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It’s time for another ankle update (read the background if you’re unfamiliar). A bit more optimistic than usual… Running is a popular topic among my circle of friends. I don’t run personally, but I know a surprisingly large number of crazies who run marathons, and a few other aspiring crazies who run recreationally and occasionally hint at training for a marathon. After three years of living in London, we’ve decided to up and move to the countryside. It’s a huge life change and I can’t wait for it to begin. I love London, but it’s time to do something completely different. I’ve always dreamed of living in the middle of nowhere, and I’m [...] Not these Shins! Before I enchant you with a quad-burning good time, a quick update on my shin splints. Such is the claim according to new research into how our bodies react to different types of exercise. Dr. David Stensel, the UK’s “leading sports scientist” argues that “the body tends to respond to exercise so it can do it more efficiently in future”: My old pair of Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX Trail Running Shoes were incredible. They were waterproof, comfortable, and quite stylish (to an urban hiker like me). I wore those puppies into the ground. So when it came time to replace them, I decided to avoid the shops and order a [...] Do you wish you had a personal trainer but don’t have the money to hire one? Getfitpod may be able to help… Just a quick note, I’ve been walking and running and swimming. Doing some push ups and even and few pull ups of late. That’s really good and all but not very interesting in and of itself. You might be interested in this from Peta Bee at The Guardian: “We evolved from hunters – we had to run and chase animals on the hot African plains. We didn’t have time to pause for a drink,” he says. “Physiologists developed an unproven hypothesis that to become even the slightest bit dehydrated during exercise would [...] Whenever I go to Clissold Park for a walk or a run, I always mentally prepare myself for the distance. It really helps, but also limits me at the same time. For example, say I tell myself “Monica, get out of bed and go do a lap around the park!” By the end [...] |
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