Category Archives: Other Healthy Tipping Points

The Blind Ultramarathoner

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A while back, DadHTP passed on an interesting series on Wired – Simon Wheatcroft, a blind runner, was training for the Cotswold 100, a grueling 100-mile ultramarathon in England.  Simon was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease when he was just a teen.   Simon always had to rely on friends – guides – to help…

“Running is for Crazy People”

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Today’s guest post comes from Susan Lacke, a regular contributor to one of my favorite sites, No Meat Athlete.  Enjoy! “Running is for crazy people.”  I stubbed out my cigarette and continued my reasoning.  “There’s no reason to run unless someone is chasing you. Those people are like a cult. Have you seen them? They’re…

Words of Wisdom From a 73 Year Old Marathoner

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During the More/Fitness Half Marathon, I ran (walked?) into Elaine, who was also running the event with Thomas Bagel Thins. I had heard about Elaine at dinner the previous night; Thomas’ PR gal told me that Elaine was a 73 year-old rock star who had ran over 100+ marathons!  When I spotted her during the…

January Joiners’ Healthy Tipping Points

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I woke up hoping to see a snowy yard, but alas – it was just frost and dead leaves.  At least I can still go running!   A snowy breakfast bowl: In the mix:   1/2 cup oatmeal 1/2 cup almond milk 1/2 cup water 1 banana Ground flax Toppings:  White chocolate chips   Support…