Running roads, running trails, Reflecting.: A five minute Squat?

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

A five minute Squat?

It's tough to do! I did 5 squats very slowly today but maybe not slow enough. It took me 7 minutes.
In the latest podcast from Ben Greenfield, his guest Jay Schroeder discusses Russian training techniques.
How putting your muscles under stress at a very slow rate trains them much better for when they are called upon in an endurance event. Also how short, intense workouts are much better than long strung out workouts. Very interesting stuff. He says the Russians didn't invent this stuff, they perfected it.
Toe update!
It's still swollen (just a little bit) and sore after a run but not so bad. I've been putting in 35 to 45 miles a week for the last month since I got back to running again after the broken little toe on my left foot. Mostly quality runs up until I fell two weeks ago and injured my knee!
What was it Roseanne Rosannadanna said?
On runs lately I find myself favoring my left foot at times but I'm feeling pretty good going into this weekends Austin Marathon. This Marathon has been in my bucket list for at least 15 years. Finally getting there!
And the best part? I will be sharing the experience with good friends. The Doc!, my good friend Lalo. And his wife!
Will I PR? Not holding my breath, but I will definitely have a good time. I'm going to make sure of that.

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Why I Run

In reference to my running, I am often asked, "why do you do this?"
After contemplating the question.........................
I run for my Father. my Father who too late in life realized he wasn't invincible. My Father smoked for 40 years and did not always eat well. When he contracted Myastinia Gravis and Diabetes he was forced to change his lifestyle. An illness that doctors thought would take his life in 2 years was held at bay for 10! By eating well and exercising, my Father was able to hang around a little while longer. He knew I was on to something when I began long distance running. On many of my runs I still hear him saying to me "keep it up son, don't ever stop"
I run for my son Matthew, who left us too soon. He was almost 14 yrs old. I run for him because he no longer can. I feel him and talk to him on many of my runs. Before he left he had begun to be aware of his large physique and was trying to stay fit. 4 years earlier I entered him in his first race. He came in last in a field of about 25 kids, but he never stopped trying to run as fast as he could. I will always remember the smile on his face as he crossed the finish line while his name was announced over the loudspeaker. One day I will see him again. Until then I carry him with me on my runs.
I run for my friends and family. Not only those I run with now, but also those I hope to run with in the future. Those I run with with now help me as much or more than I think I help them. Running friends help to motivate me. We share stories, aches, pains,laughter, and encourage and congratulate each other. Those I hope to run with in the future are family and friends who are in need of someone to motivate them. People who know they need exercise but need that little push. I try to help them stop finding excuses and putting up barriers that keep them from walking,running and just plain exercising.
I run for myself. As a child I was always physically active. As a young adult I smoked for 16 years, did not have a healthy diet and sat watching television for hours on end. At age 27 (with a push from my brother Andy) I became active again and began associating with active people. Soon I was playing team sports, and biking, golfing, running. This change in lifestyle helped me to make better nutrition choices for better performance.
The human body is meant to move! A fit body functions better and lasts longer. I don't want to live forever, but as long as I am here I wish to feel my best. Running clears the mind, flushes toxins from the body and allows us to enjoy nature and relate to friends and Family who run with us, in person, or in our hearts.

Running roads, running trails, Reflecting.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

A five minute Squat?

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