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07/09/2019
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A Vintage Victory - Strive Lifestyle Coaching It has been a while since I have written a blog post. The last year has been a blur of moving home to Australia, doing renovations on our house and trying to settle back into a life we left almost 12 years ago. One of the exciting parts…
31/05/2019
01/05/2019
You are never to old to achieve your goals.
Runners and racers in record marathon More than 40,000 people take part in the London Marathon, which has raised £1bn since it started in 1981.
10/07/2018
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One final challenge before we leave Hong Kong. - Strive Lifestyle Coaching Seven years ago we landed in Hong Kong. This was to be our third expat posting after being in Vietnam for 2 ½ years and then Malaysia for 2 years. I had visited Hong Kong twice before moving here and my impression of it was a concrete jungle with…
22/06/2018
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Lugu Lake - So much more than just another run. - Strive Lifestyle Coaching Two months ago (yes, im a bit slow getting this post out) my running buddy and I headed off to the distant destination of Lugu Lake to participate in a 3 day ultra marathon. Lugu lake is nestled in a high plateau amidst the Xiaoliangshan hills of Western Yunnan…
04/04/2018
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Remember the days when food was really food? - Strive Lifestyle Coaching Just over 11 years ago, in 2007 David and I, along with three of our children moved to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. We left for two years, with the option of a third. However, just like the ill- fated SS Minnow from one of my favourite…
17/03/2018
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The Yak dilemma - Strive Lifestyle Coaching We headed to Tibet at the end of January for a friends 50th birthday. One of the highlights of the trip was taking the overnight train from Xining in China, across the Tibetan plateau and into Lhasa. This is the highest train ride in the world…
07/02/2018
In my morning smoothie I like to add Chia seeds, H**p seeds and Flaxseeds to my fruit, coconut water and spinach. Listed below are some of the reasons adding seeds to your meals is great for your health.
6 Super Healthy Seeds You Should Eat Along with a healthy diet, seeds can help reduce blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure. Here are 6 super seeds to eat for better health.
07/02/2018
Fierce and Focused in Your Fifties - Trail Sisters What does it feel like to run in my fifties? At any age, performing your best depends largely upon your training. I am still able to train at the same intensity that I used to, however, the will to train by following a set plan with high mileage has definitely diminished.
04/02/2018
My daughter got very excited this week when I told her I had started drinking coffee again. She said if I wanted to live in Melbourne it was essential to appreciate good coffee. She wasn’t so impressed when I sent her a photo of the sort of coffee I am drinking! Delicious,
Healthy and caffeine free, what more could you ask for. I’m not sure it will be in Melb cafes anytime soon.
30/01/2018
Do you suffer from an upset, uncomfortable tummy? This article could shed some light on why that happens and what you can do about it.
What is Leaky Gut - And What Can You do About It? - Blum Health MD Everything you need to know about leaky gut syndrome.
18/01/2018
I have been a big fan of Chia seeds since reading Christopher Mcdougall's book "Born to run". In it he talks about a relatively unknown tribe of super athletes, the Tarahumara, who reside in Mexico's Copper Canyon. One of the staples of their diets is Chia seeds which they mix into a drink called Iskiate. These guys are known to be some of the fittest people on earth so if its good enough for them... Listed below are some of the reasons Chia is a great addition to your healthy eating plan.
How 1 Teaspoon Of Chia Seeds Can Help Improve Your Gut, Brain, and Heart These tiny, black seeds are packed with healthy fats and protein, and have an amazing effect on your digestive system. Here’s the best way to enjoy them!