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Exercise Induced Asthma – an Ultra Runners Perspective
By Neil L. Cook, Head Multisport Coach, Asphalt Green, NYC, NY, USA

I never had a problem through years of running. Gradually through the late 90’s I started to feel “out of shape” when I went out to run. A tightness in my chest, an inability to push my body. I went for allergy and pulmonary testing. I had some minor allergies and was given medication for them - mostly dust and animal dander. My pulmonary function as tested was down, so I started using Singulair, Advair and Maxair. There was a minor improvement. When I was retested my pulmonary function was above average. But, the problem persisted - many times when I went to run I felt a tightness in my chest, and an inability to push, like I was out of shape. I looked forward to the traffic lights being red on the way to the park! (more…)

Came across an interesting article via Ultra Adventures by Orthopaedic surgeon Joseph Froncioni on athletic footware and running injuries which lays a case for spending time unshod to help the feet naturally develop their strength and resilience. Also looks a little closer at the shoe manufacturers and the correlation with running injuries and expensive shoes. (more…)

Breast Cancer 3-Day Perfect Way to Get in Shape
60-mile, three-day walk complements health and fitness goals

JENKINTOWN, PA. – FEB. 15 – According to a November 2005 study in “Archives of Internal Medicine,” a moderate level of physical activity, such as walking 30 minutes a day, lengthened life by 1.3 years. Committing to an event such as the Breast Cancer 3-Day is a positive way to incorporate physical fitness into a daily routine and start on a path toward better health. (more…)

My main focus this month is on a very disturbing news item. There is a surgical arthroscopic procedure that is done 100,000 times a year, costing more than $1 billion dollars a year. It is arthroscopic knee surgery, that is done basically to “clean” up arthritis and debris from years of pounding. The assumption made by the authors is that this procedure is useless. (more…)

Posted on the Ultralist:

—– Original Message —–
From: “Steve Tanio”
To:
Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 7:08 PM
Subject: waterproof socks

I usually wear Injinji socks when running, and have had much success with no
blisters and comfort….does anyone who runs trails where water is
encountered wear a waterproof sock, similar to what duck hunters wear. If
so, would you wear these over your normal socks…or until Injinji makes a
waterproof crew sock…. (more…)

GOFAR interviews John Vonhof, author of Fixing Your Feet. The podcast is an hour long and covers a lot of ground that a beginner or anyone suffering from recurring foot issues will find useful.

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Posted on the Ultralist:
On Behalf Of Andy Holak
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 3:16 PM

Subject: Nutrition/Fueling at the End of a 100 miler

All this talk about how many calories per hour we can/should take in during a 100 miler has me pondering a quote I saw from Anton Krupicka in the October 2006 Ultrarunning magazine. In response to his nutrition plan for Leadville, he mentioned toward the end of this section that, “The last two hours in from Mayqueen I basically stopped eating and drinking. I was afraid of my stomach becoming upset again, plus, especially the last hour or so, I became very focused on just running fast and getting to the finish. Not eating at that stage didn’t seem to affect me too adversely.” (more…)

Why Eat a Plant-Based Diet?

OrganicAthlete asked its Health and Nutrition Advisory Committee, “Why is a plant-based diet optimal for health and peak performance?”

Here is what they said.

Brenda Davis, R.D., author of Becoming Vegan

“Plant-based diets offer exceptional fuel for peak performance and optimal health at every stage of the life cycle. Organic vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, [tag] (more…)