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Each month I get to a point where I just need a break. Instead of trying to push through workouts and act all invincible, I remember the 45 minute rule. The one the Kiwi often preaches to his athletes (and himself). The 45 minute rule (to me) means going easy, I mean REAL, easy for no more than 45 minutes a day for for a period of 7-1o days. ...
What We Eat to Maximize Recovery and Fight Oxidative Stress Before I jump into today’s post, I’m thinking I better explain what oxidative stress is. Maybe I’ve touched on this before? Hmmm.. I don’t remember, so let’s refresh just incase. And because I’m lazy, I’m going to give your word by word definition from Dr. Weil below. Oxidative ...
I'm not sure how walking got such a bad rap from runners and endurance athletes, maybe it's because they see it as a sign of weakness? In actuality, I think, taking walk breaks are not only beneficial, but will make you stronger in the long run (pun intended). Heck, even the Kiwi will skip a run for walk with me if he's feeling run down or ...
Happy Monday and Christmas week! I’m ready for it. And I’m also ready for the reset to re-power. Hang on here, you’ll get what I mean in a minute. You see, I have a week off from teaching at the gym. Yep. Now instead of cracking the whip and tackling my own runs/workouts more, I like to RESET. It’s needed (for me) in this fitness industry. ...
Man, I should have met this company months ago when we were just starting to hit the 100’s here in TX. But guess it's better late than never, right? What exactly am I talking about? I’m talking about the coolest training shirt out there….literally! Ice Tee is a local Austin company that has put a new twist on an old recovery/cooling ...
