Sin Represas; two of the world’s wildest rivers to be gagged forever…

by kath lowrieAlternative Energy, ConservationPosted on 0 comments

Sin represas = Without dams; This is the message on thousands of Chileans’ lips. Chilean Patagonia is the most pristine wilderness we have ever set foot in. Tumbling waterfalls, towering snow-capped fjords, glaciers unfolding into pristine valleys, heaving with wildlife. We sailed for weeks without seeing a single human being; our mouths just hanging open in a …

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How do you fuel a 5000 mile run?

by adminFood and Nutrition, Running, The Run UpPosted on 0 comments

As a general rule, as runners Kath and I tend to fall into the old school of nutritional fulfillment – eat plenty of good fresh food (emphasis on the plenty!), prepare as much as possible your self, listen to our bodies requirements and respond quickly, and keep clear of nutritional supplements unless absolutely necessary. The …

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Yerba Mate

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What is it?                               Herbal drink extracted from the plant Ilex paraguariensis, served in a gourd!   Supposed Benefits:             Alertness,  free-radical fighting anti-oxidents, ………………….. Active Ingredients:            Anti-oxidents, caffeine, et al The Downside:                      Potential increased cancer risk, esp throat/bowel Famous Proponents:     …

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Could you design the worst training plan imaginable . . . ?

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If you could design the worst training plan imaginable to prepare for a long distance run, what would it look like? For sure you would put a restriction on the amount of training miles the competitor could run. You would ensure they were physically exhausted by the time they arrived at the start line. Perhaps …

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