I think this falls under the auspices of the Mental Health Department. I took a vacation and I felt very differently. I was able to let go of the concerns of my day-to-day life. Staying fit, whether mentally or physically, should not be a chore that has no other purpose. This is why you don’t…

The goal, if you want to live a long, happy, healthy life right up to the very end, is to stay active. One of the most interesting and pleasurably ways to do this is to go hiking. It’s something I never did much until recently, and I’ve really enjoyed the state parks here in Arkansas,…

This is the sixth and final episode in a series on brain chemicals which started with Episode 139 (http://RunningAFEVER.com/139). See episode 139 for an overview of these chemicals based on Simon Sinek’s speech “Why Leaders Eat Last”. Cortisol is known as the stress hormone. It is the first stage of ‘fight or flight’ process. It…

This is the fourth in a series on brain chemicals. See Episode 139 “Brain Chemistry” for an overview on how these chemicals fit into our survival as a species. (http://RunningAFEVER.com/139). To review, oxytocin is associated with love, trust, and friendship. It is triggered by physical contact, hugging, shaking hands, acts of human generosity (witnessed, received…

This is the third in a series of episodes going into detail on the five brain chemicals I summarized in Episode 139 on brain chemistry (http://RunningAFEVER.com/139). A summary of what we already know from that episode: 1. Seratonin is what some call the leadership chemical, associated with pride, status, recognition. 2. It’s why we have…

This is the second in a series of episodes going into some detail about the brain chemicals discussed first in Episode 139 (http://RunningAFEVER.com/139). In review, dopamine: 1. Comes from accomplishment, crossing things off a to-do list; it makes sure we get things done. 2. This is why we need to write down goals. When we…

I take an afternoon and go to Devil’s Den State Park on a TUESDAY! It’s great weather and a special treat. I’m back in the gym, getting back after about a month off due to an ankle injury. I’m also trying out the first aircraft in the Running: A FEVER aviation department. Be sure to…

Today we’re going to make Thai Basil Beef. With only 6 ingredients and about 30 minutes to make 4 servings, it’s a simple, spicy addition to your meal prep repertoire. I’m trying to help make it easier for you to eat healthy. You CAN stick to a diet, and if you use these recipes and the…

I’ve been looking for alternatives for cardio, since I don’t care much for running or stationary biking. One suggestion I received was skating. There are several types of skating, including recreational, competitive speed skating, and the kind I’m interested in, fitness skating. Obviously, I needed a pair of skates, and I chose the Rollerblade Bladerunner….

Here’s a Medical Department update on my achilles tendon injury. I went to the doctor today. He noticed some swelling, but he said that based on my ability to move my foot, the tendon was not completely torn. I could have bursitis because there is a bursal sac right behind the tendon. The treatment consists…