I used to hate running. All that has changed since I quit smoking. While running is still tiring and sometimes painful depending how hard I’m pushing myself, I really enjoy the scenery and being outside. Now that I know I’m improving my statistical chances of living longer I am doubly enervated.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People [...]
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Study: running statistically increases lifespan
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
Quintana Roo Sports Barn Mini Triathlon results
Monday, 11 August 2008
I participated in and completed my first ever mini-triathlon on yesterday. The Quintana Roo Sports Barn Sprint Triathlon had quite a bit of personal meaning for me because it was an opportunity to measure the results of recent lifestyle changes I have been pursuing.
Dietary changes. Sleep habit changes. Attitude changes. Quitting smoking. I wanted to [...]
Weekend white water rafting and mini-triathlon practice
Monday, 28 July 2008
My weekend was busier than my week.Saturday we went white water rafting on the Ocoee River. Everyone seemed to have a really great time, and I can highly recommend the company we used - Ocoee Rafting. Our trip lasted about four and a half hours, and our guide, Emily, was pretty competent. She ran our [...]
Making decisions wears out the brain
Tuesday, 22 July 2008
Scientific American has an interesting article that discusses how decision making wears out the human brain. What makes the article so interesting to me is that my brain is constantly overloaded. I am bombarded at any given moment with multiple streams of input. I face situations multiple times on a daily basis that require me [...]











