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Tonics for Happiness, Health and Longevity

I have read much about using foods for health and longevity. Garlic, Ginger, Raw vinegar and I have been experimenting with different mixes. The first I made is a cough and throat tonic that is based on an organic and raw local honey. And 2 lemons are sliced and added to a jar. 2-3 good sized pieces of crystallized ginger is sliced and added to the jar and then it is all topped with the honey and sealed and put in the fridge for a few weeks. It is great and added to tea or taken by spoon.

Now I have just finished assembling the Super Tonic that is made of equal parts: garlic ginger onion horseradish chili peppers All chopped and placed in glass jar and topped with Braggs Raw Apple cider vinegar. It is set aside to age and after 2 weeks will be taken 1-3 times a day and the solids can be used in soups, stews or salad dressing. I am looking forward to my first taste as well as making my next batch.

Todays training -Not just a workout

3.5-3.8 miles easy on a variety of flats and hills- Getting up and doing a workout can be , IS, fun but doing it as part of a plan for performance TRAINING PROGRAM makes it more enjoyable, exciting and motivating. It is also helpful as an impetus to get going on those SLOW days. But the big key is putting it together with ALL factors involved. I am building a base of solid mileage as my leg heals and will transfer to a marathon training plan. What kind of training program should I follow? The vast majority or programs published in magazines are For and By Olympic caliber runners but less then 2% of us can or should train that way. We aren't built properly for it, we don't have the time to train like that AND recover/rest properly . Now I train easily 5-7 days a week but only 1 day in 14 do I go harder or longer. It allows for better recovery and rest and is sufficient to complete the race and distance. I trained professionally as a football player and basketball player but now I am a Big Guy running....

Back on the road- a NOT EXACTLY Training Log

Hit the road and did 4- almost 5 miles and did so with no pain in the leg- at least in the area near the repair and screws.

Knees were a little tender but felt better later in the day.

How long until I can run half to 3/4 of a workout?