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Tarahumara - run run run

This is just amaizing and we can all learn from this!

Nestled in northern Mexico and the canyons of the Sierra Madre Occidental is a small tribe of indigenous people known as the Tarahumara. They call themselves Rarámuri, loosely translated as "running people," "foot-runner," "swift of foot," or "he who walks well." They are known for evading the Spanish conquerors in the sixteenth century and keeping their cave-dwelling culture alive and secluded. They are also known for their long distance running and their superior health, not displaying the common health issues of "modern" societies.

A recent National Geographic study (Nov. 2008) states: "When it comes to the top 10 health risks facing American men, the Tarahumara are practically immortal: Their incidence rate is at or near zero in just about every category, including diabetes, vascular disease, and colorectal cancer...Plus, their supernatural invulnerability isn't just limited to their bodies; the Tarahumara have mastered the secret of happiness as well, living as benignly as bodhisattvas in a world free of theft, murder, suicide, and cruelty." [source: youtube]

--- Kjell

4h

Great way to start the weekend. 4h on the bike and an educational DVD about nutrition. Training done a bit smarter;) --- Kjell

I love my hot coco and milk shake

After long races or long workout I love my milk shake or a hot coco. Not to far of "How to refuel!" --- Kjell

It is OFFSEASON

"The leaves have turned. The air is crisp. The medals from a summer's worth of triathlons are pinned to your board in the kitchen. But now the calendar is blank until the end of the year. Should you be racing in the offseason? If so, what races should you pick to enter?
Ask a few people and you will get a surprisingly diverse set of answers. To arrive at the best answer, you will need to decide what is most important to you. Consider which of these three (very different) goals is at the top of your list:
- Build the right base for next year.
- Strengthen your run.
- Stay fit, but having some fun. ..." [source: active.com / author: Paul Tyler] --- Kjell

Art of doing nothing

"Sure, we all know how to do nothing. We all know how to lay around and waste time. But many of us are too busy to do it much, and when we do it, our minds are often on other things. We cannot relax and enjoy the nothingness.
Doing nothing can be a waste of time, [...]" [source: Artofdoingnothing] It is hard, but needed --- Kjell

the-danger-of-stress

You have to read this:"This an essential aspect that athletes should pay attention to. Many of them who suffer from injuries, or undergo operations don’t take into consideration that an intact immune system is pivotal for recovery which is identical with healing." [source biestmilch-magazin] Read the whole articel under Biestmilch-Magazin --- Kjell

Volcano activites on Hawaii

Well its different here on Hawaii:
Recent Kilauea Status Reports, Updates, and Information Releases
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE
Sunday, September 28, 2008 07:23 HST (Sunday, September 28, 2008 17:23 UTC)KILAUEA VOLCANO (CAVW#1302-01-)

19.42°N 155.29°W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Volcano Alert Level: WATCH / Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Activity Summary for last 24 hours: There have been no significant changes. Sulfur dioxide emission rates from both the Halema`uma`u and Pu`u `O`o vents remain high; tephra production continues from the Halema`uma`u vent. Lava resumed flow to the ocean west of Kalapana. [source: HVO Kilauea Status]

Good to know

"Extremsport schädigt Erbgut nicht!
Sport ist Mord - das denken viele, wenn sie an die Strapazen des Langstrecken-Triathlons Ironman denken. Tatsächlich erhöht extremer Ausdauersport den oxidativen Stress der Zellen. Doch überraschenderweise nimmt die DNA dabei keinen Schaden, wie Forscher nun herausgefunden haben. ..." [source: Spiegel Wissen] Hätte auch bei anderem Ausgang der Studie nicht aufgehört --- Kjell

top 3 swimming drills

"Learn how to use "slow arm recovery," "quick catch" and "high swingers" to improve your swim stroke. Active.com is the leading online community for people who want to discover, learn about, share, register for and ultimately participate in activities about which they are passionate. Millions of active individuals visit active.com each month to search and register online for races, team sports and recreational activities; interact with others who have similar interests; start online training programs; and access nutrition, fitness and training tips." [source: ACTIVEdotCOM] I makes sence, I gonna try these --- Kjell

Cooking ... Kochen

Thanks to Biestmilch. They just did something fun, I was thinking about for quite a while, "Fastfood" but healthy. You can cook fast and healthy and the same time. Eat healthy --- Kjell

Great article ... "Fixing your weakest link"

"Fixing your weakest link: By Mark Allen
April 16, 2008 -- Several years ago (18 to be exact) I was at a crisis point in my triathlon career. I had raced the Ironman in Hawaii six times with disastrous results and was wondering if I had the strength it took to have a great race on the Big Island. The story was different for me everywhere else. ..." [source: triathletemag.com] It is a good article --- Kjell

Was bedeutet eigentlich Training?

Thanks to Biestmlich for another great article: "Was bedeutet eigentlich Training?" Happy Training --- Kjell

the snow fight ...

Some athlets fighting in deserts, I fight the snow and the temperaturs. I was a painfull run this morning. We had 6Fahrenheit or in Metric -14 C but it feels allot colder, because of the wind. Honestly I´m struggeling a little bit, so after the 14k run, I will do the rest of the training today inside. But I have to get there --- Kjell

I THINK so ...

Finding this little trailer about the mind and the body on youtube. My statement is yes it does. And the question was: "Does your mind affect your health?" Lets get moving --- Kjell

2 Mile Challenge ...

This is a nice idea ... 2 Mile Challenge!
Train safe --- Kjell

Geographic Coordinates ...

Geographic Coordinates - Hawaii BIG ISLAND: Latitude/Longitude (Absolute Locations) "Hilo: 19º 43' N, 155º 05' W
Latitudes and Longitudes (specific details) here! Relative Location Hawaii is positioned in both the northern and western hemispheres. It's located in the North Pacific Ocean just a few degrees south of the Tropic of Cancer, approximately 2,550 miles southwest of Los Angeles and about 3,900 miles southeast of Tokyo. Because of its isolated location, Hawaii is not considered a part of the North American Continent." [source: worldatlas.com] ALOHA --- Kjell

I should, ...

I know I should do one of them, but ...! There is no but, it´s just not the fun thing I like to do. So this articel might help to get a better idea. Choosing either: Yoga Versus Pilates.
Happy training,
ALOHA --- Kjell

Negativ ...

I got my first Training-Doping-Test (by NADA) done and the result is negative, like expected. It was straighe situation, but if it shows that we are "clean" Athlets, I do it without a request:
17.07.2007 Training - done - negativ
So Ironman Canada here I´m, #34!
ALOHA --- Kjell

Übertraining: ein Kreislauf der Erschöpfung ...

Das ist mal wieder ein super Artikel von Susann von Biestmilch. "Übertraining: ein Kreislauf der Erschöpfung: Seit fünf Jahren befassen wir uns bei Biestmilch.com mit den Problemen von Sportlern aus dem Ausdauerbereich. Im Speziellen sind es die Triathleten, die uns mit ihren Leiden ans Herz gewachsen sind. Als “neue” Sportart mit permanent wachsenden Zahlen der Anhänger versuchen sowohl Ernährungswissenschaftler, Fahrradhersteller und natürlich Trainer/Personal Coaches, sich diesem Markt zu nähren oder diesen zu formen. ..."
YOU NEED TO READ IT!
ALOHA --- Kjell