Random Quote: Ishmael Cheyne

What you focus on is what you value
what you value is what you commit to
what you commit to is what you become

-therefore whatever controls your focus controls you.

~ Ishmael Cheyne
Personal Trainer

Skins: A Review

Skins are like a second skin, If i could afford them i would pay for all of them and use them all the time. they range from NZD$95 - NZD$250.

Published medical papers and reports show
Increase in blood flow return to the heart by 31%
Reduces post-exercise muscle soreness
Removes lactic acid faster
Increases time to exhaustion to 30%
Increases strength and power by 10%
Improves endurance by 15%
Improves body temperature control
Decreases flight leg swelling

On a athletic performance point of view these are the best well rounded piece of compression wear on the market, only thing i find wrong with them is the price and they almost feel like wearing a wetsuit, you do get used to it but unless your 100% committed to your sport i wouldn't recommend this kind of compression clothing

Number 20: A Healthy runner is a happy runner.

As soon as you feel like your coming down with something, pamper yourself: eat lots of fruit and get extra rest. A little prevention today may mean you wont be debating next week if your too sick to run.

Number 19: Become a running mentor

Once you get your neighbor, co-worker or significant other hooked on running they'll be counting on your continued support, guidance - and company

Number 18: Run for a reason

Run for a reason. Do a race for charity. Helping kids with diabetes or women with breast cancer makes it much easier to get out the door.

Number 17: Just start.

If the thought of running is too much to bear, just suit up to run around the block. Chances are that once you start running you'll start to feel better and put in a few kilometers.

Number 16: Dont expect every day

Don't expect everyday to be better than the last. Some days will be slower than others and some days might even hurt a bit. But as long as you're on the road, its a good day

Number 15: Don't think you have time to run?

You can probably make a list longer than this one of the things you've wasted time on, strike one out and get the run in.

Number 14: Surround Yourself

Surround yourself with inspiring quotes and images. Stick them to your bathroom mirror, the kitchen wall, in your car or even your work PC. Maybe it'll help motivate others to get moving also.

Number 13: Ask a friend to bike

Ask a friend to bike alongside you when your running partner isn't available

Number 12: Its February!

why are you even reading this? you should be motivated that the weather's warmer and not confining you to a treadmill.

Number 11: Go Early

Australian marathon legend Steve Moneghetti says that he was never great at getting out of bed for a run in the mornings so he would put his running gear next to the bed the night before. "As soon as I woke up I would see them and know to get straight up and going" he says.

Number 10: Run an errand - literally

Run an errand - literally. Run to get cash from the ATM or to return the DVD to the video store, every extra ounce of movement is better than none.

Number 9: Run through a storm

Run through a spring storm. With rain hitting you sideways and the wind whipping your face, you'll feel alive. Just make sure you have a dry pair of shoes for the next day

Number 8: The Pile Of Dishes

The pile of dishes in the sink can wait till the sun goes down. Your run can't

Number 7: Remember

Remember that you almost always feel better after a run than before it.

Number 6: Its Not Too Late

Its never too late to salvage your new year's resolutions, wouldn't it be nice to be the only person you know at the end of the year who actually completed their new year resolutions?

Number 5: Race Results

Race Results stay on google forever so make them worth showing off.

Number 4: Meet Other Runners

The Jonse's Theory works well. Join your local running group, you'll make new friends and you'll be compelled not to be left behind too far as they'll encourage you to keep up. You'll improve faster with supportive friends.

Number 3: A Dog

Get yourself a dog that needs a lot of exercise. you'll always have a reason for a daily run and more time with your dog makes them more loyal and friendlier to you

Number 2: Sexual Performance

Exercise Improves sexual performance, According to research. Enough said.

Number 1: Fill the bath

Fill the bath with hot water, then head out for a pre-fixed distance run on a cold morning. The sooner you get back, the hotter your bath will be.

Many Reasons to get moving

Im going to begin with a long list of excuses and things you can do to help motivate you to do things, some inspiration from this list will come from the runners world magazine.