Brain Supplements for Runners

Running and supplements are something that a surprisingly few number of people would put together. Lots of people understand the need to eat healthily and to combine good wholesome foods with a balanced running program but not many runners, joggers or athletes look at the vitamins and minerals side of things.

Brain Supplements

One of the best products that can make a real difference to your running is the traditional fish oils such as Omega three. These are the oils that go into many brain supplements and not only do they help keep your body functioning at its best but they also have a positive impact on your mood and your well being.

In terms of running and triathlon, fish oils can help with recovery of muscles and joints as well as helping to keep your joints mobile as you age. There is scientific proof that healthy fish oils and brain supplements have a very good chance of guarding against the attrition that road running causes and they are recommended by most health professionals.

 

Running in the cold

I love running, and I mean I really love running. So much so that when I cant run I get very moody and sometimes all I can think about is when I am going to get my next running fix. I call it a fix as this really is what it is. No matter how stressed I get or how tired I feel, one good run can cure all my ails and make me feel on top of the world again.

Running down the long walk is one of my favourite routes

 

Bearing this in mind, this week has been one of the longest working weeks ever so far. I have been up to my eyeballs in projects and analysis so much so that I haven’t stood up from my desk sometimes for six hours at a time. Now the office where I work has a fully equipped gym that i try to use twice a week but this week I haven’t even been able to squeeze in a quick sprint on the treadmill.

So when I came home from work today, instead of sitting, eating and wathcing TV I decided to sit, eat and then go for a run in the freezing cold. 10k and 50 minutes later and I feel more awake than I have in about three days and I know that I am going to have problems sleeping later! Wouldnt trade this running high for the world though!

Happy running and jogging Garmin watch lovers!

Nike Combat Boots for Running

Running and combat boots aren’t something that you might think go together but let me tell you that they very much do so!

Nike have been making running shoes for years now but recently they have started producing a range of boots for army personnel. These tactical shoes were born from four years of extensive testing and are available to all civilians and those involved in the security industry alike.

They have been designed with performance in mind and are both flexible and durable. They also are one of the fastest drying models around – yet another great reason why so many people are putting their trust in the nike kit.

Synthetic leather makes these shoes very durable and they are some of the highest performing shoes around. For more information on the nike combat shoes range or any of the running, fitness or armed service personnel ranges then you should consult the Nike Army Boots website

LNG Liquefied Natural Gas

So for something  a little bit different now!

Liquefied natural gas or LNG for short is a type of natural gas that has been shrunk 600 times so that it can be transported much more easily.

Some of you may have heard that the USA is set to start exporting LNG from 2015 onwards due to the boom in shale gas that they have been experiencing in this past few years as well as a glut in demand that is freeing up excess supply. There are a few outlets for this shale gas and one of those is the Sabine Pass lng terminal in Texas.

A company called Cheniere Energy is turning their old re-gassification terminal into a liquefaction terminal so that they can begin exporting LNG to countries such as Japan, India and Europe who rely heavily on energy imports.

So far, four separate companies have signed deals with Cheniere energy for their LNG including the following players:

Sabine Pass LNG Export Companies:

1. BG
2. Gail (India)
3. Gas Natural Fernosa
4. Kogas

As other companies in the US follow Cheniere energy into the export market, we can but watch as we see a previously forecast tight global LNG market potentially become awash with up to 50 million tons per anum of new gas before 2020.

For more LNG information such as market news, see WhatLNG.com

Triathlon Forum

One of the latest triathlon forums to hit the web is called RankMyTri.com. The site features a wide range of features including the worlds first triathlon rankings tables, open to athletes of all abilities.

Triathlon forum and rankings

Another great thing about the site is the fact that the team have put together a wide range of different articles and blog posts that cover a wide range of topics stretching from the latest products and gadgets to hit the sport as well as articles from elite athletes and sports professionals.

The site also features an up and coming Triathlon Forum which rewards you for your contribution to the community as well as allowing you to display badges and trophies when you have completed goals and beaten your personal best times.

The best thing to do is to check out the site as then you can get a feel for how the site looks and the different range of features that it offers. If you would like any more information on training for a triathlon or just want to upload your race times into their rankings tables then check it out!

Motorola Motoactv

The new MOTOACTV from Motorola is a next generation fitness tracker and GPS gadget that is also a smart MP3 player. Not only can you track and record up to 30 training stats in real time, but you can also listen to music that you have transferred to the unit from your music library or Itunes. The Motoactv will keep track of the various songs that you listen to and perform best to, and will then collate them into one convenient playlist for you to listen to you on your hard training sessions.

Motorola MOTOACTV

There are a number of features that Motorola have included on their MOTOACTV that make it a next generation fitness tracker. You race your previous workouts, pre-set pace or routes that you have downloaded from Motoactv.com.

Another new feature is the wi-fi syncing of all your training data. Every time you finish a training session and then walk in range of your home wifi, the Motorola MOTOACTV will upload your training sessions to the Motoactv online training portal without you having to worry about a thing. This takes the memory work out of uploading all of your training sessions to the online store.

There are a number of other features that make the Motorola MOTOACTV an advanced GPS fitness tracker. For a full review, the best thing to do is to check out the Motorola website or the review on RunTheLine.com.

 

Garmin Edge 200

The Garmin Edge 200 is a cut down and less powerful (but better value for money) cycling computer from Garmin. The Edge 200 records several of the most important training stats that you need to understand your ride, but doesn’t have any of the top end features that the Edge 800 or some of the more advanced cycling computers have such as GPS mapping navigation or heart rate sensor compatibility. Its simplicity is its beauty however as the unit is virtually ready to go straight from the box. The unit is supplied with two cycle mount kits that install quickly any easily using the rubber bands provided and then you can start the computer with one click of a button. When you are out riding, the  computer will tell you your average speed, distance, time and calories burned. You can also keep track of altitude and lap speed/distance/time for extra control over your rides.

Garmin Edge 200 In The Box

Once you have finished training you can then upload all of your training data to the garmin connect online training portal. Here you can join one of the worlds largest communities of fitness lovers and you can swap and share training courses as well as analysing your training in more detail.

The best way to understand just how powerful the Garmin Connet portal is, is to go and have a look around the site for yourself. You can register for a free account and there is absolutely noting to pay once you have bought a compatible garmin device such as any of the Edge or Forerunner series.

The only other thing that is worth mentioning about the garmin Edge 200 is the battery life. The unit takes 14 hours to run out of battery and then will take only three hours to charge either via the mains charging cable or the USB adapter supplied in the box.