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The food we habitually consume literally has the capacity to regulate our future genetic material. We can activate genes that protect health, and we can de-activate genes that protect health, simply through the variety of food we choose to consume. We can activate genes that promote disease, and we can de-activate genes that promote disease, simply through the variety of food we choose to consume. Nutrition Matters.
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Generally speaking, the more gifted we are physically, mentally or financially… the longer it takes to reach the thoughts and actions that matter most; our personal limitations have the potential to be our greatest teacher.
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Important people in our lives, the ones that we spend the most time with daily, weekly and yearly, have the greatest influence upon what we find acceptable, possible and achievable in our own minds; they literally help re-shape our on-going lives. Therefore, connect with those who really listen to you and work to connect with those you are really willing to listen to… because these significant people are literally reshaping how you view and experience the world.
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Fitness does NOT require turning your back to traffic! In fact, if your choice of fitness requires that you expose yourself directly to vehicle traffic, I strongly suggest that you find another method. When you expose yourself directly to vehicle traffic… you allow every single driver who’s approaching you to dictate your future.
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By accepting characteristics about ourselves that need deep improvement, we deliberately and knowingly affect everyone else around us negatively with these deficiencies. Furthermore, to maintain personal inadequacies, without effort to improve, is disrespectful to those who have to experience it.
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We had nothing to do with the original hand that we were dealt; our genetics and our immediate environment were simply out of our hands. By that same token, we have no one to blame for how we choose to play that hand once it’s received.
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Staying fit and keeping your body-fat low is a long-term decision that’s made with the right small decisions everyday; there are no shortcuts and gimmicks eventually lead to the same place in which you started.
Moreover, the approach you choose to help reduce your body-fat should be the same approach that inevitably leads to long-term health and maintenance; many approachs are not maintainable and do not promote health. In addition, weightloss is not a condition that can be fixed in a few short weeks with a limited attention span; treat it like it’s a race… and you’ll keep ending up at the starting line over and over again.
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There’s a lot of personal attributes that can make someone special, but GRIT is an attribute that can make all other personal assets shine; the capacity to push forward, regardless of setbacks and to continue pushing forward as long as it takes, even if the motivation and effort required take years. Have potential? So what. Have talent? So what. Have an advantage? So what. Smarter than most? So what. None of these things matter without Grit; the application of what you have and what you are, for as long as it takes.
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To change a negative habit, we need to find an alternative routine to replace the habit that we no longer desire. That’s where having support from another can make all the difference we need to make a clean break and be successful at making a positive change within our own lives. Reach out to someone who’s doing successfully what you would like to be doing successfully and follow their routine as an alternative to yours. You may find that you become a community of two doing constructive and positive things together, while your negative habits become a thing of the past.
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The topic of this article is NOT new; males frequently have as many body and self image issues as females. Females generally want to be smaller and males generally want to be bigger; both respective desires can lead to unhealthy obsessions when not realistic.
Muscular Body Image Lures Boys Into Gym, and Obsession
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/19/health/teenage-boys-worried-about-body-image-take-risks.html
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Canned vegetables and beans are a good source of nutrition but there’s no reason for artificial ingredients to be included. For instance, when buying kidney beans in a can there should only be kidney beans, water and salt on the ingredients list, not EDTA as a perservative or color enhancer. Also, wash the product well to lower the overall sodium content before eating.
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It’s natural to bring short-term distractions into our lives to get through the common day; no personal identity or life direction is necessary. We shop, use drugs, consume rich food, drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, abuse sex and even use anger toward someone or something to find daily distraction – directionless stimulation becomes our default theme. Unfortunately, directionless stimulation and distraction has a direction… and it’s not where we want to go!
By having a chosen life theme that defines and guides our personal actions, we’re less likely to find ourselves off course and simply drifting. Moreover, daily distractions and stimulations are more likely to be related to our life theme which help to keep us moving in our chosen direction; life themes require on-going development and improvement further promoting our positive trajectory.
I’m a husband, father, athlete and personal trainer and these life themes guide my every decision… who are you?
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The qualities of nearly every personal experience that we have can literally be transformed at will; the majority of our discontent is simply a personal choice.
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I’ll see you there!
http://www.phoenix10k.com/index.htm
HALF MARATHON
13.1 Miles – Start at 7:00 am
A new addition to the Phoenix 10K event, the course for this popular distance is expected to start on Jefferson near Central, circle the state Capitol and then head North on Central Avenue to a turn around point that will send the runners back to the finish at CityScape. All finishers will get a medal designed by renowned jeweler Al Molina. Age division medals will be mailed to the top 3 male and female finishers based on CHIP time in the following age divisions: 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89 and 90+. Separate award to 1st overall male and female finishers (not based on net chip time).
