Good news and bad news.
Bad news: For the past two weeks or so I have been dealing with a nagging deep shin injury caused from an ankle sprain on a 10 mile run with a good buddy of mine Toby. I believe it is soft tissue, but nothing that time off from running and a lot of active recovery cannot take care of. Though, I do need to get back to 100% soon so I am able to put in the proper training to reach my goal time of 2:38 at this years Boston Marathon.
Good news: With the bad there is always good! Although I did sprain my ankle pretty bad with Toby, I did finish that run with him and for him, as he is really trying hard to become more active as a runner but doesnt know pace and sometimes isn't always as motivated to get out there, especially on frigid, snowy days. I am more than happy and excited that he is becoming a healthier and more level headed individual through the running I have been "coaching" him through. This will no doubt allow him to more easily deal with the stress that comes with being a professional opera singer in New York City.
I have also made quite a connection with a family physician whom I met at Fleet Feet when I was educating him on nutrition for a training athlete, and different forms of training and those workouts effects on his body as he is training for his first half marathon. I keep in touch with him and recently sat down with him at his house and provided a "Running Calendar" to map out his training and help him organize his time through his busy work schedule. Along with that, I am helping to provide more insight into human performance nutrition and goal setting and motivatinal techniques for the 2nd edition of his health and wellness book. Soon, I hope I can learn even more about nutrition science, and provide more people with plans to change their lifestyle and becoming healthier through running, mentally and physically.
Finally, I ran a 12 miler with Blake who runs from Fleet Feet, as he is beginning to train for his first marathon. It was his jumpstart long run, and I was happy to run it with him in order to inspire him and motivate him to keep going.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
Importance acid/alkaline balance in diet for athlete
An athletes fueling is essential to maintaining proper health before, during and after competition. For the athlete, energy levels are optimized by fueling ones body with a good amount of carbohydrates, both simple and complex depending on performance level. But there is a negative side to all this carbohydrate fueling that the athlete should understand when fueling properly.
The carbohydrates consumed are digested starting in the mouth with an enzyme produced in the salivary glands called amylase. As it continues though the GI tract, it actually produces a very acidic environment. The acidity is formed from the breakdown of the starches into simpler and simpler components by the bacterial flora in the gut. This fermentation of the extra carbs forms lactic acid that can eat away at the layers of the intestine. That is why healthy individuals, especially those consuming high amounts of carbohydrates from energy should eat fruits and vegetables as well.
The fruits and vegetables get digested and form an alkaline, or basic environment in the body. This will help to counterbalance the acidity from the carbs and keep the pH levels to a normal 7.5. If not eaten, the body will find other ways of balancing the pH in the blood. It will eat away at the bone structure, taking with it the calcium and magnesium to form a more alkaline environment. For the athlete, this could lead to more prevalent risk of bone fracture and injury, and time off from training. As your body feeds off of itself, it could also lead to increased fatigue and lower endurance levels because Oxygen isn't taken in as efficiently as it potentially could be.
That is the basics on the proper balance of acidic and alkaline foods in the athletes body. There are so many more tidbits on this, but the bottom line is to eat a balanced diet supplemented with vitamins and minerals from fruits, vegetables and dairy in order to fuel wisely and go longer and faster.
The carbohydrates consumed are digested starting in the mouth with an enzyme produced in the salivary glands called amylase. As it continues though the GI tract, it actually produces a very acidic environment. The acidity is formed from the breakdown of the starches into simpler and simpler components by the bacterial flora in the gut. This fermentation of the extra carbs forms lactic acid that can eat away at the layers of the intestine. That is why healthy individuals, especially those consuming high amounts of carbohydrates from energy should eat fruits and vegetables as well.
