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Archive for February, 2008

Happy Birthday Brad!

We all love Brad Savage, not only because he arguably has the coolest name in the world, but also because he knows music like no one else and can always find the perfect song.  Today, February 25th, is Brad’s Birthday, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRAD!  Years ago, when I was just starting to get in shape, [...]

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I regularly wear a pedometer on my right hip.  I don’t wear it for workouts but I keep it on  during the day to track my movement and the number of steps I take.
There are a number of 10,000 step a day programs that suggest wearing the pedometer to do this same thing. It is thought [...]

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The following chart can be helpful in tracking the caloric or bodyweight impact your life and activities have on your health and weight.  Weight is not the only measure of health but can have an impact on all areas of life.
Excessive weight can lead to heart disease, diabetes, energy problems, sexual problems, psychological challenges but [...]

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I went hiking this weekend and used my poles for the climb up and then back down the mountain.
They were very helpful and provide an added measure of balance and “oomph” as we climbed the ~2 mile grade from the Blue Ridge Parkway http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/  at the Slacks Overlook up to Bald mountain and the jeep [...]

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One of the concerns/ questions I frequently hear is how do you run for 1-2 or more hours without losing your mind?
Also – How do you keep from quitting when you are a long wqay into a run and feel like heck?
As an athlete my whole life I have been playing the mental game most [...]

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It’s cold outside!

Many of the listeners tell me it is very difficult to be motivated when it’s so cold outside.  This is true, it is difficult to get going but, as you will find out, winter is one of the best times to stay active.  After all, every season has its own excuse.  The winter is too [...]

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