Training with the Mad Dog

A few months ago I started training with the Mad Dog. Shortly after I got injured so badly I could only hop around on one foot. Of course, I thought I couldn't started running training now, as I couldn't walk never mind run.

But, I thought I needed some expert guidance to get me through the injury, and to start running pain free. Something, perhaps, I've not had for a while. I seemed to run well for a month or two, then get injured, and stop running. That seemed to be the pattern I'd got into, and I wanted to break this, and get back to how things used to be....

When I could run every day, and never get seriously injured...when I'd train for a marathon, do 2 in one year, then do the London to Brighton as well. That's another failing, of course, living in the past and harking back to "past glories".

My best runs are ahead of me, and my personal bests will be broken in the coming years.

Here's some info about my online coach:

He is the former...

Editorial Consultant on Endurance Training for Weider’s “Sports Fitness,” and “Men’s Fitness” magazines.

Asst. Professor, Biomedical Communications, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

Vice-president, Super Nautilus Sports Training Centers of Houston.

Author of scores of articles on all phases of running, endurance, strength training, aerobic conditioning, and weight loss.

Author of the best selling books:
“Training to Run the Perfect Marathon”
“The Art of Running”
“Die Kunst des Laufens”

Schreiber competes at the following distances: 5K, 10K, 10 miles, Marathon, 50K, 71 mile Mountain Trail, 450 mile Trans-Indiana.

ASICS/TIGER says: “From the beginner to the marathoner, the best training program any runner could have.”

If you would like to start training with the Mad Dog please send an email to magicbiz[AT]tiscali.co.uk and I will arrange it so the Mad Dog contacts you, and gets you training on the right foot.
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Energy

Energy
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Copyright (c) 2006 Cole's Poetic License

Everyone's talking about energy these days.

Worrying about not having enough.

Or it costs too much.

I'm talking about how cheap it is and how it flows.
Constantly. In our bodies. Through our bodies. Easily if
we're lucky.

In Asian medicine it's called Chi or Qi.

Do you have a Chi Machine?

I do. I bought it in 1999 and have used it almost every
day since. It's a lazy man's (or woman's) 20 minute
meditation.

You lie on the floor on your back with your ankles on the
machine and turn on the machine. It gently rotates your
ankles. That's all it does. When it stops you feel like a
river is flowing through you because your breathing
oxygenates every one of your cells.

It was invented by a Japanese doctor from observing the
motion of goldfish.

I first learned about Chi when a Korean MD hired me to
write an article to explain Eastern medical practice to
Western patients. (I earned ten cents an hour on that task.
I had to go all the way back to Plato just to get started.)

Writers tend to have tight shoulders. By 1999 my shoulders
woke me up every night shouting at me. The Chi machine
shut them up for four years. Then I slipped in some grease
in a gas station and turned back to Western medicine. I
now have two new shoulders.

If you'd like one to cry on, let me know. But, back to
ENERGY. Thanks to quantum physics proving to us that our
bodies do flow, constantly, Eastern and Western medicine
are merging to our benefit.

In a recent Chicago Tribune article, Ronald Kotulak writes,
"Western medicine separated the mind from the body in the
Middle ages when the famous French philosopher Rene
Descarte agreed to accpet flesh and bone as the province of
physicians, while the Catholci church claimed possession of
the mind, insisting it was the creation of the soul.

"But Descartes, whose works were placed on the Church's
Index of Prohibited Books in 1667, believed the two really
interacted in the brain. Using the fledging powers of
observation and deductive reasoning that he was then
developing, Descartes could conclude that "the mind is so
intimately dependent upon the condition and relation of the
organs of the body, that if any means can ever be found to
render men wiser and more ingenious than hitherto, I
believe that it is in medicine they must be sought for."

"It's taken a long time, but doctors and psychologists are
now bringing the mind and the body back together amid new
evidence that the mind can improve the healing process in
ways that traditional medicine can't.

"Unlike earlier notions about the mind-body connection,
which were often based on anecdotal stories or simply "gut"
feelings, scientists now can document through powerful
imaging technology what Descartes could only deduce, that
our thoughts are capable of producing dramatic chemical
and physical changes that directly affect our health."

