Book that Inspired the 50,000 Athlete Challenge is Available
Written by Don
Saturday, 20 February 2010 09:27
The idea for the 50,000 Athlete Challenge that became the 50-k Active/Athlete Challenge originated from interviews I did with 50 athletes over 50 during research for this book. The interviews of over-50 athletes inspired me to try to get people of all ages to adopt some of the simple, healthy habits I observed in these folks, who are living extraordinarily healthy lives.
I love my new running shoes, although I feel sort of guilty for dumping my old ones. They were good to me and we went many places together. Sometimes you just have to admit when it's the end of the road. Well, I am head over heels with my new shows; they make my heart flutter...
With valentines day coming up it would be a great week to celebrate the loves and passions in our lives. I plan on not only celebrating my wonderful wife Sylvia, but will also celebrate the love I have for being active and living a strong, healthy life. This week Sylvia and I are embarking on a new workout routine and nutrition plan. Today we through out lots of unhealthy foods and did a major shop for wonderful, fresh, amazing foods that I can't wait to start fueling my body with. Feels sooooo good.
So this week Syl and I will not only celebrate valentines day together, but will celebrate our love for being active and healthy. I encourage you to take stock this week in not only your loving relationships, but also revel in the active passions you have that make you feel great!
How about we make 2010-2019 the PLAY Decade?
Written by Don McGrath
Sunday, 17 January 2010 10:25
It seems that 2009 was a tough year for many people. In talking to people over the holidays, I heard many people saying they looked forward to turning the page on 2009. The economy, illness, deaths of family and friends and pets seem to have taken a toll on us. OK, so what are we going to do? What's going to change things up?
In research for a book I'm writing, I found that Play is very important in our development and in living an active life. Tapping into the instinct that we all have and that we experienced daily as children can help us to see possibilities, be more creative, and experience the joy of moving our bodies in wild, unpredictable ways.
How about we declare the next decade the Play Decade? Let's make it the decade that we harness the power of play that can help enrich our lives.
So now I'll bet you're asking, "so how do we do that?" The following questions may help you in getting started. I'd love to hear from you about what you think of my proposal.
I first posted this article on my blog at 50athletesover50.com and received good feedback on it, so I thought I would post it here too. I hope you enjoy it.
This past week I reconnected with my runner-self. My current active passion is rock climbing, but I was a competitive runner for many years. This past week, I was visiting my family in New York, where climbing was not accessible, but running was. I ran several times to help get my blood flowing and get in a some sort of workout. My first day in New York, I ran a four mile loop around Collin’s Park; a run that I had probably done 1000 times. When I started, my lungs and legs rejoiced in the oxygen rich air of sea level. I felt as if I was ticking off six minute miles, just like I used to, but I knew I was probably running much slower. Regardless, I felt great. I charged up the hill at the back of the lake, floated over the turtle backed roads and uneven slate sidewalks, with visions of the runner I used to be flashing through my mind’s eye.