The fruits and vegetables get digested and form an alkaline, or basic environment in the body. This will help to counterbalance the acidity from the carbs and keep the pH levels to a normal 7.5. If not eaten, the body will find other ways of balancing the pH in the blood. It will eat away at the bone structure, taking with it the calcium and magnesium to form a more alkaline environment. For the athlete, this could lead to more prevalent risk of bone fracture and injury, and time off from training. As your body feeds off of itself, it could also lead to increased fatigue and lower endurance levels because Oxygen isn't taken in as efficiently as it potentially could be.
That is the basics on the proper balance of acidic and alkaline foods in the athletes body. There are so many more tidbits on this, but the bottom line is to eat a balanced diet supplemented with vitamins and minerals from fruits, vegetables and dairy in order to fuel wisely and go longer and faster.
Monday, December 12, 2011
A Little bit about Anthony Wind....
A lifetime runner, Anthony has been running for competition and a healthy lifestyle since he was 5 years old. He ran in High School and found promise as a runner, earning 1st team All County and All State recognition. After high school, Anthony based his college years solely focused on academics and soon realized a void. Regaining the inspiration to run again for competition and a healthy life have opened up new doors in his life.
In fall 2010, Anthony entered his first Marathon and finished in sub 3 hours (2:55). He earned 10th place overall and qualified for the Boston Marathon. Through training for the second marathon in Boston, Anthony soon realized the importance of dedication and healthy living. School excelled, while running improved.
At the 115th Boston Marathon, Wind ran a hard fought race in a time of 2:46:28, earning 398 place overall.
Through all this running, Anthony also found a love for cycling as well, competing in the Autumn Classic Duathlon and placing 5th overall and 1st in his age group.
Most recently, Wind trained by putting in many miles for his first Ultra Marathon in New York City, the Knickerbocker 60K. He ran the first 21 miles a little fast with an average 6:10 pace, and then slowed to finish in 10th overall and 1st in his age group in his first Ultra. A satisfying accomplishment and one that will be improved in the future.
Alongside all of the athletic endeavors, Anthony also strives to ensure a healthy community while working at Fleet Feet in Rochester NY. He helps to promote running and activity, and also loves teaching new comers to the sport about more efficient running techniques and most importantly, the benefits of a health conscious life and smart nutritional habits.
In the future, Anthony will continue to go to school, while at the same time maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle and competing in half marathons, marathons, and definitely ultras. His goal for the up and coming year is to increase his speed and base mileage so that the longer events will improve. He will train with a few accomplished athletes in Rochester for part of the next year. Anthony plans on racing more in the next year while representing himself and his sport in a professional, honorable and respectful manner.
In fall 2010, Anthony entered his first Marathon and finished in sub 3 hours (2:55). He earned 10th place overall and qualified for the Boston Marathon. Through training for the second marathon in Boston, Anthony soon realized the importance of dedication and healthy living. School excelled, while running improved.
At the 115th Boston Marathon, Wind ran a hard fought race in a time of 2:46:28, earning 398 place overall.
Through all this running, Anthony also found a love for cycling as well, competing in the Autumn Classic Duathlon and placing 5th overall and 1st in his age group.
Most recently, Wind trained by putting in many miles for his first Ultra Marathon in New York City, the Knickerbocker 60K. He ran the first 21 miles a little fast with an average 6:10 pace, and then slowed to finish in 10th overall and 1st in his age group in his first Ultra. A satisfying accomplishment and one that will be improved in the future.
Alongside all of the athletic endeavors, Anthony also strives to ensure a healthy community while working at Fleet Feet in Rochester NY. He helps to promote running and activity, and also loves teaching new comers to the sport about more efficient running techniques and most importantly, the benefits of a health conscious life and smart nutritional habits.
In the future, Anthony will continue to go to school, while at the same time maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle and competing in half marathons, marathons, and definitely ultras. His goal for the up and coming year is to increase his speed and base mileage so that the longer events will improve. He will train with a few accomplished athletes in Rochester for part of the next year. Anthony plans on racing more in the next year while representing himself and his sport in a professional, honorable and respectful manner.
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