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Running: A FEVER
Running: A FEVER is a podcast about fitness, diet, and medicine. The goal is to live a long, happy, healthy, active life right up to the very end. The host is not an expert but a fellow traveler on the journey to a physically fit lifestyle. Do you love your life enough to make it last as long as possible?
Episodes
Running: A FEVERRAF124: Beans
http://RunningAFEVER.com I keep hearing from various sources on the importance of beans in our diets. Dan Buettner says they are one of the world's greatest…
Running: A FEVERRAF123: 5 Easy Ways to Burn Calories
http://RunningAFEVER.com There are little changes you can add to your everyday routine to be more active, both at home or at work, or wherever you would…
Running: A FEVERRAF122: Tom Brady's TB12 - Pliability
http://RunningAFEVER.com Pliability is the central concept of Tom Brady's physical training program. He spends 50% of his training time on pliability, the rest…
Running: A FEVERRAF121: Tom Brady's TB12 Diet (Part 2)
Get the book: http://RunningAFEVER.com/tb12book This week's episode is a continuation of my discussion of the diet outlined in Tom Brady's book "The TB12…
Running: A FEVERRAF120: Tom Brady's TB12 Diet (Part 1)
http://RunningAFEVER.com Get the book: http://RunningAFEVER.com/tb12book This weekend is Superbowl 53. For those not in the United States, that's the…
Running: A FEVERRAF119: Post-Holiday Fat
http://RunningAFEVER.com It's been a long day, starting at 5:30 A.M. with my first trip to the gym in 2-1/2 weeks, and continuing tonight with a Blue Zone…
Running: A FEVERRAF118: Even If
http://RunningAFEVER.com Today's podcast episode is inspired by the Mercy Me song "Even If". In the song, the singer acknowleges that God can take away any…
Running: A FEVERRAF117: Thermogenics and Fat Burners
http://RunningAFEVER.com There's a sort of prankster at work who gave me a Christmas present that included "Blazin Rectum Rub", which I assume is a real spicy…
Running: A FEVERRAF116: Roadside Park in the Natural State
http://RunningAFEVER.com On a long trip, I stop at a rest area along my route and take a brief walk to get some fresh air and stretch my life. I emphasize the…
Running: A FEVERRAF115: The Injury - One Year Later
http://RunningAFEVER What impact did this major injury have on my overall journey to good health? What did I learn from it? In this episode I review what…
Running: A FEVERRAF114: Road Trip - Queen Wilhelmina State Park
http://RunningAFEVER.com A little travel is good for the soul. Today Amy and I drive several hours to go hiking at Queen Wilhelmina State Park near Mena…
Running: A FEVERRAF113: All About BPA's
http://RunningAFEVER.com Bisphenol A, also known as BPA. What is it? BPA is one of the most common industrial chemicals on the planet. It is used to make…
Running: A FEVERRAF112: Phoenix Burner 5K
http://RunningAFEVER.com A "5K" is a five-kilometer race. There are many of these and they are very popular as they are accessible to a large number of people…
Running: A FEVERRAF111: Do It for Fun!
http://RunningAFEVER.com Today I went out on the trail right after work to just walk, like I used to do every day in the old days. I did it mostly because I…
Running: A FEVERRAF110: The Glycemic Index and the 3 Oatmeals
http://RunningAFEVER.com Glycemic Index (GI) - A ranking of carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100 according to the extent to which they raise blood sugar…
Running: A FEVERRAF109: Lost 55 Pounds on the Keto Diet
http://RunningAFEVER.com Michael Zalewski lost a lot of weight on the keto diet, which he no longer uses after discovering the health detriment of it. Like…
Running: A FEVERRAF108: Devil's Den - Arkansas State Park
http://RunningAFEVER.com Today is the one-year anniversary of the podcast. On November 17, 2017 I recorded the first episode of Running: A FEVER. It's a…
Running: A FEVERRAF107: Achieving the Goal (Part II)
http://RunningAFEVER.com It is a historic occasion as I achieve my personal best distance in recent years and meet a goal I set almost a year ago. In this…
Running: A FEVERRAF106: Achieving the Goal (Part I)
http://RunningAFEVER.com It's a historic occasion as I achieve my personal best distance in recent years and meet a goal I set almost a year ago. In this first…
Running: A FEVERRAF105: Walmart Pickup
http://RunningAFEVER.com Diet Dept: I recently tried Walmart Pickup at the recommendation of a friend and thought it would be informative for RAF listeners to…
Running: A FEVERRAF104: Can I Have Too Much Money?
