Part 2 of Ru’s conversation with the coolest dude in New Zealand, Mark Thomson. A casual conversation on things from researching and learning new things, learning about Vinnie Tortorich, weight loss, eating real food, and much more.
“What’s real food? If it’s going to rot, I’ll consider eating it.” ~Mark Thomson
If you are interested in learning what I have about NSNG Lifestyle, a perfect place to start is the book Fitness Confidential (affiliate link) I can’t say enough positive things about the book. So please check it out!
About a month since the RnR San Jose Half marathon. I’ve been keeping my runs to an hour during lunch. I’ve cut weight and lost 10 pounds since mid-Sept. About 6 weeks to go from 162.8 to today’s weight of 152.4. A couple of weeks ago Kaleo was stuck at home sick from some virus. He couldn’t attend preschool, so I stayed home with him. Needless to say, I had no choice but to take a week off of running. Halloween day was the first day I got back out and I ran a hard hour. It was hard because I allowed myself to slip into speedwork sessions wearing Vibram FiveFingers. Later than night trick-or-treating with my son and already worn out from the midday run, I ended up carrying the little guy most of the outing. Little did I realize how exhausted my body had gotten until the following night, when I lazily hunched and reached out to pick-up my son for a bath and put my lower back out. I had to let my son go so I could get on the floor and get through the pain as I attempt a neutral position. As of this post, I’ve done a week of recovery and feeling much better. I stopped taking the prescription muscle relaxant and actually knocked out a few push ups last night and did a quick chest session at the office fitness room. I know two weeks of back rest is enough time to allow me to run 3 miles. I know three weeks of back rest can get me up to 6 miles. I know because I was in the same position 2 years ago. I look forward to getting into some regular run again.
It’s a personal journey that you’re invited to go along with. An interesting blend of all the things he notes. If you are interested in going long, living well and healthy, you could do a lot worse than listen and take into account what he says. Thanks for the weekly podcast. Cheers Mark Thomson
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Ru El's Running Podcast
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It’s a personal journey that you’re invited to go along with. An interesting blend of all the things he notes.
