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Welcome to ‘essential minerals’. Here you will find tips to make the most out of the minerals your body needs. Time-to- Run – Contributor Cynthia Hayward How to keep your body’s engine in tip top form No athlete, be they Michael Johnson or Joe Plod, can survive for long without a regular intake of the […]
Essential minerals is a post from: Time-to-Run Nutrition
In response to the article [ vitamins explored Vit C ] on the harmfulness of Vit C inre kidney stones. The article on Vitamin C regarding its benefits in ridding kidney stones and its overall antiviral/antibacterial effects with megadoses, by Robert McHeffey. There are five types of kidney stones: 1. Calcium phosphate stones are common […]
Vitamin C and its suspected harmfulness explained is a post from: Time-to-Run Nutrition
Fat Reduction Pills will not make your heart stronger, will not increase your other muscles endurance, or teach you to cope with food and life. Your circulation will remain stagnant. Fat reduction pills will not make you fitter. Exercise raises your self esteem because you have taken control of your body. All Fat Reduction (Fat […]
Fat Reduction Pills will not make you fitter is a post from: Time-to-Run Nutrition
There are two essential fatty acids that contribute to a healthier heart and they are part of the so-called “omega” grouping. Linoleic acid is one of the omega-6 fat family, and alpha-linolenic acid is a member of the omega-3 fat family. Both of these fats are PUFAs, and have appeared in the news for their […]
Omega Fatty Acids – What are Omega fatty acids? is a post from: Time-to-Run Nutrition
Take a tour of any supermarket today, and you will be struck by the number of margarine tubs, cooking oils and even yogurts and eggs that have “Omega 3 or 6” either in their brand name or added in big letters to the packaging. What is the sudden big deal with Omegas? Are marketers just […]
Omega Fatty Acids – a Hype or Help? is a post from: Time-to-Run Nutrition
OK, you’ve made it to the start of week 3, not much should change now. In the next 2 weeks you are going to increase your training slightly and you are going to assess what you have done the last 2 weeks. You will need to ask yourself the questions: Have you warmed up correctly? […]
Absolute beginners and beginners : week 3 and on is a post from: Time-to-Run Beginners
The best thing any person exercising can do is monitor their pulse. Your pulse is a great source of information, often warning you when your body needs to take things easy. It is also a valuable source when training. As this is the beginners section, we shall not go too deeply into the training methods […]
How to take your pulse – keeping your finger on the beat is a post from: Time-to-Run Beginners
Athletics Canada publishes Olympic Games Selection Criteria
OTTAWA – Athletics Canada published today its selection criteria for nomination to the 2012 Olympic Games team.
Athletics (track and field) at the Olympic Games in London, England takes place during the second week of competition – August 3 to 12. The criteria reflect an athlete’s performance readiness to finish in the top 12, or top 24 for selected Rising Stars. [Read more…]
Chantal Petitclerc for UK Athletics
OTTAWA – Athletics Canada congratulates today Chantal Petitclerc of Montreal, Que., who has accepted a coaching position with UK Athletics for the upcoming 2012 Paralympic Games in London. “Athletics Canada wishes Chantal all the best in her role as coach and mentor with Great Britain’s Paralympics team. I have no doubt that Chantal’s tremendous career will lead to a bright coaching future,” states Rob Guy, Chief Executive Officer of Athletics Canada. Guy adds, “We look forward to crossing paths again.” [Read more…]
Kendra Schaaf takes Cross title
VANCOUVER – The weather didn’t cooperate but that didn’t stop great racing today at Jericho Beach Park in Vancouver, B.C., site of the 2011 Canadian Cross Country Championships. Cameron Levins of Black Creek, B.C., successfully defended his title in the men’s senior age category. Kendra Schaaf of Craven, Sask., took the Canadian title in the women’s senior race in a time of 25:00 minutes. Ryan Cassidy of Grande-Digue, N.B., and Ellen Pennock of Calgary, Alta., took the men’s and women’s junior titles respectively. [Read more…]
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