Acupuncture and acupressure are Eastern medical practices
to balance the energy flow. Some say that the cause of all
negative emotion is a disruption of the body's energy
system. There's a distinction between feelings and
emotion. You can have a negative feeling but it passes by
much like a smelly truck. If it lingers more than five
minutes it becomes a negative emotion.

A process of acupressure is now used to get the energy
flowing smoothly again. It follows the meridian outlined
5000 years ago in Eastern medicine. And, evidently, it
works.

It won't put gas in your car, but it will power your feet
and heart.

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© Evelyn Cole, MA, MFA, The Whole-mind Writer,
http://www.write-for-wealth.com , evycole@hughes.net
. Cole's chief aim in life is to convince everyone to
understand the power of the subconscious mind and
synchronize it with goals of the conscious mind.

Exercise At Home Without Weights

Exercise At Home Without Weights
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It's easy to see why many individuals would be interested
in home exercise routines. You can get great results
exercising at home, as long as you know what you are doing.
All it takes to get results at home is an exercise mat,
some free weights (dumbbells) and exercise tubings. Even if
you don't have all these tools, there are several exercises
you can do around the house. You can always try exercises
that use your own body weight. The secret to success is to
exercise the right way without hurting yourself.

At home, you can train at your own time. You are unaffected
by the timings of your gym or your trainer. This is an
excellent solution for stay-at-home moms, individuals who
work from home, and individuals with an erratic work
schedule. It's nice not to have to pay for a gym membership.

Personally, I enjoy exercising at home, because that's how
I started. It's fun and convenient. I have a treadmill that
faces a large TV, some dumbbells and a never-say-die
attitude. That's all it takes. With the number of tools
available today, it is simple to set up a gym atmosphere in
the comforts of your own home. I train most of my clients
in their own home. To get results at home, you need
self-motivation and discipline, since you are going to be
on your own. It's not as hard as you think and can be
enjoyable and beneficial. When you are committed mentally
to pursue a leaner, energized and dynamic fitness level,
changes happen much faster.

There are some reasons that home exercise can fail. It's
likely your hectic schedule or a long commute discourages
you from exercise. Sometimes, an individual can get
intimidated by the social atmosphere of a health club.
After all, if a club is a place where people flirt more and
exercise less, you might find yourself less inclined to go!
It could also be crowded, and many people do not like
waiting in line for the equipment. With home exercise,
there is not waiting period. Despite the popularity of
health clubs, many individuals are now exercising at home.
In fact, the Journal of the American Medical Association
reported a study conducted by Stanford University. The
study said exercising at home is just as beneficial as
working out at a health club. Interestingly, the study also
found people who trained at home were more likely to stick
with their program than those who exercised at a club.

The advantages of working out at home include convenience,
cost effectiveness and control over the atmosphere and
timing. You don't have to wait in line for any equipment,
and can pace yourself. There is no fear of embarrassment,
or feeling of incompetence On the other hand, there may be
some minor drawbacks to home exercise. Working out in
solitude may affect your long-term compliance, it's easy to
get distracted, bored or lackluster in your efforts. If you
follow the same routine for each and every workout, chances
are you will give up at some point. The body adjusts to an
exercise routine very quickly. It's important to change up
your routine every 3-4 weeks. If you don't know what you
are doing, you may get injured.

Strength Training Exercises At Home For The Upper Body and
Abdominals.

For best results, warm up for 10-15 minutes with light
aerobic exercise (walking, cycling, jogging). Deep
breathing and stretching for 3-5 minutes before you begin
strength training helps the muscles relax and rejuvenate.

The following exercises do not require any equipment, other
than a pair of dumbbells. This is a unique method that I
have developed on my own, and it has helped thousands of
clients get results.

Push-ups, seated rows, triceps dips, shoulder raises,
overhead shoulder presses, lateral shoulder raises, biceps
curls, regular abdominal crunches. reverse abdominal
crunches, standing trunk twists.

