The 21st Century Food Chain
Until the turn of the 20th century, there was little quarrel about the nutritious quality of food. Fruits and vegetables were grown on organic, fertile soil. Natural fertilizers were used, sprays and...
View ArticleHydrated or Waterlogged?
I may be showing my age but I remember the days before you could buy drinking water in convenient sized bottles in the local supermarkets, convenience stores or roadside stops. In fact, there was...
View ArticleAntarctic Ice Marathon 2012
The Antarctic Ice Marathon is the only marathon event within the Antarctic Circle on mainland Antarctica. The race is a full member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races...
View ArticleGenetic Disposition For Obesity – The Reality
Do our genes predispose our ability to put on weight or is there something more than just our genetic make-up that controls our body shape and health? Research into the field of epigenetics has shown...
View ArticleWhat Is The Best Exercise For Getting Six-Pack Abs?
PUSH-UPS! The “Six-Pack” has become the modern day symbol of absolute fitness and not only every man wishes they could achieve it but even increasing numbers of women are now looking for the answer...
View ArticleHealth And Fitness Paradigms – Who Do You Believe?
I have always had an interest in trying to understand how the human body works and how to train optimally with the minimum amount of time and effort being spent. Much of my spare time is spent...
View ArticleLondon Marathon 2009
After several months of solid training the big day had finally arrived. With rain forecast and the knowledge that last years event was run in pouring rain and hail I was dreading what the weather had...
View ArticleRetire From Work Like You Started – Fit, Healthy and Full of Life!
As I do more and more marathons in all corners of the world I am meeting the most amazing and inspiring people. Many of the people competing in these events are in their 40’s, 50’s and even 60’s and...
View ArticleArnold Schwarzenegger’s 5 Secrets To Success
I recently had the amazing opportunity to attend a seminar that Arnold Schwarzenegger was presenting at in Melbourne, Australia, and listen to his inspiring story on how he followed his vision, while...
View ArticleHarry Botha – Marathon Runner
Harry crossing the finish line at the Maritzburg Marathon My “Champion Profile” for this month is on 72-year-old Harry Botha, a resident of Ballito in South Africa, whom I met while competing in the...
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