http://RunningAFEVER Welcome to the inhabitants of Mauritius! I am very pleased to have listeners in this island country with a population of about one…
Running: A FEVERRAF103: Too Healthy? Power Poses!
http://RunningAFEVER.com People at work notice when you start getting in better shape. It's slow progress to myself and anyone else who sees me every day, but…
Running: A FEVERRAF102: Adapt and Thrive Like the Boston Red Sox
http://RunningAFEVER.com Every day, I say "It's a beautiful day." I think it is important to start every day positively by recognizing the beauty in life. I am…
Running: A FEVERRAF101: Running: A FEVER 101
http://RunningAFEVER.com This is my first podcast from a stationary bike. I demonstrate the high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that is an important part…
Running: A FEVERRAF100: The 100th Episode
http://RunningAFEVER Here's a look back at the best of our first 100 podcast episodes, including some funning, scary, rainy, sad, inspiring, depressing, and…
Running: A FEVERRAF099: Life and Destruction
http://RunningAFEVER I got lost taking a very long walk (see stats below) today. And I'm wondering about a recent experience I had. I attended my first…
Running: A FEVERRAF098: Final Biometric Screening Results
http://RunningAFEVER.com After a year of preparation, thinking and talking about it, biometrics day is finally here. I take a drive to the main corporate…
Running: A FEVERRAF097: Hiking at Hobbs State Park
http://RunningAFEVER.com This is the first episode that I have recorded on a hike. This relatively new Arkansas state park not only offers a number of trails…
Running: A FEVERRAF096: Become an Expert in Your Own Health
http://RunningAFEVER.com Diet dept. My current diet includes at least 1 serving of fruit during the day. One of my snacks at work is either dried apple or…
Running: A FEVERRAF095: Eggs and Australia
http://runningafever.com It's August, hottest part of the year here. But not in Australia. There it's in the 50's (Fahrenheit). It is winter time there in the…
Running: A FEVERRAF094: Lake Atalanta in Rogers, Arkansas
http://runningafever.com Thanks and welcome to new YouTube YouTube subscriber Ron! You can also subscribe here: http://runningafever.com/youtube Today we are…
Running: A FEVERRAF093: When Life Is Not Lovable
http://runningafever.com Loving my life is a full, whole life thing. I can't just decide one day not to love my life. So how do I love my life when events make…
Running: A FEVERRAF092: NutriSystem DNA
http://RunningAFEVER.com A listener let me in on a new service offered by the NutriSystem company. They call it DNA Body Blueprint. Genetics impact how our…
Running: A FEVERRAF091: 7 Keys to a Longer Life
Last episode I interviewed Anasasia Strokova. I particularly wanted to know her opinion on dealing with the plethora of good and bad information available to…
Running: A FEVERRAF090: Anastasia Strokova, Nutritionist and Health Coach
In this first video interview I chat with Anastasia Strokova of Health Matters Coaching. We talked about what makes for a long life, and the book The Blue Zone…
Running: A FEVERRAF089: Trying On Jeans II
http://runningafever.com Back in episode 45 I talked about trying on some jeans. At that point I had slimmed down to a about a size 38 from 44. I later bought…
Running: A FEVERRAF088: Good In, Good Out
My knee is giving me some trouble with some pain now and then. I don't want to make these long walks a regular activity until I see the orthopedic surgeon. I…
Running: A FEVERRAF087: Awareness, Attitude, Assumption ... And Baseball!