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What You Need To Know When Looking For A Safe Weight Loss Program

What You Need To Know When Looking For A Safe Weight Loss Program
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In a society where the obesity rate continues to skyrocket
it is becoming ever so important to find a safe weight loss
program. There are hundreds of diets on the market that
claim to be 100% safe and efficient, but how many truly do
work? The problem is many people are willing to do
anything to shed the pounds, even if that means putting
their health in danger. So what are some characteristics
of a safe weight loss program you may ask?

When you begin looking for a safe weight loss program, make
sure the program is offered by professionals. The safest
route to go is finding a program that is offered by a
registered dietician, exercise specialist, physician or
someone that is qualified. It is also smart to check with
your physician prior to starting the diet to make sure it
is ok with your particular health.

It is vital that you continue eating on the weight loss
program and follow the diet menu provided. If you fall
into a trance and stop eating you may lose weight, but you
will also lose energy, motivation, and put your health at
risk. A good eating plan is not only going to help you
lose weight, but also allow you to stay healthy and fit.

Safe weight loss begins with a variety of foods from the
food pyramid, not all foods from one category. A healthy
well-balanced diet will suggest foods from all categories
and not exclude one or more sections of the food pyramid.
It may limit the amount of food you eat from a specific
category, but you should be eating at least a little
something from all food categories.

One of the most misconceived parts to diets is people
believe if they follow the diet they will shed the pounds
in a healthy manner. The problem with this is you are not
giving yourself any type of physical workout. In order to
get the full effect of the diet and safely lose weight, you
MUST combine healthy eating with physical activity. This
will allow you to stay fit and healthy while you are losing
the weight.

A safe weight loss program will provide you with tips and
information that fits your needs specifically. Everyone is
different and has different weight proportions and health
issues. Speaking to a specialist about your specific needs
will help you put together an eating plan and physical
workout schedule that is in the best interest for you.
This will also help you make realistic goals that are
within reach to achieve.

Getting on a safe weight loss program can be difficult to
find since there are hundreds of programs out there.
However, as long as you research and talk to a specialist,
you should have no problem finding a program that meets
your needs.

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Mixed Martial Arts - The New Age Boxing

Mixed Martial Arts - The New Age Boxing
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Today, martial arts have become very much popular among
young kids and adults alike. Different types of martial
arts are being learnt by people for many reasons like
self-protection, weight loss and for physical fitness. Some
of the most popular martial arts are judo, karate and
jujitsu. Mixed martial arts are also becoming more and more
popular these days. Mixed martial arts involve the use of a
combination of martial arts techniques to overpower the
attacker. Mixed martial arts (MMA) championships like the
Ultimate Fighting Championships and PRIDE Fighting
Championships have added to the gaining popularity of this
art.

Mixed martial arts and the new age boxing have their
origins in martial arts like judo, karate and jujitsu. They
began as experiments in which one martial arts combat
technique was used against another in an attempt to find
out which technique was most suitable against real life
attackers. Modern martial competitions are based on these
events but stricter rules have been implemented. These
rules were implemented so that mixed martial arts would
gain more popularity. However, there are no universal rules
and rules vary from place to pace. Also there is no central
organization that governs modern martial arts rules.

The most common techniques used in mixed martial arts are
striking and grappling. A variety of techniques like
kicking, kneeing and punching are used to strike the
opponent. Grappling techniques involve throwing, sweeping
and holds. As rules vary among organizations some moves may
or may not be considered legal. For example, head butting
and spinal locks are legally valid in some championships
and illegal in others. Techniques like eye-gouging and
spinal locks are not considered legal.

Participation in modern martial arts championships requires
a lot of hard work and training. Training makes perfect in
overpowering any sort of attack. Training also helps one to
stay fit and gain confidence. It also improves one's power
of character. A variety of techniques are taught during
training. Boxing and kick-boxing are taught to make the
standup techniques effective while jujitsu is used to
dominate the ground attacks. Many styles have to be adapted
to achieve success in modern martial arts. Sticking to a
single technique may prove itself to be ineffective.
Further, these styles have to be changed and adapted to the
situation. Most of the MMA competitors learn all the styles
together and independently under many coaches. Flexibility
and adaptive nature play an important role in being
successful. Being competent is the only key to success in
modern martial arts.

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