COUPLES DIVISION allows two people running the half marathon to register for a special price and challenge others for best combined time. A couple is defined as any two people in a relationship, any gender, but must be kept within your species.
Incentives for Half Marathon: Setting new records pays only one person for each record.
GUN TIMES will be used for determining payment and setting new records.
Set new Half Marathon Male state record (1:02:38) ………..$1,000
Set new Half Marathon Female state record (1:11:49) …….$1,000
10K RUN
6.2 Miles – Start at 9:00 am
Starting on Jefferson close to 1st Ave, this event will be one of the first to “Race the Rail” up and down Central Avenue. Water stations will be along the way as well as music to keep your feet moving and arms pumping. Medals will be mailed to the top 3 male and female finishers based on CHIP time in the following age divisions: 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-7 ,80-84, 85-89 and 90+. Separate award to 1st overall male and female finishers (not based on net chip time).
In an effort to open the course back up to the community, participants should be able to finish the 10K course in one hour 45 minutes. The time limit is necessary to ensure the health and safety of all participants as the public roadways must be opened to normal traffic at specified times. Runners exceeding that pace may be asked by a course marshal or City of Phoenix Police Officer to finish the course on an adjacent sidewalk.
Incentives for 10K: Setting new records pays only one person for each record.
GUN TIMES will be used for determining payment and setting new records.
Males running a sub 31:00 ……………………$100
Females running a sub 35:00 ………………….$100
Set new 10k Male state record (27:41) ………..$1,000
Set new 10k Female state record (32:02) ……….$1,000
Set new Male Masters state record (30:34) …….$200
Set new Female Masters state record (35:55) …..$200
Set new Male course record (30:10) …………..$100
Set new Female course record (34:55) …………$100
Set new Male Masters course record (35:49) ……$100
Set new Female Masters course record (36:13) ….$100
Jesse Owen Award…. Fastest 1st mile male and female will receive a plaque.
THE AGE RACE Presented by Runner’s Den
Participants who complete the 10K in a time less than their age on race day will receive a certificate in the mail celebrating their accomplishment and a special gift from Runner’s Den. No need for a special sign up to be eligible.
Example: If you are 40 years old and run a 39:59, then you win.
The Phoenix 10K has been selected by USAT&F to be the state championship race for the 10K and the 5K distance.
You must be an Arizona resident to qualify. If you plan to compete in this championship race (Arizona residents only) you must register prior to race day. USAT&F medals to the top 10 Arizona Male and Female finishers in the 5K and the 10K race. USAT&F medals to the top 5 Arizona Male and Female Masters finishers in the 5K and the 10K race.
A timing chip must be worn for timing and scoring. Finish position will be based on GUN time.
Run more than just the 10K! Add $8.00 to your entry fee to run the 5K first. You will get an official time for both events and be eligible for medals in both. Special awards will be given for the best overall combined time male and female. You will get one race packet and use the same bib number for both races. If you have not registered for the Doubleheader you will get only one time posted even if you run twice.
For accurate timing you must finish the 5K in a time that allows you to get to the start of the 10K at 9 am.
>5K RUN Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
3.1 Miles – Start at 8:00 am
Basically the same course as the 10K, only you don’t have to go as far. Medals will be mailed to the top 3 male and female finishers based on CHIP time in the following age divisions: 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89 and 90+. Separate award to 1st overall male and female finishers (not based on net chip time).
Incentives for 5K: Setting new records pays only one person for each record.
GUN TIMES will be used for determining payment and setting new records.
Males running a sub 15:30 ……………………$50
Females running a sub 18:30 ………………….$50
Set new 5K Male state record (14:15) ………….$500
Set new 5K Female state record (16:26) ………..$500
Set new 5K Male Masters state record (15:44) …..$150
Set new 5K Female Masters state record (17:03) …$150
Set new Male course record (14:15) …………..$100
Set new Female course record (17:03) …………$100
Set new Male Masters course record (17:11) ……$100
Set new Female Masters course record (17:03) ….$100
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We function best on quality food (e.g. vegetables and fruits, whole grains and lean proteins) the way nature intended them; avoid all artificial ingredients such as flavors, colors, additives, perservatives and sugar substitutes. They have no redeeming health qualities and are easily avoided with conscious effort.
These are examples to avoid found on many product’s ingredients list:
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