summer is nice, I like fall much better.  One reason why I don’t like summer is because of all the flying insects around.  I already wrote about getting eaten up by mosquitoes on several occasions this summer, however, another annoying one are gnats and flying insects that buzz around your [...]

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My new favorite running song

I watched a lot of the Olympics.  And of course, you have to watch the commercials as well.  That’s what those companies pay the big bucks for.  Although I can’t remember seeing this ad, I know I must have at some point during the 16 days the Olympics aired.  I saw it the other night [...]

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Animal sightings for the week

I’ve seen a lot of deer lately on my runs.  Yesterday’s run was very cool, because I saw a line of four deer, crossing the road.  It was so beautiful to watch.  I also saw a fawn in the middle of the day last week which was really unusual.  I think it was “lost.” 
Raccoons have also [...]

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How do you run?

In Today’s New York Times, there is an interesting article about marathoners and their running style.  Basically, running technique isn’t as important in a marathon as people might think.  Even looking at the best marathoners in the world, their techniques are different.  Foot wise, they range from heel to toe strikers, midfoot strikers, or forefoot runners.  [...]

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I obviously don’t like yogurt plain

I don’t think I’ve done a food post yet, but I thought I’d go ahead and write one anyway.  Though I sometimes forget food is just fuel for your body, I do try to remind myself of it. 

A few months ago, I decided to try some Greek yogurt.  I had heard such rave things [...]

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Kinesio tape all the rage at the Olympics

If there is a way to start a trend, the Olympics is definitely an avenue for it.  Yes, I’m talking about that black thing that US beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh has been wearing during these Olympics.  Normally, we’d never even know she was really wearing this Kinesio tape except that beach volleyball has gotten [...]

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Does massage play a role in exercise recovery?

This is an interesting article that came out about the possible application of massage post-exercise.  This study was used with sedated rabbits.  One group received simulated intense execise (through a mechanical device) immediately followed by 30 minutes of simulated “Swedish” massage on their muscles.  The other group received the simulated intense exercise but did not [...]

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Why the Olympics draws you in

I absolutely love the Olympics.  It’s once every four years and for many of the athletes, it’s an opportunity of a lifetime for them to showcase just how much hard work they have put into their sport.  For some, winning the gold completely changes their lives.  There have been some remarkable feats already alone.  I’ve [...]

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Yeah to running!

For those of you that have not seen this article, it’s another proven point that running is helpful in the long run.  Essentially, if you want to live longer, run.  Well that, and of course, proper nutrition and taking good care of yourself help too.

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Being proactive?

Today, I saw my physiatrist for that nagging back pain I’ve been having.  I figured I’d try to be proactive this time around and NOT wait until I was at the point of walking on eggshells, barely walking, or unable to bend my body.  See, I’m always weird about injuries.  I have a high threshold [...]

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