By info@plantpusherlifestyle.com | Exercise , Running , Training , Ultra running
A 2h run burns about 1400kcal, which means after 2h your body will be putting all sorts of stops trying to maintain the last carbs.
So why is it so important to use fat as fuel?
It’s about the body’s ability to store fat as fuel vs storing carbs. Carbs can be stored in the Continue reading
By info@plantpusherlifestyle.com | Exercise , Running , Training , Ultra running
If you’re a 10k runner you rely on more explosive muscle fiber and therefore have predominantly fast twitch muscle fiber.
Let’s dive into the first of the 2 basic principles of endurance sports in general and ultra running in particular. The different types of muscle fiber.
Our body has 2 different types of muscle fiber Continue reading
By info@plantpusherlifestyle.com | Exercise , Running , Training , Ultra running
This systems, when trained correctly will use most of it’s energy from burning of fat.
So we have established you need to run longer than marathons, use the slow twitch muscle fiber and train correctly. But what means training correctly. Well, we need to take a look at the energy systems Continue reading
By info@plantpusherlifestyle.com | Exercise , Running , Training , Ultra running
Then of course, as you dive into the ultra/endurance world you will read of feats that just sound insane.
Well, it’s not just cool it’s fucking awesome. Imagine coming to the coffee break on Monday morning telling your job friends that you only ran 3h on Saturday, because you did a back to back and ran another 2h on Sunday. Just by the look at their faces, Continue reading
By info@plantpusherlifestyle.com | Exercise , motivation , Running , Training , Willpower
Doesn’t matter how slow you go keep moving until 1500m is done.
After being able to run the 30 minute session I’ve described here, you might be looking to run a full 5k. And how do we do that you might ask?
Well, I’ll tell you!
We’ll be unsing the same build up technique as we did in the 30 minute session to make it to 5k of non-stop running. We will set out to do it in 10 weeks. But no one says you can’t do it in less time if you feel strong and want to take the plunge.
The 10 week program Continue reading
By info@plantpusherlifestyle.com | Exercise , motivation , Running , Training , Willpower
You’ve been out a couple of times and it feels ok. But how to go about the madness?
Maybe you just found an old pair of running shoes, maybe you bought new ones, and now you been out in the streets a little feeling the wind in your face and sun on your back.
You’ve been out a couple of times and it feels ok. But how to go about the madness? When I started running again I always ran too fast. And I hated it. I hated to run, because it was hard and I couldn’t run too long and it was just a dread to get out everytime I tried.
So, how to go about it? Continue reading
By info@plantpusherlifestyle.com | Exercise , motivation , Running , Training , Willpower
They run before work, after work, during lunch, at night. Talking 5k, 10k, 21k, marathons and distances you’ve never even thought possible to run in a day.
So you’ve seen them everywhere. The runners. On Facebook, on Instagram, in the streets.
They seem so happy, right?
They run before work, after work, during lunch, at night. Talking 5k, 10k, 21k, marathons and distances you’ve never even thought possible to run in a day.
A thought has started to grow in your mind. Maybe I want to run too? Continue reading
By info@plantpusherlifestyle.com | Habit , stress , Willpower
Do you have a hard time saying no? Or are you just a victim of a perspective manipulator?
We all have them, it’s in the media, in our heads, in our friendly circles. That is one person who bends your perspective until you say yes.
Have you ever had one last drink although you are already tired, drunk and ready to go home? Continue reading
By info@plantpusherlifestyle.com | change , Habit , motivation , Willpower
Have you ever wanted to make a lifestyle change, only to find your peeps not up to the task?
I was watching the Netflix Series The Get Down the other night. The specific episode was named ”Seek those who fan your flame”.
This is such a true statement, “Seek those who fan your flame”.
Have you ever wanted to make a lifestyle change, only to find your peeps not up to the task? Continue reading
By info@plantpusherlifestyle.com | change , Exercise , Habit , weight loss
I spoke to one of my green smoothie gals a while back. Her name is Nancy and she has had a problem losing weight after giving birth to her second child.
Are you lost and don’t know where to start?
Look at it like this. Being active everyday as a part of a healthy lifestyle is more important than working out for 1 hour 3 times a week. It’s a marathon and not a 100m sprint.
What do you mean? I mean what I say! Ha!
Ok, so let’s break it down. Continue reading