Recent Activity

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  Weight lifting - barebells and / or machines

  There are lots of ways to lift and methods/tools and programs.

  Ask the questions you might have and we can work them together.

  Posted 05 Feb 08

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  Walk or Run to work .

  As I work with some friends and customers near the downtown mall I watch as our police parking buddies in their Parking Enforcement Chariots isue tickets and have cars towed I wonder how much easier it would be for folks if they walked/jogged, road bike or took the bus downtown.

  There is a National Event created by Road Runers Club of America and can be found at   http://www.rrca.org/programs/runatwork/

  Here is some more detailed information on participating in the event. http://www.rrca.org/programs/runatwork/rawplanning.doc

   

  Posted 31 Jan 08

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  Benefits of active lifestyle?

  I keep a modrate level of sanity as the result of some daily sweating. Some days I need more "medicine" and hit the road and the gym or trails.

  As a bigger guy the activity also keeps me physically healthy and in the past helped offset the other bad habits I had.

  Posted 31 Jan 08

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  We love Brad's show- How is Brad doing on the road?

  can we go for a walk with Brad?   During the week.

  How about a live remote while out on the road.   Have Tad /Jeff playing some great upbeat tunes and Brad out with a group walking around McIntire park or other fun place  and giving some "play by play".   Maybe Gill/Frannie or one of the Get Moving gang coaching.

  Posted 31 Jan 08

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  Running with bad Knees ( or other leg problems)

  As a football player I have a history of knee surgery ( 7 times) and have also been a runner for more than 20 years.  I am always looking for the trick to allow me/help me run more and run regularly. 

  I have run several marathons and have found that my knees are in much better shape as a result of the running and activity. I hope to keep doing it and keep MY KNEES and help others overcome some leg issues.

   

  Posted 21 Jan 08

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  Groovy songs

  Most of my running life I hav gone out without music and enjoyed the world around me. On the raods it is usually safer to listen for traffic.  Now that I have expanded my training and my plans to include more long runs  may dig into some tunes to carry along.

  I will probably load my files with tunes I used in the weight room when lifting in a past lifetime.

  Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly hatchet, Outlaws, Johnny Cash, The Who, The band, Credence..., Rolling Stones, Def Leppard,

  Listening to The Corner106.1 I have heard a few newer rtists that I like and they may sneak into my narrow-minded playlist.

  Posted 24 Jan 08

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  Tips to stay motivated

  Motivation is very simple for me.  I am out to have fun and expand my life through activity and set some goals for many aspects of my life.

  I have some Goals that are SMART.

  S- Specific  (I will run a marathon)

  M- Measured or Mapped ( I have a training plan mapped out to complete the 26 mile race)

  A- Achivement is a challenge but not mundane (I will run 26 miles and I am 300 pounds)

  R- Realistic   ( I will run 26 miles= realistic   I will win a marathon= not realistic)

  T- Timed     ( I will run the _____ Marathon on this date.)

  Having the goals and a plan to follow is in getting my butt up and out.

  Having a Good Plan to follow is a matter of finding an expert- Coach, book, website.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  Posted 24 Jan 08

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  Anything besides running?

  I like to spend a lot of time out side. Whether it is in the garden, walking in the woods or a 3 day weekend backpack trip.

  I also enjoy hitting the gym and some of my faves are the rowing machine and stepmill for aerobic training and then a 45 minute circuit with the free weights.  Usually pretty empty at ACAC as the machines with weights and pulleys are more popular.

  Posted 24 Jan 08

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  Running and the Brain

  Running Within    by Jerry Lynch and Warren Scott.1999

  Published by Human kinetics http://www.humankinetics.com and available at Amazon

  Lots of great tools to improve the mental aspects of our runs and can be used for other life issus.

  As a lifelong athlete I have seen the value of Visualizations(picturing my performance) and Affirmations ( self-talk in a positive present tense mode that prepare me for success)

  With "my body" I can visualize and affirm winning the Kentucky Derby as a jockey but since I am kin to the horses ( and kinda slow!) it is not very realistic.   Visualizing and Affirming running and completing a 26 mile race is within the realm of possibility.  Winning the race..... Not really.   I have read the book and applied the  ideas to my workouts and life.

  Posted 24 Jan 08

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  Cville Nutrition for the active...

  My favorite places to shop for healthy stuff (DISCLAIMER- I am a Vegan- So look out)

  In order of frequency-

  1) Whole Foods - hopefully their move to Hydraulic Road will improve their inventory issues-   Pretty good bulk selection but frequently out of popular items. been to their stores in NoVa and they are so much nicer than here.

  2) Integral Yoga(Preston Ave) Covenient location- good supplements and pretty well stocked on some of the basics I need.    Great bulk and frequent sales are convenient. Service is grat and very friendly.

  3) C'ville Market- carlton rd- great selection of produce- friendly service

  4) City Market - Saturdays and Wednesdays but only April-October

  5) Harris Teeter- good produce section....terrible service

  6) Rebeccas  -  don't care for the new store setup but they have good stuff

  Posted 24 Jan 08