RUNNING: THE HEALTHY OBSESSION AND A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF MISHKA SHUBALY

http://edition.cnn.com/2012/11/21/health/cnnheroes-exercise-addiction/index.html

Of course (as runners out there will already know), running can be obsessive!

But, a healthy obsession can in many situations can help save the lives of people drowned in a more unhealthy life obsession - drugs, alcohol, etc.

The article attached is about Mishka Shubaly - the best selling author who used running - a healthy obsession -  in treating his sever dependence on alcohol.

Running, like for Mishka, changes lives EVERY DAY! It helps keep lives ON-TRACK as well.

This article is an interesting read which take s a look at a particular profiled individual to have taken the plunge in to a life with a "Healthy Obsession" for the good. Some people have "obsessive traits" and I personally think reaching out for a healthy obsession, for this demographic of people, is such and incredibly rewarding life choice - the best you can make.

WHY KENYANS ARE RUNNING GODS!

http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/04/why-kenyans-make-such-great-runners-a-story-of-genes-and-cultures/256015/

 

 

 

 

 

Kenyans are fantastic athletes, in fact East Africa as whole begs the most fantastic athletes to have ever lived.

The attached article posts so many interesting facts on this issue and explains the African dominance in long distance running from a genetic perspective.

It discusses their superior BMI's for running and bone densities, their differing limb lengths that aid their speed and running precision and why, for an Ethnic population of only 4.4 million, they're so incredibly good at distance running.

HERE ARE SOME FACTS TO WET THE APPETITE!:

"The statistics are hard to ignore. This medium-size country of 41 million dominates the world in competitive running. Pick any long-distance race. You'll often find that up to about 70 or 80 percent of its winners since the late 1980s, when East African nutrition and technology started catching up with the West, have been from Kenya. Since 1988, for example, 20 of the 25 first-place men in the Boston Marathon have been Kenyan. Kenyan women appear to have had a later start, winning none of marathons before 2000 (possibly due to discriminatory laws and a tradition of forcing girls into marriages, both of which were partially rolled back by 1990s reforms) and 9 of 13 since then. Of the top 25 male record holders for the 3000-meter steeplechase, 18 are Kenyan. Seven of the last 8 London marathons were won by Kenyans, and the sole outlier was from neighboring Ethiopia*. Their record in the Olympic men's marathon is more uneven, having placed in the top three in only four of the last six races. Still, not bad for one country. And even more amazing is that three-fourths of the Kenyan champions come from an ethnic minority of 4.4. million, or 0.06% of global population."

RUNNING : THE KEYS TO TRAINING AND KEEPING TRAINING VARIED AND BENEFICIAL!

http://www.scribd.com/doc/166919691/RIFREV-Article-the-Keys-to-Training-for-Running

Here's the link above, give it a read and see what you think....

 

People often talk about different types of training, but why? What are the effects and why is it important to range your training activities?

Within the article I look at varying types of training and why - looking at optimising your health, your development, your physical conditioning and psycho-social well-being and overall enjoyment.

If you ever have a question to ask, shoot it through to wll@rifrev.com.au
 and check out more resources at www.rifrev.com.au

A COMPLETE INSPIRATION - RUNNING OVER A DOUBLE MARATHON, BLIND!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtiEafs0pD8 - Here's the video

Meet Hazel McFarlane, who unexpectedly lost her sight over the course of 10 minutes when walking her son to School because of a rare condition, and decided she wanted to fundraise for the Royal National Blind Society.

She decided she wished to fundraise by running a double-marathon - running from Glasgow to Edinburgh! A 56 MILES TREK which she incredibly completed in 11 hours and 8 minutes on April 6th, 2013.

What an inspiration and what a way to show people what anybody can do, regardless of their circumstances!

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/real-life/blind-runner-takes-double-marathon-1769130-  Here's the article, for you to read further in to this amazing woman

ANOTHER INSPIRATIONAL WOMAN/ RUNNER AND SURVIVOR OF TWO MAJOR STROKES!

http://notfastjustfabulous.com/2013/06/12/my-strory/

Meet Krissy Schintgen and please read about her story in the link I have attached. Despite two major strokes Krissy continues to run and inspire.

In the wake of misfortunate, that's the true test of your personality and I think in the wake of her physical struggles, Krissy has done more than show the World of what a charismatic figure she truly is!!!!

STOP YOUR HAMSTRING TIGHTNESS TODAY!!!

http://www.rifrev.com/_blog/running-injury-free/post/stop-hamstring-pulls/

Hi Guys, check out our recent RIF REV video, by myself, delivering tips on preventing those hamstrings tears and ways of preventing long-term/ overuse damage.

Your hamstrings can really take on a lot of pressure if you don't move correctly and efficiently, so learn how to change your running style and it can go straight away!

If you have hamstring issues I also suggest watching this video I made below called "Finding your sweet spot" - it explains how to move without over-working your body!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=687SwoaUbrI

Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ2rheTBrdY

Hi Guys!
I've read many times before, one of my ultimate running dreams is to run the gruelling UTMB - Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc - in Chamonix, France (also touching in to Italy and Switzerland!).

Taking place in the French Alps, this run, has become really the beacon of true Ultra running strength. By the sounds of it, if you want to be tested as a runner, this the run to try your hand at! Some of the best have tried and failed - DNF-ing - and not just the semi-elite, but even more of the best in the World/ best ever (Scott Jurek, Geoff Roes and Anton Krupicka have all DNF'd).

The UTMB took place at the weekend and the winner of the gruelling 166 kilometre race was youngster Xavier Thevenard, beating off some incredible runners including Tim Olsen, Winner of this Year's Western States 100 miler and Julien Chorier.

Despite the success of these men, the star of the show, and somebody who really represented female athletes more than any other female athlete around the World this year to date, was Rory Bosio.

She smashed the female record and was the first Female runner to ever come in the top ten in this event and came a respectable seventh of a MASSIVE FIELD.

Rory, who attributes a lot of her successes to her strict Yoga regime, is an incredible athlete and se represented North Face and the USA in the UTMB with great courage and grace. Ladies, you should be very proud.