http://runningafever.com Diet Department: I am now ten pounds below my target short-term maintenance weight. I'm already lighter than I have been in…
Running: A FEVERRAF086: The Bachelor Party
http://runningafever.com It has been a whole month since I recorded the last episode. I had a bachelor party weekend for a friend. It lasted a couple of days…
Running: A FEVERRAF085: The Tunnel
Last week I went through a tunnel on my walk. I've been thinking of the tunnel as a metaphor for obsession, particularly in fitness. I made fitness my number…
Running: A FEVERRAF084: Diet Innovation
http://runningafever.com This week I went to a new restaurant that had very innovative dishes. I had a Greek salad which had red bell pepper and green olives…
Running: A FEVERRAF083: Independence
It's early morning, but plenty of people are out on the trail on this Saturday, which is sort of a holiday weekend. Independence Day in the U.S. was celebrated…
Running: A FEVERRAF082: Beating the Heat
Determined to find my way back on my first walk at Skull Creek, I walk a bit long. It's an adventure. In summertime it is important to be aware of the signs of…
Running: A FEVERRAF081: Physical Torture
I walk a new trail today called Mud Creek Trail, which is part of the Skull Creek Trail system…
Running: A FEVERRAF080: The Economics of Weight Loss
Title: The Economics of Weight Loss I want all my international listeners to know how much I appreciate them. Some of these are Australia, Japan, and the…
Running: A FEVERRAF079: Dietician and PT Update
My most recent visit with Angela saw her happy with my progress. I have only lost one pound since my last visit, and have gotten my caloric intake up to 2500…
Running: A FEVERRAF078: Uber Diet Report Part 2
I calculate that I have gained six pounds in muscle mass this year, by comparing the lean tissue mass from my February BIA report to what I calculate for…
Running: A FEVERRAF077: Uber Diet Report Part I
I have a lot of diet information, so I am splitting this session into two parts. I have been reading Michael Matthews' book Bigger, Leaner, Stronger, and…
Running: A FEVERRAF076: The Meaning of Life
Today it feels great being outside. This is a big change from a year ago, when I still didn't get out of my house much, and certainly didn't like warm weather…
Running: A FEVERRAF075: Hit the Road, Jack!
Title: Hit the Road, Jack! I get some inspiration from Ray Charles, whom I once saw performing life in Atlanta, Georgia. But I don't take the Rayettes' advice…
Running: A FEVERRAF074: Tempatation - What Do Supermodels Eat for Breakfast?
Title: What Do Supermodels Eat for Breakfast How do we avoid temptation? I like to look at the life of Jesus for inspiration, as his life is the one I try to…
Running: A FEVERRAF073: A New Personal Record
Today I walk the entire perimeter of Lake Fayetteville, though my watch did not record the full distance. In the Medical Department, I receive the lab report…
Running: A FEVERRAF072: A Visit to the Podiatrist
I've seen several medical professionals this week. One of them was a new experience for me. I have never been to a podiatrist, but now I know what it is like…
Running: A FEVERRAF071: Dieticians, Rabbits, and an Original Song
The project for a good diet is a constantly-changing thing. According to Angela, I'm doing quite well, though. And I feel good about my diet. As my ability to…
Running: A FEVERRAF070: A New Strategy
On the trail today in the early morning, I see a crawfish (also known as a crawdad or mudbug) and think it's a scorpion. It crawls across the concrete of the…
Running: A FEVERRAF069: Getting Variety in My Diet
It's exciting to be getting closer to walking a complete loop around my favorite course at Lake Fayetteville, though after all this time I am still not sure…
Running: A FEVERRAF068: Know and Go and the Squirrel Report
When people notice how much weight I have lost, they often ask me how I did it. What diet I would recommend. And at this point I can only say what I have done…
Running: A FEVERRAF067: The Real Deal About Supplements
"From life's school of war: what does not kill me makes me stronger" -- Friedrich Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols Gettin' All Nietzschean on y'all. While I…
Running: A FEVERRAF066: Protein: How Much Do You Need?
I am happy to be working out pretty hard in the gym now. If feels good, and I'm not afraid of using the arm that has been giving me trouble. I don't think I'll…
Running: A FEVERRAF065: Abundance
We live in a world of abundance. Don't be afraid to share your ideas. No one is going to steal your idea and make it into something big. Because it is not only…