The importance of an athletic supporter

Before you do Zumba, men-folk, please watch this video:

I'm a fan of men who will try dance moves. Just be careful to "pack it" before attempting this exercise.

Thank you.

An organic experience

Although I'm not eating 100% organic anymore, but I have learned that organic options ROCK when available. Here are some of my favorites!

Veggies like bell peppers from the farmers market - They are organic and grown locally. Who cares if they are mis-shapen. The farmer's market is also a good excuse to get up on Sunday before 1:00.

Fruits like nectarines and blackberries from the farmer's market are also dee-lish!

Dairy products: Ok, Fage Greek yoghurt is NOT organic, but it is super tasty. I had a hard time finding an organic yoghurt that is tasty AND filling. I even tried organic soy yoghurt and all I have to say is.... yuck. I'm so glad I'm not lactose intolerant! Also, yummy organic string cheese is fantastic!

Frozen food: There IS organic frozen food, which is simple to make (this rice takes 3 minutes in the micro) and there's a lot of it out there, folks. Another favorite is Whole Foods' frozen organic ravioli!

If the shoe fits . . .

. . . buy another pair.

Don't buy another brand. Stick with the ones that fit. Here's to another 300 miles!

Things I like, Things I find odd (Olympics Edition)

(Because I'm due for a post.)

My favorite Olympic sport is track and field. I especially love the 200 meter dash, because so much can happen around the curve. It's awesome!

Speaking of the Olympics . . . I wonder why India doesn't have more athletes. With over a billion people, I thought there would be more than 57! As my Indian compadre said, "We are more brains than brawn." I guess so. No knocking a society that takes pride in intelligence.

I LOVE that McDonalds and Michelob are official sponsors of the Olympics!

While running today, I realized why I'm not crazy about small children. They make me nervous because they lack sense of direction. I should count the times in a week when I almost run into one somewhere: walking through my complex, at the grocery store, on the trail. I'm telling you, that could be an Olympic sport!

Has anyone noticed that the 30-40 year old women's age group at any race is the group to beat? Those women are crazy-tough. Perhaps after having children, your endurance goes through the roof! Maybe I'll change my mind and have a couple. Ok ... maybe not.

Does the Olympics increase an individuals motivation to exercise? I'm telling you. So far, it's working for me.

I like Asics 2130s. I recently bought a pair of Nike, thinking I would try something different, and it didn't work out for me. I got a shin splint in one leg, and horrible cramping on the left side of my left foot. Fortunately, I shop at a running specialty store, and they let me return the Nike's and go back to my old standards. Lesson learned: Stick with what you know. If it works, no need to change.

I like sports that adhere to internal human instincts i.e. running, boxing, climbing, weights. Participating in these sports could help you in the real world i.e. getting away from the bad guys, defending yourself, getting over a wall, lifting a heavy box . . . What does the elliptical train you for? Riding the world's smallest unicycle? Don't even get me started on synchronized diving.

Will people let Michael Phelps go home and rest, already!