Browsing Archive: December, 2009

Quote for the Day

Posted by GC on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, In : Quotes

"Remember a pat on the back is only ever 6 inches (10cm) away from a kick up the backside."
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Merry Christmas

Posted by GC on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, In : Hidden talents

Something to give a try after the christmas dinner and the sprouts have had time to settle.
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Quote for the day

Posted by GC on Monday, December 21, 2009, In : Quotes

"You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement."

Steve Prefontaine

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Sir Chris Chataway

Posted by GC on Thursday, December 17, 2009, In : Legends

An interesting short Times article on Sir Chris Chataway. He was one of the pace makers in Sir Roger Bannisters breaking of the 4.00 minute mile and a World Class runner of his own standing. Competing against athletes such as Emil Zatopek and Vladimir Kuts, he gives an insight into the trials and tribulations in the World of Amateur racing in the 1950s. Click here for a full read.
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Gold to Nothing

Posted by GC on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, In : Education

From Gold Medal to Homeless a true story Click here on the troubled times of another athlete, making the wrong choices.
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Training effectively on the Run

Posted by GC on Thursday, December 10, 2009, In : Training

An interesting article from Robert Johnson a USA University Athletics Coach Click here on running for young and old.
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The Long Run

Posted by GC on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, In : Training

The purpose of easy and long runs is to stimulate the physiological, biochemical, and molecular adaptations needed for endurance, including the storage of more fuel (glycogen) in your muscles, an increased use of intramuscular fat at the same speed to spare glycogen, an increased number of red blood cells and hemoglobin, a greater capillary network for a more rapid diffusion of oxygen into the muscles, and an increased mitochondrial density and number of aerobic enzymes to enhance your aerobi...
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Tiger Woods

Posted by GC on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, In : Legends

Question : Whats the difference between a car and a golf ball ?

Answer : Tiger Woods can drive a golf ball 400 yards.
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Staceys in France Blog 2

Posted by GC on Saturday, December 5, 2009, In : Team mates

Stacey Blog -2

Been here a month now and settling in nicely. Raining today – only about the 2^nd time since we’ve arrived so can’t complain.

School- Harry’s perfecting his American at the school that has more Americans in it than French. After he came home talking about sidewalks and diapers (don’t ask) – Si decided toute suite to enrol him into the local ALL FRENCH primary school. Han’s going too – to difficult to do 3 schools every morning. They switch in the new year.

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To fat and back ( he hopes)

Posted by GC on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, In : Food for thought

Does this guy not realise that we already have this social experiment taking place at Team Bodyworks xtc ! Click here to find out more.
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