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I completed the Blaydon Races last week. When you hear of people running in the North East, two runs spring to mind – the Great North Run and the Blaydon Races. +
The Blaydon Races 2013
Events
Author Archives: Paul
Events
Building Healthy Young People
Health
The obesity crisis has long been associated with adults making poor nutrition choices and living an unhealthy lifestyle. Even though this is still the case, more and more children have now entered the equation, which raises serious concerns about their future. In “Overweight in Children”, published by the American Heart Association, obesity is said to be causing a broad range of health problems in teens and children such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and elevated blood cholesterol levels. Obese children are also more prone to low self-esteem, negative body image, and depression. Fitness is the answer to a healthier lifestyle, but with the vast amount of information available, it is easy for teens as well as parents to get lost and overwhelmed. This article will try to shed some light on the matter. +
Multipower Sportsfood launches new Power Layer Bar
Nutrition
Leading European Sports Nutrition Company Atlantic Multipower has launched a brand new protein bar, the Power Layer Bar. +
A Stitch In Time Saves 4:28
Events
I completed my second Pier to Pier event on Sunday and I’m still smiling! Smiling because I loved the run and smiling because I got a new personal best. +
Top 10 Back Care Tips
Health
Many people suffer from back pain at some point during their lives, ranging from a passing discomfort to a genuinely debilitating injury. We put our spines through a lot in our every day lives, and the regular stress on joints and muscle can really takes its toll over time. +
My First Half
Events
I think it was back in February when I tweeted Val. It was a screenshot of 13.1 miles and I suggested I wanted to attempt my first half Marathon. +
5 Ways to Improve Your Athletic Ability
Fitness
When you’re aiming to get a certain kind of body, there are many tricks and tips to help along your way. For athletes, it’s important to build up on lean muscle mass and keep energy levels high enough to really make a workout count. +
Five Fingers, Five Toes
Reviews
After my running challenge in December I was asked to review a product called ‘Five Fingers’ by Vibram. I was over the moon to be asked to review these. Although I knew nothing about the shoe, I was just pleased to be asked my opinion! +
4 Ways to Increase Fighting Speed
Fitness
No matter which hand to hand combat you’re competing in, you can pretty much guarantee that increased speed will help you to come out on top. Judoka, boxers and even MMA fighters could all benefit from a bit of added speed, which is why speed training is likely to be one of the most important aspects of your training regime. +
It’s Just a Blog
Fitness
I read something on Twitter last weekend that touched a nerve. It was a tweet suggesting that unless you’re someone important, you shouldn’t have a blog. Obviously as a blog owner, I took offense to something being said like that. I respect everyones opinion so here’s mine.