Gaia: Zaadzthletes

Re: Pilates

http://pop-cultural-hippie.gaia.com — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:48:48 GMT

YES! I love pilates. I've been dancing all my life, and a couple years ago, we started doing some pilates to begin our warm-up. Ever since that first day we did pilates, I've been obsessed with it. I am so into it. I have a book on it that really helps me with everything as well. I love pilates!!

Re: knees!!

http://akonst.gaia.com — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:43:38 GMT

I suffered from knee tendinitis since the age of 16.

Try Egoscue.

http://pods.gaia.com/egoscue

Best of luck

Re: Break the spell of inertia

http://Trajik.gaia.com — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:46:57 GMT

This was an awesome quote. I am getting ready for a race in 2 months and this really uplifted my spirits. Thanks for sharing.

Antonio

related pod

http://ookami.gaia.com — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:07:49 GMT

Open invitation to the Pod Dog Sports.. would love to get it jumpstarted and going!

http://pods.zaadz.com/dog_sports

Re: From runner to race director!

http://ookami.gaia.com — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:01:44 GMT

Jen,

Can't recall..you in the Bay Area? If so you ought to get together with the Pacific Striders. Tell Thom Trimble I sent ya. He is a fantastic guy and they would help you with the ropes of setting up and doing your own race.

Ookami

Re: 12 marathon DOWN!

http://ookami.gaia.com — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:58:51 GMT

Jen,

Sorry I missed your accomplishment. Fantastic. Don't ya love running in the City by the Bay? Use to race in Golden Gate Park ALOT.

Ookami

www.highmesafitness.com

Re: From runner to race director!

http://JBeeZee.gaia.com — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:57:06 GMT

Hi Tom,

Great goals for this year! Which races are you planning on running? Where did you kayak last year? Hope you've been able to enjoy the recent snow!

All the best,

Jen

Active Holidays

http://racketeer.gaia.com — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:56:19 GMT

With work seeming to get in the way of my sport so much, I'm trying to find some holiday destinations that will let me do some structured training - ideally with some like-minded individuals who could spur me on to greater things.

I don't just want a hotel with a spa and gym; and I don't want somewhere that focusses on watersports, as swimming is not my thing at all.

Does anyone have any suggestions for venues?

Regards,

Peter

Re: New to Zaadzthletes

http://piankeshaw.gaia.com — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:20:39 GMT

Hi, Jen:

Thanks for the welcome. I started training for my first Ironman about nine months out from the event. I recommend "Going Long" by Joe Friel and Gordon Byrn. Good overview of the training, but short on specifics. It is truly worth all the hard word and effort when you cross the finish line and hear those magic words".......You are an Ironman!!!"

Re: From runner to race director!

http://WaterOne.gaia.com — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:48:21 GMT

hey Jen, sounds like you did have a great 2007 year of athletic movement! The two marathons are impressive ... I have similar running goals for 2008 - a half and hopefully one marathon. Last years was less about running and more about upper body with sea kayaking and a bit less running than usual.

This winter I hope to get in more snowshoeing, snowboarding and XC skiing.

namaste
tom

Re: New to Zaadzthletes

http://JBeeZee.gaia.com — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 07:45:36 GMT

Welcome, Dan!

Great to hear that you're taking on a hundred miler this year! Would love to hear how your training is going.

Also, that is so very impressive/cool that you've completed four Ironmans! Have yet to set the date, but I intend to complete an Ironman. How long before your first one did you begin training?

Anyway, great to see you on here. A happy, healthy thriving 2008 to you and yours!

With love,

Jen

Hemp Protein Powder!!!

http://piankeshaw.gaia.com — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:04:12 GMT

I recently came across Hemp Protein Powder at my local health food store. I drink a protein shake in the morning because I have to get up at 4:00 a.m so that I can workout for 90 to 120 minutes and be at work on time. I can just gulp the drink down and go. The hemp protein powder added to 12 ounces of soy milk and a couple scoops of vanilla yogurt is just the trick. The Hemp protein has an excellent amino acid profile and is high in Omega 3 fatty acids and high in fiber. It is processsed raw for all you raw foodies. I highly recommend!!

New to Zaadzthletes

http://piankeshaw.gaia.com — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:56:28 GMT

Hello. I've finally found the time to post on Zaadz and came across Zaadzthletes. The group sounds perfect. I'm into healthy living and ultra-endurance events. My goal this year is to complete a 100 mile ultramarathon. Please feel free to give advice if you have done an ultramarathon. I've completed four Ironman Triathlons and would be happy to help a newbie.

From runner to race director!

http://JBeeZee.gaia.com — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:54:09 GMT

Hiya, Zaadzthletes!

So excited to read about everyone's experiences in 2007!

Personally, 2007 was a great year for me. I ran a bunch of races, including two marathons. I also took on the role of "coach" by working as a pace leader for two local marathons. What a blast! Got to meet fantastic runners, event planners, and really push myself to the next level while being awed by the way my fellow runners (many first-timers) stepped up to the daily challenge of crosstraining and a rigorous run.

In 2008? Time to fulfil my decade-long vision of creating a race! Also, will set a PR for the marathon and the half. Finally, I want to take up climbing - had a brief taste last year and loved it!

OK, would love to know how everyone's doing. Let's get our goals down in writing!

In the spirit of power, courage and fun,

- Jen

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http://JBeeZee.gaia.com — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:52:43 GMT

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Re: Running injuries

http://jackii.gaia.com — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:25:47 GMT

this is a little late, but it's a subject close to my heart.

my suggestion is to exercise for fun, not training.

listen to your body before it forces the issue with injury.

and now that you have an injury, use that as an opportunity to study how your body heals and rejuvenates itself. seek various other healing modalities, reiki, acupuncture, acupressure, ayurveda, nutrition, whatever the universe brings to you.

hope that helps somebody,

12 marathon DOWN!

http://JBeeZee.gaia.com — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:48:40 GMT

This past Sunday, I ran the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco. beautiful day, superbly orchestrated race, breathtaking course!

So I just found this site ...

http://WaterOne.gaia.com — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 21:51:09 GMT

after ~10 months on zaadz. I used to do many 'athletic things' such as racing on bike, canoe and foot. Anymore I seek activities over the race or the competition. The challenge is as much with your mind or with nature ... not so much with other individuals.

So, now I take on the sea in a home-built 'skin-on-frame' kayak or baidarka.

I also enjoy long mountain dayhikes (10 to 20 miles), backpacking, bicycle commuting, running, trail-running and 'hashing'. Fly fishing remote mountain streams where a long hike or backpack in is required is also a blast. Oh yea, and then there is snowshoeing and snowboarding and dancing and pickup basketball and ....

So that's my version of 'Zaazthleticism'.

tom

What's going on?

http://Trajik.gaia.com — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:10:40 GMT

Hello everyone,

This is my first time posting here. My name Is Tony. I just love to run. I went for one of the best runs I had in a while. I don't know how long or how far. I just went running as Forest Gump would say. I supposed I had a lot on mind. It's the best meditaion I have. Well, I am off for another today. Have a great day all.

Re: Dancing?

http://SakantaRunningWolf.gaia.com — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:53:37 GMT

I agree re: Freestyle. Also enjoy watching structured movement, and pick up by
watching, then doing.