Strengthlab on May 12th 2010 StrengthLab Thoughts
The New Balance 100 is a minimalist trail racing shoe. Built low to the ground, the 100 transmits a great feel for the terrain and allows for nimble foot placement. A Rockstop plate protects against stone bruising and also acts a propulsion device. The upper is thin to help keep weight down (only 7.3 oz) so you can keep the pace up. A great option for minimalist runners. I think it’s perfect for the road – even more so than the trail! Check out Sole Sports in Tempe to see if it’s right for you!
Strengthlab on May 12th 2010 StrengthLab Thoughts
If you live a sedentary lifestyle… by the age of 50 you will have lost approximately 25% of your physical capacity (that’s your independence we are talking about here). That’s exactly 1% of lost physical capacity per year from the age of 25 to 50 years of age. That’s pretty disturbing for independent minded people!
Now contrast that lost 25% physical capacity with only 3.9% lost physical capacity of those who remained vigorously active until the age of 50. Now that’s impressive!
To reiterate, sedentary individuals lose 25% of their abilities by the age of 50… while active individuals lose less than 4% of their abilities by the age of 50!
That’s plenty of reason to push on…