Tag: Physical

  • Training Log – 2010.06.19 – Inspiration Point

    Inspiration Point I’ve hiked Inspiration Point a few times with family and friends but tonight for the first time, I managed to jog the full 1.8mi uphill. This is further than I should be running, but I was dieing for it and justified it by considering slow speed, trail, up-hill, low-impact. I will hold off…

  • TED: Aimee Mullins on Running

    Paralympic sprinter Aimee Mullins talks about her record-setting career as a runner. She’s built a career as a model, actress and activist for women, sports and the next generation of prosthetics.

  • The Daily Show With Jon Stewart: Chris McDougall – Born to Run

    “The shoes are the root of the problem. Without the shoes you can run painlessly and joyfully forever.” – Christopher McDougall The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c

  • The Paleo Diet

    The Paleo Diet seeks to mimic the dietary habits of our hunter-gatherer ancestors. It consists of lean meats, seafood, fresh fruits,and vegetables. Professor Loren Cordain has touted it’s health benefits in many of the world’s best scientific journals. He claims it can lead to ideal body weight, optimum health, and peak athletic performance as well…

  • MovNat – Erwan Le Corre – The Workout The World Forgot

  • Running: With or Without Shoes?

    Barefoot running is a hot topic. Runners considering barefoot are concerned with arch-collapse, ankle injuries, stress fractures, plantar fasciitis, and shin splints. Those already running barefoot credit barefoot running with promoting healthier running form, reduced injury, rapid mileage gains, and an overall more connected experience.