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I have tried a lot of different drinks during my runs from water to vega. They all have their advantages and disadvantages. Which do you use and why? What do you drink while you excercise? Water Gatorade\Powerade Vega Caffeine Energy Drink View Results … Read entire article »

There are tons of caffeine added products on the market for runners and workouts in general that claim to give you a boost of energy. The danger with using caffeine is that it can cause you to be edgy, loose focus and max out your heart rate faster. The other disadvantage is caffeine is a stimulant which will cause you to experience a crash later. I do not believe in using caffeine for workouts what … Read entire article »

There is a growing movement in the running community towards barefoot running. The feeling is that the human body has natural shock absorbers built right in to our body. Instead of heal striking as we do with running shoes the barefoot runner focuses on running on the center of the foot. There are beliefs that barefoot running could result in less injuries, as not much study has been done on either it is really hard … Read entire article »

There has been lots of debates on who will light the final torch (cauldron) at the 2010 Opening Ceremony for the Winter Olympics. VANOC has said it will not be released as to who it was but has said that it will be a Muhammad Ali moment. My vote is for Michael J Fox as it is really BC’s only Ali style moment which fits. Fox has not been an Olympian but in the past … Read entire article »

With flu season and cold weather on our door step this weeks question is relevant. This weeks question is… Do you workout when your sick? Nothing Stops Me! Depends on the sevarity. Not getting out of bed I don't workout already. View Results … Read entire article »

Last time I asked do you believe in Food Addictions? 93% said they do believe in Food Addictions. With that said you should earn to over come addictions like it were gambling or a drug as part of your journey. This weeks question is… How much do you workout per week? 1 hour or less 1 to 3 hours 4 to 5 hours 6 or more hours View Results … Read entire article »

Last week I asked do you energy drinks before working out? 60% of the people that voted said they had never used an energy drink before a workout. With my own results using the 5 Hour Energy Drink, I would suggst they consider it. This weeks question is… Do you believe in Food Addictions? Yes No View Results … Read entire article »

Each week I will post a new question. Add your own input by voting and see what others have to say. This weeks question is… Do you use energy drinks before working out? Never Tried it and hated it Yes - Sometimes Yes - All the time View Results … Read entire article »