Looks like in an effort to spur registration for the Marathon, Disney is offering incentives. Â Seems to be a sign that they are concerned with slow registration. Â Of course, they could always lower registration. Â Nah. Â Crazy idea, eh?
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Great Link to explain ITBS (Iliotibial Band Syndrome) and how to work it out with a foam roller.
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Gordon takes you on another resting recovery day bike ride and discusses his weight loss, his Veganism, his training, his and upcoming races. He rants about how all runners, no matter the experience, still have lots to learn.
New blog: A Vegan in the SouthVoice mails from:Jake of Run Like Health PodcastDom of The Mouse and More -
A couple of months ago I was contacted by RxSorbo Insoles to try out two pair of their sport and work insoles. They sent me two free pair of the insoles and I promised them a fair review on the blog.
Sorbo insoles are made from Sorbothane. Rather than me trying to struggle to explain it, I pulled the explanation from their website:Sorbothane®, a one-of-a-kind visco-elastic polymer, was first introduced in 1982. Primary applications included the development of shock absorbing insoles for the athletic and orthopedic markets. Since its introduction Sorbothane® has been used in many varied energy absorbing product categories. Sorbothane® Inc. engineers supplied the NASA design team with a unique Sorbothane® isolator to protect shuttle cameras during launch. The Liberty Bell was successfully moved using specially designed Sorbothane® isolators. When Wilson® Sporting Goods needed a superior shock absorber for their new line of high-tech baseball gloves, they turned to Sorbothane®. Most recently, engineers have devised a series of colossal “ball-in-box” Sorbothane® dampers designed to dissipate wind energy in the new Air Force memorial.
I chose two different types of insoles (they have a bunch more, at this link http://www.rxsorbo.com/insoles/): the Sorbo Ultra Work/Sport insole and the Sorbo Air Insole. I used when while running and playing around with the kids or just in my sneakers while shopping, etc. The other I put in work shoes and taught for several weeks in them.First let me discuss running. I did a few runs in the sport insoles and liked them. If you are a runner who is concerned about weight on your feet, be aware that these insoles are a little heavier than those that come standard in running shoes. But if you need extra cushioning, then you’ll be pleased with them. I never did a long run in them of over 5 miles. I don’t like to mess with what has worked for me in the past. Overall, they worked fine and I had no issues with them during the run.The Sorbo Air insoles were used in various pair of work shoes. Easily moved from one pair to the other. I have worn these every day at work since I received them in the mail and have been very pleased. Not too “floaty” but providing enough cushioning to take the edge off of standing and lecturing for 2 hours, they seem to do the trick. I’ve been very pleased with them and plan to keep them in my shoes for as long as they work for me.So, thanks to RxSorbo or the offer to review their insoles. -
Shake and bake!!! finished in 2:02:56. Old PR was 2:47. Average pace for the race was 9:26. All went according to plan! 38th in 40-44 AG (out of 69), overall 274 out of 703.This was an incredible race and I am extremely pleased with my effort and the outcome. next time I AM breaking 2 hours.
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Today I reached a major milestone in this new lifestyle I have embraced. I say new lifestyle because I don’t consider it a diet at all, but rather a new way of living. In this process, I went from a guy counting calories and reducing the intake of certain food items (namely meat and dairy) in order to lose weight, to a guy who had embraced a new way of treating his body. What I do now relative to my food intake is more of a lifestyle than a diet. I am proud of what I’ve been able to attain with regard to self-esteem, with running and with my health. I’m adding years to my life; years that I will be able to enjoy growing older with my family and friends.
Today’s weight: 181.5Last week: 182.5July 20: 231.5Total loss to date: 50 lbs. -
Meet Rookie. Our new Black Lab pup. He is 10 weeks old and as awesome as can be. The boys named him Rookie because he is a rookie dog and they are rookie dog owners.He has his own twitter feed: http://www.twitter.com/disneyrundog
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I was invited to post about my lifestyle changes on the Daily Mile Blog. Daily Mile is best described as “facebook for active people,” in that it centers around the active/athletic lifestyle and building community.If you wasn’t to join or become my “friend” there, please go to www.DailyMile.comHere is the link to my entry. It summarizes this journey I’ve been on since shortly before starting this blog.http://www.dailymile.com/blog/health/finding-the-runner-inside
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Okay. I tweeted my dinner tonight and had a bunch of questions how I made Cajun BBQ Tofu cubes. Well, here goes.
1)I drained the extra firm Nasoya Tofu for about 3o minutes under moderate weight.
2)I placed the tofu block on a plate and cubed it using a serrated knife (kinda like you’d use slicing bread)3)I made a “Cajun rub” using coarse ground pepper, garlic powder and Tony Chachere’s Cajun seasoning (found in most grocery stores). I coated the tofu on two sides with the “rub”4) I then dashed some olive oil in a saute pan and preheated to medium heat, added the Tofu and slowly sauteed it until the sides were kinda crusty and had browned some. don’t use heat too high or you wont properly cook the inside of the tofu cubes5)While the tofu was browning, I stir fried a bunch of veggies (bell pepper, onions, mushrooms, carrots, mushrooms, broccoli and snap peas) in another pan.6)while all that was cooking, I took some store bought BBQ sauce and poured some in a mixing bowl. I added coarse pepper, garlic powder, vinegar, and some lemon juice to taste. Too much vinegar? No problem, just add a little more sauce. I whisked it with a fork and set it aside.7)when the tofu was ready (I tasted a couple of cubes), I took a larger mixing bowl, put tofu in the bowl, and then poured my sauce concoction over the cubes. I then mixed it around with a spatula and coated it with the sauce.8)The rice is Uncle Ben’s 90-second rice (roasted garlic flavor with quinoa)9) I then ate it. 😉
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