I got an interesting email yesterday, describing the difference between activity and exercise. I think it is all-too-relevant to many endurance athletes! Here is what it said:
"This is the big difference between 'activity' and 'exercise':
Activity involves moving your body in all different directions,
being unbalanced, and 'training' your coordination. Activity is
things like dancing, sparring and sports.
Exercise typically involves being static, fairly locked into
position, and moving something in a very controlled manner, (usually
at least partially isolated from the rest of your body). Exercise
is weight lifting, running in a straight line and using cardio
machines.
Typically, EXERCISE takes up way too much of our lives, and
ACTIVITY way too little (Which is why I think we need to bring back
recess!)"
Long story short, I agree, and I ended up purchasing MMA Ripped as a result. I've been having fun the last couple of days doing the workouts and learning new activities and movements. This program is very core-oriented, and I am sure it will improve my endurance output before too long. I am convinced that my months-long battle with shin splints is the result of "TOO MUCH EXERCISE – NOT ENOUGH ACTIVITY". I am working on remedying that starting yesterday.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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I'm so glad I found your blog. I'm a runner who has done several half marathons and a full marathon (slowly ;-). I'm currently training for my second marathon, but I really need to drop some weight. Even though I run 30-40 miles a week and eat about 1800 calories, I've been unable to lose any weight. I'm convinced it's because of all of the carbs I'm eating. So, I was inspired to see there are a few people out there who've managed to eat low carb and still run. Your's is the second blog I've found. The other blogger, Julie Berg, follows the Paleo Diet for Atheletes and runs ultra marathon, plus over 100 miles per week!
http://julieberg.blogspot.com/2008/09/paleo-eating-for-athletes.html
Thanks for all of the great advice and information. Good luck with your training.
Hi Gary! I'm happy to have found your blog and connect with another like-minded individual. I, too, am a low-carb runner. I have been a low-carber (on and off -- mostly on) for the past 10 years or so. I have been religiously (consistently and commitedly) low-carb since 2006 after my 4th child was born, and started running in 2007. I ran my first 5K last summer and am preparing for my first 8K next month. I am enjoying your blog and wish you the best in your marathon pursuits!
Peace,
~*~Jennifer~*~
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