Who Wants to Get Active--Brian

RE: Whine about my feet or get to the gym? Dah!!!!!!!!!!!

guest — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:14:03 GMT

Hey Brian, just wondering if you found your balance yet. It has taken me longer than expected and my workouts still aren't consistent. But I do feel an improvement in my overall fitness which keeps me motivated. So even after I miss a few days and wonder what's the point now. I know it is absolutely worth it to get out there and do something--even if it is a short workout, it keeps my body in a rhythm.

RE: Whine about my feet or get to the gym? Dah!!!!!!!!!!!

guest — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:53:23 GMT

Nice Brian! I absolutely have to mix it up or I get super bored and unmotivated. I'm glad to hear you found something else you enjoy. Swimming is one of my favorite activities. It might also be good for when your feet act up. It is a great full-body workout and it is easy on the body.

Have you been to a proper running store? I am planning to hit Road Runner here in San Diego this week and have them analyze my stride and feet, and then recommend the best shoes for me. Have you tried that yet?

RE: Whine about my feet or get to the gym? Dah!!!!!!!!!!!

guest — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:35:12 GMT

Hey Brian -- Glad to hear your training is going well! It's always fun to mix up your workouts with new activities. It keeps training interesting. Are you still following Jenny's training program? Keep up the good work and keep us updated with your progress!

RE: Busting through foot pain and the flu

guest — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:19:30 GMT

I think you were absolutely right. Feet needed a break. I knew this was a real possiblility. Years of athletics at my weight has honestly beat my feet up pretty good. I had a great week anyway. Thanks for your support. I will very much head over to the running store next week. There is a store in downtown Encinitas I have gone to in the past that really did a nice job working with my orthodics. I think it was called "Movin' Shoes". Will keep you posted.

RE: Busting through foot pain and the flu

guest — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:09:10 GMT

It never hurts to go talk to the folks that fitted you for shoes! If you weren't fitted at a specialty running store, now is a good time to do so. Having the right shoes for your feet, body, goals can make the difference, especially in those long runs.

Also, take a look at your progression in training. Although the pain can make you stronger it can also be your body telling you your doing too much too soon. If it hangs around a day or so you are fine but if it sticks around longer figure out why it is happening too many runs too soon, too fast...

The key to getting to that start line safely is to bob and weave through all the up's and down's in your training. Just like life, you will come out on top of your game.

Coach Jenny

RE: Busting through foot pain and the flu

guest — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:30:10 GMT

Hang in there Brian! On the other side of all this pain and adversity is something wonderful. Or possibly the psych ward!;-) You can do this. It is worth it. "What does not kill me makes me stronger!" HOO-RAH!

Joe Decker

RE: Time to step up

guest — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:17:24 GMT

Ok Brain, not to beat you over the head with this, but I just read this article in the NY Times about a guy that travels all the time -- and get this -- at times he does his work out right there on the plane...his name is Dr. Charles van der Horst. I just wrote about him... you can check the link out here. http://www.dietdetective.com/content/view/3082/77/ -- you can do this, but again, you have to plan it out. Also, I have a book called Breaking the Pattern which I think you should read. Send me your address and I will get you a copy. I really think you would benefit from it, not just in terms of your nutrition and activity level, but in all aspects of your life. You can start it online here: You can access the book (as an e-book) by going to the following link:

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RE: Time to step up

mvalenti — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:59:05 GMT

I thought this might be helpful to you:

http://community.active.com/thread/40291

RE: Time to step up

guest — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:23:16 GMT

Oh, and trail mix is good to have around too.

RE: Time to step up

guest — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:21:02 GMT

Brian--

One of the first and most important things I learned in my "who wants to get active training" is that the short workouts are worth it. I used to think a 10-minute run or a 20-minute swim wasn't worth the effort of changing~~but I soon found myself in a rhythm. It became easier to work the training into my days~~no matter how short the effort. that was key for me. you don't need a huge gap of time. Just start getting out there and committing to the short workouts. After a week or two, you will start to feel better, and it will get easier. And really, any workout is a good workout.

As for the food thing. I find that having a bunch of little healthy snacks around helps a ton. At work I try to have at least a bag of nuts, peanut butter and bread, granola, and hopefully yogurt and fruit. Do you do the grocery shopping or does your wife do it? You should hit a whole foods or Henry's one day and just check out all the options. Pick stuff that you can travel with and make sure to try a few different snacks and see what works best for you. I also love the fig bars that Henry's sells.

As for eating out, The Diet Detective gave you some great article links and I have one more for you. It is about ordering smart. It lives in Active's Women's section but it is not gender specific.

http://www.active.com/women/Articles/The_Healthy_Dish.htm

Good luck!

--Belle